Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to create beautiful architectural plans, diagrams, and presentation drawings with my course “Creating Better Plans”: learnupstairs.com/courses/creating-better-plans
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In this video, I’ll show you how to turn a basic floor plan into a beautiful architectural drawing with more depth, atmosphere, texture, and presentation quality using Photoshop and Illustrator.
We’ll explore a simple workflow inspired by professional architectural visualization references, focusing on long shadows, grain, lighting, contrast, and subtle post-production techniques that can completely transform your plans.
References used in this video:
MNMA Studio
instagram.com/mnmastudio
Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados
https://www.archdaily.com.br/br/1035648/casa-lirio-terra-e-tuma-arquitetos-associados
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Important steps before starting
2:01 Creating the file in Photoshop
4:07 Adding the long shadow
5:30 Off-white background
6:23 Darker Areas
8:57 Bright Areas
11:26 Small but important details
11:44 Last trick: trees in Illustrator
16:02 Final thoughts
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A platform to learn Architecture Representation and Visualization:
learnupstairs.com
You can also follow us here:
Instagram: instagram.com/learnupstairs
Pinterest: pinterest.com/learnupstairs
Let's talk:
hello@learnupstairs.com
Learn how to create beautiful architectural plans, diagrams, and presentation drawings with my course “Creating Better Plans”: learnupstairs.com/courses/creating-better-plans
~
In this video, I’ll show you how to turn a basic floor plan into a beautiful architectural drawing with more depth, atmosphere, texture, and presentation quality using Photoshop and Illustrator.
We’ll explore a simple workflow inspired by professional architectural visualization references, focusing on long shadows, grain, lighting, contrast, and subtle post-production techniques that can completely transform your plans.
References used in this video:
MNMA Studio
instagram.com/mnmastudio
Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados
https://www.archdaily.com.br/br/1035648/casa-lirio-terra-e-tuma-arquitetos-associados
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Important steps before starting
2:01 Creating the file in Photoshop
4:07 Adding the long shadow
5:30 Off-white background
6:23 Darker Areas
8:57 Bright Areas
11:26 Small but important details
11:44 Last trick: trees in Illustrator
16:02 Final thoughts
~
A platform to learn Architecture Representation and Visualization:
learnupstairs.com
You can also follow us here:
Instagram: instagram.com/learnupstairs
Pinterest: pinterest.com/learnupstairs
Let's talk:
hello@learnupstairs.com
