Architectural Visualization
Turn blueprints into pre-sold properties. We create photorealistic exterior CGI that helps developers secure planning pe...
Seychelles Island Resort: Paradise Before the First Stone
Seychelles Island Resort
We partnered with a luxury hospitality developer to create a comprehensive suite of 3D marketing assets for an exclusive private island retreat. The goal was to secure investor buy-in and drive off-plan villa sales by visualizing the unbuilt project with photorealistic accuracy, focusing on the seamless blend between high-end architecture and the untouched tropical environment.
Software
3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Forest Pack, Photoshop
Year
2025
Location
Seychelles
Timeline
5 weeks
About This Project
Project Overview
Creating a digital twin of a tropical paradise requires more than just placing buildings on a map; it demands a mastery of organic chaos and atmospheric lighting. For the Seychelles Island project, our team was tasked with modeling an entire ecosystem. From the salt-weathered textures of the boardwalks to the subsurface scattering of light through palm leaves, every pixel was engineered to evoke the warmth and exclusivity of a high-end Indian Ocean resort.
Visual Showcase
Explore the fine details of the architecture and the lush surrounding landscape.
Key Metrics
Project Results
150+
Acres Modeled
25
Unique Angles
8
K Resolution
35
Days to Final
"The visuals are stunning. You captured the exact mood we were looking for, especially the evening shots by the pool. The team is already using these for our main landing page."
From CAD to Photo-Realism
Technical Workflow
Our pipeline is designed for efficiency and quality. We integrate directly with your architectural files to ensure precision while our artists focus on the emotional storytelling elements of lighting and composition.
- Discovery & Import
- Environment Modeling
- Texturing & Lighting
- Post-Production
The process begins with a deep dive into the CAD files (DWG) and reference mood boards. We clean up the geometry, removing double faces and unneeded vertices to prepare a lightweight base model. During this phase, we also establish the camera angles that best showcase the property's USP, ensuring the composition guides the viewer's eye to key selling points like the infinity pools and ocean views.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use proxy objects and instancing. This allows us to have millions of polygons in the scene (like trees and grass) while only keeping a light representation in the viewport. The render engine loads the full geometry only when processing the final image.
Not easily. Lighting is baked into the render calculation. However, using LightMix in Corona allows us to adjust the intensity and color of individual light sources during the rendering process without restarting, offering some flexibility.
We typically require architectural drawings (CAD/DWG), elevations, material references (mood boards), and a landscape plan. If you have a specific topography file for the island terrain, that ensures maximum accuracy.
Pricing depends on complexity, scale, and resolution. A single exterior still image might range from $1,500 to $4,000, while animation is priced per second. We offer custom packages for large developments to maximize ROI.
It builds trust and emotional connection. Buyers can't visualize 2D blueprints. High-end CGI allows them to 'step inside' the property, reducing the perceived risk of buying off-plan and significantly shortening the sales cycle.
For a standard project with 5-10 images, the timeline is usually 3-4 weeks. Large island resorts with animations may take 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed schedule at the start to ensure we meet your marketing launch dates.
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