Architecture
Reduce reliance on time- and labor-intensive model making
From evaluating early concepts to impressing a client and winning business, 3D models are central to how architects design and communicate. Using 3D printing can reduce model-making times from months to days, and allows complex geometries that couldn’t be made in any other way.
Use 3D printing for:
- Concept models
- Massing studies
- Client presentations
- Master plans
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“A 3D printed model is stronger and longer lasting. If we outsource the model making, the cost is much greater, and it takes manual labor. Generally, I choose to 3D print models because it allows me to achieve certain results that I would never be able to achieve using traditional methods.”
— Matt White, MATT Architecture

Concept Models
Print several rough models of early designs and decide on the project's direction

Massing Studies
See a building in its context, and quickly scale up a model with modular parts

Client Presentations
3D printing can be combined with other techniques for a striking representation

Master Plans
3D printing provides both fine detail and large volume for planning scale-models

Case Study: MATT Architecture
Cityscape models
Using Ultimaker 3D printers, MATT Architecture increased the number of iterations and reduced the model-making time.
External Suppliers | Ultimaker 3D Printers | ||
Iterations per model | 1-2 | Iterations per model | 3-4 |
Cost per model | £400 | Cost per model | £15 |