Title:
Basics modelbuilding
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Publication Information:
Basel, Switzerland : Birkhauser, 2007
ISBN:
9783764376499
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Summary
Summary
Models make it possible to visualize an idea in three dimensions. Designing with models and presenting ideas is an important step in the development of a consciousness of design.
Author Notes
Alexander Schilling is employed as an architect and is also an independent builder of architectural models. He has prepared competition and presentation models for various architectural firms and constructed large-scale models of well-known buildings. He also advises students and architects in the selection of materials and model-building methodology.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 7 |
| The architectural model as a means of representation | p. 8 |
| Types of models | p. 11 |
| Conceptual models | p. 12 |
| Urban design and landscape models, site and topography | p. 12 |
| Architectural/building models | p. 14 |
| Interior models | p. 17 |
| Detailed models | p. 19 |
| Design and concept development | p. 21 |
| Colour and materials | p. 21 |
| Composition und proportion | p. 22 |
| Abstraction und level of detail | p. 23 |
| Equipment, tools and techniques | p. 26 |
| Cutting | p. 26 |
| Gluing | p. 30 |
| Modelling, shaping and casting | p. 33 |
| Machines in the modelling workshop | p. 35 |
| Hot wire cutters | p. 41 |
| Computer milling | p. 41 |
| Materials | p. 44 |
| Paper, paperboard and cardboard | p. 45 |
| Wood and wood-based materials | p. 49 |
| Metals | p. 54 |
| Plastics | p. 57 |
| Paints and varnishes | p. 62 |
| Plaster, clay and modelling clays | p. 63 |
| Accessories: trees, figures and cars | p. 65 |
| From drawing to model - steps and approaches | p. 68 |
| A few preliminary thoughts | p. 68 |
| The mounting board | p. 68 |
| Making individual building elements | p. 70 |
| Assembling the elements | p. 73 |
| Final tasks and accessories | p. 73 |
| Presentation | p. 74 |
| In conclusion | p. 76 |
| Appendix | p. 77 |
| Acknowledgements | p. 77 |
| Picture credits | p. 78 |
