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Who needs architectural visualization?
Why is 3D rendering important while designing furniture?
Understanding the 3D visualization process
Do you use design software to realize your professional projects?
Are you in contact with customers and prospects? Do you want to add value to your design projects commercially? Then this article is for you!
What is 3D rendering?
It is a process of HD visual representation in 3 dimensions that allows you to illustrate a design project realistically. 3D rendering brings your projects to life with realistic images in which many details have been added: shadows, specific lighting, textures, setin space, movement effects, etc. It allows you to transform the technical details of a project into a visual treatment that is pleasing to the eye. Why use 3D rendering?
There are many rendering software on the market. And if there are so many of them, it’s because there is a real need for them! 3D rendering allows you to enhance your existing CAD data.
These renderings are useful internally in your company and for your external customers.
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1 – Within your company
3D rendering fits perfectly into your internal digital creation chain. Not everyone is familiar with design software and technical data. With the renderings, all the departments of your company (design office, marketing, sales, technical support, training, etc.) can easily reuse them for their needs.
2 – Externally with your customers and prospects
The presentation of a project is an important phase because the clients and prospects you have in front of you are not always engineers or designers. They need to understand what they are ordering. Without 3D renderings, some projects remain too technical for them to interpret and appreciate their true value. 3D rendering, therefore, has significant commercial potential for companies that use design. It allows you to captivate your clients and prospects because it gives a precise idea of your project in its final environment. Your customers and prospects have a better perception of the sizes and volumes in the space and the combinations of materials and colors. It, therefore, increases the chances of realizing your project because it represents it in its entirety. The 3D rendering is therefore an undeniable asset.
The Art of Residential 3D Visualization
Benefits of using 3D Renders for Interior Design
The biggest advantage of using 3D interior renderings is that they act as a graphic tool that provides the client with an accurate preview of what the project will look like before it’s completed in the real world. These photorealistic representations of your design will facilitate clear and timely client communications, optimizing your workflow and strengthening your overall customer service. Additionally, you can use captivating 3D rendering images to show prospective clients what your company can really do without having to wait for construction to be completed. Use 3D renders to showcase your design portfolio, promote your brand and perpetuate your presence in the online marketplace.
Remember, 3D renderings can display any elements the interior designer can think of, including lighting, color schemes, furniture, appliances, fixtures, textures, patterns, curtains, carpets, wallpapers, paints, art, materials, and countless other décors. A skilled 3D render shows how each of these physical elements interacts with each other to bring a unique design vision to life. Not only that, but when executed correctly a 3D render has the capacity to capture a living moment in time. This allows the designer to take the client on a journey into their design inspiration, conveying every detail of their vision, down to the specific mood and atmosphere of the space.
Other benefits of using 3D interior design renders include:
•You can start your project immediately. You don’t have to wait for construction to be done or for materials and resources to arrive. Start a prompt and interactive feedback communication process with your clients as soon as you present them with your 3D interior render.
•3D interior renders are precise. They allow you to transmit your ideas accurately and they allow clients to communicate their feedback effectively.
•3D interior renders are a cost-effective sales and marketing tool. They act as an adaptable sales and marketing tool, giving you the ability to share your design ideas through traditional magazine and print media methods as well as through any other modern digital media methods. Because of this, they simultaneously promote your business’ productivity and profitability.
How to add value to your Interior Design Project with a 3D Rendering
One of the best ways to add value to your interior design project is by providing your clients with a customized state-of-the-art 3D rendering. Although many companies purport to offer these services, it can be difficult to find one that offers brilliant images that reflect your design elements with photorealistic authenticity. In order to ensure that your 3D renderings stand out from the rest, the rendering team that you choose should thoroughly understand all the intricate details of your design vision in order to create an accurate depiction of your project.
LUXE + PLUS
Lighting Design. The Law of Attraction.
Light is an active calculated component of the architecture. Lighting should be subordinate to architecture and should enhance the experience of people within the lit space. Lighting design is partly a mathematical process and partly a series of assumptions based on the needs of the user. Taking a priceless piece of ART for example and transforming it so the client sees it in a different way, is a result of a tremendous amount of work and research, where the lighting scenario will allow the artwork to take center stage.
How does lighting design affect the overall design result?
Since very early times, the wonder of color has played an important role in the human approach to the exterior experience of the world. In nature, color is considered a key characteristic. Its main reference is however to the aesthetics of the outside appearance of things, not to the visible expression of their substance because Western culture relates substance to shape and it conceives measurement, meaning geometry, as one of the most effective instruments in the knowledge of the physical world.
As an architectural interior designer, who designed commercial residential and major hospitality projects, I realized from the beginning of my career that the right exposure to the visual stimulations of the interior environment played a major impact on the success of the overall result. But nothing was looking as good as it was on my rendering computer screen when I was delivering my project. The need for a custom lighting designer to illuminate correctly my work was imperative. I was so excited watching how a calculated lighting scenario could change the overall result of my work that soon after I found myself studying mathematical lighting calculations and lighting design techniques and I turned out to be a very passionate lighting design specialist.
I am studying something new every day because lighting design is an engineering science with endless abilities and applications. It’s a science that needs discipline patience and much intelligence. Every project is a new adventure. Every project is a new challenge. The great result is beneficial for the owner of the project as much as it is for the architectural and interior design team. Adds VALUE to the project. The great result has to do with how well the colors of the interior design materials and visual stimulations are perceived by the eyes of the guests.
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MOOD BOARdS
While restaurants, ice cream parlors, cafes, and every other establishment in the F&B industry compete with each other using location, prices, and promotions, very few take the win from the margin of their interior design. Most people do not know this, but the restaurant interior design impacts customer psychology prompts them to order more or less, and even impacts the duration of their stay in the restaurant. Seating options, light, music, and architecture, all constitute a restaurant’s interior design. Here is a guide on how you can influence your customer’s psychology using interior design in restaurants and some brilliant restaurant interior ideas that you can use at your outlet.
Importance Of Interior Design In Restaurants
Restaurant interior design must be a must for any establishment since the way your restaurant looks will be crucial to your branding. Your interior design is the first thing that your customer will notice as he/she walks through the doors. This first impression will dictate how they perceive your brand, what level of service they expect, what kind of time they anticipate, and if they want to come back. Thus, the importance of interior design cannot be underplayed. Here are some reasons why restaurant interior design is so important:-
•Restaurant Interior design in restaurants is crucial to the branding strategy. The way a restaurant looks impacts how the customers perceive the restaurant concept and if they consider it a good enough place to eat at.
Shabby or very bright interiors will form a negative impression on the customers and potentially make them leave even before they eat. An ideal restaurant design idea would be to use natural light to its fullest to make sure your place is more
Instagrammable.
• In the age of Instagram, interior design is your restaurant’s silent salesman. Everybody wants to post where they have been all day, and if your restaurant looks Instagramable, it will make it to your customer’s feed and entice their entire follower list.
• Good interior design means marketable interior design. You can use your interior design for marketing your restaurant among your target customers. If there is something unique about your interiors, make it public. People love to think that they are a part of something unique and would flock to your restaurant.
• Most importantly, interior design in restaurants impacts customer psychology. You can make your customers order more, eat fast, drink more, stay less, etc. all using interior restaurant ideas.
1. Architecture And Design
Architecture and design are essential aspects of restaurant interior design. The way you design the inside of your restaurant and place all your elements plays an integral role in defining the look and feel of your restaurant. It also has a significant influence on customer experience because it includes planning the layout of your restaurant.
How spacious your restaurant will feel, how claustrophobic it will get during rush hours, and how comfortable it will be to walk around without bumping into people or crashing into tables, all of this dependent on the restaurant layout. It makes no sense for your joint to be beautiful if your servers cannot serve well, and customers cannot feel comfortable in their own space.
The floor plan of your restaurant must be such that there is individual space for every person seated. If you are a fine dining restaurant, 20 sq feet area per seat is ideal; however, for a QSR 10 sq feet area is considered perfect.
2. Lighting
Lighting is an essential part of your restaurant’s interior design. It does not make any sense for you to have everything perfect if the light is so off that it kills the effect. Technically there are three types of lighting- Ambient, Task, and Accent lighting.
Ambient lighting defines the overall look and feel of your restaurant. Is your restaurant dimly lit or is it bright and heavy on the lights, this is the light that defines it. Fine dining restaurants usually use dim ambient lighting to create a relaxing mood and aura. As they serve customers in a way that pushes them to linger, and so order more, this atmosphere is perfect. QSRs, on the other hand, must be well-lit. The idea for them is for customers to come, eat fast and go. Bright lights induce that behavior, so the customers don’t keep lingering around.
Task lighting is the light used for performing tasks. These are the lights that enable servers to work and customers to read the menu and order. This light is to be used strategically so that it does not kill the objective of the ambient light, but at the same time performs its function well, especially in fine dining restaurants. You can use it to highlight pathways or incorporate it by putting it on some unique features like sushi bars or minibars to highlight them.
Accent lights are lights used for that extra touch but mostly for decorative purposes. There you can experiment with it, but most wall lighting in this area is received better than overhead lighting. You can use these lights to reinforce the colors of your brand as well but don’t overdo it, or else it will kill the purpose.
As a restaurant owner and not an interior designer, you may feel that all these lights are just the same. True, there is not much of a difference between the three for the untrained eye, but if misused, the result can be a nightmare.
3. Colors
Colors believe it or not play a huge role in your restaurant interior design. The main thing that impacts what colors you must use in your restaurant is your target clientele. Different colors trigger different emotions and set different moods. Some colors stimulate diet while others repress it. Warm colors like red and orange are considered potent stimulants, so a lot of restaurants try to use red in their interior.
Fine dining restaurants aim for a mood where customers would want to linger as opposed to QSRs and so it makes colors like blue or turquoise ideal for them. QSRs, on the other hand, need customers to order more and eat fast, thus making warm shades suitable for them.
AS A DESIGNER Marianna Holoway DOES THE USUAL IN AN UNUSUAL WAY
The architect’s choice
Cosmopolitan AD iDesign
First, What Is Cosmopolitan Interior Design?
Cosmopolitan interior design is an urban modern design style featuring varied patterns, colors, and textures. This design theme can include minimalist modern elements, edgy, experimental designs, glamorous chic, and ethnic heirlooms, all colliding in a 21st-century setting. Larger furniture pieces, like couches and beds, tend to be low-profile and uniformly sleek. Decorative accents, such as mirrors, pillows, and end tables, usually demand creative expression with elegant geometric designs and vintage pieces with traditional embellishment.
Cozify your room.
When it comes to bringing cosmopolitan style to your living room, design update ideas to consider include changes in carpeting, flooring, and lighting.
Transitional enclosed carpeting
This type of carpeting style involves enclosed or full floor carpets, featuring two or more patterns, geometrical designs, and colors. Transitional enclosed carpeting adds drama to a modern living room.
Trendy White or Black Flooring
Start designing your cosmopolitan living room by changing your old tiles to large white tile flooring for a neutral or dark base. You might want to consider terrazzo flooring. Terrazzo is a highly durable flooring material, impervious to stains and water damage.
Install luxury lighting For a cozy living room, invest in luxury lighting fixtures w ith transition al design elements. A white linen shade pendant light with a brushed nickel finish is graceful and charming.
Add lush Pillows and throws
To achieve a cosmopol itan look, choose geometri cal patterns and bold colors for lush pillows.
MYKONOS BLU BY GRECOTEL
It Is a Cycladic settlement on the waterfront. Whitewashed and stone bungalows, suites, and villas, some with private pools adorned with natural fabrics in absolute white and blue. The stunning views from the rooms are both inspiring and breathtaking. Imagine a place where the sea and sky hypnotize adventuring souls. A blue oasis where the sun wraps each day in brilliant white and the ancient moon charms every starry night. Nestled in the cosmopolitan island discovered by jet setters are the bungalows of Mykonos Blu thoughtfully designed to reflect the cubist lines of the Cyclades. Indulge in sumptuous lounges, enjoy island food in the Poets of the Aegean - one of the country’s finest restaurants, and rejuvenate in the Elixir designer Health Spa and the exquisite infinity pool.
JET SET ISLAND
White and blue, the jewel of the Cyclades, with its dreamy sandy beaches and cosmopolitan character, is the island that never sleeps. Loved for its superb landscapes, traditional whitewashed buildings, windmills, small churches and picturesque harbors with fishing boats moored next to the luxury yachts of the international jet set, it is world famous for its sophisticated nightlife and endless beach parties, all in a backdrop of luxury and azure seas. So, sit back, take in the views, and enjoy your cocktail!
Additionally, the Two-Bedroom Epos Residence can be joined, forming a unique six-bedroom sanctuary, offering an unparalleled experience for those seeking the ultimate escape with friends or family.
EXTRA-ORDINARY Materials
The following pages are ARCON’S DESIGN COMPANY treasure. It is intended as a tool not only for the consumer but also for those seeking inspiration in their own design work. Design since the millennium has witnessed a liberating pluralism, and for the past years, the design community has been in a state of flux, with no one style or trend being dominant. There has been a slow breaking down of the barriers between disciplines, cultures, roles, and skills: this is a period in which there is a place for craft-based, low-tech, individualistic approaches, as well as for mass-produced high-tech.
The concept of ‘’design for all “ introduces trends that have grown steadily in recent years: the increased democratization of design, the rise of superficial styling, and the birth of the design personality steadily in recent years. As we often explain to our clients: materials are the character actors of the projects. In today’s globalized, rootless world, design needs history more than ever. We can create a new design history at every point level. Remarkable new trend ideas can transform our everyday life, but we must produce only what can improve life, and what can make this world a better place. If you want information about these unique materials do not hesitate to ask.
The Cosmopolitan Greek gastronomic fashion, is expressed by the appearance of renowned chefs who enchant the palate of the guests with their modern Mediterranean gastronomic creations.
Tolis Kravaris is one of them. In 2003 he created a completely new approach to Greek cuisine at "Mensa", showing that the taste superiority of top raw materials, worked in simple culinary ways of high precision, can result in an extremely expressive result. Tolis Kravaris escalated himself to a pioneer of the Cosmopolitan gastronomy of Mediterranean cuisine. A different gastronomic experience that includes favorite dishes of Mediterranean cuisine in a "teased" version is what placed him among the most important culinary representatives in Greece. Born in Ioannina Apostolos Kravaris is the son of very educated and accomplished parents, who encouraged him to follow his dreams and create his own path leaving a trial. In 2014 he entered the prestigious, British World Master Chef Society and since then he is leading by his example and his culinary creations. He managed to dig up old recipes and create new authentic ones, based on pure materials, with simple flavors , inspired by Mediterranean tradition with a teased look, which evoke memories, feelings and become experiences. A dining experience you cannot ignore, and you, never forget.
Bread with Avocado Ricotta Spread and Smoked Salmon
•250 g wholemeal flour
•230 g spelt flour
•70 g sunflower seeds, plus 2 tsp for sprinkling
•35 g black sesameseeds, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling
•1 Tbsp caraway seeds, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling (optional)
•1 Tbsp linseeds, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling
•2 tsp fineseasalt
•2 tsp baking powder
•1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
•170 g wholemilk
•180 g buttermilk
•30 g runny honey
•20 g extravirgin oliveoil, plus extra for greasing
Avocado RicottaSpread
•125 g ricotta cheese
•3 ripeavocados, quartered
•2 Tbsp lemon juice
•2 pinches fine sea salt, or to taste
•2 pinches ground black pepper, or to taste, plus extra for sprinkling
Assembly
•100 g smoked salmon, sliced
•1 lemon, cut in wedges
Grand Dunes Myrtle Beach SC
Everything You Need to Know About This Coastal Luxury Home
Interior Designer: Michael Giannone Photographer: VICTOR
Owners: Kerri & Don Connors
Location: GRAND DUNES MYRTLE BEACH SC
Grand Dunes in Myrtle Beach is one of the most sought-after upscale neighborhoods in the city, appealing to both tourists and affluent residents seeking to enjoy its upscale, fun coastal atmosphere. The city has long stretches, of sandy beaches, peaceful, wealthy communities, refreshing Atlantic waters, and a vibrant nightlife.
Grand Dunes is known for its impressive architectural and interior design offerings. Architecture and interior design, from seaside mansions and luxurious resorts to stunning Art Deco structures, have played a central role in the city's development. It is one of the factors that draw in numerous wealthy and well-known people.
Based on the sunny surroundings of the Dunes development, the interior design captures a feeling of Mediterranean calm and elegance that is unparalleled.
Incorporating elements from various architectural and aesthetic styles like neo-classical, Art Deco, and coastal decor, this interior design style of the Mediterranean-inspired home finds a timeless balance between simplicity and opulence.
Lacquer wood, ornamental iron details, and glazed tiles offer a touchable link to the European shore, with expansive windows and airy fabrics preserving the bright and breezy ambiance. Essentially, it involves designing a residence that gives the sensation of being on a permanent holiday on the beach.
DUNES MYRTLE BEACH SC
Costal Luxury interior design emphasizes natural beauty and elegance, qualities that are plentiful in Grand Dunes residences. The design also highlights usefulness, with each interior element serving a specific function.. Additional characteristics of trend interior design consist of a focus on vertical lines over curves, minimalist horizontal furniture, and a utilization of natural light with spacious, unembellished windows.
Preferring materials like metals, wood, natural fibers, and leather also involves embracing naturalness. Imagine cozy white Bentley Home couches paired with a sleek glass table, all accented by a modern gold chandelier.
Imitating the scenic coastal charm of the Riviera, the colors that incorporated into the home include various shades of blue (ranging from light to strong), grays, and sandy neutrals to achieve a bright and airy atmosphere.
The design process was very creative and fun. The owners knew exactly what they wanted as a final design result. They envisioned the spaces and the aesthetic, and they were able to inspire the designers to work and deliver an amazing home. It was all about turning this home into a getaway resembling a luxury vacation resort. This style combines elegance, comfort, and natural beauty inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes and laidback lifestyle of the Mediterranean coast.
Costal Luxury Interior Design in GRAND
Marianna Holoway
What to Expect When Working with an architectural Interior designer.
An interior designer will help turn your vision into reality by analyzing your requirements and then producing functional and creative solutions to meet them. ‘They are there to help you realize your dream and ask all the right questions,’ says celebrity interior designer, Marianna Holoway. ‘A good designer has this ability to get into someone’s head; helping them to achieve the full potential of the space and ensure it's functional, inclusive and, of course, stylish.’
As well as being skilled in pulling together decorative schemes, designers have access to an exhaustive list of suppliers and will often have trade accounts, meaning they can pass on cost savings to you. And while you could spend weeks ordering swatches and samples online or in stores, an interior designer will have fabric, paint, and wallpaper sample books for you to look through, or will order relevant samples on your behalf.
services. Reputable designers will provide you with a thorough budget before they
But perhaps the most important skill an interior designer has is giving an honest and impartial opinion. You can become blinkered in your own home, whereas a designer will look at it with a fresh set of eyes. ‘A qualified interior designer will open your eyes to ideas and possibilities you might not have thought of, making the design process inspirational, educational, and rewarding.
Communication is communication is the key to ensuring your clients are hesitant to knowledgeable than the designer, but at they’re the ones who with the end result.
The amount your interior designer does really depends on you and your budget. You may just want help with mood boards or product suggestions and be happy to source everything and oversee the decorating and styling process yourself. At the other end of the scale, an interior designer can do everything from the creation of CGIs to show you how the finished room will look, to lighting plans, sourcing of materials and furniture, and working with the builders and decorators.
Bre's BAR On Wheels
Breanna Quigley
With a passion for mixology and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences, Breanna has embarked on the journey of turning a dream into reality!
From weddings to corporate gatherings or any private celebrations, her mobile bar adds a distinct charm, creating a focal point that enhances the overall ambiance!
If you want to jump right in, give her a call at (704) 775-5483
A Little Bit of Powder.
Our favorite esthetician for the month is Courtney. She is one of the most passionate makeup artists inNC. Her signaturestyle is anatural glam.
She believes thateveryone has a special gift and thatit is their duty to share it with the world. Courtney has the ability to enhance people’s natural beauty and help bring out the most confidentversion of themselves. Whether you are abride, a runway model, areal-estate agent or an internet entrepreneur, onething always holds true- when youlookgood, you feelgood and when you feel good, you are in the best state of mind to give YOUR gift to the world.
Poetry was the way I channeled the hardest days and the most dreadful nights into something I could reflect on. There was so much torturing my mind, that I needed a safe place to write it down and let it go. After journaling all my inner, deepest, and unacceptable truths about myself, it was suddenly easier to move on from it. I feel like a lot of us choose to ignore things that challenge us, make us sad, or feel something unwanted. But the reality of it all is that with ignorance there never comes acceptance; therefore, your mind will keep circling around the same thing you wanted to forget. If it wasn't for my best friends, I would have never recognized that running eventually gets so tiring that you end up drowning when you stop.
They were the ones who also taught me that you shouldn't stop loving so deeply just because love isn't all you were given. Instead of running, learn! Instead of ignoring, accept!
Instead of hating, forgive! Instead of fear, choose hope! That's what this unexpected path showed me. And once I let go of all those negative, triggering miserable feelings and thoughts, I was clear about what I needed and wanted from that day on. So, then, I found it!
This book is still hard for me to share, as there are parts of me I never even wanted to let others see. But after a while of talking about these difficult times and topics, I realized we’re kind of all similar, and maybe more people than I know of will find this book helpful, relatable, and empowering. Because there's indeed light at the end of every tunnel. We just must keep going till we reach it. The book is available on AMAZON.
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Whether designed for living or business, the science of interior design serves two masters— the clientele and the investor. The art Marianna Holoway brings into this science & design approach is to balance their needs in ways that honor the laws of attraction at every price point—building brand loyalty, satisfaction, and happiness. Arcon Design’s approach is a unique specialty in the construction industry. From designing restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, luxury apartments, or mega mansions, to a portfolio that extends into customizing furniture, lighting fixtures, and floor plan solutions while providing the best materials every time.
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Our concept of “democratic design”—to increase the quality of the objects at lower prices so that more people can enjoy the best—set Arcon Design apart in early 2000 when the design was geared exclusively towards the elite.
Our inventive and fanciful interior concepts for numerous restaurant, hospitality, and retail projects are world-renowned and our design is entirely sustainable and eco-friendly.
A self-proclaimed “tireless citizen of the world” Marianna Holoway considers it her duty to share her ethical and subversive vision with the world.
