Seven incredible architectural designs. One breathtaking animation.
‘Aedas City’ is a compilation of masterful projects from the internationally renowned architecture firm, Aedas, brought to life in the largest visualization ever made in Lumion. Behind the animation is Beehive, the visualization studio based in China that was one of the first in the country to adopt real-time rendering into their workflows.

Aedas City skyline, including all of the models used in the rendering project.
In the past, these types of enormous renders just weren’t possible for many architects, but Lumion changes all this. Lumion breathes life into rendering, making it refreshingly simple to visualize at any scale. And with the right hardware powering your Lumion rendering experience, you’ll encounter a smooth, obstruction-free way to express your designs at any scale, at the pace of your ambition.
Continue reading to learn more about the 7 projects featured in the video.
A brief note about hardware
Lumion has always relied on a fast graphics card, and with more Video RAM (also known as VRAM) in the graphics card, Lumion is able to carry out larger and more detailed projects. Thanks to hardware advancements in the past couple of years, architects are now able to engage in a range of activities that weren’t technically possible before.
So if you have a grand vision for your design, regardless of its scale, you’ll enjoy a smoothly polished workflow to transfer that vision into a stunning image or video.
The project in this video, ‘Aedas City’, was built at such a scale and complexity, it required over 30GB of video memory. To help with the project, AMD sent over one of their Radeon PRO W6800 graphics cards with 32GB of memory, which worked nicely to ensure smooth frame rates when building the scene and faster rendering times for the video clips.
‘Aedas City’ is certainly unique as a project, as Beehive rendered the animation with all 7 of Aedas’s designs in the same scene. The full system specifications that made the animation possible include:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | GPU: Radeon PRO W6800 |
VRAM: 32GB | RAM: 64GB |
Architectural projects featured in the video
Below, you can find more information about the 7 architectural projects featured in the ‘Aedas City’ video.
Wuhan Founder International Financial Center

Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Directors: Leo Liu, Global Design Principal of Aedas
Keith Griffiths, Chairman and Global Design Principal of Aedas
Client: PKU Resources
Shenzhen Transsion Tower

Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Director: Leo Liu, Global Design Principal of Aedas
Client: Shenzhen Transsion Holdings
Humen High-Speed Rail Station Expansion Project Master Plan

Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Directors:
Leon Liang, Executive Director of Aedas
Chris Chen, Executive Director of Aedas
Client: Poly Bay Area Investment and Development CO., LTD.
Zhuhai Hengqin International Business Center Phase 2 & 3 Da Heng Qin Building

Inspired by the concept of a ‘high mountain and flowing water’, the design creates a series of themed spaces to greatly improve the shopping experience. Dynamic circulations connect the three main entrances in two plots, allowing for the main atrium to sit at the core area of each plot.
The overall concept is also present in the design’s facade. Its curtain wall system descends along the facade to connect with the whole project’s ceiling system, thereby improving the comfort level of the podium spaces and establishing an iconic presence in the district.
Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Directors:
Leo Liu, Global Design Principal of Aedas
Keith Griffiths, Chairman and Global Design Principal of Aedas
Client: Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Company Limited
Nanjing Xin Jie Kou Suning Plaza
Located in the core area of Xinjiekou Business District of Nanjing, Suning Plaza is a 360-meter super-high-rise landmark that includes office, hotel and retail components.

Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Directors:
Leo Liu, Global Design Principal of Aedas
Keith Griffiths, Chairman and Global Design Principal of Aedas
Client: Suning Real Estate Group CO., LTD.
Headquarters and Industry Park for a Renowned Chinese Internet Company

The building design takes inspiration from the space station with its subdivisions and four unique courtyards, each with different themes and functions. Among the headquarters building, an office park and a visitor center, visitors can find a range of commercial activities, alfresco dining, product showcases and staff amenities.
Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Directors:
Cary Lau, Executive Director of Aedas
Henry Chau, Executive Director of Aedas
Hangzhou Fuyang Plot 73 Core Area Concept Design

Design and Project Architect: Aedas
Directors:
Cary Lau, Executive Director of Aedas
Henry Chau, Executive Director of Aedas
Whatever you imagine, you can render with Lumion
From the small residential home design to the massive commercial complex, Lumion can help you bring your grandest visions to life. And with the right hardware for the size and complexity of your rendering projects, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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