Formicore is a professional architectural modelmaking studio based in Germany, specialising in high-quality physical models for architects, urban planners, developers and institutions.
We create architectural, urban planning, competition and presentation models at a wide range of scales, from large-scale urban contexts to detailed architectural representations. Our work combines digital fabrication with traditional craftsmanship to achieve precision, consistency and a high level of detail.
Our in-house production capabilities include CNC milling, FDM and resin 3D printing, laser cutting, silicone mould-making and plaster casting. We work with a variety of materials, including polystyrene, acrylic, PLA, resin, wood and plaster.
A particular focus of our practice is the development of efficient digital-to-physical workflows. By combining CAD-based manufacturing processes with carefully executed manual assembly and finishing, we produce both intricate individual models and large, complex model landscapes.
Alongside commissioned modelmaking, we develop our own modelling components and fabrication solutions, including Formitree, our range of miniature architectural trees.
For us, physical models are more than presentation objects. They are powerful tools for communicating architecture, understanding spatial relationships and making complex design ideas tangible.
All architectural models are produced in-house at our workshop in Germany. We combine digital fabrication technologies, including CNC milling, FDM and resin 3D printing, and laser cutting, with traditional craftsmanship, plaster casting and meticulous hand assembly and finishing. Our team manages the entire process, from digital data preparation to final production and delivery.
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