su casa design : fraser valley custom residential photography

Posted on October 25, 2011 by darcie brown

Su Casa Design is an award winning, residential design firm outside of Vancouver in the Fraser Valley. They create gorgeous custom homes that their clients love living in.

Jason recently photographed on of their contemporary homes on Eagle Mountain. The home has a beautiful neutral palette and stunning views from the patio. Here are some of the architectural photographs …

 

 

 

 

 

Revival Arts creates architectural photography that designers, architects and builders use for their portfolios and competition. Jason Brown is accredited in Architectural Photography by the Professional Photographers of Canada. More galleries and information may be found at www.architecture-photographer.ca.

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excellence is in the details : architectural photography

Posted on October 24, 2011 by darcie brown

Anyone who’s created a home or a building has some favorite little accents and details. When we ask designers and architects we usually get completely different responses than if we ask builders or developers. No matter what the perspective, having great architectural detail photographs are something that add to our clients’ portfolios and marketing materials. It’s often the details and craftsmanship that separate good from excellent work in the building industry.

Here are some details from our architectural photography …

lighting fixture chandelier architectural photography

detail photograph mantle craftsmanship

Revival Arts specializes in architectural photography that helps their clients stand out. Sometimes that’s panoramic exterior photographs of commercial developments and sometimes it’s all in the details. To see our portfolio and more information, please visit www.architecture-photographer.ca.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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surrey city centre library : architecture photographer surrey

Posted on October 10, 2011 by darcie brown

The City of Surrey commissioned renowned architect, Bing Thom, to design a new city centre library. The library was created to be a place to discover new technologies, connect people and ideas and to inspire creativity.

The 77,000 square foot building on four levels had a $36 million budget and is sure to become an iconic landmark. It is silver LEED certified and has a green roof among other environmentally friendly features.

Jason Brown recently photographed the Surrey City Centre Library and here are a few of the images ….

Jason Brown of Revival Arts is an award-winning architectural photographer based in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. More of his portfolio and information on booking him is available at www.architecture-photographer.ca.

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ids west 2011 : some favorite designs

Posted on October 3, 2011 by darcie brown

We visited IDSwest 2011 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre this weekend. This is our favorite art, architecture and design show in Vancouver and we always walk away inspired and impressed by the work we see.

Part of the charm of this show is that many of the designers are running their own booths so we can chat with them about their work, how they started it and what inspires them. While wandering around, Jason had his camera and snapped some images so we thought we’d share them with you.

The inlaid stones on the Live Edge Design tables made with reclaimed wood were beautiful and very west coast.

The Aviator Lounge Chair by Cattaworks created by artist David Catta has taken about 3 months of work to create. He is releasing five of them and you can see a second all metal chair in the background. The one in the foreground took three months of work to create.

Beautiful texture on wood by Barker Manufacturing.

Aloe Blossom light by Jeremy Cole.

Audi was one of the sponsors and had a gorgeous display that had fabulous display called Enlightened Design which was curated by studio pombo. Jason caught one of the reps taking a load off her feet.

A table designed by Chrissy Hlatky of Chrissy & Co and created by Andres Schneiter of Maple Art.

Cloud Softlight by molo, a collaborative design studio in Vancouver that had a great display of their cardboard partitions, seating and lighting.

Table with a dish by Brent Comber. I loved his large sphere. Not only did it look amazing, it smelled wonderful.

Stackable asymmetrical tea lights by Tom Dixon that matched some hanging light spheres.

The entrance to the show. It was a fine mesh screen with cut out wood panels over it. I think we could use some sliding doors like this in our studio and office space!

Collaboration by Marie Khouri and Dave Demers. A designer and landscape architect who team up to create a great display. This year it was white, cast concrete planters.

Revival Arts specializes in stunning architectural and design photography. Jason Brown was studying architecture before falling in love with the art of photography. You can see his portfolio at www.architecture-photographer.ca.

 

 

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harnessing the power of photographs for architects’ websites

Posted on September 22, 2011 by darcie brown

The very best way for an architect to advertise is with photography.

Sure, they could carry blueprints, scale drawings or miniature replicas of their building with them everywhere, but that’s not going to help to communicate their design to anyone that has not seen the actual structure or be meaningful to the average person.

Simply put, architects need photography to help advertise, translate their design to others, and highlight specific elements of the creation that they are most proud of.  This is why we don’t recommend architectural companies will use just any photographer or image of their structure when building a website.

It can take many years of designing, planning, and construction for a building to be finished, so why only spend an hour taking a few pictures for the website that promotes their work?  Thankfully more architects and developers are beginning to realize they need to harness the power of photography!

Architectural photography is a niche that involves not only photographic skill and talent but a working understanding of architecture and design. Architectural photography can help use natural lighting, balance and exposure to personify and animate the building, retaining the personality of the structure while simultaneously transforming it into a work of art. The images can capture an intangible quality of the building, making it seem alive to a viewer.

Great architectural photographers will also use their technical expertise and experience to make a certain aspect of the design appear more prominent, becoming the focal point for viewers. Architects, developers and designers; if you want to make your website stand out among your competition, hire a professional architectural photographer to convey the emotion and purpose of your designs, as well as your quality, value, and credibility.

If you are hiring an architectural photographer, here is an article with five points on what to look for and consider.

Revival Arts creates stunning architectural images. With a photographer who has been in the building industry for over 20 years we know how to bring out the best in your projects. You can view our online portfolio or read more about what to look for when hiring an architectural photographer.

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surrey fire hall #14 : architecture photographer surrey

Posted on September 20, 2011 by darcie brown

Jason Brown recently photographed Fire Hall #14 in Surrey for Chernoff Thompson Architects in Vancouver so they had great images to submit with their competition entry.

The fire hall is in the Grandview Heights and Hazelmere area which is rapidly growing and needed a new building to meet their needs. The new hall which opened in February 2011, incorporates many unique sustainability features, such as a solar hot water system, reduced flow water fixtures, and energy saving lighting systems. Here are a few of the photographs …

 

 

 

Revival Arts is available to photograph buildings and residences for entry into architecture competitions. To see more architectural photography please visit www.architecture-photographer.ca.

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su casa design : architectural photography abbotsford

Posted on September 16, 2011 by darcie brown

We recently did some photography for Su Casa Design to update their marketing materials. They are an award winning, residential design firm that creates dream homes for many people in the area.

Jason and Andy (the talent behind Su Casa Design) worked together at an architectural firm before going full time with their own businesses so it was great to work with him again. Andy has a flair for listening to his clients and creating a home that wows them. Here is one such home in the Abbotsford area …

Revival Arts specializes in residential architectural photography for competition and promotion.

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it’s all in the details : an interior designer’s perspective on creating a family home

Posted on September 13, 2011 by darcie brown

When Jason goes in to a home to do interior architectural photography, the way the furniture is arranged and how the space is styled has a significant effect on the impact of the final images. He recently photographed a home in Eagle Estates that was built as a fundraiser for the new Canuck Place facility being built on the Abbotsford Regional Hospital’s Campus of Care and noticed that it was easy to photograph vignettes and details because it had been thought through so well. We contacted Leah Holmes of Your Designer who did the interior design to get her perspective and some tips from her.

Darcie: What was your thought when you approached the design for this home?
Leah: The concept for this space was centered around family, comfort, style and function.  I envisioned a young bustling family living here who likes contemporary finishes but require that element of casual comfort in order for the home to function properly. Kids and busy lives mean that furnishings can’t be too fussy, like glass tables or super shiny surfaces.  I reserved that mainly for the lighting and details that are out of reach of young fingers!
Darcie: That makes great sense! Furniture can sometimes get in the way of a home feeling like it can be used as a home.
Leah: Yes. The furnishings you will notice have a casual feel….denim like fabrics, distressed coffee table, saddle stools for the bar and white leather dining chairs allow that hit of winter white, but are totally wipe able.  This furniture is made for lounging and living.  Sticky fingers and the odd ding or spill are no problem here!
Darcie: I liked how you had a nature theme running throughout the house. What were some of those details that you added and why?
Leah: Adding the rustic details like the distressed hardwood, Jurassic Stone fireplace, metallic leaf tiles,  birch trees & river rock art work add that organic natural feel that is essential to life with kids….I call it “keeping it real”! They add a great contrast to the super blinged out light fixtures, countertops and polished porcelain tiles are for mom and dad who love things to shine and look polished.
Darcie: You seem to understand family life. How would you describe the palette of this beautiful home?
Leah: Overall the palette is cool and crisp, which keeps things fresh and feeling new in the chaos of running a busy household. A breath of fresh air on busy days that don’t seem to end!
Revival Arts creates architectural photography that captures the details, mood and beauty of spaces. Jason Brown is accredited in Architectural Photography by the Professional Photographers of Canada.

Leah Holmes of Your Designer is available to serve all your esthetic needs. Design services include everything from coordinating finishes for new home construction and renovations, custom window coverings, as well as color schemes both interior and exterior. Professional staging, decorating, space planning, furniture & fabric selection are also services available through Your Designer.

The home featured in this article is for sale and all profit will be donated to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice being built on the Campus of Care at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information and photographs can be found on this website.
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jason’s top instagram images : architecture photographer

Posted on September 8, 2011 by darcie brown

Jason has been posting to Instagram regularly under the name jasonb3 and has developed quite a following. His images tend to be primarily details of architectural features that have strong geometric shapes and lines. Sometimes when I’m working in the office, I can track where he’s at by the images he posts. Here are five of his top images:

Jason Brown is the architectural photographer for Revival Arts. You can view portfolios of his client work at www.architecture-photographer.ca.

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why real estate agents use architectural photographers

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jason

I was recently perusing the Multiple Listing Service’s (MLS) website, looking at all the houses for sale in my area.  The real estate market, like usual, is extremely active; it would take days to look through all these listings.  That’s when I began to wonder how a realtor could make their MLS listing stand out among the competition.

Sure, many realtors will fill the page with every intricate detail of the house for sale, include links to websites and social media pages, and provide lots of content that a potential buyer would most likely be interested in.  However, when you look at the photographs they supply, they’re all pretty standard: one shot from the front and a picture of each room.  Pretty uninspiring.

Why don’t realtors use architectural photographers more often?  Obviously, to maximize their profits, it is cost effective to just snap a few pictures with the family digital camera.  Give online viewers a basic idea of what the place looks like; contact the realtor for a tour.  Some realtors use virtual tour services, yet I can’t help imagine what professional photographs taken by someone with a background in architectural photography could do to make listings stand out, boost online views, and theoretically increase sales.

An architectural photographer could identify and highlight parts of the design in the images, drawing attention to specific elements both inside and outside the house.  Landscaping could be captured from all angles, providing the viewer with a feel of what it would be like to be out in the yard.  Most importantly, a skilled photographer could help personify the house and have the viewer feel its essence and personality before they even stepped foot onto the property.

So, real estate professionals, if you want to have the photographs of your next listing communicate essence and emotion to your potential clients, you may want to consider hiring an architectural photographer.

Revival Arts offers stunning architectural photography that will showcase your listings to their full potential. To find out more how you can help your properties stand out, please contact us.

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