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Laser-cut cardboard, wafer-thin balsa wood, slices of blue foam and a million tiny pieces of etched acrylic: These are the common tools of the trade for architects when it comes to modeling, and each material is only as crude or refined as the handiwork that goes into crafting it. The appeal of a great scale model is much the same as a great work of real-world architecture: The attention to detail, juxtaposition of materials and intricate craftsmanship on display can be truly inspirational to anyone with a discerning eye for design.
Models vary hugely as a mode of architectural representation: Some are virtual carbon copies of their full-scale counterparts, while others are stylized, deconstructed or abstracted to emphasize specific concepts within complex projects. Therein lies the challenge with this quiz: Can you identify each building and its architect solely by viewing the following models? Grab a pen and paper, note down your answers and then click on the link at the foot of the page to discover how much of a modeling expert you really are …
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Via Buildipedia
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Via Flickr; photo by Frank Dinger
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Via Klat Magazine
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Via ArchDaily
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Via arch2o
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Via Architizer
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Yes, there’s a strong clue in the foreground! Via Metalocus
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Via Archinect
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Via Architizer
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Via Dailytonic
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Via Metropolis
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Via Open Buildings
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Via Yin’s Blog
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Via Architizer
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Via Flickr; photo by Frank Dinger
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Via e-architect
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Via Chrispy Thoughts
Share this with your fellow colleagues and students to see how your architectural knowledge compares! Then, when you’re ready, you can check out the answers here. (No cheating!)
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