WHAT IS MODEL MAKING

Model making is using materials to produce miniature replicas or copies of something. In architecture for instance models are made as a way of understanding scale and structure. It is vital that the relative proportions of the desired object is kept the same.

Many architects have used this technique of visualizing buildings in their work. Architects such as Le corbusier, Frank Ghery and Frank lloyd wright are my most influencal.

LE CORBUSIER. VILLA SAVOYE MODEL 1928
This photo shows le corbusier alongside his villa savoye model. It was unclear online as to the material he used but im presuming its either card or thin wood such as plywood. The model of the house is to scale and enables the architect to analyse and evaluate the building before any real construction takes place.

 FRANK GHERY

 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

list of possible architectural model materials.
card stock
balsa wood
basswood
taskboard
foam
foamboard
plywood
paper
chipboard 
cardboard
aluminium wire
steel sheets
PVC

Ways of creating.
3D printer
band saw
hot wire
laser cutter
scalpal with steel rule
scissors
folding
bending
tearing/wripping

List of joining processes.
Super glue
Hot glue gun
welding
sellotape
double back tape
tak