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Durmstrang Istitute

I am a big Harry Potter fan, and I'd love to work on this franchise! I wanted to explore new locations in this world, and the obvious choice was to start with the Durmstrang Institute!
I hope you'll enjoy it.

Big thanks to all those who provided me with feedback, and in particular big shout-out to Riccardo and Luca for their help. Check out their work!
https://www.artstation.com/riccardomassironi
https://www.artstation.com/lucabancone

Establishing shot

Establishing shot

Castle Front

Castle Front

Frozen Waterfall

Frozen Waterfall

Durmstrang Back View

Durmstrang Back View

3/4 views of the final design

3/4 views of the final design

Front and top view of the final design

Front and top view of the final design

Initial exploration to define the Institute's design and shape language

Initial exploration to define the Institute's design and shape language

Initial exploration to define the Institute's design and shape language

Initial exploration to define the Institute's design and shape language

Initial blockout and paintovers for mood - at this stage, I wanted to explore a more stylised direction before committing to a realistic one.

Initial blockout and paintovers for mood - at this stage, I wanted to explore a more stylised direction before committing to a realistic one.

Initial Sketches

Initial Sketches

3D Kit sketches

3D Kit sketches

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Final 3D Kit

Raw render and quick paintover for mood

Raw render and quick paintover for mood