AI-Powered Architectural Visualizations
Imagine discussing your dream house with a friend or spouse, trying to explain what it would look like. You take a piece of paper or a napkin and draw a sketch. Then, with a few clicks in an image-generating software, you turn your sketch into a stunning, photorealistic image. Or imagine you’re planning to redecorate your home with a new style or color scheme. Or, maybe you’re an architect trying to tweak a design in real time during a client meeting.
I don’t know about you, but just imagining changes or looking at a sketch isn’t enough for me. Seeing a realistic image makes a difference. Now, with Generative AI tools, this is super easy and affordable. We can quickly see our design ideas come to life, not just in our heads or on paper.
In a world where time is precious and creativity knows no boundaries, innovative tools like Tengr.ai are reshaping the way we bring our ideas to life. If you know how to use these tools wisely, they can really make your life a lot easier. They are here to support creativity, not to replace it!
What is Tengr.ai?
Tengr.ai is a relatively new image-generating software, still in its beta version, but it’s quickly becoming a game-changer for architects and designers, as well as DIY home decorators. It’s improving at lightning speed so keep an eye on Tengr.ai — it might just become your new favorite tool for design and architecture.
Why Use Tengr.ai?
Why use this particular tool you ask? First of all, because it’s user-friendly. No need to download anything, just register on their website and start creating. It has a free plan, so you have the option of trying it out before committing to a subscription. Plus, it creates very realistic images. And, most importantly, it can transform your sketches into full designs in seconds.
It gives you a variety of styles and setting options, all designed to make your creative projects easy and fun. One of the greatest advantages is that you can test your architectural ideas quickly, and even try out different styles and colors with a few clicks. This makes it possible to make real-time changes during client meetings.
But what I also found intriguing in Tengr.ai is that it offers 3 distinct styles for creating patterns and textures: InfinyPattern, InfinyWeave, and InfinyFlow. These features are incredibly useful when designing custom wallpapers or for fabric design. These can help you bring a personalized touch to any space. This makes Tengr.ai useful not just for rendering images; it opens up all kinds of creative possibilities, pushing the boundaries of traditional design tools. Imagine all the things you can design with these features! So many ideas came to my mind!
Tengr.ai is definitely a great tool for exploring new architectural ideas and styles. And it’s also incredibly practical for planning and visualizing room makeovers and renovations. It can even turn technical details into visually appealing images. So, make Tengr.ai your creative partner in architecture. Let’s see how it actually works.
Tengr.ai in Action:
One of the main things it excels at is its stunning level of realism. It creates some of the most realistic portraits, but not just that, it can produce stunning photorealistic architectural visualizations as well. With this software, you have multiple options for creating architectural visualizations.
1. Text-to-Image:
It’s a quick and easy way to create stunning designs. This means that you write your preferences into a text prompt, describing the desired colors, materials, and style, or even add famous architects’ styles as inspiration. Tengr.ai will create four realistic and impressive images.
Tip: I found that from the collection of built-in styles Tengr.ai has, Default or Photographer works best for these architectural projects.
Prompt: “Modern glass house on a cliff, floating terraces and breathtaking views, award-winning, international photography award, HD resolution.”
Prompt: “Hyper-realistic modern house in Luis Barragán’s style, with minimalist geometric forms, vivid pink and orange walls, and a serene courtyard with a reflecting pool.”
Prompt: “A modern house in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style, with low-pitched roofs, overhanging eaves, and large windows integrated into a natural landscape.”
Prompt: “An elaborate ultra-modern house with an infinity pool on a cliff, in the style of Bjarke Ingels, futuristic design, awe-striking architectural design, sleek lines.”
Prompt: “Futuristic building in the style of Santiago Calatrava, with sleek facade, light dances across its surface, creating mesmerizing patterns that shimmer and shift with every passing moment. Backdrop of the elegant building is a bustling cityscape. As day turns to night, the building’s exterior illuminates with an ethereal glow. Architectural design, masterpiece.”
Prompt: “A sleek modern container home, stunning views, a rooftop garden, supporting lush greenery and urban agriculture. Uses sustainable materials to enhance energy efficiency, offering a perfect blend of luxury, sustainability, and comfort.”
Prompt: “A hyper-realistic stunning, modern log house nestled in a dense pine forest, breathtaking landscape, clean lines and large glass panels that seamlessly blend the interior with the surrounding nature. Blending Contemporary aesthetics with rustic charm, a luxurious yet inviting woodland retreat.”
Prompt: “An A-frame Cabin in the woods, breathtaking views offered by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a spacious wooden deck with a luxurious hot tub and a comfortable lounging area, perfect for enjoying the serene environment.”
Prompt: “A hyper-realistic modern log house interior with warm wood tones. Include a cozy fireplace as the centerpiece of an open-plan living area. Blending contemporary aesthetics with rustic charm, a luxurious yet inviting woodland retreat.”
As you see, I have a fondness for cabins and houses nestled in forests. I grew up in a mountainous region, so these sceneries hold a special place in my heart.
2. Sketch-to-Image:
With this option, you can either upload a sketch of your project or even draw one yourself if you feel confident enough with your drawing skills. Then, select Sketch Master processing mode or Depth Guided processing mode and Tengr.ai turns your sketch into a detailed and photorealistic visual. I tried both methods and I have to say that Depth Guided became one of my favorite tools. It consistently impressed me.
I downloaded a basic sketch of a modern house to experiment with Tengr.ai. The software transformed the simple sketch into a realistic and detailed visual.
For my next example, I used Tengr.ai to generate a sketch, by using Line Art style and a short prompt. Afterward, I uploaded the sketch with the “From this” option, and by selecting Depth Guided processing mode I got some stylish kids’ room images that I can use for inspiration.
I wanted to demonstrate how simple it is to visualize the same idea in different color schemes. I uploaded a sketch of a kids’ room and then used a simple text prompt (“Kids’ room interior, stylish, modern, cozy, blue tones.” and then “Kids’ room interior, stylish, modern, cozy, pinkish tones.”) to see how it would look as a boy’s room and then as a girl’s room.
Let’s see a bedroom example as well. I experimented with different color schemes here as well.
And a living room example:
3. Blueprint-to-Image:
Another option is to upload the blueprints of a house or a room and choose Blueprint Lines processing mode. You’ll see how it instantly turns into a realistic image. This is a pretty easy approach as well. This one also gave amazing results. I’ll show you:
Final Words
Architecture is definitely one of the fields that can benefit from AI technology. It makes architects’ work faster and more efficient. AI is great for exploring ideas and changing designs on the spot, in real time. Overall, it’s doing amazing things in architecture. However, it will never replace human creativity and critical thinking.
Tengr.ai can be a powerful tool, so give it a try. It’s not just for pros, it’s a great choice for DIY home designers as well. Anytime you need a room makeover or just want to bring your design ideas to life, Tengr.ai can be of great help. I encourage you to take it for a spin. And share some of your creations with me in the comment section. I would love to see them!
I will leave a few more images here for inspiration. I enjoyed creating them so much that I just couldn’t stop.
