Starting Gates ( Prisons)

Hey everyone, here is another update about the Circus Maximus. I had worked on the bottom section lately and here are some previews of how it turned out so far. I used the modular arch pieces I have created for the stage section and made them a little taller to match with the reference. I also constructed the trims starting with a square to keep the texel density then duplicated it along to create the overall shape, I also took the windows from the stages.

The pillar came in handy as it was already done and I used that in combination with the arches to emphasize the aesthetics and bring it a unique, different than the stage arches, but keeping it simple. I used the bend modifier to achieve the curved appearance. I am planning to make some doors as the area was used as stables for housing the horses before chariot races started.  

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I am creating voussoirs through the same technique, as floating shapes acting more like a decal on the arches. The prisons have the appropriate silhouette and shape, and they are already unwrapped as I was working with the same face duplicated across. Apart from the door I started working on the side tower that connects the stage to the stables, but that should be pretty easy. I will see you soon, hopefully with the tower finished.