Architectural Models - Hardcover

Wolfgang Knoll DipEng; Martin Hechinger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713471026 ISBN 13: 9780713471021

Publisher: Batsford, 1992

Synopsis

Make your next presentation a winner—it's easy with this four step guide! Your presentations become more persuasive when you rely on this uniquely thorough guide to building highly professional models. Knoll's Architectural Models covers every step of this make-or-break process. FIRST you'll gain insight into the many types of models,including building,site,landscape,garden,and special models. SECOND,coverage of materials and tools then helps you determine which media are best suited to convey your specific idea. THIRD,you discover effective new ways of setting yp your work area and preparing the work,with the aid of an extended checklist. FOURTH,you're taken step by step through the fabrication of the components—from base plates through building up sites to soldered structures. And,along the way,hundreds of photos and drawing highlight techniques and offer innovative model ideas.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Wolfgang Knoll studied architecture at the Technical University in Vienna and worked at a number of architecture firms and as an architect for the film industry. He holds a chair at the Institute of Presentation and Design (IDG 1) at the Technical University of Stuttgart, where he has established workshops for architectural model-making, photography, film, graphic design, and CAD.

Martin Hechinger is a model builder and director of the model shop at the University of Stuttgart, IDG 1, where he also teaches architectural presentation. He serves as a juror in international study programs.

About the Photographers

Hans-Joachin Heyer studied photography and earned a degree from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences. He works as an architectural photographer in the photography workshop at the University of Stuttgart, IDG 1.

Boris Miklautsch studied architecture at the University of Stuttgart and works as an architectural photographer in the photography workshop at the University of Stuttgart, IDG 1.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Edition details

• Publisher: Batsford
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713471026
• ISBN 13: 9780713471021
• Binding: Hardcover