Parking Lot Planning Renderings
Client: Pier 7 Resort Marina
Not every project I take on is visually dramatic in the traditional sense. Some clients come to me with practical planning challenges that require clarity, precision, and thoughtful presentation rather than expressive design. In this case, a client asked for a set of visual concepts to explore potential redesign options for an existing parking lot.
The goal was to evaluate alternate layouts while integrating new features such as landscaped medians with potted plants. Achieving this required careful attention to scale, spacing, and real world dimensions, elements that are just as important as aesthetics in functional design work.
To accomplish this, I used SketchUp to build accurate three dimensional models of the site and produced rendered views from multiple angles. All measurements were derived from aerial photography, allowing the client to review realistic spatial relationships without the need for a costly on site survey. Familiar SketchUp users may recognize several standard reference models used for scale, including the default figure commonly known as Marc.
This project was not intended as a fine art or conceptual design exercise. The focus was on efficiency, accuracy, and clear communication, delivering exactly what the client needed in a timely and cost effective manner. If you have a project that requires practical visualization, spatial planning, or clear presentation of design options, I would be happy to discuss how I can help.
If you would like to see more of my maps please see my portfolio.
PORTFOLIOS
- Illustration Portfolio: Start here for custom illustration and book covers. You can also browse illustrated maps and architectural rendering.
- Fine Art: I offer original paintings and drawings, including my Custom Halftone Series. You will also find mural work here.
- Graphic Design & Motion: View my graphic design portfolio. After that, explore motion design and animated illustrations.
- Maps by application: I create illustrated maps for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation, transit and parking, towns and cities, parks, and wayfinding.
- Additional project types: I also produce cover illustration, vehicle and vinyl wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Illustration methods: My techniques include vector, isometric and axonometric, painting, black and white, GeoData maps, overhead maps, and custom halftones.
- Software portfolios: I work primarily in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and Adobe InDesign. For motion projects, I use Premiere Pro and After Effects. You can watch my demo reel here.
