3D Rendering Nelson & Bays

Why 3D Rendering Matters

Whether you are refining a residential concept in Mapua or pitching a commercial development on Trafalgar Street, high-quality 3D rendering turns technical drawings into visuals everyone can understand. Vivid, accurate imagery helps secure finance, streamline council approvals and minimise costly design changes down the line.

Key Benefits

• Clarity: Stakeholders see exactly how materials, lighting and landscaping will look in the Nelson & Bays climate.
• Speed: Digital edits are faster and cheaper than revising physical models.
• Marketing impact: Eye-catching CGI attracts buyers and tenants well before ground is broken.

Popular 3D Rendering Services

Local studios on ArchiPro offer a spectrum of deliverables:

• Still renders – Photoreal images ideal for brochures and consent submissions.
• Animated walkthroughs – Fly-throughs that showcase circulation and spatial flow.
• Virtual reality (VR) & augmented reality (AR) – Interactive experiences that place clients inside the design.
• Photomontage – Seamlessly blends new buildings into site photography to assess view impact along Tasman Bay.

How to Choose a Nelson & Bays 3D Rendering Studio

Use the filters on this page to narrow your shortlist, then consider the following:

1. Portfolio & Style Match

Review previous projects set in coastal, rural and alpine contexts similar to yours. Consistency in lighting, texture realism and composition is a strong quality marker.

2. Technical Capability

Leading visualisers work in industry-standard software such as 3ds Max, V-Ray, Enscape and Unreal Engine. Studios that also offer Building Information Modelling can integrate directly with architect Revit files, reducing translation errors.

3. Communication & Process

Look for clear milestones—briefing, grey-model approval, material pass, final delivery—with two to three revision rounds. Local time zones mean faster feedback loops compared with offshore providers.

4. Capacity & Turnaround

Busy construction booms in Richmond and Motueka can stretch resources. Confirm your renderer’s availability for key deadlines, especially if you also need related 3D Building Scanning data.

Typical Pricing in 2025

Costs vary with scope, resolution and complexity, but recent Nelson & Bays averages are:

• Single exterior still: $800–$1,400+ GST
• Interior still: $600–$1,000+ GST
• 90-second animation: $4,000–$8,000+ GST
• VR tour (per 100 m²): $3,500–$6,000+ GST

Bundle rates are common; requesting multiple angles at once often reduces the per-image fee.

The Project Workflow

1. Brief & Assets – Supply plans, elevations, material schedule and reference images.
2. Modelling – Geometry created in low-poly form for quick approvals.
3. Lighting & Texturing – Accurate sun path based on Nelson latitude; realistic local materials like cedar weatherboards or schist veneer.
4. Preview Renders – Watermarked drafts for comments.
5. Final Output – High-resolution PNG/JPEG, animation or 360º VR files.

Local Regulations & Best Practice

While 3D imagery itself is not legislated, many architects integrate renders with BIM to demonstrate Building Code compliance. MBIE’s introductory guide to BIM in New Zealand outlines coordination best practice (download PDF).

Next Steps

Ready to visualise your design? Explore our full range of Architectural Visualisers or use the filters above to connect with Nelson & Bays specialists in minutes. Review ratings, message studios and request tailored quotes—ArchiPro makes it effortless to move from concept to compelling 3D reality.