Photorealistic 3D view of Lee University's campus from the interactive map Triptych built

Lee University

A Truly Interactive Campus

Project
Website, CMS and Interactive map
Client
Lee University
Role
Creative, illustration, 3D, development
Results
Increased enrollment interest and campus exploration

the prompt

Showcasing a Beautiful Campus

Working closely with Lee University, we crafted a visually rich and technically advanced 3D campus map that blends illustration, photography, and GIS precision. Built on Leaflet.js with a massive 32,764 x 32,764 pixel base map, the platform allows users to explore, rotate, and zoom across campus with ease.

Highlighted buildings and waypoints offer immersive insight into campus life, helping boost prospective student engagement and enrollment.

Lee University interactive 3D campus map open in a browser, designed and built by Triptych
The interactive campus map in the browser, with zoom, waypoint, and rotate controls.

The result was more than just a map, it was a dynamic storytelling platform. By combining intuitive UX with high-resolution visual detail, we created an experience that invited users to not just navigate the campus, but to imagine themselves within it.

Aerial 3D render of Lee University campus streets and buildings, modeled by Triptych
The photorealistic style, campus buildings and landscaping in fine detail.

Triptych designed two distinct versions of the Lee University campus map: a photorealistic style rooted in aerial photography and a stylized low-poly version offering a unique visual identity. This dual approach gave stakeholders creative flexibility and allowed Lee to target diverse audiences across recruitment, alumni relations, and digital storytelling initiatives, all from a single interactive platform.

Wireframe clay render of Lee University campus blocks, from Triptych's 3D modeling process
Clay render of a Lee University hall with a cupola, modeled by Triptych for the campus map
Clay render of a Lee University building with a bell tower, from Triptych's 3D campus map
Clay render of a Lee University chapel with a spire, modeled by Triptych
Clay and wireframe renders from the 3D modeling of individual campus buildings.
Photorealistic tilt-shift view of Lee University's campus from Triptych's interactive map
The stylized low-poly version, a cleaner illustrative take on the same campus.

the Conclusion

Technology That Drives Results

With a focus on increasing enrollment and digital engagement, Triptych developed a custom campus exploration tool for Lee University. The experience features dynamic tile rendering, smooth zooming, waypoint-based navigation, and mobile responsiveness.

Since launch, the platform has enhanced web traffic metrics and played a measurable role in student conversion, proving the value of immersive, interactive tools in higher ed marketing.

Stylized low-poly Lee University campus map with red brick buildings, created by Triptych