image prop vs. symbol vs. textured box

[Guest ArchitectureofDeath]

I need to place a large anonymous building in the background of a rendering. I'm debating the best method to create this building.

Does anyone know where to buy existing image props or symbols of 5+ story buildings or is it just as easy to make my own. I was also considering texturing a 3d box with facade photos, but I haven't had much success with this. Suggestions from the board would be much appreciated.

[HP Sauce]

I know that Piranesi has the exact textures you want in the box, but buying the program just for that is a little silly. I believe their "entourage" package is available separately, but it's still not cheap. Google's Sketchup Warehouse may provide some copyright free stuff you can steal.

Can you take a picture of a facade nearby? One storey would do, then tile it upwards to complete the building. A quick cap of some sort to finish it off and you're done.

Texturing the 3D box shouldn't be a problem, what is causing the issue? I would think the only hiccup is setting the correct texture size.

[Guest ArchitectureofDeath]

That's a great solution, highpass. Tks

[M5d]

Here's a few places to look for texture options:

cgtextures

Turbo Squid

Texturama

Dosch Design

Texturespace