Presenting the modernisation and expansion of a leading hospital requires showing the scale of the complex while also conveying precision. The project was still at an early stage and the available documentation had not yet been fully finalised.
An architectural scale model was produced at 1:250 scale, featuring nine buildings and a high level of detail. To achieve a clear reading at a reduced scale, 3D printing, acrylic, PVC and a range of finishing techniques were combined.
Ambient lighting inside the buildings adds depth and makes it easier to distinguish volumes and façades during the presentation. The model brings together the refurbishment, expansion and relationship between the different parts of the complex in a single view.
The team worked closely with the architectural practice to resolve information as the project progressed and adjust the model as the design became more defined. The combination of technical judgement and flexible production was essential in meeting a very tight deadline.
The scale model became a key part of the institutional presentation. The result helped communicate the hospital’s future transformation to management, professionals, the media and the public in an immediate and rigorous way.
