How to Model London Aquatic Center in Rhino 3D Using SubD - Part 2: SubD Plane & Extrude Surface

Now that our orthographic blueprint cage is strictly locked in, it is time to build! In Part 2 of our London Aquatic Center masterclass, we dive directly into Rhino's powerful Subdivision Surface (SubD) toolset to begin shaping Zaha Hadid's iconic fluid roof canopy. This episode is all about establishing the primary organic form from scratch. Traditional NURBS modeling can struggle with these seamless transitions, so we will utilize the SubD workflow to generate our base geometry and pull those surfaces into a sweeping 3D structure. ⏱️ Key Workflow Timestamps: 02:17 - How to use the "Create SubD Plane" tool to initialize the organic form. 09:53 - How to extrude the SubD Surface to begin building the massive architectural volume. ⚙️ SERIES NAVIGATION: ⏪ Previous Tutorial (Part 1 - Blueprint Setup): [INSERT LINK] ⏩ Next Tutorial (Part 3 - SubD Editing & Symmetry): [INSERT LINK] 📺 Watch the Full Zaha Hadid Playlist: [INSERT LINK]