This requirement for this project was to use a internet picture for reference and then accurately rebuilt in 3D. My first step to accurately rebuild a 3d version of this room, I had to find a measurement standard within the room. Since this room was designed using metrics and a traditional inspiration, common US architectural measurement standards were non-existent. At the time of building this model this was a small hurdle, but after research I quickly realized that the Tatami floor panels are made often with a standardized measurement. After finding the standardized measurement for the Tatami floor panels I then proceeded to build the floor plan working from the known size of the Tatami floor planels into the same configuration as the reference picture. After the floor plan was completed, I then built up the wall elevations (surprisingly I came to understand that this traditional design was built around a common measurement standard. Most features in this room were designed either the width of the tatami mat or half it's length) and when completed in Autocad, I then imported this wireframe into 3DS Max to texture, light, and render. Photoshop was also used for small touch ups and for print readiness.

The original reference picture can be found at: http://www.haikudesigns.com/tatami-mat.htm