Tommy | Model Making
Model making is the beginning of the magic that is architecture -- turning flat, two-dimensional drawings into real, touchable, three-dimensional creations. It's a hands-on way for designers and architects to dive into space, scale, and proportion, while analyzing how volumes interact with each other, the site, and the intended user experience. Along the way, struggles with scale, height, and form begin to arise (often loudly), reminding us -- even at the earliest of stages -- how important precision and planning are. The translation of measurements into miniature masterpieces isn't just technical, it's an exercise in creative problem solving. In an instant, solving issues around aesthetics, emotion, and constructability become real, promoting changes that better the overall design intent. And yes, it does take a while to make a model, but despite the long days and glue-sticky fingers, model making is an irreplaceable part of the design journey. It provides an avenue to test ideas, study how new forms fit within their surroundings, and bring abstract concepts into a scaled physical reality. Plus, let's be honest, it looks seriously cool sitting in the office.
