3D Rendering Wellington

Why invest in professional 3D rendering?

Convincing stakeholders, securing consents and selling off the plan all rely on clear communication. While 2D drawings can be technical and hard to interpret, 3D rendering turns line work into living spaces with believable light, texture and mood. For Wellington projects, that realism helps convey how a proposal sits within local typography, weather, and heritage context—key considerations for council and community buy-in.

Key applications

• Design development: Test massing, materials and daylight before committing to construction documents.
• Resource consent imagery: Provide planners with context-accurate visuals that address view-shaft and height-to-boundary rules.
• Marketing collateral: Produce hero stills, 360° panoramas or animations that sell apartments, offices or bespoke homes off-plan.
• Virtual reality (VR): Immerse clients in a walk-through, reducing late-stage changes.

Choosing the right visualiser

Wellington’s creative scene means you’re spoilt for choice, but not every studio suits every brief. Use these criteria when reviewing profiles on ArchiPro:

• Portfolio relevance: Look for renders that match your project’s scale—single residences, multi-unit developments or civic buildings.
• Turnaround time: Tight consent deadlines or pre-sales campaigns require dependable delivery.
• Level of detail: Some renders prioritise atmosphere, others technical accuracy. Clarify which matters most to you.
• Integration with BIM: If you work in Revit or ArchiCAD, ask whether the studio can ingest native files or collaborate via Building Information Modelling workflows.
• Site scanning services: Renovating a heritage villa? A partner offering 3D building scanning can capture faithful point-cloud data for existing conditions.

Typical 3D rendering process

1. Brief & references: Supply CAD files, material schedules and mood imagery.
2. Clay model draft: The visualiser sets camera angles and composition for approval.
3. Material & lighting pass: Textures, fixtures and realistic lighting are applied.
4. Review round: You mark up revisions; most studios include 1–2 rounds in the base fee.
5. High-resolution output: Final files are delivered in print and web formats.

Budget expectations in Wellington

Costs vary by complexity, but as a guide:

• Simple exterior or interior still: $600–$1,200+ GST
• Detailed hero render with landscaping & people: $1,500–$3,000+ GST
• 30-second animation: $4,000–$10,000+ GST
• VR walk-through: $8,000+ GST

Rates may climb for projects requiring exact GIS data, heritage façades or iterative design collaboration. Always request a written scope so you can compare like-for-like quotes.

File formats & deliverables

Most visualisers supply layered PSDs or flattened TIFF/PNG files at 4K resolution. Animations arrive as 4K ProRes or H.264 MP4. For BIM integration, ask for FBX or OBJ models with baked textures. Confirm licence terms for marketing usage upfront.

Relevant standards & compliance

While no legislation governs rendering quality, any imagery submitted for consent must accurately reflect the proposed design under the New Zealand Building Code. Misleading visuals can delay approval or trigger costly redesigns.

Next steps

Ready to shortlist? Head back to our Architectural Visualisers hub to compare broader expertise, or explore the specialised studios right here in Wellington. Request multiple quotes, review client testimonials and secure the 3D rendering partner that turns your vision into vivid, persuasive imagery.