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3D MasterMap® Saves Architect Over £1,500 and Speeds Up Project by 3 Weeks

Atelier Two is a Cheshire-based architectural firm founded by Ceri Turner in 2016. With a background in conservation and high-end residential design, Ceri leads projects across architecture, interior design, and masterplanning. For a recent residential scheme in a South Cheshire Conservation Area, Ceri turned to MapServe®’s 3D MasterMap® to speed up site feasibility—and saved both time and budget in the process.

Architect

Before

Required topographical surveys before starting any detailed feasibility
Waited weeks for quotes, surveyor availability, data processing, and delivery
Manually created context models from scratch, taking half a day or more
Faced early project delays while clients awaited appraisal outcomes

After

Downloaded a ready-to-use 3D MasterMap® model instantly
Started the site appraisal 3 weeks earlier than if waiting on a topographical survey
Skipped the need for manual 3D modelling, saving half a day per project
Saved clients at least £1,500 on a detailed survey and £800 on a potential tree survey
Gained early client engagement thanks to faster delivery of viability studies

Process

Accessed and downloaded the 3D MasterMap® via MapServe®
Imported the model directly into design software
Used the 3D context to run solar studies and assess slope and shelter
Evaluated key site factors—like access, scale, and impact—without needing survey data
Shared early feasibility visuals with clients, fast-tracking decision-making

Conclusion

By adopting MapServe®'s 3D MasterMap®, Atelier Two was able to front-load design thinking and deliver a thorough site appraisal weeks ahead of schedule. The ready-made 3D model eliminated the need for time-consuming surveys and manual modelling—translating to significant cost savings and faster project momentum. For firms looking to stay agile and cost-efficient in early-stage design, 3D mapping is proving to be a game changer.

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