Dalian International Conference Center, China; Renderings to Construction

Much of the world's most innovative and daring architecture is in Asia, and the new Dalian International Conference Center in China is more proof in the pudding. Designed by Austrian architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, the building is gorgeous and points the way for functional yet elegant urban design.

Here is a pictorial taking you from architectural renderings through the beginnings of construction / foundation, up to where it is today, nearing completion.

Dalian International Conference Center, China - Architectural Visualization








Images of construction of Dalian Intl Conference Centre, China









One building the Dalian Center reminds me of is the Solar Stadium in Taiwan (designed by architects Toyo Ito of Japan). Take a look:

Top 5 Architectural Rendering companies worldwide

Best Architecture Visualization Service

For the past month or so I have been researching the best architectural rendering companies in the world, and have now edited down to a list of the Top 5 Architectural Visualization companies worldwide, plus a few Honourable Mentions. I understand that this is an entirely subjective affair, and the companies I have chosen are those that can make buildings, properties and interior rooms "sparkle and shine."

I hope to expand this post a bit next week, explaining what to me seem to be the strengths of each of these architectural visualization companies. Readers are invited to post alternative lists or additional suggestions in the Comments section below; we'll expand the Honourable Mentions list soon and hopefully have a Top Ten or Top Twenty list available by summer.

As I work as Director of Sales at DO HERE Digital, it would be unfair to rank the companies on this list, so I have presented them alphabetically. Here is the list of the 5 highest quality companies producing dramatic, elegant architectural renderings that can be used for zoning, permitting, marketing and sales:

ArchiForm3d

Cenario

DO HERE

Neoscape

PixArch.net



Honourable Mentions:

Architectural Renditions

Arch Vision Studio

Cyrille Thomas


Please view a few samples from each of these best architectural rendering companies in the world:


ArchiForm3d

Strength is walk-through animations and interiors.








Cenario

Strength is Interactive 3D models.








DO HERE Architectural Visualizations

Strengths are Interiors, High-rise, Commercial, Custom Homes. Superior ability to render glass and windows so that buildings look warm and inviting.


















Neoscape

USA offices in Boston and New York plus UK office in Bristol. Strengths include High-rise, Custom Homes, Urban Design.








PixArch.net

Strengths are Urban Design, Custom Homes, elegant Interiors.








Honourable Mentions:

Architectural Renditions

ArchiVision Studio

Cyrille Thomas




Everyone have an inspiring weekend and we'll be back with more elegant, futuristic buildings next week!

Peace 2 All,


Joe Trainor

Leading-edge architectural renderings, 3d digital illustration

Having the highest quality architectural renderings for your building developments is crucial to planning, heritage, construction, marketing and sales. The quality of the renderings can affect the success of the entire project!

Here are some samples of architectural renderings from Markham-based DO HERE Digital, a top Toronto-area architectural rendering company:













More of the 3d architectural illustrations of DO HERE Digital can be viewed at www.DHrendering.com, or call 1.866.967.0868 to discuss your project.

Biomorphic buildings embrace our future

David Butterworth, Associate Partner, Kirkor Architects


According to Dictionary.com:

Biomorph (noun):

a painted, drawn, or sculptured free form or design suggestive in shape of a living organism, esp. an ameba or protozoan: The paintings of Joan Miró are often notable for their playful, bright-colored biomorphs.

Related forms:

bi·o·mor·phic, adjective
bi·o·mor·phism, noun

Origin:

1890–95; bio- + -morph



The Senior Conceptual Designer at Kirkor Architects, David Butterworth, has created (together with Samuel Zeng of DO HERE Architectural Renderings) a vision of biomorphic buildings on the Toronto waterfront for the 2009 Portlands Competition (descriptive text by David):




We only see fragments of the past and brave gestures of the future in the densification of urban cores. Each gesticulation becomes an expression – a murmur on the reality of what could be achieved.





True freedom of expression allows complete indulgence concerning the interplay of form and structure. Allowing buildings to set their footprint in avenues of un-built mass provides for urban renewal in areas of cities previously left as urban wasteland from decaying manufacturing.





The iconic landmark transforms itself over time and becomes an emblem of a generation. The sense of ownership of this emblem comes not only from its footprint in the city but the iconic nature of its ability to be recognized.





David promises more gorgeous, flowing buildings in 2011, so stay tuned!!!