Real-time Augmented Reality visualization for architectural models and urban planning.
ARki, developed by Darf Design, is a high-performance AR visualization platform engineered for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. By leveraging Apple’s ARKit and advanced spatial computing, ARki allows users to overlay complex 3D models onto physical environments at 1:1 scale with high fidelity. In the 2026 landscape, ARki has solidified its position as a critical bridge between BIM (Building Information Modeling) and field-side site analysis. The technical architecture supports multi-layered 3D files, enabling users to toggle between structural, mechanical, and aesthetic layers in real-time. This capability facilitates immediate spatial verification and stakeholder alignment, significantly reducing the cognitive load required to interpret 2D blueprints. The tool integrates seamlessly with major 3D software workflows, including Rhino, Revit, and SketchUp, via standard file formats like FBX and OBJ. Its market position is defined by its ability to democratize high-end architectural visualization, making it accessible to boutique firms and large-scale urban planners alike, while maintaining the precision required for professional site inspections and feasibility studies.
Uses GPS and spatial mapping to anchor 3D models at a precise 1:1 scale on-site.
Convert manual sketches and photos into CAD-ready 2D and 3D floor plans using advanced computer vision.
Professional AI-assisted architectural and interior design services delivered via a unified digital ecosystem.
Verified feedback from the global deployment network.
Post queries, share implementation strategies, and help other users.
Allows users to isolate specific BIM layers (HVAC, Electrical, Structure) during the AR session.
Simulates sun path and shadows based on real-world geolocation and time of day.
Attach metadata and interactive hotspots to specific components within the 3D model.
Load multiple design iterations into the same scene to switch between design options instantly.
Automatic synchronization of model updates from desktop to mobile via Darf Design’s cloud.
Procedural animation that separates building components to reveal internal spatial relationships.
Clients often struggle to visualize how a building will sit on an empty plot of land.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Walk the client through the virtual rooms in the physical location.
Misalignment between new structural piles and existing underground utilities.
General public difficulty understanding the scale of proposed urban infrastructure.