A 3D representation can help discuss a space's layout, compare visual options or present a proposal. To prepare that work, it is important to establish what will be shown, which decisions have been made and how the final files will be used.
Obra Lisboa welcomes enquiries for 3D modelling and visualisation coordinated with architecture and interiors. The proposal identifies source information, areas covered, level of detail and deliverables, distinguishing representation from design decisions that still need development.
Request a 3D modelling and visualisation proposalModelling the space and preparing the views
3D modelling creates a spatial representation from the information defined for the enquiry. Visualisation develops the views and presentation of that space according to the elements, materials and options to be shown. The scope can cover a room, a group of spaces or a part of the building identified in the proposal.
The enquiry should clarify whether it represents the existing condition, a proposed change or options under consideration. Its basis and purpose guide the model's detail and the selection of views. A model prepared to communicate volumes or a layout should not automatically be treated as technical documentation for construction.
Defining the purpose and level of detail
Explain the questions the representation should help address: how spaces relate, which furniture is planned, how materials work together or which viewpoints matter when presenting the proposal. Also identify who will use the images and in what context.
The proposal should define the spaces, elements and options included. The detail of furniture, finishes, represented lighting and surroundings needs to be agreed for that purpose. This makes clear what will be developed and what serves only as visual context, without assuming a complete model of the entire building.
Gathering source documents and clarifying assumptions
Plans, sections, elevations, measurements, photographs and material references can provide source information, according to the enquiry. Send the available versions and identify changes made since the drawings were prepared. Preparation should establish which documents are being used and which information remains to be confirmed.
Where dimensions or decisions are missing, assumptions used in the representation should be clear. An image produced from partial information does not confirm the property's actual conditions. If existing information needs to be collected or architectural or interior design developed, that support should have an identified scope and can be coordinated with modelling in the same proposal.
Visual choices, comments and versions
Preparing the views should relate the chosen angles to the decisions being presented. Identify materials, colours, items and references already selected, distinguishing agreed choices from options still being explored. If you want to compare alternatives, describe what changes between them so that the corresponding work can be defined.
The proposal should clarify review points, planned revisions and how comments will be consolidated. Layout or design changes should be distinguished from adjustments to the representation. Each delivery should identify its version and the information it represents, preventing images from different stages being used as though they show the same solution.
Files to be delivered and their intended use
The proposal should identify the images or other files included, views, formats and delivery specifications suited to their intended use. If you need the editable model or a particular file organisation, state this in your enquiry so that the deliverable and its compatibility with your intended work can be clarified.
Visualisation represents particular information and presentation choices. It should not be presented as a photograph of completed construction, confirmation of technical feasibility or a complete design package. Technical drawings, final product selection and construction works have their own scopes. At handover, retain identification of the proposal and version, together with decisions or assumptions that remain open.
Information for your enquiry
Describe the space or building to be represented and the purpose of the images. Send available information and identify:
- Areas, rooms or elements involved.
- The existing condition, proposal or options you want to show.
- Reference plans, drawings, photographs and measurements.
- Materials, furniture and other choices already defined.
- Intended views and use of the final files.
- Any need for particular formats or editable files.
- Relevant review and presentation dates.
If design decisions are still developing, identify them. The enquiry should distinguish information ready to be represented from design or information-gathering support that is still needed.
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Areas we serve
We welcome enquiries in Lisboa, Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Amadora, Odivelas and Loures. Availability and the feasibility of the work are assessed for each enquiry.
View the areas we serveFrequently asked questions
I already have a design. Can I request only modelling and images?
Yes. Send the drawings and identify the version to be represented, the spaces and the views required. The proposal should clarify the elements to be modelled, detail and deliverables, together with information that still needs confirmation.
Can images be prepared without complete plans?
The enquiry can be considered using the information available, with missing details identified. Any assumptions used in the representation should be clear. Where further measurements or decisions are needed, that work should be defined before the image is treated as a representation of the actual space.
Does 3D visualisation include interior design?
Interior design defines the layout, materials and other choices for the space; visualisation represents them. Both can form part of the same proposal, with their scopes identified. If layout, materials or furniture still need to be defined, include that need in your enquiry.
How many images and revisions are included?
Views, options and revisions should be defined in the proposal. Explain what you would like to compare and when you need to review the images. Design changes and adjustments to representation should be distinguished, without assuming unlimited versions.
Will I also receive the editable 3D model?
Delivery of an editable model should be identified in the scope, together with its format and intended purpose. Receiving images does not automatically include every working file. State this requirement before the proposal is finalised.
Do the images show exactly how the finished work will look?
The images show the information and choices represented in a particular version. Final materials, design decisions and construction conditions need to be confirmed within their respective scopes. Visualisation supports discussion but does not replace technical documentation or constitute a photograph of the built result.
What would you like to represent in 3D?
Send the available drawings and references and explain the purpose of the images. Identify the spaces, views and decisions still open so that we can define the work and deliverables.
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