Small-Scale Models

It was decided that small scale models would be created in order to demonstrate the functionality and design of the three installations. A fourth year Interior Architect was contacted to get advice and guidance in the creation of the models. First I created plans that included the length and the ratio scale, that was used was 1cm = 20cm. 

Small-Model Plans

Material were gathered which included foam boards, retractable blade knife, ruler, wood glue, card, acetate and cardboard.

Beginning Construction

Construction then began on the models. It took a total of three full days to complete as time was taken to ensure a professional finish. It was also important to make accommodation for the technology to be implemented. 

The first to be created was the projection-based installation. This model showed the intended layout of the room, as well as the structure of the case in which the books will be located, making room for the projector. 

Projection Installation 

There were four display cases. each with a lantern located beside it.There is no technical functionality as it just displays the layout of the room. A large-scale creation of one of the book cases will be created.
                                               

Book case

The next to be created was the text-based. This took the most time.The model showed the layout of the room in which it would be situated. It also allows us to demonstrate the technical side. The individual letters have coloured acetate and an LED behind it.

Text Installation 

First the layout was constructed, this included using acetate to represent the a glass wall. The block of text that would contain information is to be created using etching paste. However for the purpose of the small-scale model layout paper was used to represent the frosted glass. No letters were cut out as this was attempted but did not look good.
                         

Frosted Glass

The letter blocks were then created. This involved cutting out squares of foam board with a whole in the middle for the LED to be put through. 
The next step was creating the stain glass effect on the letters. This was done by printing letters on acetate. Coloured cellophane was added to this and it was the glued to the wall. Eadaoin the added the technology to the model. 
           

Text Process

              
The final model to be created was the map-based installation. This was mainly to demonstrate the scale of the map as well as its functionality. 

Map Installation 

A small canvas was used for the map as the LEDs easily fitted into this. The countries were cut out of grey card and stuck on. 

Cutting Out Map

Eadaoin then added the technology to the piece. A small-scale model was created and placed in front of the map. For demonstration purposes a button will be used to demonstrate the functionality. 
After Eadaion added the technology into the piece, I felt that it looked too messy and distracted from the models. It was decided that we would uses cardboard to cover the wires, arduinos and any other visible technology. Cardboard was used to create enclosed boxes to place over it. These were then spray painted black as the cardboard looked unprofessional.

Placing Cardboard around Technology

Over all the models turned out very well and we are very happy with the results. We feel that they demonstrate both the design and functionality of the three installations.