Architectural model making is an essential tool that helps in communicating your ideas to designers, engineers, and clients. A physical model helps your client understand space, scale, and materiality in ways that cannot be achieved through drawings or digital models.

Model making has been an integral part of Architecture for centuries. With the rise of computer aided design, physical models have become less prevalent both in education and professional practice. The unique qualities of physical models make them a valuable asset in the design process.

One of the primary benefits of model making is the ability to simply hold the model up and view it from any direction you desire. Although you can create still renderings and walk-through animations on the computer, being able to view the space with your own eyes in real-time allows you to achieve a level of connection with your design that is difficult to achieve through digital models or 2D drawings.

Architectural model making remains an essential tool in the design process, despite the advancements in digital technologies. Physical models provide a level of connection and understanding of space, scale, and materiality that is difficult to achieve otherwise. They allow for quick testing of design ideas, effective communication with your clients, and collaboration among design professionals. Read more on tools of the trade here: "6 Tools Every Architect Needs”.