Architecture, seen before it is built.

Renderings, films and 3D design support for architects and developers worldwide.

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Office and retail rendering in Fuzhou for 3MIX
Office lounge interior rendering for 3MIX
Massing model composited into the site photo, Nanping project for AICO
Architectural photograph of a concrete building on a hillside

What we make

  1. Architecture
  2. Interiors
  3. Animation
  4. 3D design support
  5. Photography

Exterior rendering

Eye-level, aerial and masterplan views for competitions, approvals and sales.

Interior rendering

Hotels, retail, offices and homes, lit and styled to the design intent.

Architectural film

Fly-throughs and launch films, from storyboard to final grade.

3D design support

Massing, facade studies and modelling your team can keep building on.

Architectural photography

Exterior, interior and aerial photography of completed buildings.

A Shanghai studio of 3D artists. We turn drawings into images and films that win competitions, pass approvals and sell space, on projects across Asia, the Middle East and North America.

142 images and 3 films, sorted by type.

Clients include

CRTKLJerdeAedasDLR GroupCCDIUAUDGAICO3MIXBuchanTianhuaTeam+HapPenQuanzheng

From clay modelto final image.

Drag to compare. Geometry is signed off in clay before lighting and materials go in.

Final rendering of a retail canopy for AICO
Clay model of the same view
Clay model Final

How a project runs.

  1. 01

    Brief and quote

    Send CAD, SketchUp, Rhino or Revit files with material intent and references. A project lead confirms views, image sizes and deadlines, then fixes the quote and schedule.

  2. 02

    Model preview

    We build the model from your drawings and add the details, then send clay previews to fix camera and composition. Rendering starts only once geometry and angles are agreed, so late rework is avoided.

  3. 03

    Render preview

    Render previews to agree materials, lighting and scene setting, so the look matches the design intent before the full render.

  4. 04

    Final render

    Full-resolution render, then post-production retouching of colour, light and detail.

  5. 05

    Delivery

    Before delivery, mark up comments directly on the image. We revise in batches until the image is signed off, then deliver print-ready stills and finished films, and archive the project for later changes.

Motion that sellsthe space.

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Questionswe get asked.

How do you quote a project?

Renderings are quoted on the number of views, image size and design depth; films on running time and shot complexity. Send drawings or a model with the views and deadline you need, and a project lead will reply with a quote and schedule.

How long does a set of renderings take?

A typical single view takes 2–3 working days, and a set of around four views takes 3–5 days, depending on the number of views and how complete the model is. We confirm every milestone with you before work starts.

How long does an architectural film take?

A film of around one minute usually takes about a week, covering storyboard, preview, rendering, editing and music.

What files do you work from?

CAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit or 3ds Max models, plus material intent and references. If there is no model, we build one from the drawings, with 3D design support charged according to the work involved.

Can you work to a rush deadline?

It depends on the project. Tell us your deadline and we will confirm what is possible.

Will you sign an NDA?

Yes, as the project requires. For competitions and unreleased projects we can sign one before you send any material.

Daytime exterior photograph of a building in Caotang

Have a project
on the boards?

Send drawings and the views you need, and we will reply with a quote and schedule.

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Or write to ning.li@sharkmix.com