The 6-Part Architectural Prompt Formula

To get consistent results, structure your prompts using this proven sequence. Always specify the desired resolution at the very end of the prompt, as this helps the model plan the composition correctly before rendering.

1. Deliverable & Subject: What are we looking at? (e.g., "A wide-angle exterior photograph of a single-story minimalist villa...")
2. Materiality & Massing: Name 2-3 specific materials (e.g., "board-formed concrete", "charred timber", "standing-seam zinc").
3. Camera & Composition: The exact viewpoint, framing, and lens.
4. Context & Action: What is happening in or around the space?
5. Lighting & Atmosphere: Directional light and time of day.
6. Output Specification: Resolution.

The Formula in Action

A straight-on elevation photograph of a luxury apartment building facade. The massing includes filled travertine stone, deep window reveals, and slim bronze balustrades. Shot on a Hasselblad X2D camera with a 90mm lens at f/2.8. Late morning sun at a low angle raking across the stone, creating precise shadow lines. Timeless and refined architectural photography style. 4K output.