SAM SAUNDERS DESIGN

ARCHITECTURE VISUALISATION

WORK
Bar Interior - The brief was to develop an environment design for a futuristic bar and lounge space in the hospitality sector. Metallic and wooden finishes were incorporated to provide contrast and visual interest. Lighting was carefully integrated to provide subtle illumination of the various materials.

The brief was to develop an environment design for a futuristic bar and lounge space in the hospitality sector. Metallic and wooden finishes were incorporated to provide contrast and visual interest. Lighting was carefully integrated to provide subtle illumination of the various materials.

Graphic Composition -
Masterplan Lighting Overview - An aerial conceptual illustration to capture the look and feel of a new coastal resort. A relaxing atmosphere at night was a key aspiration for the client and important to be communicated at an early project stage.

An aerial conceptual illustration to capture the look and feel of a new coastal resort. A relaxing atmosphere at night was a key aspiration for the client and important to be communicated at an early project stage.

Landscape masterplan - Lighting (Column Option) - The glow plan illustrates the distribution and intensity of lighting across the streets and surrounding buildings within the site, offering a clear visualisation of how illumination shapes the nighttime environment. It maps varying light levels to reflect functional needs and define character zones, supporting a thoughtful balance between visibility, atmosphere, and spatial identity.

The glow plan illustrates the distribution and intensity of lighting across the streets and surrounding buildings within the site, offering a clear visualisation of how illumination shapes the nighttime environment. It maps varying light levels to reflect functional needs and define character zones, supporting a thoughtful balance between visibility, atmosphere, and spatial identity.

Diagram - I created this personal concept to develop a futuristic structure with solar functionality. The 3D model was created using SketchUp Pro.

I created this personal concept to develop a futuristic structure with solar functionality. The 3D model was created using SketchUp Pro.

Isometric Diagrams - Middle East Night -
Isometric Diagrams - Reception Night - The following isometric diagrams were created to convey interior and exterior architecture with a clear sense of scale and distance.

The following isometric diagrams were created to convey interior and exterior architecture with a clear sense of scale and distance.

Lantern Design copy - This lantern draws inspiration from the distinctive geometry and earthy textures of Najdi architecture, reinterpreting traditional forms into a compact, lightweight design ideal for contemporary use. Its sculpted silhouette and patterned detailing echo the carved motifs and rhythmic proportions of Najdi buildings, creating a strong cultural identity in a minimal footprint. Engineered for dark sky zones, the lantern directs a focused, downward glow that minimises light pollution while providing efficient, atmospheric illumination. Thoughtfully designed for portability and performance, it blends heritage aesthetics with modern functionality.

This lantern draws inspiration from the distinctive geometry and earthy textures of Najdi architecture, reinterpreting traditional forms into a compact, lightweight design ideal for contemporary use. Its sculpted silhouette and patterned detailing echo the carved motifs and rhythmic proportions of Najdi buildings, creating a strong cultural identity in a minimal footprint. Engineered for dark sky zones, the lantern directs a focused, downward glow that minimises light pollution while providing efficient, atmospheric illumination. Thoughtfully designed for portability and performance, it blends heritage aesthetics with modern functionality.

Design Diagrams - Lantern copy -
Bridge Lighting Concepts - The following concepts were developed to communicate how the bridge lighting design can adapt to various environmental conditions. Such as colour shifting for sunsets and dynamic animations during thunderstorms.

The following concepts were developed to communicate how the bridge lighting design can adapt to various environmental conditions. Such as colour shifting for sunsets and dynamic animations during thunderstorms.

Column Graphics - Updated - This innovative series of environmentally integrated lighting columns explores the fusion of infrastructure and sustainability, each design tailored to support a specific green function: 

(A) Animal Habitats - A column designed to provide refuge for urban wildlife. 
(B) Vegetation- Modular planting systems that supports climbing plants, mosses, and pollinator-friendly flora. 
(C) Irrigation - Engineered with built-in water collection and distribution systems. 
(D) Solar - Subtle solar panels maximise sun exposure while maintaining a sleek, architectural profile. 
(E) Drones - This future-facing column includes a drone docking and charging station.

This innovative series of environmentally integrated lighting columns explores the fusion of infrastructure and sustainability, each design tailored to support a specific green function:

(A) Animal Habitats - A column designed to provide refuge for urban wildlife.
(B) Vegetation- Modular planting systems that supports climbing plants, mosses, and pollinator-friendly flora.
(C) Irrigation - Engineered with built-in water collection and distribution systems.
(D) Solar - Subtle solar panels maximise sun exposure while maintaining a sleek, architectural profile.
(E) Drones - This future-facing column includes a drone docking and charging station.

Column Design - Chrome Body - This series of light columns features a sculptural latticework design inspired by the natural forms and textures of the surrounding environment. The flowing patterns take cues from the rippling contours of desert dunes, the branching structures of native flora, and the intricate geometry of coral formations. These influences are woven into the column's surface, creating a dynamic play of light and shadow that evolves throughout the day.

This series of light columns features a sculptural latticework design inspired by the natural forms and textures of the surrounding environment. The flowing patterns take cues from the rippling contours of desert dunes, the branching structures of native flora, and the intricate geometry of coral formations. These influences are woven into the column's surface, creating a dynamic play of light and shadow that evolves throughout the day.

ARCHITECTURE VISUALISATION

Software used:
Blender, Photoshop, Octane Render, SketchUp Pro, Lumion 3D