Architecture Model Making Tutorial Part 1

Learn about how I make architectural models in this two part tutorial series. In part 1 I'll show you the materials I chose, why I chose them and a few alternatives. I discuss why you would choose one modeling style over another, how to conceptualize what to model and how a few simple tweaks can make a big difference in the esthetics of your architectural models.

I talk about my model making heroes, my workflow, and you'll learn why models constructed using planes to render space rather than block-like forms, offer a more realistic depiction of architectural space. This modeling style is realistic and suggestive, yet still open-ended leaving room for interpretation.

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[serbanstoica]

There is not really a big internet comunity for arhitects and you doing these videos i think really are an inspiration for all of us begginers. Thank you!

[davidkonevky]

I want a bigger community for architects! They all seem so bright and hard-working but still enjoying themselves

[rosamente]

You are the single greatest architecture educator that I have ever met. I went through nearly 6 years of architecture school and I never learned as much as with the content in your channel. Thank you very much. Your videos have re inspired me to design and create with love.

[eduardochavacano]

an architect who can make models, is like a fashion designer who can actually draw or make illustrations. That means they really have great talent.

[bobateacafe]

been watching you since i was 12, i'm now 16 and wanting to be an architecture. I really love your videos, these videos have an inspiration for me and a BIG help. Thank You

[joserosa]

Right Now u are my architect to emulate, not to copy because your way of work makes me happy and gives me chills. That's a good sign to follow your projects, ideas, concepts. Plus I'm following your advice to takes photos about nature, architecture, textures, to make sketches. That advice is really helping me out to learn, to train more my hand for sketching and getting helpful knowledge. Thanks so much Prof. Eric

[ianbaker]

AutoCad draftsmen for the steel industry here. I love that statement that the computer “might force you to make a decision you aren’t ready to”. I feel that so much! Love the content

[JosephHuether]

My old office had accumulated boxes ad boxes of various basswood and plexi shapes from decades of study model building.
They were extremely helpful and fun to work with. Just print out a site plan / survey drawing, grab the box of shapes and go at it. It helps to squint while viewing your initial “work”. Need something unique or new, start cutting up a new shape on the band saw.
Not “presentation model” but a great alternative to trying to manipulate something digital. A century ago most design architects had considerable skills with plastilina…sort of a lost art these days.
Great video!

[dawnmelanson]

I always found model making relaxing, (except the 2am school ones) almost like playing with legos!

[keithspencersr.]

Enjoying your video greatly, I’m a older gentleman that had the chance to go back to my first love of Architecture drafting due disability from the military, and the training was all computer CAD and 3D printing, know modeling, which I had the chance during High school, yep that old, and still love it. I have told my students in a technical college about your channel in hopes they will put up a chair and watch all so, keep up the great job, and from myself thank you for these videos

[aerozg]

This is exactly the reason i make architectural models. I am not an architect though, i just do it as a hobby. I am a UX/UI designer working for a giant software company designing boring business software using data grids and web forms. The money is great, but there is little to no room for creativity in any way, shape or form. Model making is the design outlet i need to get away from the computer and do something with my hands. Working with your hands and building something tangible is almost medicinal for me. I like the digital stuff but i always felt the real world part is missing for me, and i get such kick out of making my mid-century modern house models. It never gets old. Great video and thank you so much for sharing. Subscribed and following.

[garymikami]

I grew up making plastic kit models in the 70s, found Design in the 00s and got a communications design degree. Just found your posting, and Wow!!!! Total Mind Blown!!! Great and Fascinating work, thanks! And thanks for the legit tips, insights, and inspirations.

[Mrlygin]

A physical model speaks more than a digital model.

[velocityjet]

This is real Architecture, learning from the best OLD SCHOOL! I am inspired by people like you.

[oleksiizolochevskyi]

Hell, I’ve been studying for architecture for 2 years and now I found this awesome channel. I can surely say, that I’ve already found more information and tips here, then in my University. Good luck, Sir, you’re amazing!

[DavidFerguson]

I'm not much of a model maker but love watching you create your models. Thanks.

[zejulin]

I tend to believe that model-making video really makes me calm and relaxed. I generally figured out that when I was trapped or overwhelmed by school work or projects, I will watch those videos to relax; it seems like those videos were some kind of "antidote" that helps me to digest and release some pressure; it's like meditation!

[Seagirl]

I fell in love with making models (even if they where volumetric or prototypes) when a teacher at my faculty asked me to present my project advances like that, I learned that thinking in three dimentions helped the development of my skills and the reach of my project, just like sketching by hand I believe that making models and playing with shapes is something that as students and architects shouldn't lose

[VenusSatmeh]

When I see what you have made with your study and being an architect; makes me really shy of myself. I hope this will be a motivation to me. Thank you for your many lessons .

[barrysmith]

I designed and built homes in the $5 mil and up price range. I’m left handed and 75% of my clients were left handed thereby very visual. A physical architectural model was imperative. It gave them inspiration to hand over large amounts of money to me. We built a model of every home and sold every client. I retired wealthy.