Source information
Plans, elevations, 3D files, site extents and revision status are reviewed before scope.
Presentation models
Architectural and Site Presentation Models
Review a building or site presentation model around the available references, target scale, visible detail, finish, base and transport requirements.
Define the model boundary
Visible detail
Façade detail, landscape boundaries, removable elements and labels should match the viewing distance and purpose.
Presentation and transport
Base size, cover, lighting if supported, packing and delivery access are reviewed explicitly.
Information to send
- Current drawings or model files
- Site or building boundary
- Target scale or maximum display dimensions
- Finish, labels and removable elements
- Base, cover, lighting request and delivery date
Turn the building brief into a model plan
Architectural Model Scale: Size, Detail and Base Planning
Calculate the footprint, choose readable details and plan the base around the question your architectural model needs to answer.
Large 3D Prints: Planning Splits, Joints and Assembly
Plan split lines, alignment, visible seams and packing before a large printed model becomes a collection of separate components.