The document provides instructions for creating a working scale model of an apartment as part of an interior design course. It includes directions to create a floor plan base, cut and assemble exterior and interior walls, mark in doors, windows and built-ins, and paint textures and finishes. Students are asked to fill out a rubric and reflection questions to assess their model and learning. They will use this process to help create a more advanced presentation model focusing on 2-3 rooms of the apartment.

1. Agenda Turn in completed concept board with rubric and reflection filled out by the end of the day today Scale Model Notes and Blog Questions Begin working scale model Worktime Next Class: More scale models Homework: Posting Homework Assignment and Scale Model questions due next class!

2. Unit 3: Professional Practices and Client Communication SCALE MODELING

3. Scale Models Definition: 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

4. Purpose Allows 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

5. Scale Model: Visual Information Finishes Materials Colors Textures All information presented in accurate scale

6. Model Makers Working 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 companies Professionals have a wider variety of materials to build with including molds; saws and laser cutters

7. Types of Scale Models Study 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

8. Working Scale Model Components Floor plans as a base Interior elevations rendered onto the walls Elevations 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

9. Working Scale Model Advantages 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 Limitations Does not show design details as accurately as presentation models Less realistic in terms of space than presentation models

10. Presentation Scale Model Components Accurate representation of walls; flooring; ceilings and furniture: Textures Materials Finishes Colors

11. Presentation Scale Model Advantages Shows design details such as finishes; colors; materials; textures Gives a highly accurate representation of the space Limitations Costly to create Time intensive Requires expensive tools Most often created by model making teams of professionals

12. Choosing Your Model – Working Model Decide 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

13. Choosing Your Model – Presentation Models Decide 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

14. Our Scale Models You will be making 2 scale models of a section of your apartment One working model of your entire apartment One presentation model of 2 to 3 rooms of your apartment

15. Step 1: Floor Plan Base Using 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 anything Cut out your exterior walls using a ruler and X-acto knife – make sure to cut atop something else – not just the desk!

16. 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

17. 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

18. Step 4: Interior Walls Determine the width and height of the interior 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” 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 knife Score the extra ¼” on the bottom and side for easy folding Note: If you have any half walls, make sure to reflect this by cutting away the appropriate amount of wall 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

19. Step 5: Creating Notches Cut a small notch on the vertical axis of where the extra ¼” side and extra ¼” bottom meet This will help these two to fold together to form a corner which the other walls can rest into

20. Step 6: Temporary Assembly Temporarily 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

21. Step 7:Marking in Doors, Windows and Built-Ins Determine 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 plan Use ¼”: 1’ scale Refer 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 be Refer to reference packet for more door and window sizes Keep in mind what is on interior walls as well as exterior walls

22. Step 8: Drawing in Doors; Windows and Built-Ins Disassemble your scale model Use a ruler and pencil to draw in your doors, windows and built ins Add 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

23. Step 9: Floor Plan Painting On the floor plan base, create the texture/material/finish of the furniture and floor using watercolor paints If 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

24. Step 9: Floor Plan Painting

25. Step 9: Floor Plan Painting

26. Step 10: Wall Painting On 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

27. Step 11: Assembly Re-assemble your working model when all pieces are dry Temporarily 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

28. Step 12: Rubric and Reflection Fill 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 art 1. What was successful about your working model 2. 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?