Poolside Haven- Panorama + VR Walkthrough
This project began as a sketch in SketchUp and evolved into a full-fledged visualization celebrating the interplay between architecture, light, and lifestyle. My goal was to design and render a modern, compact residence that could serve as a real-world template for modular homes. I modelled every detail of the house using a mock floor plan I had ChatGPT generate, then used Twinmotion to explore how the exterior transforms as the day progresses—capturing moments of crisp morning light, golden-hour warmth, and cool twilight.
The resulting visuals tell a story: inviting outdoor dining by day, cozy firepit gatherings at sunset, and a serene nighttime retreat. Each render is carefully lit and composed to reveal the tactile qualities of materials—wood grain, metal cladding, glass reflections—while showcasing practical design elements like pergola shading, pool integration, and layered landscaping.
This project wasn’t just about rendering a modern exterior—it also became my crash course in Twinmotion’s panorama and VR capabilities. By creating 360° views and VR-ready scenes, I was able to walk through the space virtually and refine everything from materials to lighting in real time. That immersive workflow added a new dimension to my process and will be a key part of future projects.
Reference Images:
LEFT: Floor Plan generated by ChatGPT (definitely some odd features)
RIGHT: Cleaned and fixed floor plan done in Sketchup/Layout
My role :
Architectural Modelling: Crafted the entire structure in SketchUp based on a design brief, ensuring accurate scale and modular flexibility.
Scene Curation: Selected and placed props, plants, and furniture to illustrate livable zones (dining, lounging, poolside).
Lighting & Materials: Leveraged physically based shaders and Twinmotion’s real-time lighting to create distinct day, golden hour, and dusk moods.
Narrative Composition: Framed shots to lead the viewer through the space—showing both the overall massing and intimate details.
Post-production: Performed subtle color and contrast adjustments in Photoshop to enhance realism without over-processing.
Key tools :
Blender 4.4 · Cycles · Twinmotion · Adobe Premier Pro · Adobe Photoshop
Deliverables :
3 × 4 K stills (1 Golden Hour, 2 Mid day)
1x 45sec. Exterior Animation
1x 10sec Animation with sun position movement
Panoramic Tour w/ 5 View Points
