A dynamic residential-and-workspace development in Ardwick, Manchester, delivered in collaboration with CERT property
SONA House is a contemporary residential and workspace scheme in Ardwick, Manchester, developed by CERT Property. North Made Studio were commissioned to produce a full suite of CGIs to communicate the atmosphere, character and lifestyle of the project. Our visuals supported the client’s early marketing, helping bring to life both the modern apartments and the flexible workspaces that form the heart of the development.
SONA House represents a new chapter for an emerging pocket of Ardwick, bringing modern living and flexible workspace to a neighbourhood undergoing positive change. The development delivers a collection of contemporary apartments designed for city professionals, key workers and creatives seeking both convenience and connection. Alongside the residential offering, SONA introduces a workspace hub designed to support hybrid working and small businesses, adding energy and activity to the ground-floor environment.
The building sits within walking distance of Manchester city centre and key transport routes, making it well positioned for residents who want fast access to the city while being slightly removed from its busiest streets. The interior spaces emphasise clean lines, practical layouts and warm materiality, while external features connect the development visually to the surrounding streetscape. Overall, SONA House aims to foster a balanced, community-driven lifestyle with a mix of living, working and social spaces under one roof.
Our Visualisation Approach
Our goal for SONA House was to create imagery that communicated clarity, warmth and a strong sense of place. We approached the project by first understanding the client’s ambitions: to present SONA as a contemporary and accessible environment that feels instantly liveable. With this in mind, our team set out to craft a visual story that highlighted both lifestyle and functionality.
For the residential visuals, we focused on creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Soft natural lighting, realistic material textures and carefully considered furniture placement helped us evoke the feeling of a private, comfortable home. We emphasised spatial flow and layout clarity so prospective residents could easily understand how the apartments function day-to-day.
In contrast, the workspace visuals required a slightly different tone. We introduced a brighter, more energetic aesthetic to present the work hub as adaptable, social and well suited for modern hybrid working. Details such as colour accents, collaborative seating and real-world lighting references helped ground the imagery.
Exterior views were designed to place SONA House confidently within its neighbourhood. By incorporating local context and subtle environmental storytelling, we were able to express the building’s relationship with the surrounding streets while keeping the focus firmly on architectural form.
Overall, our visualisation work aimed to give CERT Property a set of engaging, versatile assets capable of supporting early marketing, letting campaigns and stakeholder communication.
Highlights
Full suite of residential and workspace CGIs
Visual tone balanced between calm, welcoming homes and energetic workspaces
Emphasis on lifestyle, function and real-world materiality
Exterior imagery designed to reinforce SONA’s connection to its neighbourhood
Assets used across early marketing and leasing campaigns
Interested in visuals like SONA House? Contact North Made Studio to craft standout CGIs for your next scheme.
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