We have developed a technique for creating a 3D model from your plans or sketches that remains true to your design without getting bogged down with the details. These are great tools for verifying design intent, getting a more complete view of your design, performing shadow studies, and communicating options to the homeowner. And better yet, we can have them done in no time at all!

As I posted a few days ago, we recently completed a rendering of the proposed remodel of the T.C. Mazda dealership into a new home for Fox Motors Mercedes.  After we delivered that project, the Fox Motors people wanted to see something similar for their remodel of the Grand Traverse Auto building.  As before, we received plans from Traverse Architectural Group and further direction from our client, Lionel Thomas, whose company Pegasus Holdings and Land Development would be performing the work.

Here are a picture of the current building and the future plan.

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Got a call from client Lionel Thomas of Pegasus Holdings and Land Development.  He was in talks with Fox Motors of Grand Rapids regarding their upcoming purchase of Grand Traverse Auto, one of the region’s oldest car dealerships.  (Read more here)  As part of the transition, they would be moving the Mazda arm of the business into the main building and moving their existing Mercedes dealership from Acme, MI into the vacated building.  The change from Mazda to Mercedes would naturally involve some design changes to the building to reflect the different character of the respective makers.  For this, Lionel turned to Traverse Architectural Group.  In order to sell their design to Fox Motors and Mercedes, Lionel needed to have these architectural plans converted into pictures that everyone could understand.  Enter J. Scott Smith Visual Designs.  After nailing down the colors and angle that Lionel wanted to show, we crafted an image that they could use in pitching their plan to all necessary parties.

Below are a picture of the Mazda dealership and our rendering of the building as it will be converted.

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