115 Dark Modern Kitchen

Project Overview

When we took on 115 Dark Modern Kitchen, the cabinetry manufacturer in Dresden, Germany had a specific problem: their design was strong, but nobody outside the studio could see it yet. They needed 2 renders that would change that.

Dark-toned kitchen with black marble waterfall island, matte black cabinetry, wood-paneled ceiling with skylight, oak flooring, cushioned bar stools, and a wall-mounted fireplace to the left.

The Challenge

The project site has strong character — mature trees, sloping terrain, established neighbours. Ignoring that context would have produced renders that felt disconnected from reality. We had to model the environment as carefully as the building itself.

The timeline was compressed. The cabinetry manufacturer had a launch date that wasn’t moving, which meant our production schedule had zero slack for extended revision cycles.

Our Approach

Post-production was restrained. We adjusted contrast, corrected any colour casts, and added subtle atmospheric effects — but the goal was always to enhance what was already there, not to paper over problems in the base render.

Lighting development ran parallel to the modelling. We tested multiple Daylight setups early — before the geometry was even finished — so we could lock in the mood and atmosphere without burning production time later.

Camera positions were planned, not improvised. We mapped out corner-view, eye-level angles based on the project’s strongest design moments, then refined framing through a series of grey-shaded test renders before committing to final production.

The Result

All 2 images were delivered on schedule within 3-5 days. The cabinetry manufacturer has used the package across their website, printed materials, and investor presentations.

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