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cad design rendering of a university in portland maine

The Importance Of
Design Renderings

For building construction and renovations, design renderings create a shared goal for clients and their building team, and as a result, saves time and money in a process that has many moving parts. These visual representations breathe life into ideas, enabling us to see the potential of a space before moving forward with a build.

 

They serve as powerful tools that bridge the gap between imagination and reality, revolutionizing the way we approach and execute projects.

 

Design renderings have an innate ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible visions. These renderings allow you to see the proposed changes or new construction in stunning detail. They bring clarity to complex ideas, allowing all parties to visualize the end result and make informed decisions about design elements, materials, and spatial arrangements.


They also help facilitate communication between clients, contractors, and architects, aligning expectations, and allowing all parties to share feedback, and work together towards a shared vision. Most importantly, this minimizes potential misunderstandings and ensures a more streamlined construction process.​

3d rendering design image of a new construction for a college in southern maine

University of New England - College of Infomatics

We created a rendering of UNE's proposed new College of Infomatics building, which was grounded in geometric shapes with the concept of modular objects as the inspiration behind the design.

3d rendering design of a tavern bar in wells maine

River Tavern

A proposed tavern overlooking a river with warm wood accents and a hint of ski lodge interior, with high ceilings and exposed beams to set it apart from your everyday tavern.

cad design and 3d rendering of a home renovation in saco maine

The Great Outdoors, At Home

This project highlighted the concept of embracing the outdoors through the thoughtful design of two stunning decks. In this residential remodel in Harpswell, Maine, we added a second story to a ranch style home and incorporated the client's love of the outdoors. This house is a testament to the beauty and functionality that can be achieved when indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly blend together.

3d rendering image of a new commercial building for a business in falmouth maine

SunTan City 

SunTan City replaced an old Quiznos restaurant, and requested a more modern building design that would appeal to their customers and retain a spacious interior that accommodated a steady flow of customers and their collection of tanning beds and equipment.

3d rendering design of a commercial building for a business that wanted a unique design in freeport maine

Cabin Inspired Commercial Space

We were tasked with designing a rendering of a commercial space that was unique in its resemblance to a cabin. It was meant to exude the warm ambiance of a rustic woodland retreat, with the rich textures and natural warmth of wood at the forefront of the design.

3d rendering design of a historical building in portland maine that was set to be renovated in portland maine

St. Joseph's Convent, The Motherhouse

A historic landmark in Portland, this building had housed nuns, but had been vacant for many years, until a proposal was submitted to rehabilitate the building into a senior housing project. We created initial designs to showcase a renewed space that kept much of its historically significant design elements. 

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