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Physical models vs virtual representation
Hi,
Out of curiousity, do you still rely on the physical models during your studies ?
Are the 3d representation / virtual reprenstation considereded as a replacement or enough so that you are dissmissed from relying on physical models ?
If yes at which year of studies do you rely only on 3d virtual models ?
Both still things that entry level designers are expected to do in a lot of firms, I would hope from a practical level they would keep people building models. Based on the portfolio's we see around here, I would say both are required.
I never relied solely on virtual models of my work, not as a student nor as a professional. You’d rob yourself of very useful skills that can be useful in many different ways...you’ll get a sense of scale, material, tectonics etc. and you might learn to use nice machines and tools that might come in handy at home.
I once made a bookcase from an old door using nothing but my Swiss pocket knife, so you don’t need to rely on certain machines and tools if you don’t want to, but it might be nice to be able to choose.
I use both physical and digital models. Clients tend to respond better to physical models.
I use physical models more effectively for studying…and like that I can set them on fire when I get frustrated
Is it mondatory, or by choice ?
I tend to do physical models when I have figured out the design and tend to use them for presentations. I do use physical massing 'blocks' during conceptual design for rough space planning - especially when doing so with clients. I'll also do a physical site model for complex sites as it helps everyone to understand the reasoning behind building massing locations.
I typically do digital modeling for everything else as it's faster and easier to explore options.
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