Crafting Stunning Architecture Concept Images with Midjourney V6

Creating striking visual concepts is key in architecture and design. Midjourney V6 brings big changes to how you generate AI images, making it easier to get the specific views you need. This guide covers the core changes and a simple method for writing prompts that get great results.

Midjourney V6: What's New?

Midjourney V6 is a major improvement. You'll notice clearer, more detailed images right away. The biggest change is in how you talk to the AI. Forget the old style of using random, often strange words to describe a scene. Midjourney V6 understands natural language much better. You can now simply describe what you want to see in the image.

Describing Your Scene Naturally

Instead of needing terms like "8K ultra realistic" or "beautiful majestic," with V6 you just describe the scene itself. Tell Midjourney exactly what you envision.

The 242 Prompt Method

To get the best results and structure your thoughts, try the "242 Rhythm" method. It simplifies the prompt-writing process.

• [H3]Step 1: Two Core Elements[/H3]

Start with the camera view and your main subject. You can also add the setting here.

• Camera angle (e.g., wide angle view, cinematic view, architectural photography view, bird's eye view, eye level shot)

• Subject (e.g., a building, a house, a museum)

Example: "A wide angle view of a Mies van der Rohe house in a calm forest"

• [H3]Step 2: Four Describing Words/Phrases[/H3]

Next, add shorter keywords and phrases that describe the mood, style, materials, photography type, or color palette.

• Keywords/Phrases (e.g., fragmented architecture, biophilic design, solarization)

• Mood/Style (e.g., moody, clean, minimalistic, sharp architecture)

• Photography/Camera (e.g., architecture photography, Arri Alexa 35BL camera, Canon K30, DJI Mavic 3) - helps get a specific look

• Color Palette (e.g., warm and orange, silver monochromatic color palette)

Example building on the last one: "architecture photography warm green orange color palette solarization captures essence of nature"

[LI][H3]Step 3: Two Scene Details/Parameters[/H3][/LI>

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Finish with specific details you want in the scene or technical parameters.

• Particular Scene Details (e.g., birds flying in the distance, people walking in and out of a museum entrance, busy street)

• Parameters (e.g., --ar 16:9 for widescreen, --ar 7:3 for ultra-wide, --style raw for realism)

Example finishing the prompt: "people interacting in the space --ar 7:3 --style raw"

Combine them: "A wide angle view of a Mies van der Rohe house in a calm forest architecture photography warm green orange color palette solarization captures essence of nature people interacting in the space --ar 7:3 --style raw"

While V6 handles longer prompts better than older versions, keeping them concise is still good. Let Midjourney do some of the work.

Want to speed up generating and refining your concept images? The TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite can help manage many prompt variations quickly.

Putting the Method to Work: Examples

Let's look at how this simple method creates different architectural looks.

Classic Mies van der Rohe

Using a prompt like "view of a Mies van der Rohe house in a calm forest architecture photography warm green orange color palette solarization" creates images reflecting that iconic style and mood.

Clean Parametric Style

For a Zaha Hadid-inspired building, you might use "view of a modern Zaha Hadid building with coastal views architecture photography fragmented architecture biophilic design captures essence of nature solarization minimalistic modern." Adding keywords like "parametric" or "clean" helps refine the look.

Moody Sharp Geometry

A simple, direct approach works well for a dramatic Daniel Libeskind feel: "view of Daniel Libeskind Museum urban courtyard moody architecture photography." Simple prompts can often yield surprising results.

Achieving Realism with --style raw

By default, Midjourney often gives a cinematic look. Adding "--style raw" to any prompt tells Midjourney to aim for a more realistic, photographic image. Compare images generated with and without "style raw" to see the difference.

Creating Location-Specific Concepts

For architecture projects, you often need to show how a concept fits into a real location. Midjourney V6 allows you to use reference images for this, though it's not perfect for exact precision yet.

Using an Image Prompt + Text

Find an image of the location you want. Upload it to Midjourney to get its URL. Then, start your prompt with that image URL, followed by your text prompt using the 242 method.

Example: You want to design a building on the Gold Coast. Find an image of the specific area (like Macintosh Island). Upload it. Then, use a prompt like "`[Image URL]` a view from a modern architectural balcony looking out to Macintosh Island Gold Coast Australia architecture photography minimalistic modern architecture --style raw."

Midjourney will use the image to understand the location's features, like the buildings, water, and general feel. While it might not place your concept in the exact spot or orientation, it helps ground the image in that specific place. This is good for small reference images rather than final, precise renders.

Refining Images with Vary (Region)

If your generated image is almost right but needs tweaks in a specific area (like adding a balcony or showing internal details), the Vary (Region) tool is useful. After upscaling an image, select Vary (Region) and highlight the area you want to change. Then, add text describing what you want in that specific spot. This lets you experiment with parts of the image without regenerating the whole thing.

Experimenting with different prompts and the Vary (Region) tool takes time, but it's how you learn what works best for your specific design needs. To manage these iterations more efficiently, check out the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite.

Conclusion

Midjourney V6 is a step forward for creating architectural concept images. Its improved understanding of natural language and tools like `style raw`, image prompting for location reference, and Vary (Region) offer powerful ways to visualize your ideas. The 242 method provides a simple framework for building effective prompts.

Success with Midjourney often comes down to experimentation and refining your prompts. Keep experimenting with the prompt structure, different keywords, and the tools available to create images that capture your design vision.