3D rendering services involve the process of creating computer-generated photorealistic images of objects using specialized software. Within the architectural context, 3D rendering usually refers to a lifelike visualization of a project based on a specific construction plan. The visualization might include the exterior of a building, the interior design, floor plan, furniture pieces, and landscape, among others. And the building itself can be anything from a small garage or cabin to skyscrapers and stadiums.
3D rendering is generated from a 3D model of an architectural blueprint; the rendering is then used as a proof of concept, or at least to predict what the final building should look like when the project is completed. But the application of 3D rendering isn’t limited to the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) field only. It’s applicable to just about every discipline within the product design and development (including electronics) industry as well as manufacturing, multimedia (visual effects, video games, digital arts, etc.), and, of course, science.
Freelancers for hire
A professionally done 3D rendering in a high-quality image or video should appear as if it’s an actual object, rather than computer-generated. For instance, a visualization of an architectural project or a product design must create the impression that the object is real, although the construction or manufacturing has not even begun yet. It takes quite an expertise in 3D CAD software (and then some) to produce a professional-grade 3D rendering, but thankfully, there are plenty of over-qualified 3D design freelancers to do the job for you. Here is a list of websites and platforms where you can hire them.
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1. Cad Crowd
Not only does Cad Crowd offer an excellent range of 3D rendering services, but it also connects thousands of professional CAD freelancers with clients from all over the world. Whether you need a 3D rendering project done by a pre-screened rendering expert or by launching a public contest for it, Cad Crowd has you covered. If you need help with rendering tasks on an ongoing basis, the platform provides such a service as well.
When you send an inquiry for a quote, Cad Crowd will guide you through the process through the “Managed Services” feature. Based on the project briefs and timeframe, the internal team sends the information to a selection of pre-qualified experts with the right skill sets, experience, and expertise for the job. You’ll receive a quote from each individual expert and hire your most preferred candidate. Once the job starts, you’re provided with a platform to view the hours worked on the project and pay the freelancer accordingly.
The public contest option is always available in case you don’t mind having the project seen by hundreds of thousands of 3D artists registered with the site. Like a typical contest, you set up the amount of prize money and let the professionals compete for it. In case you want to launch a contest, but you’re not comfortable with the project getting too much unnecessary exposure, Cad Crowd allows you to set a private or invite-only contest, too.
While there’s no limit to the amount of prize money you can provide, it’s advisable to at least match the reward with the difficulty level of the project itself. And thanks to Cad Crowd’s legally binding terms and agreement, you never have to worry about NDA and IP rights ownership issues; the entirety of the winning design belongs to the paying client.
Website: Cadcrowd.com
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2. Paperub
Posting a project to Paperub is simple. You’re given a short form to define the scope of work and other details of the project. You want to be as clear as possible to improve your chances of receiving the right proposals from the right 3D rendering freelancers. Every proposal submission is compiled in one place to streamline the process. Once you select the winning bid, Paperub asks you to deposit an amount of money before the project begins.
Website: Paperub.com
3. FlexJobs
Sara Sutton (the person behind JobDirect, the first entry-level job service on the web) created FlexJobs in 2007. This is a premium platform, meaning you can’t use the site without being a subscriber. The cost starts at $399/month, for which you get unlimited job postings and resume searches until your subscription runs out. There’s also an ATS integration, but it’s only available if you choose the annual subscription plan, costing $2,999/year.
Website: Flexjobs.com
4. DeviantArt Forum
Since it came into existence more than two decades ago, DeviantArt has accumulated more than 90 million registered members and over half a billion pieces of digital art visible on the site. Although not every member is a render artist, it’s safe to say that DeviantArt has a healthy amount of experienced 3D CAD freelancers visiting the site on a regular basis. It’s primarily an online community, but the built-in forum comes with an “Employment Opportunities” section filled with two categories: Artists for Hire and
Hiring an Artist, which are pretty self-explanatory. The latter category is where you post a 3D rendering project and expect responses from 3D visualization artists interested in making money from their expertise, whereas the former is for the artists to advertise themselves on the platform. As a client, you can use both options to hunt for the most qualified professionals to handle a project.
Website: Deviantart.com
5. Blender Artist
Let’s set the record straight first: Blender Artist is not affiliated with the open-source 3D CAD software, Blender. It’s nothing more than a thriving online community frequented by Blender users; some of them are mere enthusiasts, while others are actually selling their digital art services as freelancers. Blender is indeed free software, but this doesn’t mean it’s any less powerful than its premium counterparts. In fact, Blender is a computer graphics software with an impressive ability to do just about everything you need for a 3D rendering purpose.
As for the community itself, it has a “Paid Work” category where you can post a project and expect to receive quotes from multiple artists, assuming you prepare the right amount of prize money. The category is heavily moderated and will accept paid jobs only. You can also communicate with artists on the site directly through the messaging feature. If you like what they do, you should try offering them work without having to post a project publicly.
Website: Blenderartists.org
6. CGArchitect
Similar to DeviantArt mentioned above, CGArchitect is created primarily as a community where digital artists from all around the world are encouraged to share and build their portfolios online. The biggest difference is that CGArchitect focuses heavily on the architectural visualizations, whereas DeviantArt accepts just about every form of digital art.
Throughout the CGArchitect’s 20 years of history, it has compiled more than 100,000 renderings and continues to receive about 1,000 new submissions on a monthly basis. You can use CGArchitect to post a 3D rendering project, visible to all the 3D architecture design artists registered with the site. It’s also easy to browse the gallery and connect with specific artists through the messaging feature.
Website: Cgarchitect.com
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7. PeoplePerHour
Posting a project on PeoplePerHour is comfortably intuitive. The platform provides you with a short form to help you describe the project in detail. The more information you give, the higher your chance of getting the right freelancer with the right skill set. The platform takes pride in its AI-based matchmaking system, which will automatically send an alert only to relevant freelancers about your project. Next, you should expect to receive proposals from multiple freelancers and make your hiring decision.
Website: Peopleperhour.com
8. Truelancer
Many things about Truelancer are similar to those of Upwork, down to the way it limits the amount of time freelancers can submit proposals or bids to a project for free. This might restrict your options to an extent, but at the same time, the system comes with an assurance that only serious freelancers are willing to pay to get more bids. There’s a service fee of 8% – 10% on every project completed through the platform.
Website: Truelancer.com
9. Freelancer
Don’t get confused by the name. This freelancing platform is actually called Freelancer. Like Fiverr, Upwork, and Truelancer, it’s a general freelancing site where you can post a project of any kind, including, of course, 3D rendering and 3D visualization services. Some freelancers on the site offer the option to get paid by a fixed price or an hourly rate. There’s also a contest feature, where participants submit completed image files, but this is likely best when your rendering project is simple and straightforward without too many custom details.
Website: Freelancer.com
10. Workana
Posting a project and communicating with freelancers comes at no cost at all in Workana. However, the platform charges commission and processing fees on every completed project. While you can use all the features for free, the platform offers a premium membership for $199 per month (or $299 annually); the biggest advantage is that your project gets increased exposure and is prioritized in the search results. All freelancers registered with Workana are based in Latin America.
Website: Workana.com
11. Contra
The biggest highlight of Contra is its Applicant Tracking System feature. More than just a tool to manage a project and communication, the ATS works like an end-to-end interface where you can collaborate with freelancers on your own terms. Signing up is free, but there’s some kind of premium membership available, although Contra doesn’t specify anything about pricing anywhere on the site. This is actually a common practice among service providers, meaning you have to sign up first to reveal the exact cost.
Website: Contra.com
12. Behance
A digital art online community with more than 50 million registered members, Behance is pretty confident about the creative work submitted to the site getting billions of views every year. The platform has been around since 2006 and is now becoming a favorite place for companies to hunt for professional 3D design specialists, too. You don’t have to pay a dime to post a project to Behance, but there’s a fee of 15% – 30% for every transaction completed through the platform. It also offers a “Pro” membership, which costs $9.99/month and removes the platform fee.
Website: Behance.net
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13. Guru
Another general freelancing platform, Guru, allows you to post an unlimited number of projects on the platform free of charge. In case posting a project sounds like too much of an inconvenience, you can simply browse the talent pool and contact the freelancers for a quote. Since it was founded in 1998, Guru has handled a massive number of projects worth $250 million paid to freelancers worldwide.
Website: Guru.com
14. Insolvo
An AI-powered freelancing platform, Insolvo claims that you will find a freelancer on the site regardless of the project, from delivering flowers to a friend to creating an architectural visualization. Once you post a project, Insolvo’s sophisticated algorithm will try to match it with suitable photorealistic rendering freelancers based on a few variables, including the number of times they’ve completed similar tasks before and the average customer satisfaction rate.
Website: Insolvo.com
15. Toptal
If everything that Toptal says is indeed true, you’re looking at a freelancing platform that has helped various organizations achieve their international reputations. Toptal further elaborates on how its services have been used by more than 10,000 clients worldwide. Thousands of freelancers apply to join the platform every month, and yet only 3% of those make the cut. If you decide to proceed with the talent search, you need to pay a $79 flat monthly subscription fee. And yes, there’s a “Digital Artist” category listed on the platform.
Website: Toptal.com
16. DesignCrowd
Although DesignCrowd focuses on digital arts and illustrations, you can still find some samples of 3D rendering submitted by freelancers on the website. It does appear that the platform is best-suited for small-scale visualization projects like product rendering or furniture design visualization services. The best way to find freelancers in DesignCrowd is by submitting contests and receiving design submissions from participants. That said, there is also an option to browse freelancers, look at their portfolios, and hire them directly.
Website: Designcrowd.com
17. CGTrader
Primarily a 3D asset marketplace, CGTrader is a platform where digital artists share and sell their work online. But if you can’t find the assets you like or need a custom 3D rendering task done, the platform actually provides a feature to help you post a project to the site. In the project brief, you’ll be able to set the budget, determine the deadline, provide images as references, select the rendering software to use, and define the expected result. The artist whom you hire will not receive the funds until you’re satisfied with the work.
Website: Cgtrader.com
18. Creativepool
There are two options to post a project here: “studiogig” and “studiobrief.” The former is when you want to have a 3D rendering project done by an individual freelancer, whereas the latter signifies that you want to hire an agency. In any case, you’ll be provided with a selection of freelancers/agencies relevant to the project information. Creativepool says that if you opt for the studio brief option, you don’t have to pay any percentage of the project budget as a commission fee to the platform.
Website: Creativepool.com
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19. Working Not Working
More than 50,000 experienced freelancers are actively seeking their next project via Working Not Working. Of course, not all of them are trained as 3D artists, but there should be more than enough of them for you to hire. You get the option to search for 2D & 3D modeling professionals and invite them to apply to your project, or just post the project and let WNW suggest a handful of relevant candidates for you to choose.
Website: Workingnotworking.com
20. Working Nomads
Posting a single project to Working Nomads costs $199. Alternatively, you can choose to purchase a bundle of three for $567 ($189 per job) or a bundle of five for $895 ($179 per job). On top of that, Working Nomads offers additional options for some extra dollars to get your project highlighted, promoted via LinkedIn, and re-posted to Google Jobs.
Website: Workingnomads.com
21. Remote OK
An even more expensive option is Remote OK, which charges you $269 for posting a project to the platform. If you want some extra benefits like having your project emailed to 1.5 million freelancers and premium assistance in creating the project brief, you must pay an additional amount of money. There isn’t even an ATS feature, meaning the interested freelancers will send their applications directly to your company.
Website: Remoteok.com
22. Flexa
Here’s something interesting about Flexa: before you can post a project, the platform encourages you to build a company profile in a way that might attract the most competent, relevant, experienced candidates. You’ll be provided with a short quiz to help you craft some sort of “About Us” information geared towards freelancers. Flexa claims that it promotes the idea of clients having to provide a work environment that allows 2D & 3D design freelancers to thrive.
Website: Flexa.careers
23. YunoJuno
The big promise in YunoJuno is that your project will be matched with “elite” freelancers within not days or even hours, but minutes. At least according to the site, the talent pool is highly curated, and there’s going to be someone with just the right skill set, no matter what you need, including 3D rendering. The sourcing support is free, but you must pay a 12% commission fee for using the platform to hire a freelancer.
Website: Yunojuno.com
24. EasyBusy
Once you get to the EasyBusy homepage, go to the “Find a Freelancer” option and post your project. After that, you wait for proposals to come in and choose the winning bid. Or, you can just browse the freelancers and invite them to collaborate on a project. It’s a good thing that each freelancer’s profile is clickable, leading to the portfolio page filled with service descriptions and customer reviews.
Website: Busy.easystaff.io
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25. Awesomic
The 3D and digital arts sections in Awesomic are where you should be able to find a good selection of render artists to join your project. The platform says that every freelancer who applies to the platform has gone through a rigorous screening process that involves portfolio analysis, work experience evaluation, English communication skill assessment, and an interview. Even when already approved, the freelancers still need to pass the technical tests to showcase their expertise. It’s a bold claim and potentially a massive reassurance of quality, which is probably why the platform charges you anywhere from $699 to $1995 monthly subscription fee to join.
Website: Awesomic.com
26. Worksome
Rapid hiring is what Worksome does best. It is said that the average time from a client posting a project to hiring a freelancer is just 2 days. The automatic matchmaking feature provides you with a list of suitable candidates for the project, so it should be easy and quick to discover the 3D product rendering and design professional you’re looking for. Another option is “Talent Pooling,” which gives you full control of the search process, allowing you to be proactive in the hunt for the ideal freelancer.
Website: Worksome.com
27. Easy Render
With more than a thousand 3D artists from 65 countries registered with Easy Render, finding a freelancer to get a 3D rendering task done shouldn’t be an issue. If you compare Easy Render with other freelancing sites in terms of registered users, having “1,000” members might not seem much, but you must remember that every single one of them specializes in 3D modeling services and rendering.
When you post a job on Easy Render, you’ll receive offers from multiple 3D artists. Before hiring any of them, make sure to check their portfolios to at least gauge the quality of renders they have previously done. Registration is free, and all the tools you need to manage the collaboration are available on the platform. Easy Render asks you to deposit the payment in advance, but it’s only released when the project is done.
Website: Easyrender.com
28. CGHero
When it comes to 3D rendering, CGHero has all the job categories within that discipline, such as 3D modeling, concept design services, illustration, architectural visualization, and more. One of the best things about CGHero is how the platform helps you create a detailed, easy-to-understand, effective project brief. CGHero creates the project description and matches it with the right freelancers according to your budget. For every project, you also get a dedicated account manager for quality assurance purposes.
Website: Cghero.com
3D Rendering service experts
In case you find going through the freelancers’ route a bit too cumbersome (or perhaps risky), you might feel more comfortable with hiring an expert service or an established 3D rendering firm instead.
29. RealSpace 3D
Among the first that come to mind is RealSpace 3D, based in Vancouver, Canada. Once again, this is not a freelancing site, but a rendering firm offering a variety of architectural visualization service projects for clients. The company has been around for around 17 years now, with a bold claim of prioritizing consistency and quality of its work over everything else. When you start collaborating with RealSpace 3D, you’re provided with a dedicated manager to oversee the project and act as the point of contact.
On its website, it’s easy to browse around the firm’s portfolio, which ranges from exterior architectural renderings and animations to virtual tours. RealSpace 3D promises to give competitive prices for any project, which might be the main reason it has attracted clients from various backgrounds, including individual homeowners as well as Fortune 500 companies. Apart from the typical architectural rendering services, it also offers customization packages for additional elements like appliances and furniture pieces.
Website: Realspace3d.com
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30. Applet3D
Starting out as a small department in an IT company, Applet3D has grown to become one of the most recognizable 3D rendering firms across the web. It specializes in architectural visualizations and is known to use a large variety of CAD software to cater to every client’s requirements. Applet3D is backed by a sizable team of professionals with a respectable combined expertise to tackle even the most challenging project.
Another good thing is that every single task is done by the in-house team, so you should not encounter any issues regarding poor communication, conflicting ideas, or ineffective collaborative efforts. Having a project handled by a team housed under the same roof also comes with the advantage of quick turnaround time, even when you have to make multiple changes along the way. The team emphasizes a “hands-on” approach in every project, meaning you can expect everyone to provide support over the course of the project.
Website: Applet3d.com
31. The 3D Architect
One of the early proponents of photorealistic architectural visualization, The 3D Architect has produced thousands of renderings for clients worldwide. Among the firm’s endearing characteristics is the use of small details that have a significant impact on the final result. If you decide to work with the firm, the visualization will be rendered in a standard A3 size, but you can always ask for higher-quality images if needed. The 3D Architect mainly uses five different software programs, including AutoCAD, V-Ray, SketchUp, Revit, and Photoshop, for final touches.
In most rendering projects, the firm will ask you to provide floor plans and elevations in a DWG format. In case that’s not possible, you can also use PDF, JPEG, or even a sketch. If you have some 3D assets to use in the final render, the 3D Architect can use those as well–it might even reduce the rendering cost at the end of the day. By offering a nice blend of quality and affordability, it’s no wonder that it has become the go-to architectural rendering firm for a broad range of clients.
Website: The3darchitect.com
32. 7CGI
Hiring an offshore 3D rendering service isn’t likely your first thought, but 7CGI can probably change your mind. The firm is primarily based in Bangladesh, but it also has an office in the United States. Location doesn’t seem to be a barrier, especially with the firm’s promise to be available 24/7, which adds a little bit more value for clients everywhere. 7CGI does both architectural rendering and product rendering, with unlimited revisions. It doesn’t stick to any standard file format or size, allowing you to define the specifics of the matter. In fact, the firm says it can deliver in any 3D format in any resolution, including a 360-degree view of a product visualization for a small extra fee.
Website: 7Cgi.com
33. VRender
The biggest highlight of VRender is that the firm offers architectural visualizations across the range of what’s currently possible. It does 3D aerial shots, 360 Panorama, animation, Virtual Reality, photorealistic architectural site plan rendering services, and Unreal Engine 4 rendering, in addition to the usual exterior and interior visualizations. Their typical clients include homeowners, architects, construction companies, real estate developers, government agencies, and retail establishments.
VRender focuses on delivering clarity in every project, which actually explains how they’ve managed to attract such a broad spectrum of clients. Asking for a detailed quote is easy; as long as you have the source file, whether in PDF, PNG, DWG, JPEG (sketches or drawings), or blueprint, their team will be able to figure out the best route to transform those images into photorealistic visualizations.
Website: Vrender.com
34. CyberFox
The most intriguing part of CyberFox is the claim that it doesn’t really need any files to get your 3D modeling and rendering project done. All it needs is a detailed explanation (in words rather than images of any sort), and the team will transform your idea into a photorealistic visualization. CyberFox claims to be one of the experienced 3D rendering services across Europe, and that the studio is a “high-volume” facility. The priorities are speed and economy, but the custom option should allow you to define your own project in detail, including the expected final quality.
Website: Cyber-fox.net
35. Studio57
First established in 2016, Studio57 remains true to its original purpose of providing “high-end” architectural renders for clients worldwide. It’s backed by a big team filled with dozens of digital artists, working in offices in New York and London. The vast majority of the people in the team are top architectural 3D modeling professionals in their respective fields within the 3D CAD discipline, promoting meticulous attention to detail and sophisticated taste. If your architectural render has to be perfect in every way, and you don’t mind paying a premium for it, Studio57 should be on your radar. Services include exterior and interior visualizations, architectural animations, lighting scenarios, 3D modeling, 360 panoramas, and virtual tours.
Website: Interior57.com
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36. NoTriangle Studio
One of the leading 3D rendering companies in the North American market, the NoTriangle Studio boasts a respectable professional experience working with a broad range of clients, including real estate agents, architectural firms, and home builders across the region. It is based in three cities in the United States (New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) and one in Canada (Vancouver).
It has been in business for more than a decade now, providing services to clients not only in North America but also in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. Over the course of its history, the firm has done more than 1,000 projects, including exterior rendering, interior rendering, product rendering, 3D animation services, and VR tours. Despite offering premium-quality services, NoTriangle Studio is known to charge some of the most affordable prices in the high-end architectural visualization market.
Website: Notrianglestudio.com
37. Render Vision
Just about every architect in Australia knows something about Render Vision, simply because the architectural visualization firm is largely regarded as the most prestigious of its kind in the entire continent. Starting the business in 2013, Render Vision has produced around a thousand quality renderings, with consistent quality across the board.
Although the firm specializes in high-end visualization, somehow the price list doesn’t quite reflect the top-tier quality. Prices start at $300 for a residential interior rendering and go up to $3000 for a large commercial exterior visualization. It also offers up to three revisions at the modeling phase and three more at the draft stage for free, as long as the changes are still within the scope of the original brief and not drastically changing the expected final render.
Website: Rendervision.com
38. MIR
You would think that a high-end project is only suitable for a big company. Well, think again because MIR, a small architectural visualization studio based in Norway, might just prove you wrong. MIR only has a small yet diverse team consisting of no more than a dozen professionals from Italy, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Canada, Korea, and, of course, Norway. Despite its relatively tiny workforce, the studio has managed to stay in business and maintain a strong reputation in the competitive architectural rendering market for 20 years.
Not many rendering studios in the world have earned the privilege to work with big-name companies like Snøhetta, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Zaha Hadid Architects, Kengo Kuma & Associates, and MAD Architects; MIR is one of those few. A lot of the studio’s work is presented on a massive scale that intensifies the presentation value and majestic style to a large extent. MIR specializes in still-image renderings of exterior spaces (often aerial view) and interior rendering designs with a plenty of artistic approach.
Website: Mir.no
39. Beauty and the Bit
When style and artistic touches are of the utmost importance in your next rendering project, you might want to consider collaborating with the Madrid-based studio, Beauty and the Bit. Even the name sounds artistic already. In many of the studio’s previous projects (that you can see on the website), the renderings boast a pretty intensive amount of artistry, going beyond the traditional photorealism into the realms of majestic atmosphere.
The final results are often a mixture of superb visuals with a near-overwhelming sense of wonder. Beauty and the Bit has every right to belong in the high-end architectural rendering category. In addition to still renders of exterior spaces and interior design, the studio also offers services in animation, conceptualization, and storytelling. Some of its regular clients include Perkins & Will, BIG, CF Møller, KAAN, and Schmidt Hammer Lassen.
Website: Beautyandthebit.com
40. Steelblue
Based in San Francisco, the rendering firm Steelblue comfortably positions itself as a marketing agency specializing in the architectural sector. They’re basically saying that the services help architects, real estate developers, designers, and engineering design experts to market architectural concepts and ideas. A common characteristic in their exterior rendering is the seamless integration between architectural objects and people in the environment. This creates an effective sense of realism, conveying the idea that the image is full of life and activities as part of the storytelling.
The people in the scene are never portrayed merely as static characters, but they appear as active figures in random spots in the image. At the end of the day, you get a vibrant scene as if you’re seeing a still frame taken from a movie. Steelblue has built quite a portfolio with projects done for Perkins & Will, Gensler, the basketball team Golden State Warrior, and CBRE real estate agency. Apart from exterior rendering, services also include VR tours.
Website: Steelbluellc.com
41. Arqui9
With an impressive portfolio filled with projects for clients from the Middle East like Binghatti and Neom, it’s only appropriate to say that the London-based rendering firm Arqui9 specializes in large-scale architectural projects for commercial developments. Not so long ago, Arqui9 was put in charge of the exterior visualization for the Bugatti (the automotive industry giant) residence project.
In case you’re still not convinced enough, Arqui9 has won the prestigious VG Architect Visualization of the Year twice. If what you need in your next rendering project is something sophisticated and awe-inspiring, Arqui9 is perfectly qualified for the job. Services include still-image visualization, storyboarding, VR walkthroughs (3D AR/VR architectural services), and concept art rendering.
Website: Arqui9.com
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42. Doug and Wolf
It’s a bit difficult to pinpoint Doug and Wolf on a single dot on a map. It has offices in three cities on two different continents, including Sydney, Paris, and Kyiv. And here’s the most peculiar thing about the rendering firm: the website is filled with a gallery of jaw-dropping architectural renderings, and that’s about it. There’s barely any text on the page except for a few links that redirect to its social media account and contact information.
But after a little bit more online digging, Doug and Wolf are everything but your run-of-the-mill architectural visualization services. It has worked with major companies from all around the world, like Koichi Takada Architects, HOK, Snøhetta, and BIG, to name a few. The utterly simplistic website is a bold statement of itself; the firm is so confident about what it can do that you won’t need too many words to define the level of quality–a portfolio gallery should be more than enough.
Website: Dougandwolf.com
43. Hayes Davidson
One of the UK’s early pioneers in 3D rendering and architectural visualization, Hayes Davidson takes pride in its animation projects. Many of its renders are created using an intriguing blend of 3D CAD expertise and cinematic post-production techniques. The firm is known to use actors in front of a green screen to supplement the architectural rendering itself. The result is a hyper-realistic visualization that can really capture the dynamics of motion.
If you visit the “Labs” section of its official website, you can see how the studio experiments with a wide range of digital technologies used in the rendering process, such as motion capture, photogrammetry, CGI of moving water, simulation, and more. Contact information is located under the “Studio” section, where you can also get to know a little bit more about the team behind Hayes Davidson. Previous clients include SHoP Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, and Gensler.
Website: Hayesdavidson.com
44. The Boundary
In contrast to its own name, The Boundary (styled as The Bou\Dary) doesn’t really care about geographical boundaries. It has three offices located in New York, Auckland, and London. Founded by Henry Goss and Peter Guthrie, the firm has collaborated with such well-known organizations in the architectural industry as Bowles & Wyer, Foster + Partners, Studio Paolo Ferrari, Forest V, and more. Every single one of them is a high-profile company, but it doesn’t mean The Boundary refuses to collaborate with SMEs either. Besides offering architectural visualization services, the studio also provides virtual tours, large-scale digital twins, and animations.
Website: The-boundary.com
45. DBOX
Unlike most 3D rendering experts on the list, DBOX isn’t exactly an architectural visualization studio. It’s a marketing agency that also offers 3D commercial rendering services. That said, it mainly focuses on commercial projects and luxury residential buildings. Due to the nature of its business proposition, most of the clients so far tend to be international organizations and companies, like Pelli Clarke & Partners, Sotheby’s, Oxford Properties, Mandarin Oriental, Norman Foster Foundation, The Peebles Corporation, Heatherwick Studio, and Zeckendorf Development, to name a few; and that’s only within the last five years.
DBOX has won multiple prestigious awards, including but not limited to the Golden Awards of Montreux (2024), CGArchitect 3D Awards (2023), and the 2017 World Luxury Award. In case your rendering project demands something luxurious in the highest possible quality and level of detail, you can’t go wrong with DBOX.
Website: Dbox.com
46. Binyan Studios
You can say that Binyan Studios is a global, award-winning visualization studio in the literal sense of the term. It has made a name for itself by winning prizes from the Architizer A+ Firm Awards, the Arabian Property Awards, the Property Council of Australia Awards, and the UK Property Awards. Binyan Studios isn’t strictly an architectural visualization firm because it also operates in other industries like photography, animated films, design, and live-action movies. It’s the kind of firm you should call when you need nothing short of world-class 3D rendering to impress big investors and high-profile clients.
Website: Binyanstudios.com
47. Archigi
Established in 2011, Archigi has since become one of the most popular 3D rendering services across the web. Archigi is like a one-stop shop for your architectural visualization needs. So far, the firm has worked with more than 2,000 clients from various countries around the world and created a massive library of around 48,000 CG scenes and photorealistic 3D model assets combined. Archigi uses its own CRM system to manage its range of services, including exterior rendering, interior rendering, dollhouse rendering, floor plan visualization, aerial CGI, virtual tours, and 3D cinemagraph. The CRM system streamlines every project to a large extent because each client has a dedicated team of render artists to work on every project.
Website: Archigi.com
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48. Brick Visual
Headquartered in a former textile factory in Budapest (Hungary), Brick Visual is an international architectural visualization firm founded in 2019. It is backed by more than 100 professional artists, hailing from no fewer than 24 different countries. While it’s a relatively young firm, the business has witnessed massive growth in recent years, and it now has three satellite offices located in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Verona (Italy), and Porto (Portugal). In addition to architectural rendering services, the film offers a whole range of 3D production solutions as well as VR, too. There’s also an architectural flythrough showcasing its HQ in Budapest, which might help you judge the firm’s quality of work.
Website: Brickvisual.com
49. Upwork
Millions of businesses, including about 30% of Fortune 100 companies, use Upwork to get all sorts of tasks and projects done by freelancers, at least according to the site itself. Just like with many other freelancing platforms, you need to post a project and wait for candidates to respond by submitting proposals or bids. Once you find the freelancers with the right proposals, you can start discussing deliverables, timing, and prices.
Website: Upwork.com
50. Fiverr
If most freelancing platforms encourage freelancers to make bids and proposals, Fiverr does things the other way around. Clients are supposed to search for freelancers by browsing profiles and looking at their portfolios. Thankfully, there is a search feature, with some filtering options, to narrow down the search quickly. You need to be proactive on Fiverr, messaging freelancers and asking questions about their services, especially if you need a custom 3D rendering task done.
Website: Fiverr.com
Conclusion
Since the dawn of CAD technology, 3D rendering has been an essential part of the architecture and product development industries. The ability to visualize an idea before it’s actually built has transformed the project workflow to a large extent. Think of the rendering as a virtual prototype that you can review and modify on a computer screen; there’s no need to tinker with multiple physical models or prototypes, which can be pretty expensive to build and rebuild repeatedly.
Apart from that, 3D renders make for an excellent method to pitch an idea to investors, shareholders, and potential clients–the clear visualization makes it easier for them to understand your vision. It’s an effective communication tool and potentially a reliable method to make sure that the actual final design is going to be as perfect as possible.
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