Case Study

Aroueiras Residence: How 15 Pre-Sale Images Secured Buyer Meetings Before Construction

A luxury beachfront development in Brazil that attracted serious buyers within days of publishing the visuals

Client
Studio Duran
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Timeline
7 Days
Deliverable
15 Renderings

The Challenge

Bruno Duran faced the challenge every developer knows: How do you get buyers excited about a property that doesn't exist yet?

With luxury beachfront real estate, buyers expect to feel the space — the way light moves through rooms, how the pool connects to the ocean view, the sense of privacy and openness at the same time.

The timeline added pressure. One week to capture the vision, nail the mood, and deliver marketing-ready images that could drive real conversations with potential buyers.

And there was a technical challenge: The design featured expansive open areas that needed wide-angle shots — but wide angles can distort proportions and make luxurious spaces feel empty or unbalanced.

Our Approach

We don't just render what's in the drawings. We work with clients to capture what they're selling — the lifestyle, the feeling, the reason someone would choose this property over another.

For Aroueiras, that meant:

  • Testing three variations per camera angle
    We didn't assume we'd nail it on the first try. Instead, we explored different lighting conditions, furniture arrangements, and compositions for each key shot. This gave Bruno options and confidence that we'd captured the right mood.
  • Balancing technical precision with emotional appeal
    As a structural engineer, I understood the building's design intent. But I also knew buyers don't care about sight lines and proportions — they care about how it feels to live there. We merged both.
  • Prioritizing hero shots that tell a story
    Not every angle matters equally. We focused on the images that would end up on the website homepage, in brochures, and in sales presentations — the ones that had to move people.

The Outcome

Within days of publishing the images, Bruno secured multiple meetings with serious buyers — all before construction had started.

The visuals didn't just show the property. They sold the vision.

And because we delivered on time, Bruno's marketing launch stayed on schedule — no delays, no compromises.

What This Means for Your Project

If you're a developer or architect working on luxury residential projects, this case study shows three things:

  • Speed doesn't mean rushed work. With the right process, you can get high-quality visuals in under two weeks.
  • Pre-sale marketing works when the visuals are right. Buyers will commit to properties that don't exist yet — but only if they can see themselves living there.
  • You don't need a massive team. This was a one-week project with direct communication, no account managers, and no runaround.

Ready to Get Pre-Sale Visuals That Drive Real Results?

Whether you're launching a beachfront villa or a multistory development, we'll help you create marketing materials that attract buyers before construction starts.

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