It is not my intention to showcase this rendering I created of the Casa del Silencio by Fran Silvestre with Enscape, but rather to highlight an important point. I requested the option to load LUT files within Enscape settings, which was denied with the reasoning that LUT files aren’t commonly used by architects. Sure… once upon a time, real-time rendering wasn’t used by architects either—was that a good reason not to develop real-time software?
LUTs are incredibly simple to use: just load a file, adjust a slider, and you’re done. Twinmotion and D5 Render, both user-friendly software for architects, include this feature. Why dismiss LUTs as irrelevant to the design process? Every architect aims for the best possible images, and LUTs instantly enhance image quality. If you believe LUTs are only for setting consistent moods, think again. LUTs are crucial for accurate tonemapping—something brightness and contrast alone can’t achieve.
I’ve been teaching 3D visualization to architects for over 10 years, so trust me on this. Attached is an example image showing a render done with Enscape and what it would look like with a photographic LUT applied—not for mood, but a photographic effect. This LUT was added in Photoshop, but it would achieve the same result if applied in real-time in Enscape
