transform the supplied sketchup apartment building model into a highly realistic premium architectural photograph preserve the exact building geometry massing floor levels window locations balconies roof forms and overall proportions of the sketchup model do not redesign or substantially alter the architecture create a sophisticated high end waterfront apartment development with a restrained contemporary architectural language inspired by the reference image elegant warm tactile and understated rather than overly minimalist material palette use large format light natural stone or honed limestone travertine cladding to the primary solid elements with subtle natural variation and fine horizontal joints introduce warm timber soffits to balconies recessed ceilings and sheltered areas use large expanses of clear slightly reflective floor to ceiling glazing with very slim dark bronze or charcoal aluminium frames balustrades should be frameless clear glass creating a light and transparent appearance the architecture should have strong horizontal layering with projecting slab edges deep balcony overhangs and recessed glazing creating shadow and depth solid stone elements should feel substantial and beautifully detailed while the glazed portions feel light and open use warm interior lighting visible through the glazing giving the apartments a refined inviting residential character landscape create sophisticated coastal landscaping around the building using naturalistic new zealand native grasses low coastal planting sculptural shrubs and restrained native vegetation with a row of large pohutukawa trees to the right side of image and building running down the side and behind the building the planting should soften the architecture and help integrate the building into the waterfront environment avoid excessive tropical planting lighting and atmosphere late afternoon early evening light soft warm sunlight subtle long shadows calm clear sky slightly warm ambient atmosphere warm interior lights should contrast gently with the cooler exterior light the overall image should feel calm luxurious and timeless photography photorealistic high end architectural photography realistic material textures physically accurate reflections subtle imperfections realistic glass natural shadows global illumination sophisticated exposure realistic depth of field high dynamic range editorial architecture photography important retain the original sketchup camera viewpoint and architectural geometry as closely as possible the result should look like a real completed apartment development photographed by an architectural photographer not a cgi illustration avoid excessive stylisation exaggerated contrast fantasy architecture overly glossy materials or unrealistic vegetation
