24 Responses to “20 Architectural renders that break the mold”

1. 

   Lisa RM
   

   04. May, 2009

   Wow! They are all amazing. Are they all done strictly w/Blender. I’m still learning and trying, but clearly not even coming close this level of reality.
2. 

   apathysuperstar
   

   04. May, 2009

   I dont understand the statement “Architecture on its own is boring.” since of the renders you have chosen the most successful and believable are simply digital recreations of buildings that exist.

   These renderings are amazing, but I think you are undrestimating the Art which was created by the Architect, their choice of materials, and the right angles.
3. 

   Andrew Price
   

   04. May, 2009

   Hi apathysuperstar,
   My statement that ‘architecture is boring’, merely reflects on my own impression on living in a city. When you see huge tall buildings everyday of your life, it starts to look ugly. But I will agree that some buildings are very beautiful.

   @Lisa RM No, in fact none of these renders were created with Blender. I chose renders from all walks of software (mostly 3ds Max) to broaden the scope of entries.

   Thanks for your input guys!
4. 

   Nic Bischoff
   

   05. May, 2009

   Thanks for the list – there were a few I haven’t seen before.
5. 

   kilon
   

   05. May, 2009

   “‘architecture is boring” , . “But I will agree that some buildings are very beautiful.”

   So what you are trying to say is that BAD architecture is boring. I agree.
6. 

   Ludde
   

   14. May, 2009

   Some of them are ok..but some of them are not very realistic :)
7. 

   Woodge
   

   05. Jun, 2009

   I really like #19 Restaurant by the sea. Very intimate.
8. 

   Mike
   

   08. Jun, 2009

   I’d be interested in knowing which ones don’t look realistic but more specifically why because each made ‘for a lack of better words at the moment’ sense. I actually didn’t delve deep into each but just imagined each ones unique effect between architecture and nature and I see how each in their own way can be real.

   Who was it that once quoted “Some people see things as they are and say why, but I see things that aren’t so and ask why not” Kennedy I believe.

   Thanks again Andrew Price for another good posting. Hey after seeing the nice work you did with that article on texturing that grass with blender, I think you can make some kind of nice mixture yourself embodying nature and architecture. I hope next post you have regarding such great artform should be from blender users…
9. 

   Nixon
   

   14. Jun, 2009

   all of those renders are really fine works of art,
   some look a lil better like the farnsworth house but i guess it’S just personal preference …
   some of those originals I seen in books ( at least I think i did )
   on modern architecture of the 60′s and 70′s wich was kinda sublime by itself ,
   i kinda miss one wich is hangin off a cliff:D…but thats just a good idea to try it out myself…compared to those its gonna be an epic phail lol…

   cool pics Mr. Price!
10. 

    sebastien
    

    13. Oct, 2009

    Hi,

    I dont know for the other renderings, but mines are made only with 3dsmax.
    Cheers

    Segocarib
11. 

    peaceman
    

    21. Jan, 2010

    these are some good renderings but a lot are built modern classic houses. so photo references are available and the focus is often just the mood of the picture. i find it much harder more interesting to create a great image of something that does not exist, that you have to fight about with your clients, creating a look and not only trying to copy nature….

    but i agree mostly great, great renderings and good material for learning, learning, learning….
12. 

    Ron Martin
    

    22. Jan, 2010

    Architecture is very far from being boring. It’s a science and an art and is directly related to our human body and the way we spend our life.

    Its hardly understandable why anybody would say something like this.
13. 

    Andy
    

    22. Jan, 2010

    There’s another resource for great architecture renderings. Check out this site:

    http://www.luxigon.com/images/
14. 

    hanksan
    

    24. Jan, 2010

    First of all… these rendering are quite remarkable. Beautiful and thought provoking! Thank you for showing them.

    On the topic of “Architecture being boring!” Yes, many building are indeed boring, but that does not mean that architecture is boring in general. Many can’t fathom the complexity involved in creating a typical building… let alone for a unique piece of art like many depicted here.

    I understand how some may only see the mundane in architecture, but there are many that can move the soul! Architecture is an art of space and time. Although mostly seen in 2D, one must “Be” in the space to truly appreciate it. These renderings in my opinion are so great because they get close to placing the viewer in that space… vicariously standing before it, smelling, hearing and feeling the surroundings. That is what truly makes a great rendering. Going beyond the “boring” and striving for the profound.

    I am passionate about architecture. Unfortunately many in the field are not and do create the uninspired environment riddling our landscape. These renders achieve the magnificent! Thank you for sharing!
15. 

    zak mensh
    

    13. Mar, 2010

    would you make a tutorial how to render this Awesome rendering lease ?!

    Thanks .. it’s an amazing collection indeed
16. 

    Petronius
    

    22. Mar, 2010

    Well, off Topic I´d say, I live in Germany in a country cottage, but I really don´t like it. I need people all around me. Everyone needs a contrast :D
    BTT: Okay, the Renders are well, but the buildings shown are not very excellent. Only the ones like the Exeter library and the house designed by Satoshi Okada. Those are good: Good Model, good Render

    Greets
17. 

    simon
    

    16. Apr, 2010

    The level of rendering shown here is something I aspire to. I have done a lot of work with Revit (without Max the old accurender results were mundane at best), and work with Sketucp and Kerkythea, also without a lot of post processing the results I have achieved are, well, pedestrian at best. Hence me learning Blender (though still a total nood WRT “precision modelling”).

    On the topic of Architecture being borning. I think a lot of architecture is mundane and functional and driven by budget rather than art. However, great architecture does enhance our lives through our interaction and experience of it.

    BTW Andrew, thanks for all the tuts, watching your videos shows me just how un-fluent I am with Blender so far, yet you inspire me to get to that level of control.
18. 

    titaniumpen
    

    26. Apr, 2010

    I don’t agree with most of the rankings, but nevertheless the renders are all impressive. It would be nice for the artists to add some people – some of the renders look too cool.
19. 

    John A.M.
    

    03. May, 2010

    WOW are you sure all of those are renders not photos?
    kidding :D
20. 

    blaise onction
    

    05. May, 2010

    Great !!! but where can we find more ways to improve render on blender .
21. 

    Kewl Luser
    

    27. Jun, 2010

    amazing article… u sure picked the best… i could hardly discernthe slight 3d look i normally pick up on renders… they are so realistic!!! awesome!!

    thanks
22. 

    Aditya
    

    02. Jul, 2010

    Great to see the reach of the human quality… to show the creative identity of work….

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