Shingle Style Addition
Shingle Style Custom Home Visualization
Shingle-style residential home with brown cedar shake siding, gable and hip roofs, front porch, second-story addition with dormers. Corner lot with green lawn.
Project Overview
In early 2026, 3D Praxis Studio was approached by a client looking to enhance their luxury residence with a shingle-style addition. The project was straightforward yet required a keen understanding of both architectural nuances and the client’s vision. The addition aimed to blend seamlessly with the existing structure while providing modern amenities and aesthetic appeal.
Ravi, a senior visualizer at the studio, took the lead on this project. He worked closely with the client to grasp their expectations and preferences. The team conducted a thorough analysis of the existing building’s architecture to ensure that the new addition would not only complement but also elevate the overall design.
The process involved creating multiple iterations of the exterior renderings, allowing the client to visualize different aspects of the addition, such as roofing materials and landscaping. The collaboration between the client and the team was smooth, with regular feedback sessions that helped refine the design. The final renderings showcased a harmonious blend of traditional shingle-style elements with contemporary touches, making it a perfect fit for the client’s lifestyle.
Technical Approach
For this project, the team utilized 3ds Max and V-Ray to achieve photorealistic results. One specific technical detail involved the use of a custom shader for the wooden shingles, which added depth and realism to the texture. The lighting setup was carefully crafted to simulate natural sunlight, enhancing the warm tones of the materials. The camera angles were chosen to highlight the addition’s integration with the existing structure, ensuring that the overall composition was visually appealing.
The Result
The final renderings successfully captured the essence of the shingle-style addition, meeting the client’s expectations and providing a clear vision of the completed project. The client expressed satisfaction with the visualizations, which played a crucial role in their planning process.
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Project Overview
When custom home builder reached out about Shingle Style Addition, the scope was intentionally tight. One render. No gallery. Just the strongest possible version of this luxury home design.
Shingle-style residential home with brown cedar shake siding, gable and hip roofs, front porch, second-story addition with dormers.
The Result
We delivered the finished image within 3-5 days. It’s since been used across the project’s marketing materials, from digital listings to printed collateral.
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