Who are we?
- a small introduction
Picksell Studio is a creative studio established in 2019 in the beautiful city of Wroclaw, Poland, by two architects with international experience, who found their life's passion in architecturual 3d story-telling. We truly believe that the way a project is presented to an investor is equally important as the project itself. There is no doubt that it has an impact on the project’s selling success – so: PICK our renders and SELL your projects!
Storytelling Architecture
- why to work with us
We are extremely sensitive to the final impression our visualizations make. We place ourselves in your shoes, searching for the absolute best possible way to represent your project. We believe the images should be more than just nice pictures. We believe in telling a STORY. The amount of views, best angles, scenery and mood are all suggested by our people. Trust us – we are professionals.
How do we cooperate with our clients?
- the process
1. Briefing stage
Everything starts with a conversation. We ask our Clients to send us all the necessary files that we will be using during our work. In most cases these are 2D drawings (such as plans and sections) or 3D models (from archicad, sketchup, revit, allplan, etc.). We also welcome material-boards, project location and site photographs. When everything is clear, we roll up our sleeves and get to work on the whiteboard stage.
2. Whiteboard stage
This stage is mostly dedicated to the creation of a 3D model. After it is completed, we deliver whiteboard renderings (which usually takes 4-5 working days). These are “raw” renderings with no textures, where you can see if:
- the geometry is modelled correctly,
- you like our camera location suggestions,
- you like the suggested mood (time ofe day + lighting conditions).
3. Draft stage
After the whiteboards are accepted and cameras are confirmed, we start working on draft renderings. We add textures and go into details. This usually takes another 2-3 working days. Images are rendered in draft quality. This is the last moment for any changes, if you find it necessary.
4. Final renderings
After we receive your final comments, we have the last stage: high quality renderings (4K or higher, if needed). The images are enhanced and refined with postproduction (inserting people, color and contrast correction, etc.). This stage takes around another 2 working days. In case changes are needed on the final image, further work is possible, but will be associated with extra costs. The price will depend on what needs to be done and is discussed before the work is started.
Who we work with
- architects and real estate companies from all over the world
We are experienced in working together with architects, real estate companies and designers mostly from Germany and the USA. Projects of multiple sizes we’ve been working on are located in cities like New York, Long Island Area (NY), Los Angeles, Miami, Berlin, Frankfurt, München, Stuttgart or Hamburg. We treat every client individually and always try to develop long-lasting partnerships.
Management
CO-FOUNDER
Michał Puchalski
Architect. Studied in Wroclaw (Poland) aswell as the renowned Politecnico di Milano (Italy), where he experienced an exceptionally artistic approach to not only architecture, but also its representation. He gained working experience in Austria, in one of the best architectural offices in Vienna – Rüdiger Lainer + Partner. He has also worked as an interior designer for a Warsaw-based office: Tremend. His passion for arch-vis was discovered early in his career and since then, he loves experimenting with new rendering technology. In his free time he studies new languages and improves his drawing skills. A great enthusiast of everything that’s Italian, including food, music, cars and the lifestyle..
CO-FOUNDER
Paweł Chorążykiewicz
Architect. Graduated from Technical University of Architecture in Wroclaw (Poland). Worked two years for Blå Arkitektur Landskap, an architectural office in Stockholm, where his CGI talent was quickly discovered. Paweł's visualizations were presented to investors from Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Some were even published in Norwegian press and on Swedish real estate websites. For many years, Paweł polished his skills and gained teaching experience by organizing visualization courses for architecture students. In his free time, he embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying tennis, exploring the skies with his drones, and dedicating time to personal growth.
Team
3D ARTIST
Łukasz Sokołowski
Architect. Graduated from Technical University of Architecture in Wroclaw (Poland). Gained experience as an architect and 3D Generalist working for a CGI company. A passionate, multidisciplinary artist, constantly eager to develop his drawing skills, which reflects not only in his jaw-dropping handmade illustrations, but also in his 3D works. "Healthy Lifestyle" is his second name – we've never been able to get him to eat french fries. On the weekends, you will probably find him riding a bike, rollerblading or canoeing somewhere.
3D ARTIST
Sergii Kryvoruchko
Architect. Graduated from Technical University of Architecture in Wroclaw (Poland). He has been a 3D artist for more than 7 years. Working in a team, he is a creative, detail-oriented individual, with a great understanding of shading, lighting and texturing. Sergii is always up-to-date with the latest news from the world of rendering and 3D art, so with him aboard, we can be sure, to be constantly stepping up our game. In his private life, Sergii spends time either with his family or modifying his car, as he’s a true petrolhead.
3D ARTIST
Zoia Vvedenska
Architect. Zoia got her engineering degree at Zielonagóra's (Poland) Technical University of Architecture. After graduating, she decided to become an interior designer and make visualisations, as this was what gave her most pleasure. In her free time, she likes to watch anime, meet new people and bathe in the sun. The winter is for skiing and thermal waters.
3D ARTIST
Maciej Szado
Architect graduated from Technical University of Architecture in Wroclaw (Poland). With over 15 years of experience in arch-vis, Maciek has some absolutely terrifying stories of what it used to be like, to make 3D renderings, when the tech was in it's early days. It's safe to say: he knows his way around the computer. Always happy to share his expertise, Maciek is a real team-player. Outside of work, he loves to read thrillers, play boardgames and snooker. His favorite way of unwinding is a long hike in nature.
3D ARTIST
Katarzyna Lisiecka
Architect graduated from the Technical University of Wroclaw (Poland). Kasia's love for design started at just 4 years old, inspired by countless hours creating 3D worlds. That early passion grew into a dedicated career path, pushing her to excel in architecture and explore Computer Science. Now, she blends her architectural skills with programming, developing scripts that improve workflows and boost productivity. Outside of her tech work, Kasia enjoys the classic sounds of 80s music and capturing life's special moments with her camera.
3D ARTIST
Agata Maj
Architect graduated from Technical University of Wroclaw (Poland). During her studies she got excited with the world of 3D renderings. After graduation, Agata spent some time working as an architect but she quickly realized, that it’s something she’s not truly interested in – so she decided to follow her passion and joined our Team. Agata loves to travel and enjoys all kinds of physical activities, she’s also a very talented cook and confectioner – sometimes she brings some self-made cake and makes our office days taste better.
3D ARTIST
Łukasz Umiński
Architect and designer with a diverse educational and professional background. He studied at universities across Poland and Portugal. Throughout his career he has gained valuable experience working for design studios in Italy, Spain, and Poland as a designer and 3d artist. A big fan of art and technology: He loves to experiment with combining these two fields and discovering their common areas. In his free time, Lukasz enjoys playing squash and riding his bike somewhere in the mountains.