3D Models can be generated from 2D plans (hand-drawn or CAD based), or conceptual sketches, and range from a complete 3D representation of the scheme (including the interior and exterior), to a modelled environment created to provide a range of images from just one aspect (similar to a film set). These images can represent the scheme at either day or night and can usually be animated if necessary. A range of ‘post render’ techniques are available and can produce images with varying graphic effects, including a more traditional watercolour effect.

Our regular involvement in competition schemes has proved our ability to work with minimal information to maximum effect. Architectural training is key to this as we work closely with the designer to enable high quality images in a very short time.

The detail required, and the need for day, night, or photomontage images and the number of views required per model is usually agreed prior to the commencement of the work and varies for presentations of differing requirements. The costs and time implications associated with computer generated images may be substantially less than expected, and often be an economic alternative to traditional hand-base presentation techniques.