Life-size mock-ups for products showroom.
The client for this project sent us two images from their website showing their groundworks products as “vertically exploded” graphics and asked if we could reproduce the images as three dimensional models. We said yes straightaway and came up with the solution of using four clear acrylic rods to support the separated layers. When we delivered the finished models the client’s response was: “ I just wanted to say that the models look fantastic - we were both on site yesterday when they arrived and were blown away. I can't wait for more of the business to see them”.
Incorporates addressable LEDs for controllable lighting.
The brief for this project was to produce a physical model based on a CGI image of a stylized townscape which featured on the client’s website. This meant we had to create our own CAD from scratch for each of the building types based just on 2D screengrabs . We then produced the physical models using our laser cutters and conventional architectural model making techniques before finishing them in colours to match the on-screen images. We also had to incorporate addressable LEDs so the client could create flashing illuminated routes along the roads in varying colours and internal illumination of the buildings. Addressable LEDs can be controlled from your PC or even from an Ap you can download on your phone.
Tablet controlled illumination of individual plots.
We had no sooner completed our first project for this major developer in the retirement sector than they immediately asked us to produce a second model for this much larger development. Both models had fully interactive lighting which allowed the sales agent to illuminate individual plots from a touch-screen tablet. We also incorporated filters for 1 bed, 2 bed, ground floor or first floor apartments which is a particularly useful feature for when a customer has specific requirements. There was also an All Lights On option.
Four shop displays for regular client.
Over the years we’ve produced many of these shop displays for Concrete Canvas in various sizes and designs. We made this latest batch of mini-displays just before Christmas and delivered them in custom-built flight cases ready for shipping to the USA.
Model for industrial testing facility in North Africa.
We completed this project a few months ago but the client didn’t want us to post any photos of the model before their official launch so we’ve had to wait till now to feature it in our Recent Projects blog. At 1:250 scale the model was approximately 1m x 1m square and had to be shipped in a custom-built flight case to the site’s location in North Africa. The strong colours were added to indicate the varying functions of the components across the installation.
