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3D Landscape Visuals

Designers sell ideas and solutions; so there is little point in having a great concept if the client cannot visualise the proposal. 3D drawings communicate design in a universal language to gain feedback and approval. 

Broadly, there are 2 main styles which both have a role to play in presenting the scheme. 
1.  Sketch / Hand-drawn 
2. Photorealistic CGI Renders

Below is a brief description of my workflow for each method:

hand-drawn-sketch

Sketch Landscape Visuals

A rough line drawing, sketched at a meeting is often enough for clients to understand the idea in broad terms. Sketching is used both to convey small details, such as a step, edge or water feature or the overall general arrangement. 

Hand-drawn layouts tend to be more fluid and expressive and break away from the confines of CAD. I prefer this as the design process feels more organic and intuitive. Generally, drawings are completed on an iPad which avoids scanning to digitalise the image. I use Sketchbook® which is available via the App Store. 

I will post a tutorial on my process at a later date.