How would i curve panels like this?

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How would i curve panels on a surface like this? I am making a lobby for a building and i am trying to model this in a cleaner way.

start with the arch around the window and then extrude it out. — David, Aug 23 '17 at 11:44
related: https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/21698/how-would-i-create-an-arch — , Aug 23 '17 at 13:40

Paul Gonet · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-23T13:19:42.373

You may do it using a Spin Tool. In right view add a single vertex and extrude it creating the arch's profile. In Object Mode press Shift+C to place the cursor in the center of a grid. In Edit Mode grab the profile and translate it along the Z axis. Press the Spin button in a tool shelf. Your arch is ready.

You can model a niche in the same way. After spinning it divide it using loopcuts (Ctrl+R). Then extrude single segments downwards as pictured below. You have a clean geometry to add creasing loopcuts for the Subsurf Modifier.

Finally join the meshes with Ctrl+J, remove doubles and give the object a Mirror Modifier.

Elmazz · Answer 2 · 2017-08-23T08:03:29.760

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Add some loopcuts (CTRL+R) (use mousewheel after entering loopcut move to increase the number of loopcuts) or subdivition on the faces, active propostional editing>connected and move the bottom edge (G) (and lock to an axis if prefered). Use the mousewheel to increase/decrease the effect radius while moving.

After that, you can add some bevel (CTRL+B) to the edge for the final curve (in this case, you would probably prefer to set Amount type to Width in bevel tool options as well).

PS: I would suggest using mirror modifier for such symmetrical projects:

edited Aug 23 '17 at 08:03

answered Aug 23 '17 at 07:49

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But how do i do the colorful designs on the arch? – Jaedan Aug 23 '17 at 19:21

How would i curve panels like this?

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