Guastavino Vault

[Anonymous]

How would I model a guastavino vault?
I know roughly how to create the simple barrel vaults, however I'd like to be able to create a kind of roof structure which curves down to the ground/columns.
Thanks.

[Anonymous]

This vault is quite easy to build with standard AC tools!

If you spend some time to define the geometry in 2D it is usually possible to build what you want. We cannot expect to have a tool for every shape we conceive. There is not a vault tool in 3dsMax either, but nobody complaints! 😉

Complex profile is the right approach for it!

[Anonymous]

And seen from the bottom:

[rob2218]

wow....impressive sir.
you will have to share your secrets on how you did this...perhaps a step-by-step tut?

[Anonymous]

I think, this is possible with the Complex Profile tool. Define the geometry in 2D (the sinusoidal shape), then apply to a wall and draw a circle wall. If it's not represent correct in plan (to be seen from above), rotate in 3D and save as object.
Also could be drawing with the Profile add-on.
Is that correct?
My opinion.
If I want to apply to a roof, and place a skylight, is possible?

[rob2218]

Looking for a step-by-step here guys.....can anyone give us one?

[Anonymous]

Maybe this can help you:
at point 5. Side View, Azimuth 90°

[rob2218]

Excellent step-by-step sir......Kudos to you!!
thank you.

[Anonymous]

Andro made the tutorial before me.

By the way, if you ask for an advice, it will be of great help to you and those, willing to help you, if you supply 2D drawings - plans, sections and elevations of what you want yo achieve. Guessing by just a picture is not the easy way!

[Anonymous]

So, is possible to apply to a roof and place a skylight?
The shell tool could to this?

[Anonymous]

If you use my method, NO. The vault is an object. You can place a skylight, but must make a hole in the vault (with a beam or using SEO with another element).