I made this balcony scene from inspiration by "the balcony scene" in 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare. The balcony didn't look old as I would have wanted but this is so far good to go. I accorded more emphasis to the materials themselves than the modeling. Basically the modelling is very simple but the well created materials give it a sense of photorealism at the same time giving it a quick render.
Amazing work, does lack a bit of story, maybe old vines crawling up the building or somebody staring out the window. Brilliant work though.
It is very realistic. The paint on the brickwork makes it so for me, as well as the ageing on the concrete balcony base.