Mar 07

Inaspace designing new KFC national rollout

By C B Architecture, Inaspace, Interiors, Technology

We are thrilled to now release the new KFC look! In September last year KFC Australia asked us to create their new front of house brand standard design. Over the last six months Inaspace collaborated with various designers and architects to create a KFC design guide. This brand new look will be used by all architect and design consultants in Australia working on KFCs. We also created a virtual reality model for the KFC team to walkthrough, including the global CEO.

Authenticity was the brief, and we have blended modern finishes to highlight the history of the company. The spotlight is back on the Colonel and the “Kentucky Fried Chicken” brand with new graphics and murals. The signage is a throwback to the original brand with the bucket and stripes.

2019 marks 10 years of Inaspace working on KFCs and this project is particularly special. It’s incredibly rewarding knowing that our designs have been recognised, leading us to contributing to the brand on a national scale. The new design will be rolled out across new stores and adapted for existing store upgrades. Be on the lookout for some cheeky hidden quotes and graffiti style murals!

Feb 25

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Presenting to the Global CEO of KFC!

By C B Architecture, Inaspace, VR

At the end of last year we had the incredible opportunity to present our latest KFC design to the global CEO of YUM!

We were asked by the KFC Australia team to fly to Sydney and help present the latest national design to Greg Creed – CEO of Yum! Brands which operates KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut worldwide. We were pleasantly surprised to find that Greg comes from Brisbane and was recently named Restaurant leader of the year!

There was a meet and greet followed by our presentation where we showed him through the latest brand standard store design via virtual reality. Greg had never tried VR before but was a natural at navigating through the model. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to present our design and services to the global CEO and more so that we are recognised by KFC Australia as being at the forefront of design for their brand.

Keep your eyes peeled for the new design which is due to be made public soon!

Feb 17

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Inaspace paving the way for architecture with Virtual Reality

By C B Architecture, Inaspace, VR

Virtual Reality (VR) technology makes architectural plans easier to understand and saves time and money.

Virtual Reality is a visual tool that allows our clients to experience 3D computer simulated environments. With tracking sensors and a headset, users explore and interact in a space that doesn’t physically exist. If the user’s head turns, the graphics reacts accordingly – this means you can walk around, look through a window or confirm furniture heights just like you would in real life.

Clients can also experience a virtual model without wearing the headset by watching a video “flythrough” of the 3D space or via an online walkthrough.

VR is for every body and any project

You don’t need to be an IT expert to use the software. The global CEO of KFC found our equipment useful in understanding a new building design, while a 60 year old farmer was able to intuitively interact with the model of his new home despite never having used a computer or played video games before.

The 3D models we now build are helpful for everyone on the project. The models are so easy to interpret that construction errors are minimized because engineers and trades people can immediately read the design. In the past we hand sketched 2D plans and elevations with image boards and renders. Now we communicate more powerfully and effectively.

There is no project too big or to small for VR. We have modelled projects ranging from as little as 40m2 to as massive 2.7 hectares consisting of dozens of buildings.

VR advantages

Time and money saved
Design presentation is interactive
Viewing the proposed design at a real life scale results in better understanding
Make instant changes to finishes
Real time and location sunlight adjustments (morning, afternoon, night time etc)
Able to discuss details much earlier in the design process
Design comprehension increased
Misinterpretation of drawings by builders and trades people decreased
More efficient and effective problem solving
Addressing problems via the 3D model leads to less on site changes
More streamlined correspondence prior to construction and less on site visits
Greater marketing potential for clients, investors, tenants or customers

What can I expect?

We model in 3D simultaneous to hand designing and documenting. Here are some examples of how quickly we produce VR ready models whilst designing / documenting a project.

1-2 Days (no textures)

1 week (Basic materials added)

2 weeks+ (Detailed model)

Where can I view a VR model?

To get the most out of a model we recommend coming to our office for the full VR experience however we can also come to you or send a link for you to view online anywhere in the world. Check out the comparison table below to get an idea of what to expect when viewing at different locations.

	Inaspace Office	Your office*	At home**
Walk through computer model	✔️	✔️	✔️
Adjust daylighting	✔️	✔️	✔️
VR compatible (use with headset)	✔️	✔️
Make instant changes to model (materials, layouts etc)	✔️
High Res render quality	✔️	✔️	Draft quality only
Realistic grass / reflections	✔️	✔️

*Inaspace presentation at your office OR using your computer with the minimum hardware requirements
**Requires internet connection + install WEB GL2 on Chrome or Firefox

VR is a great tool to compliment technical drawings and achieve a successful project. Inaspace is excited to be at the forefront of architecture with this technology. It’s impossible to describe what it’s like so we welcome the opportunity for clients to come in and try it! The only way to really see it is if you’re looking at it!

If you want to know more feel free get in touch and in the meantime

Check out an online model here!

Jan 21

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Check out our new VR Portal

By C B Architecture, Technology, Uncategorized, VR

A few months ago we launched the new VR page of our website. This is a new portal for clients to view and experience their projects in a way like never before.

With our virtual reality software training from 2017 + 2018 (via QLD government tech grant for small businesses) the Inaspace team have been pumping out 3d virtual models like no tomorrow. Much like the 90’s computer game the Sims, our clients are now able to walk through their project on their own computer to get an idea of what their project will look like before construction even begins.

The VR portal page now allows clients to have a password protected link to their model 24/7 and can share with any other consultants or people involved with the project.

The web standalone versions of our models can be run on any computer with a WebGL2 compatible browser (refer to our VR portal for further instructions on how to install WebGL2 – but put simply WebGL2 allows for real-time interactive 3D graphics in the web browser).

These online versions are a lower resolution which means they can be viewed quickly and easily regardless of computer specifications. Ultimately this means we can send to our clients to view and approve a design much quicker than we could before and they don’t require high end graphics cards to view it. It’s a convenient way for us to communicate with the client so they know exactly where the design is up to at any given time.

The limitations of the web standalone version means that it can’t be used with VR equipment to see it in full scale, nor does it have live updates to change out materials or furniture selections etc – though this can still be done in office and is very much encouraged to ensure the client is 100% happy with the design.

We are so stoked with how quickly our skills have grown and what we are able to offer our clients compared to 2 years ago. The investment in this technology has certainly paid off as you can’t beat being able to see a project to full scale and making material changes which is instantly reflected in the model for the client to see.

We are planning to look into the next level of VR with interactive audio and hopefully down the track the software allows for interactive animations. Looking forward to seeing what our projects look like in another 2 years but for now check out an example of walking through one of our recent projects.

May 28

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How our new renders compare to a completed project

By C B Architecture, Concept, Inaspace, Interiors, Technology, Uncategorized, VR

It’s always exciting to see the final product of a project you’ve worked months on but it’s also refreshing to see how close our renders end up being to the completed photos as this is something we strive to achieve in the design development stage to ensure out clients understand what the final build will look like! Here is a snapshot of our concept of KFC Edmonton compared to final photos!

Mar 10

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An archivirtual advantage

By C B Architecture, Inaspace, Technology

Inaspace prepared a powerful submission titled “An ArchiVirtual Advantage” late last year to the Queensland Government. We are excited to announce that we were successful and we are the recipients of a Small Business Digital Grant to explore Virtual Reality in Architecture!

We know this is the future of architecture and we are embracing this new technology. By simply popping on a headset our clients will be able to immerse themselves and “walk” through a virtual 3-dimensional model of their new or refurbished bar, restaurant, club or home. This revolutionary tool opens up a whole new world of design opportunities for both client and architect.

The investment will ensure that Inaspace are leaders in the field. We welcome our clients to embrace this next step for Inaspace which we will unfold over the coming months as we are trained in this new technology.

Check out the video below for an insight into virtual reality!

Jan 22

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Architecture Porn – Get inspired by this sliding architecture design

By C B Technology

We fell in love after seeing an image of this sliding house designed by London-based architects dRMM. Then we saw another, and another and a video and we’re not sure if it’s illegal to stalk a building, but it’s happening right now. Because stationary architecture is so boring, because it’s Friday, because this is an architectural animators absolute dream, this sliding shell house goes straight to the top of our archiporn collection!