AgendaTurn in completed concept board with rubric

and reflection filled out by the end of the day today

Scale Model Notes and Blog QuestionsBegin working scale modelWorktime

Next Class: More scale modelsHomework: Posting Homework Assignment

and Scale Model questions due next class!

Unit 3: Professional Practices and Client Communication

SCALE MODELING

Scale ModelsDefinition: a

representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object

Most often the scale model is smaller than the original and used as a guide to making the object in full size

PurposeAllows designers to

study the volume of a given space

Models reveal the 3-d qualities of a form

Provide designers opportunities to study and review the elements of a design

Scale Model: Visual InformationFinishesMaterialsColorsTexturesAll information

presented in accurate scale

Model MakersWorking models are often

created by the interior designer or architect

Presentation models are often created by full-time model markers on staff or professional model making companiesProfessionals have a

wider variety of materials to build with including molds; saws and laser cutters

Types of Scale ModelsStudy

Model/Working Models: quickly constructed to reflect the preliminary nature of the design

Presentation/Finished Models: present a finalized, fully developed design with a great deal of detail and high levels of craftsmanship

Working Scale ModelComponents

Floor plans as a baseInterior elevations

rendered onto the wallsElevations attached to

the floor plan Can be glued into place

to be permanent Can be hinged with a

strip of tape for flipping up and down to allow easy transportation

Working Scale ModelAdvantages

Elevations can moved and taped into place as needed for study and review

Uses drawing skills as an aid in model making

Can be dismantled and stored flat for easy transportation

LimitationsDoes not show design details

as accurately as presentation models

Less realistic in terms of space than presentation models

Presentation Scale ModelComponents

Accurate representation of walls; flooring; ceilings and furniture: Textures Materials Finishes Colors

Presentation Scale ModelAdvantages

Shows design details such as finishes; colors; materials; textures

Gives a highly accurate representation of the space

LimitationsCostly to createTime intensiveRequires expensive toolsMost often created by

model making teams of professionals

Choosing Your Model – Working ModelDecide on its

purpose For study and

refinement of an in-progress design – create a study model

To communicate the function of a space – create a study model so that details don’t become the focus of the model

Choosing Your Model – Presentation ModelsDecide on its purpose

To present a fully developed design to a client – create a presentation model

Publicly funded projects require presentation models to gain public approval or funding from investors – must consider the audience carefully and model must work to carefully communicate the design

Our Scale Models

You will be making 2 scale models of a section of your apartmentOne working model of your entire

apartmentOne presentation model of 2 to 3 rooms

of your apartment

Step 1: Floor Plan BaseUsing a pencil and a ruler, lightly

trace the floor plan of your apartment - both interior and exterior walls and furniture onto Bristol Board.

Trace over the doors and windows but don’t worry about coloring them or adding in the swing of the doors

You do not need to trace the graph paper lines

You do not need to label anythingCut out your exterior walls using

a ruler and X-acto knife – make sure to cut atop something else – not just the desk!

Starting Your Working Model – Step 2: Wall Numbering

Assign a number, in pencil, next to each wall of your apartment

Assign the same number, very lightly in pencil, next to the same walls of your floor plan

This will help make assembly easier

Step 3: Exterior Walls

Determine the width and height of the exterior walls you’ll need for each part of the room Use ¼”: 1’ scale Width should be exactly the same as what’s

on your floor plan base plus an extra ¼” of width to the walls on one side (right or left) to allow for tabs for assembly

Add an extra ¼” of height on the bottom of the walls to allow for assembly

Height varies with design. Average residential ceiling height is 8’.

Cut the walls from Bristol Board using a ruler and X-acto knife

Lightly score the extra ¼” on the side and bottom to allow for easy folding

NOTE: if you have angled walls or some small walls, create them by marking and scoring the fold mark, disregarding the extra ¼” on the side

Step 4: Interior WallsDetermine the width and height of the interior walls you’ll

need for each part of the roomUse ¼”: 1’ scaleWidth should be exactly the same as what’s on your floor plan

base plus an extra ¼” on one side (either the right or the left) to allow for tabs for assembly

Add on an extra ¼” to the height on the bottom of the walls to allow for assembly

Height varies with design. Average residential ceiling height is 8’. Cut the walls from Bristol Board using a ruler and X-acto knifeScore the extra ¼” on the bottom and side for easy foldingNote: If you have any half walls, make sure to reflect this by

cutting away the appropriate amount of wallNOTE: if you have angled walls or some small walls, create

them by marking and scoring the fold mark, disregarding the extra ¼” on the side

Step 5: Creating NotchesCut a small notch on the vertical axis of where

the extra ¼” side and extra ¼” bottom meetThis will help these two to fold together to form

a corner which the other walls can rest into

Step 6: Temporary AssemblyTemporarily assemble your

working model to see how the pieces fit together

Fold the extra ¼” left at the bottoms of the walls and sides of the walls as tabs to allow for taping to your floor plan base and to other walls.

Tape everything into place using masking tape Remove some of the tackiness

from your tape by using it on your clothing before applying to the Bristol board

Step 7:Marking in Doors, Windows and Built-InsDetermine the location; width and height of the

doors, windows and built-ins including bookcases; fireplaces and shelves on your interior and exterior walls of your floor planUse ¼”: 1’ scaleRefer to your floor plan for reference Average door height ranges from 6’8” to 9’Average window height varies depending on how

high you want your windows to beRefer to reference packet for more door and

window sizesKeep in mind what is on interior walls as well as

exterior walls

Step 8: Drawing in Doors; Windows and Built-InsDisassemble your scale modelUse a ruler and pencil to draw in

your doors, windows and built insAdd in all details including

hinges; doorknobs; window panes; views outside of windows; books and objects in bookcases and shelves; etc.

Draw lightly in pencil. We will be adding color and value with materials later on

Step 9: Floor Plan PaintingOn the floor plan base,

create the texture/material/finish of the furniture and floor using watercolor paintsIf you have carpets, rugs

or anything special on the floor in the room draw them in at this point

Make sure to keep in mind where the interior walls are if your rooms have different flooring materials

Step 9: Floor Plan Painting

Step 9: Floor Plan Painting

Step 10: Wall PaintingOn the walls, create

the texture/material/finish of the walls as well as anything that is hanging on them

-Paint in the texture and materials of doors and windows at this time

Step 11: AssemblyRe-assemble your working

model when all pieces are dryTemporarily hold pieces in

place with masking tape (making sure to remove the tackiness before applying to the paper)

When everything is arranged as you want it to be, permanently glue the pieces together with a glue stick or tacky glue, making sure to avoid messy glue marks and globs

Step 12: Rubric and ReflectionFill out your rubric by making a comment in a

complete sentence in at least one box and circle a number for each category

Answer the reflection questions on the back of your rubric in complete sentences, using the language of art1. What was successful about your working model2. What did you struggle with while creating your

working model?3. What have your learned from creating your

working model that will help you create your professional model?