MODEL MAKING

Manningham Mills
1:50 veneer marketing model of Manningham Mills for Urban Splash
White interior detailing with maple veneer exterior

We have been producing high quality architectural models for over 10 years as a business and over 18 years individually, covering all types from rapid turnover planning models to highly detailed, fully coloured and illuminated marketing models. Landscape models, sectional models, wood veneer models, interactive concept models and stylised 'artistic' models can be created in any scale or material.

1:500 planning model of proposed tower. Merepark
CNC cut floors, core and elevations leading to a rapidly produced model

We can produce beautifully detailed models of any size, complete with type specific trees if required. These models can have removable, replaceable sections to show alternative schemes, or can have blanked sections for use by the architect when designing within the context.

1:250 Allerton Bywater marketing model for Aire Design
Photo shows a portion of this large (1.5m) area model

Models need not be fully detailed and colour matched however. Stylised and artistic models, used both for planning purposes and for exhibition work can prove a major selling point and will remain a stunning object in itself for later display. Some wonderful results can be achieved using apparently simple monochrome white models or even models constructed entirely from clear and frosted materials. We have recently produced a number of stunning models in which the key buildings have been made of solid polished acrylic, producing a beautiful crystalline effect.

BBC Manchester / Central Spine
1:750 planning model in polished acrylic and white, with integral lighting
Architect: Ian Simpson Architects

The Hollies
1:100 planning model of private residence. Stylised all white model with semi detailed interior and landscape
Architect: ShedKM

ILLUMINATED MODELS

Using expertise gained in the field of film visual effects and models, we can bring a wonderful quality to models through the extensive use of interior lighting, including moving light effects, switched area lighting (apartment by apartment etc) and zonal/area use lighting effects.

From the highly complex..........

Fully illuminated 1:200 model
complete with down-lighting fibre-optics, directional street lights,
illuminated handrails,signage and under storey lighting
Fort Dunlop for Urban Splash/ShedKM

...........to the relatively simple, although still very effective illuminated models.

Simplified 1:100 illuminated white planning model using battery lighting to aid portability in meetings
Ainsdale L.I.F.T. - Architects: AEDAS A.H.R

Road Traffic Accident Models

Recently we undertook the production of a few special, interactive, scenic models for use by the Merseyside Traffic Police in the training of new investigating officers. Taking real accident scenarios, we have created multi-scale models complete with all road layouts, detailing, buildings and vehicles. These model are viewed through 'eyewitness' miniature cameras giving a unique perspective to the officer training program