30 Minute Study Model - Here's How

The digital tools of architecture practice are always changing, but most architects will tell you that analog tools - sketching and model making - are an unchanged part of their design process. I find making things by hand - the craft of it - forces me to slow down, to think and to explore. It’s often a failed experiment that pushes the work in a new, unexpected direction.
In this video, watch as I turn a conceptual sketch into a working study model which I'll use as a presentation and design tool for an upcoming client meeting.

**See all the tools + materials I use here:

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00:00 Intro
00:58 The Concept Sketch
01:50 Model Base
02:44 Modeling Materials
03:42 My First Year Cutting Accident
06:45 Cutting Mat Trick
08:12 Modeling Trick
10:45 Spatial Blocks
13:00 Modeling Glass
13:35 Modeling Doors
15:22 “Sketch” Decks
16:48 Framing Hack
18:06 Model Trees + Vegetation
20:06 Modeling a Water Feature
21:03 Final Assembly
23:09 Finished Architectural Study Model

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[governmentninja]

I work in the Aviation Industry and have last decade building training pieces for 2D and 3D XRay machines. So I enjoy building from scratch and using day to day items to get it perfect for the staff to utilise and that shock factor of what they need to be seeing. I can relate to you and just love and enjoy this sort of work you do. I didn't do good at High School and in fact my poor grades dragged down my grade for architectural studies as were the grading system back then in our country, I just gave up.
Your videos have inspired me to get back into this. I have model built part of the house we live in, we don't have plans and have just used a measuring tape and ruler, writing them down on some paper and then putting them I to tinkercad. Again, no architech here, just fiddling to see if it works. The outcome was easy and worthwhile. I'm now doing some balsa wood work and using other elements. Thank you for the inspiration.

[achillemeyvis]

Happy to see a nice full length video again, I know you are quite busy so this video is extremely appreciated! As always pure quality! : )

[architectio]

I feel like 30x40 is our YouTube teacher for architecture that we actually like to listen to.

You’re very inspiring as a channel and architect. Thanks for the efforts!

[AndrewPueker]

I'm a 27yo professor in a dental technician school in Italy, and there's nothing that connects it to architecture: but man, seeing your videos on the channel, makes me "regret" of not having studied architecture 😂

[waahidayaan]

My faculty be like : where the hell is your north sign on the model ???

[profHankin]

Great video, again. I tell my students that the goal isn't to check the boxes (which digital tools can push us towards). We need to slow down, trust the process, and see where the idea takes us.

[Ubuntu]

I've been struggling with feelings of hopelessness in my arch degree but your videos always inspire me, cheers mate.

[urgatorb]

The X-acto number 2 knife/blade was/is the best for me. Nothing like it comes close. I got my architectural degree from University of Florida in 1990 but only spent 6 months in the profession due to unfortunate circumstances. It's a regret I carry with me to this day. I love architecture and when I was studying in school, I was know as the best model maker in my class. I would become obsessed with realizing every detail of my designs through my 3-D models. Dang, I miss those days!

[senik]

as an architecture student myself i can't believe someone actually ENJOYS model making and is good at it. mesmerizing to watch, could never be me unfortunately

[benjaelee]

Im not even an architect but the video quality and the art style of model making you do is so informative!

[GabrielleHHurtubise]

I'm actually a Production Design student with a concentration in Set Design and Art Direction. But a lot of the planning stages are similar to architecture. I have a love for it and these videos are so helpful in motivating me to keep working on what I truly love to do -- designing space.

[ruche]

Im one of those in students who is very broke and no guidance to produce quality project plates. Always in awe with my classmates who can draw and craft very well.
Internet and digital designs provided an equal level playing field. Thank god

[sergiuarh]

Had a similar experience with the metal ruler in college as well, only I managed to cut across 3 of my fingers and nails... Not sure what it says about us, but I was more concerned about all the blood ruining my model instead of going to ER. I was fortunate I waited one more cut before replacing the blade... It was quite dull at that point, but still did a lot of damage. Model was fine and got a great grade on it.

[zach_]

Amazing model of building years of years of working pays off

[alexmorrison]

Years ago these videos inspired me to think about going into architecture. While I ended up in engineering instead, this channel still inspired be when it comes to design in general, so thank you!

[justinhovis]

As usual it had me engaged but also calm as usual. Love your work since COVID lockdown. You’ve gotten me drawing and designing again. Stay safe

[MDS-works]

Big fan of the Hot Glue gun. With practice, the craft is not compromised. And it's about what you are talking about, super quick, helps with iterative process.

[MatthewEncina]

Thanks for sharing this. I love watching practical methods for mockups and ideation.

[MGArtDZN]

As a product and comunication designer, I agree with you that there is nothing better than using real materials and working manually on this things, rather than digitally. Obviously we need to learn how to make it digital too, but being able to create physically first, is something that helps a lot to visualize your product better than any drawing or 3D model. Great video, I really enjoy watching this things being made. It surprises me how I never thought of becoming an architech since I always loved this things, hahaha!

[MEGAMASTERMIND-M.M.M]

Man i love your work, ihave not finish the video, and i was doing some work on pc but the moment i saw the notification i jumped here, i feel the support now, coz im doing my youtube also about mindset,
However i know you are reading this
So pls keep the work up
I love 🙏🏽🙏🏽