Massing models are an essential stage in the design process. Thanks to them, an architect will be able to organize the project so that it corresponds both to customers’ requirements and needs, as well as to the environment.
For many large-scale projects, such as urban planning ones, the architects will focus in the first stage on the overall details, which are necessary to closely analyze and study the shape, design, proportions, but also the way they integrate in the space.
- Massing models – a vital tool for complex projects
Massing models are beneficial for both architects and investors because they allow a more detailed visualization of the shape and design, potential mistakes can be noticed in advance, and this is also a more convenient way to find design alternatives.
A building, regardless of its size, must be balanced and built in a harmonious way, this is an essential step not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a functional one.
In this way, an architect will be able to apply different ideas before finalizing the design, which is a much more economical option, but also faster compared to a traditional architectural model.
The relationship of a building with light, but also with the environment is of considerable importance. A massing model will represent the mass of the project, therefore it will be essential to examine how it is affected by the light, and the shadows will be able to provide size, shape, but also an interesting contrast.
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What is more, at this stage it can be examined how the structure interacts with the environment and what are the possible effects of the meteorological conditions specific to the area (for example, if the structure is located in an area where the average temperatures are very high, the design can be changed ahead of time to allow more efficient cooling, something that can be achieved by changing the shape, orientation and so on).
Massing models are used by architects and builders to notice the scale, distribution, but also the total volume of the structure.
When we are talking about complex projects, a two-dimensional design can often be difficult to understand, therefore a massing model will be essential to determine the macro elements (such as the orientation of the building, the way the access roads are placed and many others), before moving on to the more detailed details. In this way it will be possible to study the mass distribution and check how balanced and harmonious the design is.
Massing models are an essential tool, often used by architects when they want to create the concept of a complex building.
By visualizing the macro details such as volume, distribution, orientation, but also the relationship with the environment, an architect will be able to create an architectural model that will correctly reflect the vision, but also the customers’ wishes.
