Independent Project

For my independent project I'd like to model an environment design in maya that will somewhat resemble the traditional buildings and canals of Italy. My goal is to design a small scene around a semi-traditional building which will be the main point of the scene. From there I'd like to add a canal, and additions to and around the building like a sidewalk and bridge leading down into the canal or another building.

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