Architectural models are a bridge between an idea and its realization. They facilitate a sensual perception of space and architecture, of surfaces and plasticity basic principles of design. In clear, comprehensible form, Wolfgang Knoll and Martin Hechinger explain how design ideas can be skillfully translated into models. This book conveys practical basics and offers a wealth of valuable suggestions for beginners as well as for experienced model makers.
Key Features
-Offers numerous color, black and white photographs, and line drawings, new to this edition, which further enhance understanding and the usefulness of the text
-Introduces to this completely revised edition a new chapter on model photography, whose extraordinary results are captured in the book’s illustrations
-Presents a comprehensive and fully up-to-the-moment discussion of the materials, techniques and uses of architectural model making
-Addresses the appropriate use of CNC model making
-Describes how to select the appropriate scale, materials, and technical skills required to design models, whether by hand, machine, or computer-operated equipment
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