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Sometimes it’s just like searching for a needle in a haystack: if you’ve ever googled for free and quality 3D models for your next interior scene, you know exactly what we talk about. Of course there are a lot of artists that like to create their own 3D objects, and have full control, but sometimes there is no physical time for that, and you just want a certain model of chair, or table or what not, and you search high and low for it.

In this context, we found appropriate to present you a round-up of websites that provide 3D Models supplied directly by the manufacturers, so you will have the scaled objects, and some times even textured the way they are supposed to. In addition we will provide some of our own models soon just for good will, and as a thank you to all of our readers.

a book by Allan Brito

Blender 3D: Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery will be featured here at Archtopia for a while, and it describes the power of Blender 3D in Architectural Visualizations. You will see how to use the final models to create simpler scenes for use in 3D games, where real-time rendering is necessary. You will also see how to use them to create the sets for animated movies.

About Blender 3D

Blender 3D is a open-source 3D graphics suite, that is capable of modeling, rendering and animating 3D environments, and one of the best parts about it, is that you can download it for free at: http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/. Another cool thing about it is that the installed program it’s only 10 MB, and not only that,
but it can run on Linux, Windows and Mac OSX.

Architecture-Viz is the home base of two of our friends, and ex-university colleagues. Their work become more and more surrealistic and original. The two architects behind the projects will soon make a big name for themselves with their work and approach. They use Cinema 4D in conjunction with Vray for C4D, and as you will soon see, they master them. Photoshop too. You can check their official websites here: a-viz.com, randari.wordpress.com

Also, we want to show you what they’re capable of. Here are a few of their projects:

© A-viz | mcub | 3f-studio

© A-viz | mcub | 3f-studio

© A-viz | mcub | 3f-studio

© A-viz | mcub | 3f-studio

© A-viz | mcub | 3f-studio

Yep, these are all renderings, believe it or not …

If you want to see more firms that do a great job at rendering, leave a comment in the section bellow.

As the world evolves, human need for light is changing, is growing and it’s all justified since we need clarity, warmth and certitude. The Wall Lamp created by Arturo Alvarez, called Guau, is a mood creating lamp that will illuminate your space in a creative, original and funky style. The lamp features a flat adjustable shade tht you can move or rotate in various positions to direct the light wherever you like. You can see it in more detail on the Arturo Alvarez official website.

Guest post by Alyssa Davis of Metal-Wall-Art.com who specializes in creating stylish interiors.

It’s hard to beat the look of black for sheer dramatic emphasis when decorating your home. There are many different ways that you can use this versatile color, but one of the most eye-catching methods is to incorporate it into your room’s wall art displays. Of course, there are many styles of wall art from which to choose, but black metal wall art can be especially fun to work with. Depending on the style of art you choose, you can create a dramatic, sophisticated and modern look, or a bold rustic look that will blend well with casual or country decorating styles.