We have recently been tasked with providing an elevated view of a development in traditional watercolours. With aerial views the viewpoint that best shows off the site isn't always immediately apparent. When in doubt, we like to make a basic 3D model of the site. Once this is done we can fly around the model to work out the best angles. It often brings to light problems that weren't obvious when looking at a 2D plan, and cuts out having to resubmit further laborious pencil drafts if views don't quite work. With a 3D model we can render out new views in minutes and email them across in seconds, giving a client much more choice and flexibility, and great if working to tight deadlines where the finished result needs to be right first time.

Once a view has been established our watercolour artists then use the model as a template to work from.

Gone are the days of the client saying

"I love it, but can we move our viewpoint round to the right a little ..."

Recent CGI by Mike at Rockit - created from architect plans and combined with site visit photography. Commissioned by selling agent Hamptons.