3D Architectural Visualisation

3D Architectural Visualisation for architects & property developers in the UK

3D Architectural Visualisation In an incredibly powerful tool for architects and property developers. Combining cutting edge 3D modelling with 3D animation we can bring your architectural designs to life.

In these uncertain times, being able to show internal and external property developments at a distance is incredibly impactful. We provide full 3D visualisation services such as Flyaround Animations, Internal Tours, 3D architectural images and 360 VR Walk Through’s.

External Property - Flyaround Animation

We can create an external Architectural Visualisation of the neighbourhood your potential buyers will be living in before a single brick is laid. Bring your development to life with our 3D flyaround animations.

Internal Property - 3D Architectural Visualisation

Let your customers “feel at home” with our internal property fly through. They will be able to imagine living in the comforts and furnishings. It’s a powerful tool for distance sales too.

360 Walkthrough Tour Using 3D Architectural Visualisation

360 property walkthrough tours can be created using our 3D architectural visualisation service. This incredible service can showcase your entire showroom and let your potential buyers experience the property from their own home. This is extremely powerful when trying to sell properties off-plan prior to build.

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Do you Need 3D Architectural Visualisation?

Do you have a property development or initial plans to start one? Our 3D Visualisation Services provide the visual impact needed to sell a property off-plan. It’s a hard task to sell a property to a customer that they can’t see or experience. But our 3D Visualisation Services gives you the tools needed to make that buying decision easier. We also cater for commercial developments, so please ask our team how they can bring your plans to life.

New Houses

3D architectural visualisation for new homes or developments is our bread and butter. We create visually engaging representations of your property development. Bringing it to life.

Commercial Developments

We can create bespoke visualisations of your commercial developments using our 3D services. Being able to show your vision in incredible detail can make the difference between getting a contract or not.

Marketing Brochures

iCreate can produce a printed property marketing brochure that features your property development in extraordinary detail. All using our 3D architectural visualisation service.

Why Use Us For Your 3D Architectural Visualisation?

iCreate are UK leaders with over 18 years of experience creating 3D inspired content, such as 3D Modelling and Property CGI for various types of real estate clientele.
iCreate delivers all the components of your off-plan property marketing campaign in-house, which means you’re working with one team of creative professionals who talk to each other and see the bigger picture. Whether you need branding and graphic design, web development and social media, print or signage – We have it all covered.

Results Driven

Our property 3D architectural visualisation has helped many clients throughout the UK achieve winning results in their projects.

Innovative Ideas

We strive to provide innovative ideas to make your property development campaigns a success.

Part Of Your Team

We don't want to be just a third party providing a service. We want to be part of your team.

FAQ

What is CGI?

Computer Generated Imagery, or CGI, refers to photorealistic 3D visualisations of new developments, created using advanced 3D modelling and rendering software. A static image of a new development is often referred to as “a CGI”.

How is CGI created?

Computer Generated Imagery is created by 3D visualisers working in 3D modelling software. Virtual 3D models of new developments are constructed based on the 2-dimensional architectural drawings (floorplans and elevations), and then realistic surface materials, landscaping and lighting effects are applied to those virtual models. Finally, virtual cameras are positioned to produce images of the models from selected viewpoints, or to move around the models to produce 3D flythroughs.

How can CGI help sell homes off plan?

CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) provides a clear and compelling understanding of what a new home will look like, so that purchasers have the confidence to buy a new build property before it’s built. Accurate, detailed and photorealistic CGI builds confidence and clarity in the minds of prospective buyers, whilst also helping people to engage emotionally with what it could be like to live in a new home.

What information is needed to produce a CGI?

CGIs of new property developments are normally based on the architectural drawings – floorplans, elevations, site plans. If your architect has created a 3D model file (eg in SketchUp or Revit), this is a useful starting point for your 3D visualisation team but is not essential. Additional drawings such as sections, M&E plans, kitchen and bathroom plans, topographical surveys and landscaping plans may also be requested. A full and detailed specification will be required for external materials and landscaping. For internal CGI, a specification for internal materials, fixtures and fittings is required so that your 3D visualiser can ensure the CGI reflects exactly what you are intending to build. Interior designs can be provided in the form of mood boards or pinterest boards, or you can request that your 3D visualiser comes up with the interior designs to suit the aspirations of your ideal buyer. In most cases, your 3D visualiser will be happy to work with you to understand your vision, if there are any gaps in the drawings, plans or reference materials that you have available.

What is a 3D Flythrough?

A 3D flythrough is a computer generated animation video that travels around a new property development, to show what it will look like, before it’s built. 3D flythroughs can tour the exterior and/or the interior of new property developments. They are created from virtual 3D models constructed within specialist 3D modelling software.

What is the cost of a CGI service?

Professional Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) of a typical small development could range from £1,000 to £5,000. Most architectural visualisation companies will request to see your architectural plans in order to provide a fixed quote to create CGIs and/or 3D flythroughs of your property development, as the costs will depend on the size and complexity of the architecture to be modelled, as well as considerations like the number of different property types, whether you need internal views as well as externals, and whether you want static CGIs or 3D flythrough animations. Daily rates will typically range from £250 to £500 per day depending on the experience of the company, and projects can range from three days to ten days for simple projects. Larger, more complex developments can take weeks to visualise in 3D.

How long does it take to produce a CGI?

Single static CGIs can normally be delivered within a week, but there may be a lead time to book your project into the studio schedule. 3D flythroughs can take 4-6 weeks to produce because of the extent of 3D modelling involved but also because of the rendering time, which can add 10-14 days to the end of the project for large and complex animations. For a CGI package including images, animations and other property marketing materials, we recommend allowing 8-12 weeks. This provides time for your team to review work-in-progress and provide feedback as the CGI develops. No-one benefits when a project is rushed unnecessarily, and the best approach is to book your project in ahead of time to be sure of meeting your intended launch dates.

How can I get a CGI quote?

To obtain a price for your CGI project, you will normally be asked for your basic architectural plans (floorplans, elevations and site plan). Be clear about what you want – how many viewpoints? Static images and/or 3D flythrough animations? External and/or internal views? If you are not sure what you need, discuss your requirements with our project advisors. We are always delighted to talk through all the options and to make recommendations based on your needs and your budget.