Turning your Design Plans into (Virtual) Reality
- Paul Dolphin
- Oct 25, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 7
Reading architectural plans can be a daunting task for many individuals. Lines, symbols, and dimensions are great for some, but for the rest of us, they might as well be hieroglyphics, making it challenging to visualise our future homes.
Architects and designers have a number of ways to help clients grasp their concepts and plans:
Standard 3D plans offer a clear view of layouts and spatial relationships.
Coloured 3D plans add visual detail by highlighting different materials and elements.
Video / Animations move through the spaces seeing them in action.

Here at PdD Building Design, we’ve always provided complimentary coloured 3D plans to help our clients visualise their future home or commercial space. These visualisations make it easier to understand how spaces connect, how light interacts with materials, and how the overall design will feel — making the design process far more engaging and approachable. For larger or more complex projects, we also offer immersive 3D animations that bring the concept to life in motion.
But we’re not stopping there!
PdD renovation design animation.
As technology evolves, we’re continuously exploring new tools and virtual design technologies to enhance how our clients get to experience their projects before they are even built. Whether you’re planning a new home, renovation, or commercial build, we believe good design should not only look great on paper — it should be something you can see, feel, and connect with long before the first brick is laid.

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