Although technology is evolving and virtual models are extremely attractive, traditional architectural models remain a powerful tool in the field of architecture, design and construction.
For hundreds of years, architectural design companies have been using these smaller-scale architectural models to explore an idea or concept, to promote an early-stage project, and more recently, even for gifts or unique presentations.
The importance of architectural models
Architectural models are wonderful because they allow viewing a tangible scheme, before completing a large-scale project. They communicate a vision, some ideas and concepts, which is why they are so often used in the fields of architecture, design and construction, when it is necessary to convince customers, to collaborate between several stakeholders or for end users.
As creators of architectural models, our company makes various models for shopping centers, offices, museums, educational institutions, warehouses, malls, buildings and residential neighborhoods, hospitals, bridges and others.
How do we make architectural models?
In order to create architectural models according to our customers’ requirements, we use detailed sketches, drawings or any other indications that can help us offer a more realistic note to the models. In general, everything depends on the customer’s objective and on the stage of the project.
After gathering all the necessary data, we plan the construction process, so that everything is perfect. We further decide what materials we will use, what work techniques we will approach, what is the scale and many other details.
We can sometimes use only simple, monochrome cardboard sheets. Sometimes we can use a variety of different materials, mini landscapes, lawns, trees, people, cars, etc. We use human figurines and lights to reinforce the realistic side of each model.
Architectural models are not losing their popularity
It is interesting how architectural models continue to be very popular, given that technology is advancing rapidly and proposing new computer modeling solutions.
Why are builders still relying on manual architectural models when there are amazing technological advances in this field, such as the possibility of making 3D printed models, computer aided design and high quality 3D renderings?
Even though today, these technologies are available, architects still create traditional architectural models, because they are very helpful. They help to communicate ideas throughout the design process, in a unique, visible way.
Eventually, when we talk about architectural models today, we must see that the development of technology does not replace the classic models made by hand. Instead, we can use technology to improve the way traditional models are made, and this gives us new opportunities.
Technology is definitely a useful tool that allows us to develop architectural models, to make them in a way that is as accurate as possible, as realistic as possible, faster, more accurate.
Please feel free to contact us for architectural models regardless of the project.
