Model Making


Model for 'The Mackem BrewYard' project. Made with a hand cut composite mdf base (burnt on the underside) with the structure on top using cast plaster, folded metal frame, laser cut mountboard facades and 3d printed hanging rooms.


Junction between the existing and new proposals

Study model for the hanging rooms - constructed with an mdf base, cast plaster room clad in galvanized steel hanging from laser cut mdf trusses

Prototype model for an installation made from charred pine hinged box with internal components made from scrap metal and rubber.

1:100 model of proposed scheme for 5th year projects. Constructed with cast plaster, layered grey card, wood veneer and mountboard.


Exhibited in the Royal Academy Exhibition 2011, this model was made in house during time at Foster Lomas Architects. Constucted from OSB, walnut veneer, wire mesh, chipboard, piano wire



1:250. Private model built for Architecture Initiative for a housing scheme. Constructed from laser etched MDF with 3D printed buildings.


1:10. Constructed for a workshop undertaken by the physics department looking at the use of solar energy in housing. The model formed the base for testing. It was made from laser etched plywood


1:200. Private model constructed of a school scheme for Architecture Initiative. Built entirely from MDF with a 3D printed proposal insert.




Proposal options for a house extension built during work at Foster Lomas Architects. Foamboard construction

1:50 and 1:20 models made during time at Foster Lomas Architects for a hanging pod proposal in an apartment refurbishment.









Studio, practice, private & personal
Model making has formed a large part of both my work in university as well as in practice. In addition I have undertaken private models for practice.
The models are made from a wide range of materials to explore and represent textural and tectonic qualities of structures - materials including strand board, plaster, concrete, metal mesh, 3D printing, slate, chipboard, laser cut material, wood veneers, plywood, straw, perspex, grey card...