Kenrick Hotel
In October 2024, Eight Station Rendering Studio reimagined the Kenrick Hotel in Banff, Canada, blending its historic charm with a modern vision. Ahead of its grand reopening in Spring 2025, the studio crafted 64 photorealistic renders and a 1.5-minute animation, serving as both a marketing tool and a cohesive visual narrative.
The hotel’s design balances mountain heritage with modern luxury, massive wooden beams, textured materials, and flickering fireplaces set a warm, inviting tone, while muted earth tones enhance comfort. Each render immerses viewers in the hotel's ambiance, from the lively lobby to the serene guest rooms.
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Beyond showcasing spaces, Eight Station’s visuals evoke nostalgia, warmth, and trust. Thoughtful details, like a vinyl record player or a familiar board game, make the Kenrick Hotel feel like home. The team overcame design challenges, such as deep layouts and limited natural light, by carefully crafting lighting scenarios to maintain a luminous yet intimate atmosphere.
Designed by Mera Studio Architects, this renovation exemplifies how visualization fosters connection, inviting guests to experience the hotel’s timeless elegance long before its doors reopen.
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