Southlake Ridge Estate
Prairie Multi Wing Visualization
3D render of large yellow/tan wood-sided prairie-style estate with stone base, multiple wings, overcast sky, mature trees. Same project as southlake ridge_002.jpg and southlake ridge_bird view.jpg
Project Overview
The boutique architecture firm came to us mid-design with Southlake Ridge Estate, a luxury home project in Seattle, WA. They needed 3 images that could work for client presentations now and marketing materials later.
3D render of large yellow/tan wood-sided prairie-style estate with stone base, multiple wings, overcast sky, mature trees.
The Challenge
Balancing aesthetics with accuracy is always the tension in this work. The boutique architecture firm wanted images that looked aspirational — but the architects needed every proportion, setback, and material call to be precisely as drawn.
Getting the materials right was non-negotiable. The boutique architecture firm had specific finishes in mind, and anything that read as ‘generic CG’ would undermine the credibility of the entire package.
Our Approach
Landscape and entourage came last but mattered enormously. Trees, people, vehicles, sky — these contextual elements are what make a render feel like a photograph instead of a diagram.
Lighting development ran parallel to the modelling. We tested multiple Overcast / Soft Light setups early — before the geometry was even finished — so we could lock in the mood and atmosphere without burning production time later.
The modelling phase was methodical. We built the geometry from the architectural plans, cross-referencing elevations and sections to catch anything that might read differently in three dimensions than it does on paper.
The Result
All 3 images were delivered on schedule within 2-3 weeks. The boutique architecture firm has used the package across their website, printed materials, and investor presentations.
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