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Hello everyone, I’ve decided to finally develop a conceptual home design I originally started about 37 years ago, when I was 19, into a fully completed set of plans. I call the project “The Majestic.” I’ve attached elevation snapshots along with the main floor layout so you can understand the general footprint. I have all the levels, but for what I am seeking here, the main floor gives you the shape of the home. I also included an AI-generated elevation showing the overall architectural direction I expect the design to take. I’m specifically looking for guidance on how you would approach starting this project in Chief Architect. I plan to make significant interior revisions — potentially adjusting ceiling heights on all levels, modifying the diameters of the central rotunda and turrets, and incorporating elements such as retaining walls and other structural changes. I’m comfortable using Chief Architect, but I’ve avoided this project for a while because of the complexity: circular walls, domed roofs, and intersecting geometry. I’ll admit it’s a bit intimidating to figure out the most efficient starting workflow. Below are a few specific areas where I would appreciate direction: Do I start on the main floor, then insert a floor below for the garage basement level? How do I build the glass-arched halls leading from the central rotunda to the turrets? How do I open up the back section of the main domed roof for the open roof terrace? (In the 2d drawing, rear elevation, you see a black railing. The top of that railing will be approximately 36-40in off the floor up there. A section of the roof will be removed to open up this feature. (I got all the drainage worked out) I’m sure I’ll have more questions as this progresses. This home is going to have some very dramatic interior elements. I do not plan to change the main-floor entry layout. When you walk in, the ceiling will be a flat ceiling that extends two stories high, forming the underside of the third floor (the master bedroom located beneath the dome). Immediately upon entering, your eyes will be drawn to a grand staircase that splits into two directions at the first landing and leads up to a large second-floor loft area. Behind that staircase will be a massive circular column containing an elevator, providing access to the basement, second floor, and third-floor master suite. In addition, from the loft level there will be another staircase that continues up to the master bedroom. This stair wraps around the exterior of the large elevator column. It’s definitely unconventional, but I think it will create a major “wow” moment when you enter the home. This is very much a “money is no object” project — realistically a multi-million-dollar build. For now, I mainly want to finish modeling it and push my skills in Chief Architect whenever I have free time. Any advice from the props would be highly appreciated! Thanks

THANKS!!!

How do i get the birdbox at gable to extend as shown in attached pic?

THANKS!!! It worked !

Hello, I’m currently working on a client remodel and need to relocate a newly designed covered porch. I started by removing the roofs, but the gutters are still showing up in the design. I’m unable to select them to open the dialog box for adjustments. This issue has happened to me before, and I had to redo the entire structure (fortunately, it was a simpler design at the time). However, this project is different, and I really don’t want to start from scratch again over two gutters. I suspect the problem may have originated when I switched the gutters to a style from the default library. They look great, but now they seem to have become a permanent fixture in the renderings and while working on the plan in workspace. Any insight or suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated. I’ve attached some pictures to help illustrate the issue. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attach the plan file as it’s too large to upload. Thank you in advance!

I figured it out. Just needed to delete terrain and redo. A Glitch

It works on one of my plans but it refuses to show up on another plan I'm working on. really weird

I have noticed that if I adjust the terrain with elevation lines the grass region will not show in full camera view. It disappears and does not follow terrain. Also why did CA block the grass region to ray-trace/ It only works with PB

YES!!!!! Thank you! And now that I think about it I did have to manually add the vertical frieze. HEY Chief, maybe that would be a great addition to incorporate into the program seeing the fact that this is the typical way frieze board is done in this situation

I did it once! Going into this dialog box "Wall Specification/roof/Auto roof return" is just not working. Have not found an adjustment in "Roof Plane Specification " dialog box either. I need to make my bird-box larger by wrapping around my front wall however far I want without seeing a roof return (SHOWN IN BLUE) all while my frieze board to continue like you see in RED. Like I said I did it once and was like "WOW I DID IT!" But now I can't remember what I did...

So if I am reading this chart correctly. the 4080 doesn't look like its much different overall than the 4090. Or at least not something to brag about by sporting the 4090. Correct/

Huge jump in price between RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 Is is worth it. Is there really that much difference it RayTrace or PBR?

Thanks for your advice. I need a laptop though do to travel.

Will these suffice? I am looking at these setups. Which is better? Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen9 - Gaming Laptop, 16" WQXGA 240Hz Display, Intel 24-Core i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5,4TB SSD, Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, HP Omen Newest High-Performance i9 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" QHD 165Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HX, GeForce RTX 4080, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, RGB Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro