Norscand - Geofiction world visualization

pingyao · January 14th, 2010, 12:21 AM

"Geofiction - Worldbuilding is the process of constructing an imaginary world"

Some of you are aware of Norscand Guy's amazing imaginary world of Norscand. He has created a collection of maps for his fictional island, which are the most detailed and amazing I have seen. What he has achieved with Norscand is truely mind blowing with population density figures, railmaps, mileage charts, autoroute atlas and detailed city plans. At times you have to remind yourself that you're not looking at a real place, it is all made up!

I contacted him with an idea. I was so inspired by his work I wanted to see it as more than just 2D maps, so I suggested I produce sketches, perspectives and conceptual visuals for Norscand.

This thread will focus on my drawings of his world, a true collaboration. I am beginning in Gramen, the capital of Norscand and the islands largest city. Check out the Gramen map here. I am in regular contact with Norscand guy and he is advising me on details, key landmarks and other parts, so the finished drawings are hopefully bringing his imagined world into reality.

I'll post regular updates once I've run them by him. Some drawings are work in progress, but hopefully they will help to give you a feel for the world he has created.

Comments welcome

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Gramen

- Capital city with a metropolitan population of 4,780.000. the main downtown is built on a peninsula plateau with the historical Frentroit on a high rocky ridge to the northeast. Here's a taster.

Location

***Ni3lS*** · January 14th, 2010, 02:45 AM

Nice. I've seen his website too, awesome stuff on there as well.

Nexis · January 16th, 2010, 02:02 AM

cool , ive drawn some of his Highways, what hes done is incredible

~Corey

pingyao · January 16th, 2010, 04:40 PM

Sud Convention Centre

This lies on the southern flanks of the plateau that makes up central Gramen. You can see this escarpment bottom left of this image. The plateau rises approximately 30m above the sea and is flat topped. When planning the Sud Convention Centre engineers had to overcome a problematic site, hemmed in by the main arterial express route to the south - the SudRosh Aiskai Ring road and lying on a falling ground level. The solution was a partly split level construction with a lower service entrance at the front (south side) and the main public entrance 30m above at the back (north side). On top of the convention centre are 3 tubular towers with truncated crowns. The central tower rises 138m above the podium and 170m above the lower ground level. It contains a 310 room hotel for guest visiting for conventions.

The skyline in the far distance is that of Rodettl, nearly 25km to the east.

pingyao · January 20th, 2010, 08:37 PM

Central Ferry Terminal

The main ferry terminal for Gramen lies on the most southerly tip of the peninsula. From here a network of ferries cross the calm waters of the Gramen and Lonshanen Boil to the exclusive suburbs of Amsen, Eimsen, Jeffen and Papsen.

reconinator · January 24th, 2010, 10:09 PM

wow unbelievable, these look like pics u would find framed in like classy restaurants lol

Flamesrule · January 30th, 2010, 03:08 PM

Ok this is amazing. Is he a city planner or what does he do for a living that he does so well on this??????

Silver Creations · January 31st, 2010, 10:46 PM

This is a FANTASTIC teamwork!!
Great ideá of yours! it is you who draw the pictures on his maps?
I have seen his maps, wonderful peace of work! OF

pingyao · February 1st, 2010, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reconinator

wow unbelievable, these look like pics u would find framed in like classy restaurants lol

Thks, but I wouldn't go that far!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamesrule

Ok this is amazing. Is he a city planner or what does he do for a living that he does so well on this??????

I'm not sure what Norscand Guy does as a job, but he should be a country planner, not just a city planner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Creations

This is a FANTASTIC teamwork!!
Great ideá of yours! it is you who draw the pictures on his maps?
I have seen his maps, wonderful peace of work! OF

Yeah, I draw the drawings from his maps. They are very inspiring for me. I've always like to imagine what a place looks like from just a 2D map.

WardNL · February 4th, 2010, 12:55 AM

Respect Pinyao!

Your 2d drawing and 3d cities look amazing!

kazetuner · February 9th, 2010, 09:20 PM

Truly inspiring work, Pingyao, as usual.

seba93 · February 14th, 2010, 04:24 AM

no updates??

pingyao · February 15th, 2010, 11:09 AM

Not a present, limited time.

January 14th, 2010, 12:21 AM	#1
pingyao Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,124	Norscand - Geofiction world visualization "Geofiction - Worldbuilding is the process of constructing an imaginary world" Some of you are aware of Norscand Guy's amazing imaginary world of Norscand. He has created a collection of maps for his fictional island, which are the most detailed and amazing I have seen. What he has achieved with Norscand is truely mind blowing with population density figures, railmaps, mileage charts, autoroute atlas and detailed city plans. At times you have to remind yourself that you're not looking at a real place, it is all made up! I contacted him with an idea. I was so inspired by his work I wanted to see it as more than just 2D maps, so I suggested I produce sketches, perspectives and conceptual visuals for Norscand. This thread will focus on my drawings of his world, a true collaboration. I am beginning in Gramen, the capital of Norscand and the islands largest city. Check out the Gramen map here. I am in regular contact with Norscand guy and he is advising me on details, key landmarks and other parts, so the finished drawings are hopefully bringing his imagined world into reality. I'll post regular updates once I've run them by him. Some drawings are work in progress, but hopefully they will help to give you a feel for the world he has created. Comments welcome .............................................................................................. Gramen - Capital city with a metropolitan population of 4,780.000. the main downtown is built on a peninsula plateau with the historical Frentroit on a high rocky ridge to the northeast. Here's a taster. Location __________________ Check out my threads Sta Fee - 3D city Norscand - Geofictional city visuals

January 14th, 2010, 02:45 AM	#2
*Ni3lS* Mod Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rotterdam & Denver Posts: 9,971	Nice. I've seen his website too, awesome stuff on there as well. __________________ \| My new website: www.nielskristianphotography.com \|

January 16th, 2010, 02:02 AM	#3
Nexis Greetings form New Jersey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Township,NJ (current town)/Nyack, NY (birthtown) Posts: 1,427	cool , ive drawn some of his Highways, what hes done is incredible ~Corey __________________ My FLICKR Page http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/ Check it out , i have Great Road , Rail , Cityscape and Nature Photos I'm also Nexis4Jersey on SC4 devotion! Drop a line in at my Windows live chat service! / nexis.best@live.com My new Website please join! http://megapolisskyline.com/index.php?/index

January 16th, 2010, 04:40 PM	#4
pingyao Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,124	Sud Convention Centre This lies on the southern flanks of the plateau that makes up central Gramen. You can see this escarpment bottom left of this image. The plateau rises approximately 30m above the sea and is flat topped. When planning the Sud Convention Centre engineers had to overcome a problematic site, hemmed in by the main arterial express route to the south - the SudRosh Aiskai Ring road and lying on a falling ground level. The solution was a partly split level construction with a lower service entrance at the front (south side) and the main public entrance 30m above at the back (north side). On top of the convention centre are 3 tubular towers with truncated crowns. The central tower rises 138m above the podium and 170m above the lower ground level. It contains a 310 room hotel for guest visiting for conventions. The skyline in the far distance is that of Rodettl, nearly 25km to the east. __________________ Check out my threads Sta Fee - 3D city Norscand - Geofictional city visuals

January 20th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#5
pingyao Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,124	Central Ferry Terminal The main ferry terminal for Gramen lies on the most southerly tip of the peninsula. From here a network of ferries cross the calm waters of the Gramen and Lonshanen Boil to the exclusive suburbs of Amsen, Eimsen, Jeffen and Papsen. __________________ Check out my threads Sta Fee - 3D city Norscand - Geofictional city visuals Last edited by pingyao; January 20th, 2010 at 08:49 PM.

January 24th, 2010, 10:09 PM	#6
reconinator future architect Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 247	wow unbelievable, these look like pics u would find framed in like classy restaurants lol

January 30th, 2010, 03:08 PM	#7
Flamesrule Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 23	Ok this is amazing. Is he a city planner or what does he do for a living that he does so well on this??????

January 31st, 2010, 10:46 PM	#8
Silver Creations Silver creations Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 177	This is a FANTASTIC teamwork!! Great ideá of yours! it is you who draw the pictures on his maps? I have seen his maps, wonderful peace of work! OF __________________ www.oscarfreyre.se

February 4th, 2010, 12:55 AM	#10
WardNL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bergen op Zoom, Zurich Posts: 87	Respect Pinyao! Your 2d drawing and 3d cities look amazing! __________________ Building Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. 3D Google Earth: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...e319d3&ct=mdcc

February 9th, 2010, 09:20 PM	#11
kazetuner Perito Mercantil XD Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 1,521	Truly inspiring work, Pingyao, as usual. __________________ Cooler than a body on ice, hotter than a rolling dice.

February 14th, 2010, 04:24 AM	#12
seba93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: asuncion Posts: 379	no updates??

February 15th, 2010, 11:09 AM	#13
pingyao Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,124	Not a present, limited time. __________________ Check out my threads Sta Fee - 3D city Norscand - Geofictional city visuals

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