Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. An Evolution in Design
3. AI Tips and Tricks
4. ConclusionPicture this: You are a few months into a villa design for your client and you guys are ready to finalize the designs with a meeting at a cafe. As you finish up you presentation, you turn towards your client, anticipation in the air, and posed the pivotal question,
“So, what do you think”
She turns to you and says,
”Well, I like it, I think. I don’t really know about the different styles, though. I like where this is going, but I want to see these three style options for my house design. Can I see them tomorrow?”
Your meeting ends, and you go back knowing you have a full week filled with late nights ahead of you to complete these renderings. On one hand, you don’t want to keep your client waiting. On the other, you know that this would take multiple all nighters to get all three options developed.
An Evolution in Design
What if… that process didn’t need to take a whole week? What if… it could have been done right on the same day, saving you hours of time?
This is where Modelo’s new AI Vision Tool comes in. With just a drag and drop of a photo, you can instantly visually show your client what the model could look like in a specific style. Right after that meeting in the cafe, you could meet up with your client again, a few hours later, so she can decide which style she likes most—instantly allowing you to move forward in your design process. Say goodbye to hours of wasted time on creating those concept design visuals.
How does it work?
Modelo’s AI Vision tool leverages algorithms that take input parameters, such as what your model looks like, style reference photos, and text prompts to swiftly generate a multitude of design alternatives based on your specifications.
Tip #1: Choose a Close-up Perspective
Zoom into a close up perspective in your model. Choosing the right perspective view of your model when you try to generate AI images matters. If your model is too small or hard to see, it will not produce the optimal results. If you find that the AI is not recognizing that perspective view of your model well, try shifting your perspective a bit! It might bring about a huge change.
Tip #2: Pick a Good Reference Photo
To achieve optimal results, make sure that the overall form of the building in the reference photo closely resembles your model. Curved architecture should match curves; straight lines should match straight lines; villas should match villas; and high-rises should match high-rises.
Text Prompt: villa, summer, wooden finishes, Eye-Level View
Tip #3: Utilize Text Prompting
To optimize results and get more specific in what you want, you can also add in text prompts to specify what you want. Being more descriptive and specific is a great way to allow the AI to generate your ideal villa design. Additionally, If you want the facade material to closely resemble the reference drawing, provide relevant information in the prompt to enhance the rendering effect. Notice how the more specific I got in my text prompts, the more detailed and realistic the generated images (compare top and bottom images)
Text Prompt: “The villa, featuring striking wood finishes, should exhibit sleek, contemporary design elements seamlessly integrated with the mountainous landscape. Emphasize the misty ambiance enveloping the surroundings, depicting a tranquil and mystical atmosphere. Showcase large windows offering panoramic views, wooden accents enhancing the villa’s connection to nature, and possibly terraces for outdoor relaxation.”
To help you in prompt generation, we have a prompt library and a prompt generator right in our Visions tool. To help you get started, try out these sample exemplar prompts on your own:
1. A villa set against a vibrant blue sky on a sunlit summer day. The villa should boast clean, white walls exuding a sense of purity and freshness, complemented by elegant wooden finishes that add warmth and character. Showcase the villa's modern architecture with well-defined lines and possibly expansive windows that capture the essence of openness and natural light. Highlight the serene atmosphere of a perfect summer day with the sky radiating a brilliant blue hue.
2. A modern-day villa featuring commanding black walls harmoniously contrasted with elegant wood finishes. The villa should showcase a sleek and minimalist exterior design, characterized by clean lines and geometric shapes. Emphasize large windows or glass panels to infuse natural light and openness. Incorporate strategic wood elements, such as trims, panels, or accents, enhancing the villa's sophistication.
3. Second floor balcony of a stylish villa in Los Angeles, characterized by pristine white walls contrasted with sophisticated gray wood finishes. Capture the essence of modern architecture prevalent in LA, emphasizing sleek lines and contemporary design. The villa should exude an aura of elegance and luxury, with the white exterior walls imparting a sense of sophistication while the gray wood accents add depth and refinement. Tip #4: Use a Style Template
If achieving the perfect image using our reference photo function proves challenging, consider exploring our selection of style templates such as “Eye Level View” or “Minimalist Style”. These meticulously crafted templates harness optimized models to enhance image generation, ensuring superior composition and lighting for your desired outcome.
Use text prompting to add in specific details of what you want the design to look like when you are using one of our style templates to customize the templates.
Conclusion
With Modelo AI Visions, instead of responding to your client with “Of course. I can get back to you next week on those concept designs.”, you can now say, “I can get back to you later today. It’ll be quick with Modelo.”
The future of villa design is not just about functionality and aesthetics; it’s about harnessing the power of technology to create spaces that resonate with the desires and visions of your clients. In a world where time is of the essence, AI Visions will become a game-changer in villa design. It’s not like AI will take over all your work. It’s really about saving all that time and energy you had to spend wasting on “potentials” and channeling that for further creativity. So don’t get left out, and join us in Modelo 2.0’s Vision to design not just another building, but the future of what architectural design could look like.