On the third week of producing more work for ‘A Place to Exist’ I had then moved onto producing a quick model of the original building. This of which I was able to see what I was working with but also knowing where the entrance would be, but this also helped me when it came to altering parts in my Sketch Up model.
When creating the model I had produced it by using card where I had marked out the measurements using my scale ruler where I had then transferred onto the card ready for them to then be cut out using my Stanley knife. Throughout making my model, I had decided that when my final plan on Sketch Up was finished without me making changes that I would also create another model which was more accurate but also stronger where it wouldn’t then brake. However, with the model I have produced I know I was struggling on what I could use to create the support beams underneath the building for the time being I have chosen to use masking tape.
I have produced a rough model to a 1:100 scale, where it is very small but for the final model that I will produce. However, I might create it on a bigger scale due to it helping me work out more on where I could put furniture into my space. From this model there is a part that didn’t go as well than the others which was of course the beams that I was struggling with, but there were parts that did work well which was the walls being added and how I attached them together using masking tape. Due to when the model was finished it had a very stable hold together as one unit, where I would be able to hold it and it not braking apart in my hands.
Since making my first model, I had made changes to the design where I produced the model to my final plan on how I would want the existing building to look like as a final outcome. By doing this I created the model using grey card which is thicker than normal card making it secure where it wouldn’t brake once complete, where I had also added in walls and extended on the design which included walls and balconies. When creating this model I used my Stanley knife, cutting matt and UHU glue making sure the model would be accurate. Once creating the model I was then able to visualised each room where I could then start to work out where I could put furniture, from this I had made many plans to find the exact one I wanted.
Further on when looking at my floor plan and having a discussion with my Tutor, I took on board the feedback given where I then changed my plan again very slightly. By doing this I can now see the difference it’s made on my design making it look better, When looking at the model and comparing it to the other model I had made changes to the bedroom by extending it but also placing it at an angle, I have also moved the work space on the roof to be placed directly above the bedroom where I felt it would look better and show what I have changed to the original building as it would be more noticable.
When looking at my finalised model and how the design of the building looks, I had then decided to make another one. However, this model is the same above but I had decided to include my floor plan this time showing where all my furniture would be. This helped me a lot as an interior designer due to the fact I was able to see how much my design has come alone since the first model. I also feel that by making so many models helped me a lot to improve my design but to get a better understanding for why I had changed my design slightly in each one.
Rebecca Chick 