Author Topic: House Renovation in Norfolk  (Read 477 times)

2025-05-02, 18:40:41

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Type: renovation project
Client:  Bespoke Construction Group
Modeling, Visualization : Kostiantyn Ivanyshen
Location: Norfolk, UK
Carstone in Norfolk: more than just a wall

This charming old house built with local reddish stone is a classic example of East England architecture, especially in Norfolk. Carstone isn’t just a façade material. It’s a statement. You can recognize it instantly – warm, rusty-brown, textured, and full of character.

For this render, my goal wasn’t just to recreate the building’s shape, but to capture its material presence. Stone like this has its own story, texture, and even mood — and a good visual must reflect all of that.

I focused on:
 - tonal variety in the stonework;
 - subtle unevenness of surfaces;
 - how the material behaves in natural light;
 - authentic pointing and masonry layout.

These subtle details make the difference between a "nice image" and a space that feels real, believable, and full of history.