3D Architectural Visualisation
3D architectural visualisation & CGI
Photoreal 3D architectural visualisation that markets a development before it is built — interior and exterior CGI, street scenes and animation from your drawings.
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Why developers choose Photoplan
22+ years marketing property — built or not
Established in 2004, Photoplan produces photoreal 3D architectural visualisation from your drawings. Interior and exterior CGI, street scenes and animation that let developers and architects sell a vision before it is built.
- 2004
- Established
- 22+ yrs
- Industry experience
- From plans
- We work from your drawings
- UK & beyond
- Work remotely anywhere
- Photoreal
- Interior & exterior CGI
- Animation
- Flythroughs available
- Day & dusk
- Multiple lighting options
Exterior render
3D architectural visualisation turns plans and drawings into photoreal images. For new-build and off-plan schemes, our interior and exterior CGI, street scenes and CGI animation let developers and architects present and pre-sell a vision long before construction completes — leaving no room for surprises.
- Next day
- Standard turnaround
- 4.9/5
- Average client rating
- 100k+
- Properties captured
What you get
Everything done properly
Professional capture, expert finishing and reliable delivery — every time.
Interior & exterior CGI
Photoreal renders of finished interiors, exteriors and street scenes.
Sell off-plan
Market and pre-sell units before a single brick is laid.
From your drawings
We work from architectural drawings, materials and specifications.
CGI animation
Optional flythroughs and animations for marketing suites and websites.
How it works
From booking to delivery
- 1
Book in minutes
Pick a slot online and tell us about the property. Our team confirms instantly and handles the rest.
- 2
We capture on site
A Photoplan specialist attends with professional equipment and a trained eye for property.
- 3
Edited to perfection
Every asset is professionally finished, quality-checked and colour-matched to a consistent house style.
- 4
Delivered next day
Receive your gallery the next working day, ready to publish across every portal and channel.
The fundamentals
Why does 3D architectural visualisation matter?
3D architectural visualisation matters because it lets developers and architects market a building before it exists. Photoreal CGI of interiors, exteriors and street scenes sells the vision, supports off-plan sales and gives buyers confidence in the finished result.
Sell the vision
Buyers see and feel a finished property long before construction completes.
Pre-sell off-plan
Market and reserve units off-plan, bringing revenue forward.
Show every option
Visualise finishes, layouts and unit types without building a show home.
Premium first impression
Photoreal imagery sets the tone for a premium development brand.
Any time, any light
Render the same view in daytime or dusk to suit the marketing.
No surprises
Accurate visuals leave buyers confident in exactly what they are buying.
Portfolio
Recent 3D visualisation projects
A selection of real Photoplan CGI across interiors, exteriors, street scenes and developments.
Photoreal exterior renders that present a scheme at its best.
Furnished, styled interiors that help buyers picture the space.
Contextual street-level views of developments in their setting.
Lifestyle interior visuals with natural light and detail.
Whole-scheme visuals for marketing suites and brochures.
Close-up internal CGI showing materials and finishes.
What we produce
3D visualisation outputs
From a single hero render to a full suite of marketing assets — we produce exactly what your scheme needs.
Exterior CGI
Photoreal renders of the building and its facade in context.
Interior CGI
Furnished, styled interior visuals that sell the lifestyle.
Street Scenes
Contextual street-level views showing the scheme in its setting.
CGI Animation
Flythroughs and animations for marketing suites and websites.
Day & Dusk Views
The same view rendered in different lighting conditions.
Material & Finish Visuals
Options showing alternative materials, layouts and finishes.
Our process
How does the CGI process work?
Our visualisation process has five stages: brief and drawings, 3D modelling, materials and lighting, a draft and feedback round, then final render and delivery.
- 1
Brief & drawings
You share architectural drawings, materials, finishes and any branding.
- 2
3D modelling
We build an accurate 3D model of the building and its surroundings.
- 3
Materials & lighting
Textures, materials, landscaping and lighting are applied for realism.
- 4
Draft & feedback
You review draft views and we refine until they are exactly right.
- 5
Final render & delivery
High-resolution images and animations delivered ready for print and web.
Google reviews
Rated excellent by our clients
Estate agents, developers and homeowners have trusted Photoplan for over 22 years. Here is what some of them say on Google.
Excellent rating on Google Reviews
Read all reviews on Google“I have been dealing with Photoplan for 20+ years. They always provide a speedy and efficient service, with photos and floor plans that do real justice to the property we are marketing.”
“Ben took photos and a video of our penthouse and did an extremely good job. His photos are taken with great artistic skill and give an excellent impression of the space. By far the best property photographer we have come across — highly recommended.”
“Photoplan offer an amazing service that far exceeds traditional property photography. Highly recommended!”
“Absolutely brilliant service and beautiful professional pictures. Very professional and quick. I would recommend them to family and friends.”
“Ben is very experienced, diligent and knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend his services.”
“Prompt replies to enquiries, and the photos turned out really nice. Would definitely use again.”
A connected workflow
The Photoplan + ReHub ecosystem
CGI markets a scheme before completion — then photography, video and tours take over once it is built. One supplier across the whole development lifecycle.
3D Visualisation
Photoreal CGI from your drawings.
CGI
Computer-generated property imagery.
Photography
Capture the completed development.
Floor Plans
Measured 2D and 3D plans.
Property Video
Films for completed schemes.
360 Tours
Immersive tours of show homes.
Virtual Staging
Digitally furnish completed units.
ImageMotion
Turn renders into motion.
Who we work with
CGI for developers, architects & agents
Property Developers
Pre-sell units off-plan with photoreal marketing CGI.
Architects
Bring designs to life for clients and planning.
Estate Agents
Market new-build and off-plan listings with confidence.
Housing Associations
Visualise new affordable and shared-ownership schemes.
Build-to-Rent
Present amenities and apartments before completion.
Commercial Developers
Visualise office, retail and mixed-use schemes.
Nationwide
3D visualisation across the UK
We produce CGI remotely from your drawings, so we work with developers and architects across the whole of the UK and beyond.
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