Cherry Orchard Point

Cherry Orchard Point is a transformative development focused on addressing housing needs while creating a thriving community in west Dublin. This project will deliver 1,100 high-quality homes, integrating essential amenities such as parks, retail spaces, and community facilities. Designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind, Cherry Orchard Point represents a forward-thinking approach to urban living.

G-Net 3D’s visualisation services aimed to:

• Highlighting the sustainable design by generating imagery that showcases energy-efficient building materials, green infrastructure, and eco-friendly urban planning.
• Producing planning-verified view montages that depict the development’s integration into the surrounding urban and green landscapes, demonstrating alignment with local planning standards.
• Visualizing the development’s strategic location, including transport links, pedestrian pathways, and its integration into the broader Cherry Orchard community.

Service Deliverables:

1. Verified View Montages (VVMs)
2. Computer-Generated Imagery (CGIs)

1. Verified View Montages (VVMs)

Steps:

Data Collection: Gather architectural plans, elevation drawings, and Revit models of the development. Establish viewpoint locations for onsite photography.

1. Onsite Photography:

1. Capture high-resolution images of the development site using calibrated DSLR cameras.
2. Employ GPS and survey equipment to record precise camera locations and lens details.
   

2. 3D Model:

• Create a detailed and accurate 3D model using the architectural plans and drawings
• Position the 3D model within the context of the photographic data.
• Ensure geometric accuracy through surveyed reference points and overlays.

3. Rendering and Composition:

• Render the 3D model with lighting and materials that match the site’s real-world conditions.
• Combine rendered views with the base photograph, ensuring seamless integration.
  

4. Verification and Presentation:

• Collaborate with planning consultants to verify the montage's accuracy.
• Annotate images into a collected booklet with camera positions and technical data for submission to planning authorities.

2. Computer-Generated Imagery (CGIs)

Steps:

1. Concept Understanding:

1. Review architectural designs, mood boards, and material specifications.
2. Conduct meetings with architects and developers to grasp the project's vision and select the desired viewpoints for exteriors and interiors.

2. 3D Modelling:

• Use 3D software such as Autodesk 3ds Max to create detailed models.
• Focus on accurately replicating dimensions, materials, and textures.

3. Material and Texture Mapping:

• Apply high-quality textures, materials, and finishes to surfaces.

4. Lighting Setup:

• Simulate natural and artificial lighting conditions using HDRI maps and light sources.
• Optimize lighting for the time of day that best represents the project’s mood.

5. Rendering:

• Use rendering engines like V-Ray, Corona, or Lumen to produce high-resolution images.
• Incorporate post-processing using Adobe Photoshop for colour grading and final adjustments.

6. Stakeholder Reviews:

• Present drafts for feedback and refine based on client requirements
• Final render and deliver as full high resolution CGIs