Key Takeaways

• D5 Render’s debut at ARCHIDEX 2025 marks a strategic entry into the Southeast Asian architectural visualization market, drawing strong interest through its partnership with IME and a compelling showcase of real-time BIM integration.
• The launch of D5 Render 2.11 introduced powerful AI tools that streamline rendering workflows, including AI Agent and AI PBR Material Snap, which significantly enhance speed, realism, and design efficiency.
• Live demos and community engagement at the booth fostered meaningful connections with local professionals, reinforcing D5’s commitment to localized support and expanding access to intelligent visualization solutions across the region.

A Milestone Debut in Malaysia

D5 Render made an exciting debut at ARCHIDEX 2025, Southeast Asia’s premier architecture and design exhibition, held in July at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Teaming up with D5 official Malaysian reseller IME, this milestone marked D5’s very first showcase in Malaysia—a significant step in its expansion into the broader Southeast Asian AEC landscape. As demand for cutting-edge architectural visualization continues to rise across the region, D5's presence offered a timely solution for professionals seeking faster, higher-quality rendering workflows.

Engaging the Region’s Leading Professionals

As Malaysia’s most influential architecture event, ARCHIDEX (The International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition) welcomed over 42,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors, uniting professionals from across disciplines—from architects and designers to developers and public-sector leaders. The IME booth was a vibrant hub throughout the exhibition, where D5 Render and Graphisoft Archicad were presented side by side, drawing widespread attention from attendees eager to explore the power of real-time visualization and BIM integration. The buzz surrounding D5 reflected a growing interest in more immersive, efficient 3D rendering and architectural visualization software that can support every phase of the design process.

Real-Time Workflow Between Archicad and D5

A major highlight was the seamless workflow between Archicad and D5, showcased through live synchronization that allowed professionals to instantly render BIM models in photorealistic quality. This interoperability not only impressed seasoned designers but also sparked curiosity among younger professionals and students exploring smarter ways to communicate their design intent. Such real-time rendering capabilities are reshaping the expectations in architectural visualization, bringing speed, accuracy, and realism into tighter alignment.

Also read: Archicad-D5 Workflow Smooths Large-scale Architecture Design

D5 Render 2.11 Launch: AI Tools Take the Stage

The event also coincided with the release of D5 Render 2.11, a major update introducing performance improvements and advanced AI tools to streamline rendering. Visitors experienced these firsthand through demos, including the AI Agent for automating tasks, adjusting lighting, and optimizing materials, as well as AI PBR Material Snap for turning up to 6K reference images into ready-to-use PBR textures with intelligent material matching. These features reinforced D5’s focus on speed and intelligence, earning praise for enhancing rendering quality while significantly reducing production time.

Also read: D5 Render 2.11: New AI Tools + Ultra-Fast Workflow Upgrades!

Connecting With the Local Community

Throughout the four-day event, D5’s channel team was present at the booth, offering live demos and engaging directly with local users to exchange ideas and gather feedback. Aryan from the D5 CSM team led several in-booth sharing sessions, introducing the new features in version 2.11 and answering technical questions in real time. “I use Lumion for animation, but the realism here is on another level. The lighting feels more natural,” said one visitor during a live demo session. These sessions weren’t just about showcasing features—they created valuable space for connection, discussion, and community-building among users passionate about visualization, design communication, and rendering workflows in architecture.

A Commitment to Growth in Southeast Asia

D5’s participation at ARCHIDEX 2025 also reflected the company’s broader objective of strengthening regional partnerships and enhancing localized support. By deepening its collaboration with partners such as IME, D5 seeks to make cutting-edge architectural visualization tools more accessible to architects and designers across Southeast Asia, helping professionals work more efficiently, creatively, and with greater visual impact.

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