Competition
A competition model can have a huge impact on a bid. Stand out from other competitors and engage your client with an eye-catching model, to help you to win that lucrative project.
These type of models are often conceptual, with key elements highlighted in some way. This could be through lighting, abstract finishes, unusual materials or a combination.
Our experience and attention to detail play a huge part when constructing competition models, as they often having a fast turnaround.
Design development
Design development models are often an evolution of an original sketch model. Whether they are completely new options to consider or a maturation of an existing design, they prove useful to iron out design flaws and explore other key aspects.
A baseboard and inclusion of immediate context buildings will allow various iterations of your scheme to be swapped in/out, which will often help with the design process.
Sketch models
Sketch models are a cost effective way of seeing your initial concept in its physical form. They can help design and develop an idea and are useful throughout the whole design process.
A simplistic massing form with no detail is common, however they can also reflect a particular design element in its basic form.
Sketch models are quick to construct and a turnaround of 1-2 days can be expected, depending on the scope of work. They are often constructed from materials such as foam and card.
Several iterations can be commissioned which allows exploration at the initial design stage and discussion within your design charrettes.
Facade
Facade models allow focus on a particular elevation of a building without being drawn to the whole scheme.
Facade models work well at a larger scale, for example 1:50, and will include detail such as brick and stone engraved patterns, railings, window reveals, fascias, soffits, mullions & window frames.
A two tonal veneer or a monochrome white finish work well as this allows the study of form.
Interior/ Sectional
Interior and sectional models allow the user to explore the internal space and layout of a building.
We are able to suggest the most logical place to section a model depending on the purpose. This could be a slice horizontally, vertically or even diagonally through a building depending on the message you want to portray.
Interior and sectional models are typically used for showing apartment interiors, public realm spaces, offices, shopping centres and kiosks, and underground spaces.
