3D rendering · California
3D rendering services in California for architects, developers and landlords
We produce architectural renderings, 3D animation and virtual tours for projects across California: multifamily and mixed-use buildings in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, ADUs and hillside homes, coastal houses in San Diego, and storefront renovations for retail landlords who need to show a building to brands before the work starts.
Render Fabrik is an architectural visualization studio with more than 500 projects delivered in five countries. We work for California clients fully remotely, quote in US dollars and run on US hours. Our studio is 4 to 5 hours ahead of Pacific time, so files sent in your afternoon often come back as previews the next morning.
Renderings from $300 per view · fixed quote in US dollars within 24 h
What we produce in California
Multifamily and mixed-use
Facades, lobbies, amenity decks and unit interiors for entitlement presentations, investor decks and pre-leasing.
Homes, ADUs and remodels
Single-family homes, hillside houses, ADUs and before/after views of a remodel, so owners and planning boards see the result before construction.
Retail and storefronts
Facade renovations, new signage and brand storefronts on the real street, so landlords can lease the space to the right tenants.
Where we work in California
Los Angeles and the Valley
Multifamily infill, mixed-use on commercial corridors, hillside homes and retail strips in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Westside.
San Francisco and the Bay Area
Mid-rise housing, office-to-residential conversions and townhomes in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, where every view has to fit a dense real context.
San Diego and the coast
Coastal homes, resort and hospitality projects and outdoor living, with the light and vegetation of Southern California.
ADUs and small lots
Backyard ADUs, lot splits and small-lot subdivisions: clear exterior and interior views that help owners, buyers and city reviewers understand the project.
Renderings that sell and lease before construction
In California most projects have to be sold long before they exist: to a planning department, to investors, to future buyers or to the brands a landlord wants as tenants. A rendering is often the first thing they see, and it has to show materials, scale and light with the same precision the finished building will have.
That is why we work from the project's drawings and specifications, not from generic models. For a remodel or a storefront renovation we start from photos of the existing building, so the before and after are comparable. For new construction we place the building in its real surroundings, so neighbors, streets and views are where they really are.
How to choose a 3D rendering company in California
Look at three things in the portfolio: natural light that feels real (flat studio light is the most common mistake), people, cars and trees at the right scale, and materials with real imperfections. A rendering that is too perfect looks fake, and buyers and tenants in California have seen a lot of them.
Ask for a written schedule with previews, revision rounds and the final delivery date, and check that usage rights cover listings, signage and ads at no extra cost. We send a fixed quote in US dollars within 24 hours, with revision rounds included, so the images are ready when your presentation is.
3D rendering gallery
Photorealistic exteriors and interiors from our portfolio: the standard we deliver to developers and architects in California.
Typical prices
Usual ranges in US dollars. The fixed quote depends on the number of views, the level of detail and the deadline.
| Deliverable | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior rendering (facade, building, house) | $300 – $900 | per view, depending on context and detail |
| Interior rendering (unit, lobby, amenity) | $300 – $700 | per view; packages per unit type |
| Aerial / site plan view | $500 – $1,200 | with the real surroundings |
| Rendered floor plan | $200 – $400 | per plan, with furniture and materials |
| 3D animation (30 – 60 s) | $2,000 – $5,000 | script, animation and post-production |
| 360° virtual tour | $1,000 – $2,800 | per model unit, runs in the browser |
How we work with clients in California
Brief
Drawings, 3D model if there is one, finish references and the views you need. Fixed quote in US dollars within 24 h.
Preview
Low-resolution camera angles and massing to approve composition and light before investing in detail.
Revisions
Revision rounds included: materials, lighting, landscaping and context until final approval.
Delivery
High resolution for print and signage, plus web versions for listings, social media and ads.
Selected projects
Volare: gated housing community
Houses on flat and sloping lots, clubhouse and rendered floor plans for the sales launch.
Liv Green Residence
Residential tower: exterior, amenities and a 3D commercial for the launch.
Hotel Ococo, Canary Islands
Hospitality project: facade, pool, common areas and a 3D video.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a 3D rendering take for a project in California?
First previews in about 3 business days after we receive drawings and references; final images in 5 to 10 business days per scene. For launches with a fixed date we deliver in stages you can review as we go.
Do you work remotely? Do we need to meet?
No meeting is needed. The whole process is online: we receive the project in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, DWG or PDF, agree on camera angles by video call or email, and send previews before the final render. We work for clients in California on US hours.
How do quotes and payment work?
Quotes and invoices are in US dollars. You get a fixed quote within 24 hours; the usual terms are 50% to start and 50% on delivery, by bank transfer.
Can we use the images for marketing, leasing and listings?
Yes. We deliver high resolution files (up to 8K) for print, signage and brochures, plus web versions for listings, social media and ads. Usage rights for your marketing are included.
Can you place the building in a photo of the real site?
Yes. We work from site photos, drone images or street views and blend the new facade into the real street, with the neighbors, trees and California light, so the image shows exactly what will be built.
Get a fixed quote in US dollars
Send the drawings or a short description of the project. We reply within 24 hours with the price, the schedule and the first camera angles to approve.
Request a quote