Model Making For Architecture Short Course

Course description
Course overview

Models are used as a means of communication between architects and their clients and as a method for testing and expressing architectural ideas and concepts. While drawings can only portray information on a two dimensional plane, models can express spatial proposals and concepts in 3D.

In this course, you will learn the core techniques for building architectural models using hand tools. Different types of models will be introduced, and we will explore how models can be used to analyse a site.


Who this course is for

This course is suitable for any students interested in learning how to build architectural models, including those who wish to strengthen their portfolio in order to apply for further studies in architectural and spatial design.

This is a Summer School only short course running only once a year. We encourage early bookings to secure your place.

Key information
Topics covered

Analytical and conceptual architectural models
Working model, section model and presentation models
How to determine scale and size
Choice of appropriate materials
Level of abstraction and time planning

Learning outcomes

Have learnt key methods of building architectural models
Practised using various hand tools to build models
Be introduced to different types of models and their use
By the end of the course you should have built your own architectural model(s) and photographs of the models can contribute towards a portfolio to apply to schools of architecture
Digital badge and certificate of attendance

Materials

Pen, pencil and eraser
Ruler and calculator
Set square
Wood glue (PVA)
Notebook or sketch book
Paintbrushes in different sizes
Cardboard knife with spare blades
Additional material will be purchased during the course, if necessary.

If you have different kinds of paper, card, cardboard, rubber, sheet metal etc. at home, please bring them as examples of material.

Bring a camera to document the work in progress and the result

Should you plan to make a model of your own architecture project, please bring in plans and sections.