Models are essential design tools in Park vision. This belief is at the core of our Fab, which integrates a fabrication model workshop within the office: a hub of ideas and possibilities focused on design visualization through models. Fab supports and welcomes research projects on innovative materials, parametric design, and façade mock-ups, fostering a continuous dialogue with all the research Units. Continuous learning also finds its place at Fab, with a dedicated workshop program that provides ongoing training for architects and designers, encouraging hands-on exploration and technical development.
I create a wide range of architectural models, varying in scale and purpose. I have a strong appreciation for architectural materials and prefer to maintain their original color and finish. This is why I choose to use a CNC router to create sculptural models by milling solid surfaces like Corian, Fenix, and Valchromat. When possible, I also work with stone, brass, copper, and blocks of acrylic glass. When time and budget constraints are present, I prefer to combine various techniques and materials (MDF, acrylic glass, wood, paper, and plaster, according to the features of the project). I have recently developed a passion for painting, experimenting with different pigments and preferring water-based paints for their rough texture. Painting helps me minimize scraps and waste by reusing them for urban scale models, for example. Currently, I am exploring the possibilities of bio-based materials for model making, particularly in landscape scale models. As I face various scale projects, including architecture, urban master planning, interior, and product design, I aim to find a common style grounded in expressiveness through the use of colors and materiality. I prefer my models to evoke a tactile sensation and to inspire surprise, creating an emotional connection to the project rather than simply miniaturizing it or being overly realistic. I want to represent the architectural mass in a way that reveals its changing qualities under light. Ultimately, I aim for my models to be vibrant.
At Park we use models as a design tool: architects works with paper and foam study models during the design process. For complex models they are supported by the modelmaker in the Fab. Recently, Fab launched a workshop program for junior architects and product design interns. This program teaches the fundamental techniques of digital fabrication for model making, with a focus on Rhinoceros software. Participants will also work on designing a scale model based on a Park simple project. As a professional modelmaker, I am responsible for competition and presentation models. I also oversee the maintenance of the Fab and our archive. When our factory can't supply the entire production of an important model, I rely on a network of other suppliers, professionals, and colleagues to assist me in the making.
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