Architectural model, interpreted from a sketch by Ken Shuttleworth

1st Model

Architecture & Structure Exhibition & Display

An abstract material-focused rendition of Old London Bridge in the year 1600, made for the heritage industry.

Old London Bridge, West view

Old London Bridge, South view

Old London Bridge, Rooftops

Reconstructed from historical plans at a 1:150 scale, the model uses raw materials to indicate the forms and scale of the bridge. Processing the plans with CAD software, I used MDF masters to cast the stone features in jesmonite. The houses are made from beech, the same timber used in the actual wooden buildings; all elements were hand-finished. Nonsuch House, having a plaster exterior, was rendered with cast and carefully-sprayed components. Meanwhile, the current, colour, and texture of the Thames was recreated with copper patina.

The abstract forms illustrate the structure of the bridge and its buildings while also showing off the materials used. The modernist style creates interesting contrast with the nearly 800-year-old subject matter.

2nd Model

Props & Sets Products & Objects Exhibition & Display

An interactive model of a 1926 Model 717 NCR cash register.

Model 717 interactive Cash register

Model 717 interactive Cash register, open

Model 717 interactive Cash register, interior

Using photographic references, I used CAD to reconstruct the model. A combination of pine timber, acrylic, and 3D printing was used to recreate the housing of the model. To unify the materials, spraying and wood varnish was used to recreate a wooden exterior (based on references).

As I had no effective diagrams of the cash register's interior, I designed a suitable mechanism myself, drawing inspiration from restored cash registers and cash register toys. The result was a maintainable and simple mechanism, purpose-built to enable visitor interaction and experiential learning.

3rd Model

Architecture & Structure Exhibition & Display

Abstract architectural model

Abstract architectural model, Pond

Abstract architectural model, Illuminated

I based the model off of an abstract architectural sketch by Ken Shuttleworth. To capture the etheralness, simplicity, and sleekness of the sketch, I utilised transparent elements in the structure and decoration, in combination with a monochrome spray job and subtle metal elements.

I achieved the effect with a combination of CAD processes and careful assembly. The brass tubes suspended on hand-strung taut fishing wire make up the facade of the building, suggesting an internal hollow space that its typical for many of Shuttleworth's projects. Once the MDF base was sprayed white, I represented water with aluminium and vegetation with waterjet copper.

Gallery

Editorial communication model

Mouflon hand puppet

Binocular touchscreeen mechanism

Hand-sculpted and cast miniature 'head sprue'

1:25 card staircase film model

Mole vice CAD model, Interior

Architectural model, interpreted from a sketch by Ken Shuttleworth

Fergus Kinder

Arts University Bournemouth

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Stand: 65
Graduation: 2026

I specialise in architecture and interactive museum models, and work in a variety of mediums such as laser cutting, woodwork and casting. Having had work experience with Foster + Partners, Berry Place, and Lifecast Studios, I am interested in working in exhibit models, architecture, and heritage.

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Architectural model, interpreted from a sketch by Ken Shuttleworth

Old London Bridge, West view

Old London Bridge, South view

Old London Bridge, Rooftops

Model 717 interactive Cash register

Model 717 interactive Cash register, open

Model 717 interactive Cash register, interior

Abstract architectural model

Abstract architectural model, Pond

Abstract architectural model, Illuminated

Editorial communication model

Mouflon hand puppet

Binocular touchscreeen mechanism

Hand-sculpted and cast miniature 'head sprue'

1:25 card staircase film model

Mole vice CAD model, Interior

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