I'll like to introduce or better still refresh the minds of nairalanders on the issue of Architectural Model making and its importance.

An architectural model maker builds scale models of buildings drafted by architects. Scale models are necessary for obtaining practical information with regard to what the building will look like when finished, how much sunlight will come in the
windows and how the building will fit in with its surroundings.

In the world of architecture, interior design,landscape architecture and town planning, models have been used for ages. Models used to be built in
architects’ offices by architects and draughtsmen.
More recently, model building has developed into a profession of its own, with developers realising the true value and advantage of scale models.

Model makers interpret and transpose architects’drawings into three-dimensional reproductions.
Models constructed are to specific scales and the materials used imitate the proposed building materials. The miniature constructions enable architects to present developers or owners with concrete examples of proposed buildings or projects.

Architectural model makers construct different types of models to depict particular features of the building. These include: block models, semi-detailed or working models, fully detailed models and interior models.

Having graduated for some years now without having a suitable job in Nigeria (not a new story though), I took to my hobby back in the days which is architectural model making, it's fun to do though very tideous but it does sell, as I get contracts to design models for potential property developers and get well paid for the job well done, below are some of my models made recently, I'll also like to encourage other model makers here on nairaland to display their model works here as we can reason together and develop our career better.

Although i'm not an architect.i intend to study architecture.Your information here is very useful.

Here are the pictures.

Idrismusty97: Although i'm not an architect.i intend to study architecture.Your information here is very useful.

I am a Town planner by profession, but have a fair knowledge on architecture since our disciplines are interrelated and inter-studied within the environmental science field. It will also please you to know that you don't have to study architecture in school or be an architect in order to be an architectural model maker, all you need know is the basics and some other few architectural guidelines.

bluebarz:

I am a Town planner by profession, but have a fair knowledge on architecture since our disciplines are interrelated and inter-studied within the environmental science field. It will also please you to know that you don't have to study architecture in school or be an architect in order to be an architectural model maker, all you need know is the basics and some other few architectural guidelines.

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bluebarz:

I am a Town planner by profession, but have a fair knowledge on architecture since our disciplines are interrelated and inter-studied within the environmental science field. It will also please you to know that you don't have to study architecture in school or be an architect in order to be an architectural model maker, all you need know is the basics and some other few architectural guidelines.

Nice models there man.
Architecture is more than making beautiful models and having good drafting skills but managing space/void around you and making it function for it identified purpose.
If you don't know the basics of architecture which is making functional and acceptable plan, there is nothing to make model of. It's your efficient design that'll give birth to whatever type of model you want to make.
Modeling is just an end part of a project given, which is only good for presentation work(I.e. Gives your client better understanding of what you've designed for him). I'm not castigating modeling but it's getting out of use(not in institution), why not go for 3D(CAD) to save your time and reduce your stress.

bluebarz: I am a Town planner by profession, but have a fair knowledge on architecture since our disciplines are interrelated and inter-studied within the environmental science field...

Yes you're correct but you should have outlined the differences.
Town planners I guess deals with planning and organization of an Urban center, Architects business is to follow the plan the town planners have made and designing the contents(buildings/structures,) found in the planned town(by the town planners).

Good to have you here though, few environment sciences professionals on this forum.

Every firm,engineers and architects are looking towards CAD softwares now for tecnical drawing or modelling.Your models are great! But you need to also have a knowledge of CAD or they will only be consider as ARTWORK. Tanks 4 dis thread.

Paul John:

Nice models there man.
Architecture is more than making beautiful models and having good drafting skills but managing space/void around you and making it function for it identified purpose.
If you don't know the basics of architecture which is making functional and acceptable plan, there is nothing to make model of. It's your efficient design that'll give birth to whatever type of model you want to make.
Modeling is just an end part of a project given, which is only good for presentation work(I.e. Gives your client better understanding of what you've designed for him). I'm not castigating modeling but it's getting out of use(not in institution), why not go for 3D(CAD) to save your time and reduce your stress.


Yes you're correct but you should have outlined the differences.
Town planners I guess deals with planning and organization of an Urban center, Architects business is to follow the plan the town planners have made and designing the contents(buildings/structures,) found in the planned town(by the town planners).

Good to have you here though, few environment sciences professionals on this forum.

Thanks for that contribution. I am well skilled in the use of CAD applications (AutoCAD and ArchiCAD) so trying to tutor me on it is appreciated but am way past that level, and on the second note, Town planning is way more than planning the urban centres alone, it deals very much also with the organization of space also (landscaping). I encourage manual model making more than 3D CAD designs because it also serves as a decorative art, it also gives the property designer a good view and understanding of the project when finished more than the 3D CAD design does. Apart from that, its creativity in its finest sense and that is why even in the developed countries, block model making is more encouraged than the 3D CAD designed ones. Thanks all the same for your input, its nice to have a fellow enlightened environmentalist in the house. Thumbs up

To have both knowledge on CAD and model making is wonderful.What are the requirements for model making and what risks may i take for such a tedious tasks.Tanks.

Nice thread,modelling is preety cool and is a gift I believe comes freely and naturally to some people.I've tried my hands at it but the end product wasn't really tidy,I keep on practicing though to become better.I think a green base for d landscapping would come out beautifully to complement d green roof,just my two cents......best wishes

Tochex101: Nice thread,modelling is preety cool and is a gift I believe comes freely and naturally to some people.I've tried my hands at it but the end product wasn't really tidy,I keep on practicing though to become better.I think a green base for d landscapping would come out beautifully to complement d green roof,just my two cents......best wishes

You are right.Maybe i should just stick to d computer design stuffs.I'm not a practical person by nature but stil D knowlege is useful.

Idrismusty97: To have both knowledge on CAD and model making is wonderful.What are the requirements for model making and what risks may i take for such a tedious tasks.Tanks.

In the world of architecture, interior design,
landscape architecture and town planning, models
have been used for ages. Models used to be built in
architects’ offices by architects and draughtsmen.
More recently, model building has developed into a
profession of its own, with developers realising the
true value and advantage of scale models.
Model makers interpret and transpose architects’
drawings into three-dimensional reproductions.
Models constructed are to specific scales and the
materials used imitate the proposed building
materials. The miniature constructions enable
architects to present developers or owners with
concrete examples of proposed buildings or projects.


Requirements

An architectural model builder should:
- be adept at working with fine detail
- have artistic ability
- have ability to interpret architectural drawings
- have knowledge of maths, to interpret these specifications and drawings
- have ability to visualize two-dimensional drawings
three-dimensionally
- have good sense of form
- be accurate and precise worker
- be able to work in a group
- be handy, with excellent manual and finger dexterity
- have good eyesight
- be healthy
- have a steady hand for finer details

Tochex101: Nice thread,modelling is preety cool and is a gift I believe comes freely and naturally to some people.I've tried my hands at it but the end product wasn't really tidy,I keep on practicing though to become better.I think a green base for d landscapping would come out beautifully to complement d green roof,just my two cents......best wishes

Yes you're definitely right, it comes freely to some, just like me. About the green base, it would have really been wise per say but since I wasn't really planning on depicting the full landscape scope of the model I just decided to make it artistically enticing by using the red colour, just like I mentioned earlier also, models serve also as creative artwork which can also be used for decorations. Nice to have you here.

It'll be nice having various environmentalists here.

Thanks bluebars.Modelling may come freely to some but it can be learnt.

Idrismusty97: Thanks bluebars.Modelling may come freely to some but it can be learnt.

Yeah that's right @Idrismusty97, what's ur profession?

bluebarz:

Yeah that's right @Idrismusty97, what's ur profession?

I dont have any and i'm stil a student.I have a long way to go.Anyway i intend to pursue architecture as my future profession.i hope it wil b rewarding.

sure architecture will be rewarding but remember every achievement is always based on determination, dedication and hard work. Wish you all the best

bluebarz: sure architecture will be rewarding but remember every achievement is always based on determination, dedication and hard work. Wish you all the best

Thanks

Ur welcome

Bluebarz I couldn't agree with you more.
I do worldclass architectural models making for various companies. check out our website, lets rub minds
www.nulohomes.com

We also do 3d renders and 3d printing

nulohomes:
Bluebarz I couldn't agree with you more.
I do worldclass architectural models making for various companies. check out our website, lets rub minds
www.nulohomes.com
We also do 3d renders and 3d printing

Nice one, just checked it out though couldn't find pictures of finished works. How about adding a gallery tab so your prospective clients can also have a feel of your expertise.

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