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Design skills Model-making. As illustrated through the Basketball Arena by Wilkinson Eyre Architects. © Wilkinson Eyre Architects . Inspired by Design.
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As illustrated through the Basketball Arena by Wilkinson Eyre Architects © Wilkinson Eyre Architects Inspired by Design
Architects make models for a variety of reasons:– to test shapes and forms– to communicate ideas in the design team– to present to clients. © Morley von Sternberg Inspired by Design
Models can show structure and interior spaces… © Wilkinson Eyre Architects Inspired by Design
They can also communicate the scale of a building and how it will look on site. © Wilkinson Eyre Architects Inspired by Design
Model-making can take a lot of time, skill and attention to detail… © Wilkinson Eyre Architects Inspired by Design
The process can also be quick to help communicate and test design ideas. © Wilkinson Eyre Architects Inspired by Design
Models are made by students, architects and professional model-makers. People will often work together to create them. © Morley von Sternberg Inspired by Design
To get started on an initial sketch model all you need is some scrap card, paper, and a little glue and tape. Architects would call this serious play! © Wilkinson Eyre Architects Inspired by Design
Architects also talk about concepts – ideas that drive the shape and form of the building. Be as imaginative as possible with yours. Here are some school students’ sketch designs for structures in a park. © Laura Broderick Inspired by Design
Play with some model-making techniques now as this will help you with future projects. Your turn www.architecture.com/inspiredbydesign