Matthew Fonda

3D Architectural Visualisation Artist. Concept Designer.

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

When I took this photo around the time of my 40th birthday, I was facing some very difficult times and my mental health was at it's worst. I would often be up before sunrise as I hadn't slept the night before. Fast forward almost 7 years and I am the healthiest I have ever been.

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

I’ve decided that it’s time to be myself. My art will now be published to @methodvis and this account more about me. So in the interest of living a broader more expressed life, I am going to try being a person, and an artist. I would be grateful for a follow on the new account.

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Over the last couple of years, working for myself again has meant I can work with the clients I want to, plus given me the flexibility to work on personal projects that bring me joy. This is a personal project and beachside concept I call Cascade. #3D #conceptdesign #unbuilt

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Thrilled for my renders to be on The Local Project!

https://t.co/mfSK2FTj71

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

I am looking forward to see how Mixed Use design has evolved since the introduction of Covid, due to the change in all our living, working and retail requirements.

Design 1: @KannFinch
Design 2: @Woods_Bagot
Design 3 : @UPArchitects

Renders with Vray : @ChaosGroup

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Keeping me sane and the creative process fluid. With this in mind I put together this #conceptdesign, Seabreeze.

Concept Design and Art by : https://t.co/1UoIZ334JU
Vray 5: @ChaosGroup
Assets: @DConnected

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

My #ConceptDesign I call Seabreeze. Trying some mix of photography and 3D during the #lockdown days.
Vray 5: @ChaosGroup
Software: @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

My #ConceptDesign I call Seabreeze. Trying some mix of photography and 3D during the #lockdown days.
Vray 5: @ChaosGroup
Software: @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

National House, designed by Christopher Polly Architect.
Art: @matthewfonda
Vray: @ChaosGroup
Software: @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Exploring options of existing scenes to provide more collateral is important in my opinion. The property marketing world has changed with the rise of social media and the new king in town is engagement.
VRay 5: @ChaosGroup
Software: @Adsk3dsMax
Plugin: @itoosoft

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Popularised over recent years, the cameo render is used frequently in marketing campaigns to show only a glimpse of a design, with a view of the surroundings.

Rendered with VRay 5: @ChaosGroup
Software: @Adsk3dsMax
Forest: @itoosoft

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

One of the distinct advantages of rendering is the ability to change the time of day and assess different scenes with alternate moods or applications.

Rendered with VRay 5: @ChaosGroup
Assets from: @DConnected
Software: @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

One aspect worthy of consideration for any new design is the view. While desirable to have the view photography shot via drone and dropped into our renders, even when this is not possible, it’s still paramount to make the view delight and inspire.

@ChaosGroup
@DConnected

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

One of the most challenging aspects in delivering great renders is in the choices we make around interior styling. Making good choices comes with years of experience and also a keen grasp of current styles and trends.
@ChaosGroup @DConnected @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Often when trying to sell a space I try to balance the render inside and out so the viewer can make a connection between the spaces, in this case the context and horizon, all in one shot.

Art: @matthewfonda
Rendered with VRay 5: @ChaosGroup
Assets from: @DConnected

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Personally, while developing a concept I will have a strong idea of what the key design will be, but I will often use my renders to help inform the result by challenging my own assumptions.

Rendered with VRay 5: @ChaosGroup
Assets from: @DConnected
Software: @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Architecture can be as much about the space it activates as the form it takes.

Rendered with VRay 5: @ChaosGroup
Assets from: @DConnected
Software: @Adsk3dsMax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

Different materials behave different under different light, and by comparing those options side by side, you more readily engage the stakeholders and lock down agreement.

Art: @matthewfonda
Rendered with VRay 5: @chaosgroup
Software: @autodesk3dsmax

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

When developing a render, and of course the architecture itself, it is important to consider the surroundings of the site and settle the built form into the environment. Whenever possible I try to model as much surrounds in 3D as possible.

Rendered with VRay 5: @chaosgroup

[Matthew Fonda @matthewfonda]

My concept design is called Halcyon. During these difficult months, I developed this idea of a dream house where I could work in isolation remotely, inspired by the absence of my favourite TV show, Survivor.

Rendered with VRay 5: @chaosgroup
Software: @autodesk3dsmax