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3D visualization brochure
Your design shown as lifelike 3D images of the finished building, inside and out, before it is built.
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Architectural 3D visualization services
Your design shown as lifelike 3D images of the finished building, inside and out, before it is built.
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In plain words
We turn your drawings or BIM model into lifelike 3D pictures of the finished building, outside and inside, so clients, planners and buyers can see the design before anything is built.
Illustrative 3D modelWhat it is
Architectural 3D visualization, explained.
A drawing asks the viewer to imagine the building. A visualization shows it. Exterior views, interior views and 3D floor plans help clients decide, planners approve and buyers understand, long before construction starts.
Because we build BIM models, visualizations start from the same source as the drawings. When the design changes, the images can follow, instead of being rebuilt from scratch. We work from Revit models, CAD drawings, PDFs or early sketches.
What is included
What we build and deliver.
01
Exterior renderings
Massing, facade, materials and context shown in daylight or at dusk, for approvals and presentations.
02
Interior renderings
Layouts, finishes, furniture and lighting shown clearly enough to settle decisions with the client.
03
3D floor plans and cutaways
Plans and sections shown in three dimensions, so non-specialists can read the layout at a glance.
04
Walkthrough animations
A camera path through the design for presentations and sales. Scope and format agreed per project.
05
BIM-based visualization
Views produced from the Revit model so they match the coordinated drawings and update with the design.
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Model preparation
Cleaning and detailing the model with materials, glazing, fixtures and entourage so it is ready to image.
Inputs and deliverables
What you send us
- Drawings, a Revit model, CAD files or sketches
- Material and finish references, and any brand colors
- The views you need: which angles, rooms and times of day
- The intended use: planning, sales, marketing or internal review
What you receive
- Still images in the resolution you specify
- 3D floor plan and cutaway views where in scope
- Walkthrough animation file where in scope
- A short note on the materials and assumptions used
- Source views so revisions can be made quickly
Level of detail
Visualization uses the model at whatever level of detail it has, and adds the surface detail it needs to look real. Early designs can be imaged at LOD 200.
Software and formats
Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoCAD. Files delivered as RVT, RTE, IFC, DWG, PDF, NWD.
Who it is for
Architects presenting a design. Developers preparing planning and sales material. Design-build teams aligning stakeholders. Contractors who need to show a client what will be built.
Questions
Common questions.
Can you start from a sketch or an early design?
Yes. Visualization can begin from concept sketches or schematic drawings and be refined as the design develops.
Will the images match the BIM model and drawings?
Yes, when they are made from the model. We note anything added for realism, such as furniture or planting, that is not part of the model.
What if the design changes?
Changes can be carried into the visualization. Because the views come from the same model, revisions are quicker than starting again.
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Need 3d visualization? Send us your drawings.
Tell us what you have and what you need. We reply with a scoped quote, and we will sign your NDA first if you ask.