architectural rendering

Proposed structure illustration

An architectural rendering is a visual representation of a proposed building or space, created before construction begins.

These images range from simple sketches to photorealistic digital illustrations showing materials, lighting, and landscaping.

Architects and developers use renderings to communicate designs to clients, win approvals, and market unbuilt properties: The rendering showed how the tower would look against the skyline.

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representation vs. reality

architectural renderingas-built

Final built condition

the real thing · bricks and mortar · brick and mortar

proposed vs. completed

architectural renderingoccupancy

State of inhabiting space

final inspection

idealized vs. documentary

architectural renderingcandid shot

Unposed, natural photograph

realistic depiction

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