In this month’s video from Peter, see the refinement of Heather and Grant’s lakefront home. You can see in this second video of a three-part series, how we’re able to continue the work of the initial concept phase and refine the details of the exterior. At this phase of the design process, textures, materials, and colors are emerging. We are replacing the once basic massings of the earlier models with a vivid, dynamic preview of the finished space. The backyard in particular of the home is the most important elevation for Grant and Hearther. This is where they plan to do the majority of their entertaining and to spend precious time together with their family.

The ability to share the design as visual information with our clients is unequivocal. The feedback they provide is invaluable for refining the concept. By using Virtual Reality we are able to lift the design off the page so that our clients can see and feel the three-dimensional ramifications of the two-dimensional drawings. They’re now spending time understanding not only the flow and the volume of the spaces, but also the feel of the home’s room sizes, locations, and adjacencies. As we continue to move further into the design process, their confidence in understanding the design and there feedback ensures the final design meets their vision precisely.

This video is part of a three-part series showcasing 2e Architects use of Virtual Reality to design, refine, and create 3D models that educate their clients, visually confirm their design choices, and provide confidence in their vision.

Virtual Reality As Used in the Concept Design Phase
Refining the Concept Design
The Culmination of Concept Design – the Preliminary Cost Estimate