I wanted to do a practice in modeling inside of blender, And came to find some old photos of these pagodas. Then I realized the simple structure of these constructions, that at the same time are so rich in terms of detail and meaning.

PAGODA - 塔

The pagodas in Japan’s ancient landscapes are towering structures. They rise mystically with tiered roofs reaching toward the heavens. Pagodas hold profound spiritual significance within Japanese Buddhism, because they serve as sacred repositories for relics and scriptures. Each tier of the structure represents a stage of ascension. It guides practitioners on their spiritual journey. The structure invites contemplation of life’s profound mysteries. Additionally, it encourages a meditative exploration of one’s spiritual journey.

While doing the project I always kept in mind the topology of all the elements, thinking of it as a game asset, with easy to apply textures and making the poly count as minimal as possible.