Stage 3c. Immersive Virtual Reality Modelling (Additional Option)
Rendered, interactive models are sent across for you to explore on your tablet/smartphone. A headset is provided which can carry your smartphone to enable a fully immersive experience. This is offered as an option in addition to the standard 3D modelling.
This means that you can navigate around the rooms yourself, this also works with virtual reality by moving the device around to give a sense of the space. This can also be used within a VR headset (also provided new for each client household) setup to hold your smartphone and allow you to look around the virtual room. (N.B: only android phones currently allow full headset mode, although iphone still support VR and allow the model to be explored easily, in detail, on your phone).
Quick Start – Using the Kubity Go app
You get best use of the app if you can physically move the device around to get different views of the space, so it is recommended to use your smartphone or a tablet. Find the free Kubity Go app on your phone or tablet’s app store.
Download the app to your device. Open the app. (You don’t need to allow notifications or give the app access to your camera or photos in order to view the architectural model shared with you.) Once you have downloaded the app, go to the email sent to you containing the link to your model.
Here a sample link of a demo model: https://player.kubity.com/p/r9s4Ai to allow you to explore the app beforehand. Click on the URL for the model, and it will take you to the app. Click ‘open in app’, your model will load.
You can share the model with anyone who has the link, making it fun to show and share with friends and family.
Change your view using the 3 dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen to Virtual Reality. Touch the screen to see a menu at the bottom of the page (if you can’t already see it) and select Tour. You can move through the plan by touching the screen and also by clicking the scene at the bottom of the page.
The photoreal image may take a little while to load in each scene, but it’s worth waiting for!
Move your device to see the plan from all sorts of different angles to reveal details you may not have seen in the plans before.
Optional 3D Standard Modelling:
Building Regulation Compliance:
Drawing Board and Instagram Feed
Reunited with some amazing clients last week!
These were some of my lockdown heroes - we tackled online presentations, project delays, and on-site questions together.
While I couldn`t wait for the professional photoshoot later this month, I had to share some sneak peeks. This was absolutely a challenging project! We squeezed in a staircase, a kitchen renovation, a lower-ground shower room, and even the boiler and washing machine – all within a tight space with tricky existing features and site levels.
But now, it looks deceptively "easy" and open – just as good design should!
The final result is remarkably close to the original vision, with details like the double-story round column, the slatted balustrade (including the beautifully detailed "slatted" newel post by the carpenter), the curved shower room wall, and the exposed structural beams bringing it all together.
The clients truly trusted the process, and the contractors at @marptree absolutely delivered. Can`t wait for the professional photos to truly showcase this project!
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A visit to Hampton Court Flower Show last week!
Maybe not directly work-related, but gardens always ignite my passion for design. It`s fascinating to see how they soften and can bring life to the architectural forms I create.
While I`m definitely not a landscape designer (though the skill is something I admire!), the show got me excited about the possibilities of incorporating small ponds, pools, and diverse plant textures into future projects.
I also loved the increasing presence of wildflower meadows. While lawns remain a classic choice, a shift in thinking seems to be happening. This is fantastic! It promotes biodiversity and creates stunning beauty – a true win-win.
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#bringingtheoutdoorsin
Back to the house with the floorplan options! Which did you choose?
The clients went with Option 2b, but we then collaborated to refine the layout to perfectly suit their needs. Design is all about a feedback loop between us and our clients!
Here are some floorplan extracts from our building control drawings. These drawings provide the basic construction information suitable for typical extensions using traditional building methods. If you`re considering a more complex project, we recommend more detailed full construction drawings.
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Our new build in Shrewsbury is progressing well! ️
The careful preparation you see here is for the upcoming airtightness testing, a crucial step in ensuring the home is energy-efficient.
This means a warm, cosy, and most importantly cheap to run, cost-effective home for our clients!
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"Helped" some friends out at the weekend.
Unfortunately digger lessons weren`t a part of architectural education.
I`m painfully slow and have to concentrate far too hard! Definitely would be bad value on a day rate, think I`ll stick to the day job!
Renewed appreciation for skilled drivers working in tight, steep and challenging sites!
Mostly enjoyed the fabulous weather and an excuse to "help" in the sun!
Floorplan Friday!
This week, we helped clients explore the possibilities of a home extension with greater flexibility. Unsure of their budget, we created plans for several extension sizes, along with cost estimates for each. While not as common, this approach was ideal for these clients juggling family priorities.
The twist? We also included an option 4 - maximizing space through clever reconfiguration without an extension!
Which option would YOU choose?
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