Stockport 8

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Planning CGI & Architectural Visualisation Supporting Town Centre Regeneration
Our Studio is a UK-based architectural visualisation studio specialising in planning CGI and masterplan imagery for large-scale regeneration projects. For Stockport 8, we were commissioned to produce architectural CGI visuals to support the second phase of community consultation for this major mixed-use neighbourhood in the heart of Stockport.
Working alongside architects ShedKM and landscape architects Planit, and for developers Muse Places and ECF, our visualisation work was developed to clearly communicate updated masterplans shaped by feedback from over 300 local residents and businesses.

Visualising a Community-Led Masterplan
Stockport 8 forms part of a £250 million regeneration scheme that will deliver a fully walkable, mixed-use residential neighbourhood, including 1,200 new homes alongside commercial space, public realm, and improved connectivity.
For a project of this scale, architectural visualisation plays a critical role in translating complex masterplanning proposals into accessible imagery. Our Studio’s CGI was designed to communicate how the development will function as a cohesive neighbourhood—illustrating street layouts, public spaces, and the relationship between built form and landscape.
The visuals supported engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including local residents, businesses, and planning authorities, helping to ensure that feedback could be meaningfully incorporated into the evolving design.

Supporting Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement
The CGI imagery produced by Our Studio was used as part of the second community consultation, providing a clear and engaging representation of the updated proposals. This included first-look visuals that demonstrated how the scheme responds to earlier feedback, reinforcing transparency and trust throughout the consultation process.
This type of planning CGI is particularly valuable for regeneration projects where community engagement is central to shaping the final outcome. By presenting proposals in a clear and relatable way, architectural visualisation helps bridge the gap between technical design information and public understanding.

Architectural Visualisation for Regeneration in Greater Manchester
Delivered by Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation in partnership with Muse Places, Stockport 8 is part of a wider £1 billion regeneration strategy that is transforming Stockport town centre into a more sustainable and liveable urban environment.
Our Studio’s architectural visualisation supports this long-term vision by providing imagery that communicates both design quality and placemaking intent—helping stakeholders understand how new development can enhance the character and functionality of the town.

Planning CGI for Long-Term Regeneration Projects
Projects such as Stockport 8 highlight the importance of planning CGI in supporting not only formal planning submissions, but also ongoing consultation and engagement. Our Studio’s work ensures that complex urban developments are communicated with clarity, enabling informed decision-making at every stage.

Services delivered: Architectural Visualisation · Planning CGI · Masterplan Visuals

Project team: Muse Places · ECF · ShedKM · Planit · Stockport MDC

Location
Stockport