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Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept in architecture — it’s actively reshaping how commercial workspaces are designed, visualized, and executed. As noted by Carleton University, VR allows clients to step into immersive environments of their yet-to-be-built spaces, fundamentally changing the relationship between designers, clients, and the built environment. This evolution goes beyond esthetics; it’s about enhancing decision-making, minimizing budget and timeline deviations, and creating more collaborative and transparent design journeys.

 

Today, several startups are leveraging VR technologies to bridge the gap between imagination and execution in the workspace sector. These platforms offer immersive walkthroughs, real-time design updates, and cloud-based collaboration tools that let businesses visualize and customize every element of their future office — from layouts to lighting — before construction even begins. The result is a significant reduction in guesswork and rework, improved cost efficiency, and faster project delivery.

 

In this piece, we highlight four innovative startups using VR to redefine the commercial design experience. These companies are not just offering visualization — they’re delivering a new way to build trust, reduce friction, and empower businesses to make smarter decisions about their workspace investments.

 

Flipspaces

FlipSpaces delivers end-to-end design and build solutions for commercial spaces globally. With in-house proprietary technology, it offers VR-supported video walkthroughs—an industry first—enabling clients to visualize spaces upfront and reduce budget or timeline variances. A dedicated client dashboard provides real-time access to layouts, 3D renders, and project updates. With over 750 projects delivered across 8 million sq. ft. in the last decade, FlipSpaces stands out through its tech-enabled execution, in-house manufacturing, and a vast vendor network. Its integrated approach ensures high quality, faster delivery, and cost efficiency—setting a new benchmark in commercial interior design and execution.

Trezi

 

Provider of SaaS-based VR-based visualization solutions. Its platform provides users with features that include immersive design presentations, real-time design communication, collaborative design reviews, and VR-enabled coordination meetings.

 

SmartvizX

 

Provider of VR-based solutions for multiple businesses. It facilitates creating an interactive virtual environment to stimulate potential users into experiencing arenas and spaces that haven’t even been physically built like buildings, office desks.

 

PropVR

 

Provider of a cloud-driven virtual tour software for real estate professionals. It enables users to build VR tours using drag-and-drop tools and allows clients to visit multiple projects remotely. The company also provides 360 photography services, 3D floor plans, and virtual tour development services.