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Methodology

From London brief to final CGI delivery.

A measured production route for planning-grade visualisation, verified views, interior CGI, development marketing, and animations across Greater London.

01

Brief and context review

We start with drawings, BIM exports, surveys, photographs, references, borough context, planning stage, and intended use. For London projects, we also ask about conservation areas, listed buildings, LVIA requirements, daylight and sunlight issues, and target submission dates.

02

View strategy

Before modelling in detail, we agree which images need to carry the argument: street-level planning views, verified viewpoints, interiors, sales imagery, aerial context, or animation sequences. This avoids producing attractive images that do not answer the real planning or commercial question.

03

Model and context build

We build the proposed architecture and the necessary London context from the information supplied. Depending on the brief, that may include neighbouring buildings, boundary treatments, trees, public realm, material palettes, roofscape, and camera positions aligned to the planning narrative.

04

Materials, lighting, and atmosphere

Brick tone, stone, render, glazing, planting, artificial lighting, daylight, and seasonal atmosphere are refined so the CGI feels credible. The treatment is premium but restrained, with enough realism to support planning, sales, or client approval.

05

Draft review

Draft views are issued for review against drawings, design intent, and the agreed output purpose. Architects can check geometry and materials; developers can test sales clarity; planning consultants can confirm whether the visual supports the submission route.

06

Final delivery

Final files are supplied in agreed formats for planning portals, design and access statements, committee packs, brochures, hoarding, websites, portals, investor decks, or presentation screens. We keep delivery focused on the decision the CGI was commissioned to support.

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