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Workflow 8 min read 

# From Sketch to Render

Transform a rough sketch or massing model into a compelling architectural visualization.

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Contents

1.  Introduction
2.  Feature Overview
3.  Workflow
4.  Tips
5.  Related Links

Introduction 

## From Sketch to Render

This workflow guide walks you through taking a rough sketch or massing model and transforming it into a compelling architectural visualization. It is ideal for early-stage client presentations where you need to communicate design intent quickly and convincingly, without investing in full 3D modelling or traditional rendering workflows.

Feature Overview 

## Understanding the interface

### What you need to get started

You can start with a hand-drawn sketch, pencil study, simple massing diagram, or a site photograph as reference. Gendo interprets rough concepts — proportions, massing, and spatial intent — into detailed visualizations.

![What you need to get started](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/sketch-to-render-sketch.png)

Workflow 

## Step by Step

1 

### Start with a sketch

Begin with a hand-drawn sketch, pencil study, or simple massing diagram. Upload it to the canvas.

![Start with a sketch](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/sketch-to-render-sketch.png)

2 

### Reference a photograph

Upload a site photograph or reference image alongside your sketch. This gives Gendo real-world context — materials, streetscape, scale, and lighting conditions — to ground the output.

![Reference a photograph](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/sketch-to-render-photo.png)

3 

### Generate the render

Gendo combines your sketch and reference into a photorealistic visualisation. The AI applies appropriate materials, context, and atmospheric lighting to bring your concept to life.

See the [Render Design guide](/resources/learn/render-design) for details.

![Generate the render](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/sketch-to-render-render.png)

4 

### Iterate and refine

Use follow-up prompts to adjust specific elements: change materials, shift the time of day, or explore alternative façade treatments. Each iteration builds on the previous.

Pro Tips 

## Get Better Results

Include rough indications of scale in your sketch (a person, a car) for better proportion interpretation

Describe the context (urban, suburban, rural) for appropriate surroundings

Start with overall concept, then refine details in subsequent iterations

Save multiple versions to show clients the evolution of ideas

Further Reading 

## Related Links

[Render Design Guide ](/resources/learn/render-design)

[Enhance Tool Guide ](/resources/learn/enhance-renders)

## Related Tutorials

[View all](/resources?tab=guides)

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![Using the Enhance Tool](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/gendo-post-render.png)

Feature Guide 

### Using the Enhance Tool

Improve the visual quality and realism of an existing image while preserving the original design.



](/resources/learn/enhance-renders)

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![Preparing Client Presentations](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/gendo-render-2.png)

Workflow 

### Preparing Client Presentations

Best practices for using Gendo outputs in client meetings and planning submissions.



](/resources/learn/client-presentations)

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