1:4 scaled digital model of the Itera Volvo Bike a plastic, injection moulded bike featured in the MODIP museum
1st Model
Vehicles & TransportReplica of the Itera Volvo bicycle from the MoDiP collection, recreated through detailed measurement, Rhino modelling, and physical fabrication.
Itera Volvo Bike
Close up of the bike
Side Profile
Materials: PLA, Resin
Skills: CAD/CAM (Rhino), Reverse Engineering, FDM & Resin 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Assembly, Sanding, Spray Painting, Surface Finishing.
This project involved creating a 1:4 scale replica of the Itera Volvo bicycle, an injection-moulded bicycle from the MoDiP collection at AUB. The original artefact was carefully measured and documented before being digitally reconstructed in Rhino, requiring close attention to proportion, complex geometry, and component detail. The CAD model was optimised for both FDM and high-resolution resin printing, using PLA and resin to balance structural strength with fine detail reproduction. Following fabrication, each component was assembled, filled, sanded, primed, and spray-finished to create a professional exhibition-quality display model, demonstrating my skills in reverse engineering, digital modelling, and physical prototyping.
2nd Model
Architecture & StructureCross-sectional model of the Al Bahar Towers façade, developed using Grasshopper parametric modelling to explore its responsive shading system.
Render made in Rhino via Grasshopper of Al Bahar Tower
CAD STL of the facade
Close-up of fabricated facade and heat bent UV printed acrylic windows
Materials: Nylon, Acrylic
Skills: Grasshopper, Rhino, Parametric Design, CNC Routing, UV Printing, SLS 3D Printing, Heat Forming, Assembly, Spray Finishing.
This project involved producing a cross-sectional study model of the Al Bahar Towers façade system, exploring its responsive shading mechanism, materiality, and construction. The façade geometry was generated using Grasshopper, creating complex repeating patterns through parametric modelling.
The digital model was adapted for manufacture using a combination of SLS nylon printing, CNC routing, UV printing, and heat forming. Extensive material testing was carried out to develop the glazing system, experimenting with different acrylics, UV print finishes, colours, and gloss coatings to recreate the reflective appearance of the tower's windows. A multi-part CNC routed mould was designed to heat-form the UV printed acrylic into the building's complex curved profile, creating a refined exhibition-quality architectural model.
3rd Model
Products & ObjectsReplica Webb Push Lawnmower for a stop-motion production, combining laser cutting, lathe turning, vacuum forming, and casting to create a functional model with
Webb Lawnmower 1:7 Scale for Stopmotion Animation
Webb Lawnmower 1:7 Scale for Stopmotion Animation
Close-up of Lawnmower
Materials: Aluminium, Brass, Acrylic, Fast Cast, Styrene
Skills: Lathe Turning, Laser Cutting, Vacuum Forming, Moulding & Casting, Band Sawing, Assembly, Sanding, Spray Finishing, Heat Bending
This project involved producing a 1:7 scale replica of a Webb Push Lawnmower for a stop-motion animation production. Unlike a static display model, the design incorporated moving components and a removable body to allow access during filming. The front and rear rollers were machined on the lathe from aluminium, while threaded brass supports formed the internal framework. Acrylic blades were laser cut, and the outer body was vacuum formed from styrene over a custom mould. Heat-bent acrylic rods were used to create the handlebars. Magnets and steel inserts were integrated into the design to provide removable access to the mechanism. Following assembly, the model was sanded and spray finished.
Gallery
Al Bahar tower with lighting and stand
Puzzle Cube - Interactive Mode - study of tolerance, fit and interlocking parts
Itera Volvo Bike pre-spray assembly
Two test heat bent UV printed acrylic windows made using CNC routed chemiwood mould
Injection mould and sillicon cast of part of the Itera Bike
Pumpjack Model
Awards
1:4 scaled digital model of the Itera Volvo Bike a plastic, injection moulded bike featured in the MODIP museum
Nina Hill
- Stand
- 43
- Graduation
- 2026
1:4 scaled digital model of the Itera Volvo Bike a plastic, injection moulded bike featured in the MODIP museum
Itera Volvo Bike
Close up of the bike
Side Profile
Render made in Rhino via Grasshopper of Al Bahar Tower
CAD STL of the facade
Close-up of fabricated facade and heat bent UV printed acrylic windows
Webb Lawnmower 1:7 Scale for Stopmotion Animation
Webb Lawnmower 1:7 Scale for Stopmotion Animation
Close-up of Lawnmower
Al Bahar tower with lighting and stand
Puzzle Cube - Interactive Mode - study of tolerance, fit and interlocking parts
Itera Volvo Bike pre-spray assembly
Two test heat bent UV printed acrylic windows made using CNC routed chemiwood mould
Injection mould and sillicon cast of part of the Itera Bike
Pumpjack Model