Tips of model

making
Chapter one Advanced model
making technique
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By, Kassahun T.
Jan, 2021
 Tip 1
Always Start by Thinking

Define the intent/ purpose of the model before

constructing.
Architectural models serve various functions.
Depending on the types of models.
• The conceptual architectural model
• These models are relatively simple and adjusted with
progress.
• Used to specify architectural design, such as detailed
building forms and materials.
• Presentation architectural models are wildly used
to help designers and clients, sometimes the public,
to envisage the projects.
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Architectural Model Making Project in Tokyo, Shibuya

 Tip 2
Make a detailed architectural model
making plan
• Completing an architectural model always take
longer than you planned.

• That is mainly because they wanted to show too

much and have spent lots of time on some
specific parts.

• Generally, if you want to incorporate more details

in your architectural model, more time and effort
you have to spend.
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Presentation Architectural Model Making Project in France

 Tip 3

Determine the Appropriate Architectural

Model Scale
• The scale is one of the predominant factors to
fabricate a successful 3d architectural model.
• Architectural model scale mostly depends on what
you plan to showcase, and how big an area you
need to model.
• The smaller the scale, the more difficult it is to
depict the project’s details accurately.
• For example, 1:25 scale is ideal for an
interior architectural model making.

Interior Model Making Project in India, Mumbai

 Tip 4
Be Selective About the Detail

• Attention to detail is a must in architectural

model making. Mainly because of the time and
budget you have.
• For example, you want to showcase a new
proposed building in a sensitive area.
• a monochrome massing architectural model will
be an ideal choice. the surroundings using
blocks with basic forms and similar-looking
materials.
• Therefore, the viewers will be able to
straightforward understanding of your
architectural design project.
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A Monochrome Massing Model Project in China

 Tip 5
Pay attention to design drawings

• Architectural plan drawings are base of the

architectural model making to ease the
procedure.
• Ensure you are familiar with the design and
modeling software. It helps you to transform
abstract architectural design ideas into physical
exhibits.
• It’s better if you can ensure the model making
drawings you are using is the final design. If the
change of the design is significant.

Architectural Model Drawing for Hotel Model in Macao

 Tip 6
Make an ideal working space for yourself

• Architectural model making process may easily

get messy and confusing. Make sure you have
a well-organized and spacious working
environment.
• One recommendation is setting up different
working areas. In addition, having a good lighting
condition is important as well.

Norman foster Architects Modelling Studio

 Tip 7

Get organized

• The organization of architectural model making

components, no matter unfinished, completed
or purchased, it is necessary.
• In particular, when the architectural model you
plan to make has a huge size but need to be
highly detailed.
• Arranged every piece in order is a useful trick.
• You will have hundreds of model components
to assemble in the later architectural model
making a stage.

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 Tip 8
Wash your hands from time to time

• Architectural modeling specialists suggested that

washing hands every 1 hour is a good model
making a habit.
• Wash your hands frequently may prevent you
from being insanely frustrating once you find your
left fingerprints or spots on the models.
• Especially, when you are working with white and
clean architectural model making materials.
• Dirt, oil, and glue on your fingers will smudge your
3d scale model.
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 Tip9
Show the tangibility and intimacy of the
architectural model

• Make sure the architectural model you build can

provide the viewers with a deep understanding
and help to increase spatial awareness.
• Choose the right methods, such as add special
lighting effects and lifting functions will enable you
to achieve the best architectural model displaying
effect.

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Norman foster Architects Modelling Studio

What is an Architectural Model?
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 Definition

• In simple terms, the architectural

model is a physical 3D artifact that
results from working out architectural
ideas.
• It is also an object which is created to
show scale physical images of
existing or historical buildings.
• In addition, the architectural model
itself is an object of beauty which
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 THE HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL MODELS

POTTERY BLDGS. IN HAN DYNASTY IN 4600 BC SAINT MARY BASILICA IN 1418

FREDRICK KIESLER ENDLESS HOUSE IN 1959

In 4600 BC, the first fired-clay model Since the fifteenth century as the
of building from was made. Not used complexity of building projects
for design idea was buried as increased.
funerary objects
The intention was to make the design
Appeared in china during as realistic as possible.
Han Dynasty in China.
During the Renaissance, models were
extensively used to demonstrate
finished design.
In 20^th century, conceptual models
appeared to represent abstract level of
ideas.
it became a connection between the fine
arts and architecture.
In some cases, an abstract model was
made for the visionary proposals and
makes the fantasy more real.

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• The evolution of architectural models
kept going on until presentation
models appeared and started
exhibiting for the public. As it was
influenced by innovation and
technology

• In the world of today, together with the

CAD and advanced model making
techniques such as
laser cutting machine, 3D printing,
and architectural model makers can
fabricate high-fidelity architectural
models.

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 ASSIGNMENT 1 1

1, PACKAGE OF ROTHMANS
2, INTERLOCKING CUBE BOX
CIGARETTE 2
Rothmans cigarette pack is a model which Directions
is made from one uniform/ consistent
modeling paper
Directions I. Use one uniform modeling paper

I. Find rothmans cigarette package and II. Less usage of adhesive glue/ no use
extract 1:1 model of it. of glue is highly recommended.

II. Use suitable model color

III. Do not use more than one modeling
paper.

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