Step 1-Construction form
Definition of the basic box (booknook body) with dimensions corresponding to a standard bookshelf.
Method: creating geometry with the Box command and dividing walls for adding details.
Dimensions: 18.4 cm in height, 9.8 cm in width, and 25 cm in depth.
Step 2-Facade form
Designing the Gothic arch as the main decorative element of the facade.
Method: drawing curves (Curve/Polyline) and extruding them (ExtrudeCrv).
Step 3-Interior detailing
Adding columns and decorative elements (torches, runes, shields).
Method: using Revolve for columns and ExtrudeCrv for imported 2D symbols.
Boolean operations are applied for openings and ornamental cutouts.
Step 4 – Background and depth
Creating the portal effect with the help of a background.
Method: generating a surface with Revolve and applying a starry sky texture.
With a regular rectangular background, the immersion effect is lost.
Solution: use a semi-circular background shape to achieve stronger immersion. As a result, adjust the box size and increase its depth by 5 cm.
Step 5 – Materialization
- Option 1 — stone masonry for the walls and tile texture for the floor (UV-mapped)
- Option 2 — use of LED lighting along the columns to enhance atmosphere
Step 6 – Application
The model can be produced either as manual assembly (cutting and painting).
Modularity allows the composition to be adapted with:
- different backgrounds (castle, sky, galaxy)
- different lighting (with/without).
Conclusion of second phase
The modeling results show that a semi-circular background creates a stronger illusion of depth and provides a more realistic immersive effect than a rectangular one. In addition, interchangeable backgrounds—such as a starry sky, a castle, or a forest—allow the atmosphere of the booknook to shift according to mood, making the model both versatile and customizable.
