Wigwam Visual is a small, Bristol based architectural visualisation studio with experience worldwide.
We collaborate with some of the world’s leading architects and developers to create compelling visual content that communicates the beauty of every project. From concept studies and planning visuals to marketing imagery, animation, interactive and real-time content, our work helps stakeholders, investors, and the public connect with a project’s potential. Great architecture is about more than just design—it’s about how spaces enhance communities, improve lifestyles, and drive investment. Our carefully crafted architectural visualisations go beyond aesthetics, telling a story that highlights the unique qualities of each development. Whether it’s showcasing the vibrancy of a mixed-use neighbourhood, the elegance of a luxury residential scheme, or the functionality of a commercial space, we create visuals that inspire confidence and excitement. Every project is unique, and we take a highly personalised, client-focused approach, ensuring our work aligns with your vision and goals. We thrive on collaboration, pushing creative boundaries to deliver images and animations that not only meet but exceed expectations. Based on Spike Island in central Bristol, a thriving hub for creativity and design, we are at the heart of innovation in architectural storytelling. Let’s bring your next project to life with stunning, high-impact visual content that makes a lasting impression.
Services that can be tailored to your project
Marketing imagery
Bring your design to life with unparalleled realism. Elevate the quality of your project and captivate your audience with meticulously crafted visuals that showcase every detail with precision. By leveraging the most advanced rendering techniques, accurate lighting simulations, and lifelike materials, we create stunning, high-fidelity imagery that enhances understanding, evokes emotion, and strengthens your design presentations. Whether for printed marketing brochures, web based content or 10 metre billboards!
See case studyMarketing animations
See your project in motion. Fully integrated into high-quality drone footage, we craft visually stunning marketing and sales videos that captivate your audience. This approach enhances realism, providing a true sense of scale, context, and atmosphere. Whether showcasing a new development, highlighting architectural features, or presenting a visionary concept, our expertly composed animations elevate engagement and leave a lasting impression. Let your project take flight with cinematic storytelling that brings your vision to life.
See case studyConcept/planning images, animations and interactive tours
When time is critical, effectively communicating your vision to review panels, stakeholders, and the wider design team is essential. With extensive experience in Urban Design Panels (UDPs), planning applications and rezoning applications, we specialise in delivering comprehensive presentation packages that include high-quality imagery, immersive animations, and interactive real-time experiences—whether through fully navigable walkthroughs or engaging 360° tours. By utilising cutting-edge software, we dramatically reduce production time compared to traditional rendering methods, allowing for rapid iterations without compromising on quality. Our process ensures realistic lighting, materials, and fully populated scenes featuring animated elements such as foliage, vehicles, and people, bringing your project to life with unparalleled realism. In the early stages of development, we can collaborate closely with design teams to visualise multiple building options, helping refine concepts before finalising proposals. This flexible and efficient workflow enhances decision-making, ensuring projects are presented in their best possible form while meeting tight deadlines.
See case studyProcess
1. Quote & timeline
Agree on pricing plan and schedule based on the quantity and style of work, the amount of modelling and any extras, such as photography.
2. Brief
Discuss the materiality, key concepts, camera angles, lighting and mood to determine a brief for the project.
3. Composition
The model is imported or created and basic lighting is set up, the scene is explored and various composition options are created. Basic renders are sent for confirmation.
4. Lighting & environment
Lighting options for each view are created and sent for confirmation.
5. Materiality & extras
Materials are created and applied. Extras such as entourage, props and trees are added.
6. Drafts & final draft
A number of iterations are created with increasing levels of detail and refinement until we reach a final draft.
What they say
I haven’t been involved with a model like this before and was very apprehensive about the amount of time and level of detail required to direct and coordinate the effort, but honestly, what was achieved with the messy model and little input we provided is just amazing! Already recommended you for another project in the office and hope to work with you more on this or any other projects.
Gerda Geldenhuys
MCMP
"I have had the pleasure of working with Wigwam Visual on various projects over the last couple of years. They bring consistent quality, creativity and realism to every render. Their renders are visually impactful and in tune with the overall vision and story."
Gillian Brennen
MCMP
"We were very satisfied with the quality of work and professionalism provided by Wigwam Visual, it has been a positive and close collaboration throughout. The production of each image was always a constructive conversation, following a clear process of communication based on the initial briefing, regular draft submissions and subsequent comments after each stage The nature of the project required a fast turnaround and Wigwam Visual worked with a variety of materials, from full 3D models, sketches and visual references. Their architectural background enabled us to use draft images in the bid process, aiding the design conversation and scheme explanation in presentations. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Wigwam Visual again."
Andrew Barkley
Hawkins\Brown
"Troy does a great job at turning less than detailed direction into magic."
Gord Wylie
GWLRA
"Wigwam Visual are highly skilled and helpful visualisation artists. We trust them to bring our designs to life and working with them is an incredibly positive experience."
Nick Gaskell
Hawkins\Brown
"We were very pleased with our experience through the whole project. Everything from initial design meetings to the impressive quality of the finished renderings was nothing short of professional excellence. Troy was extremely responsive and his efficiency paired with his attention to detail allowed us to meet a very tight timeline all while staying on budget. We would highly recommend Wigwam Visual and look forward to working with them again in the near future."
Nicola Hum
A&T Project Developments
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