FlyingArchitecture

What FlyingArchitecture does

FlyingArchitecture s.r.o. is a privately held boutique architectural visualization (archviz) studio founded in 2008 in Brno, Czech Republic, by Matúš Nedecký. The company employs approximately seven people, including four CG artists who hold formal backgrounds in architecture or civil engineering. It generates the majority of its revenue from commissioned, project-based rendering services for world-leading architecture firms such as UNStudio, Zaha Hadid Architects, and Coop Himmelb(l)au, delivering photorealistic CGI stills, animations, and increasingly interactive VR tours and real-time walkthroughs.

The studio's production stack centers on Rhinoceros with the V-Ray render engine for high-end offline imagery, supplemented by Blender, Unreal Engine for real-time and VR deliverables, Houdini for asset preparation, and extensive Photoshop post-production (six to twelve hours per image). A supplementary online store offers more than 1,800 3D models, materials, textures, scenes, a subscription photo library, and tutorials, primarily targeted at the Rhinoceros/V-Ray community; the company announced in 2024 that it is limiting support for this store to focus on its core visualization services. Distribution is conducted via a direct-inquiry website funnel, content marketing through a long-running blog and Vimeo channel, and occasional in-person workshops in Europe and China under the FlyingArchitecture Emotion series. No external funding or institutional ownership has been disclosed.

Name

FlyingArchitecture

Legal name

FlyingArchitecture s.r.o.

Website

https://flyingarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FlyingArchitecture is a Brno-based boutique architectural visualization studio of about seven specialists that delivers photorealistic CGI stills, animations, and VR tours for world-leading architects and developers, with a legacy 3D asset store as a secondary line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Visualization Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Outsourced Art/Audio Production Services (2D/3D, Animation, VFX, Audio/VO) (MPAFAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time) (MPAHACAN), 3D Product/Explainer Animation (MPAHACAD), Animation Pipeline, Asset & Render Services (MPADACAM)

Keywords

• Architectural visualization
• 3D rendering services
• CGI animation
• Real-time VR tours
• 3D asset library

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Architectural Visualization: Primary revenue stream. Studio creates high-end CGI stills, animations, and VR tours for architects, developers, and builders. Project-based pricing through inquiry form. Work on one project at a time with 18+ years of experience.
2. 3D Asset Store (Products and Subscriptions): Online store selling 3D models, materials, textures, scenes, photos (subscription), and tutorials. Primary formats: Rhinoceros/V-Ray, also OBJ/FBX for Blender. Products include scanned human models (aXYZ design cooperation). Photos section added in 2020 with subscription fee model.
3. Workshops and Educational Content: Occasional in-person workshops (FlyingArchitecture Emotion series) and online tutorials. Workshops held in various locations (China, Europe). Tutorials were made free during COVID-19 outbreak.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FlyingArchitecture operates a boutique architectural visualization studio that creates photorealistic CGI stills, animations, and real-time VR tours for world-leading architects, builders, and developers. The studio works one project at a time using V-Ray for Rhino and Unreal Engine pipelines, complemented by Photoshop post-production and a proprietary internal library of 1,800+ 3D models, materials, textures, and scenes.

Product overview

FlyingArchitecture operates as a two-part business: the FlyingArchitecture Studio (architectural visualization services) and the FlyingArchitecture Store (3D asset marketplace). The Studio is the primary focus, delivering high-end CGI images, animations, and VR tours for architects and developers. The Store, while still maintained, receives limited support and serves as a supplementary resource providing 3D models, materials, textures, photos, and tutorials for the Rhinoceros and V-Ray community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FlyingArchitecture Studio Boutique architectural visualization service producing photorealistic CGI stills, animations, and real-time VR tours for world-leading architects, builders, and developers. Works one project at a time, using V-Ray for Rhino for offline rendering and Unreal Engine for VR/interactive experiences, with Photoshop post-production.
• FlyingArchitecture Store (3D Asset Store) Online e-commerce store selling 3D models, materials, textures, scenes, photos (subscription-based), and tutorials — primarily for Rhinoceros and V-Ray, with some assets available in OBJ/FBX for Blender and 3DsMax. Includes aXYZ design 3D scanned human models.
• FlyingArchitecture Emotion Workshops In-person educational workshop series focused on storytelling through emotion and architectural visualization workflow using Rhino + V-Ray + Photoshop. Targeted at archviz professionals and students.
• FlyingArchitecture Photo Library (Subscription) Subscription-based photo library accessible via the FlyingArchitecture Store, providing curated photographic assets for 3D artists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 years of experience in architectural visualization rendering projects from attic bathrooms to skyscrapers and apocalyptic concept vessels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Y-Team / Solar DecathlonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FlyingArchitecture prepared architectural visualizations for the Solar Decathlon pavilion project by the Y-Team, an international multidisciplinary consortium with partners in China and the USA. Led by Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, the project demonstrates sustainable architecture and innovative design concepts including bio-based structural systems in Glubam and adaptive ETFE skin.
• Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFlyingArchitecture team (Matus and Lukáš) conducted comprehensive lectures and workshops at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, as part of FlyingArchitecture Emotion workshop series. Covered basics of V-Ray and archviz techniques.
• LOLA Architecture / JEMM PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlyingArchitecture produced visualizations for The Hive project in Sunnyside, New York, by LOLA Architecture / JEMM Properties. This project was used to document and demonstrate FlyingArchitecture's WIP communication process with clients.
• XuberanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Xuberance on The Tent project — a 3D printed building meant as a refugee shelter quickly erected after natural disasters in China. Project was created in 2014.
• ICE Architects & Constructions / Jiri VitekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlyingArchitecture visualized a 3D printed chapel in the woods for ICE Architects & Constructions in cooperation with Jiri Vitek, showcasing architectural visualization work for innovative 3D printed concrete architecture projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DBOX: London/New York-based visual communications agency specializing in architectural visualization, animation, and branded content for real estate developers and architecture firms. Comparable in delivering narrative-driven CGI for premium property marketing.
• Mir: Norway-headquartered architectural visualization studio with offices in multiple countries, serving global architecture firms. Comparable in producing premium CGI/film content for international architecture clients.
• Luxigon: Paris-based architectural visualization studio producing CGI and animation for architecture firms and developers. Comparable in scope of still imagery, animation, and VR for premium architecture clients.
• Beauty & The Bit: Madrid-based archviz studio specializing in CGI stills, animation, and real-time/VR for architecture firms and developers. Comparable in boutique premium positioning and adoption of real-time rendering workflows.
• Hayes Davidson: UK-based architectural visualization firm with long heritage producing CGI and film for leading architects and developers. Comparable in client profile (world-class architects) and emphasis on narrative-driven visualization.
• Steelblue: Norway-based boutique archviz studio producing high-end CGI, animation, and interactive experiences for architecture practices. Comparable boutique model and target client base of leading architects.
• Kilograph: Los Angeles-based archviz and experience design studio producing still imagery, animation, and interactive/VR content for architecture firms. Comparable in serving marquee architects with boutique-style engagement.
• Neoscape: Boston-based archviz studio providing CGI, animation, and immersive experiences for architects and developers. Comparable in producing high-end stills, animations, and VR presentations for premium architectural clients.
• Brick Visual: Lithuania-based boutique architectural visualization studio serving global architecture firms. Closely comparable in scale, boutique positioning, and CGI storytelling approach, with similar use of Unreal Engine and offline rendering pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• Chaos (V-Ray / Enscape): Developer of V-Ray, Enscape, and Corona — the rendering ecosystem FlyingArchitecture is built around. Adjacent ecosystem incumbent rather than direct competitor; relevant because its roadmap shapes the tools and competitive dynamics of the archviz industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flying_archi
• Facebookfacebook.com/flyingarchitecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flyingarchitecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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