A seasonal reflection on light and mood
Finding beauty in the grey and the golden
Ed Griffiths
December 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute
“Turned out nice again”
It’s that time of year again – wet leaves underfoot, grey skies above, and the usual British tradition of discussing both in great detail.
Which got us thinking: when it comes to CGIs, have you noticed how every project seems to live in a world of perfect blue skies and endless summer?
International Institute – feel the chill
Don’t worry – we’re not about to start pushing out stormy scenes and wind-blown umbrellas. But in the real world, weather and season play a big part in how we experience spaces. A low winter sun, a misty morning, or even just a sky with a bit of texture – these things all add atmosphere. And atmosphere tells a story.
Marriott Astana – Bladerunner-esque!
Cinema does this all the time, and we never question it.
So perhaps there’s room for a little more variety in the way we visualise architecture too?
Oxford Street – under a setting sun
Just some food for thought, while we all dream of a bit of actual sunshine.
Wishing you a well-earned rest and a bright (or atmospherically overcast) start to the New Year.
– The Blink Image team
Norham Gardens – playing in the leaves