Sketch Model: Interior/Exterior Ramp

Using a limited amount of drawings I had to determine the dimensions of the interior/exterior ramp. I had to change a few measurements to allow the ramp to fit into the model and began making the ramp from cardboard. I was slightly worried that it wouldnt fit as it has quite an unusual shape but it fit perfectly into the building. I had to make a few minor adjustments on the Rhino Drawings but I think it went well and I am confident that I will be able to make the ramp again in acrylic and wood for the final model with no problems.

Sketch Model

This is a 1:50 sketch model of Villa Savoye that I started today. I printed out the plans to use as a base and cut out elevations from cardboard. I have done this to find any problems I have with the model or drawings and also so that I can figure out the baseboard and lighting plan.

Ramp Drawing

This is the drawing from Section A-A but with minor adjustments to fit into my model. There is a slight problem with the floor heights but this will be changed now. I will need to lower the heights of the floors so that this drawing relates to all my other ones otherwise this ramp will not fit into my model. Once I have corrected the floor heights, I will be able to make a maquette of Villa Savoye out of foam board or card.

Interior/Exterior Ramp

Using a through section drawing I have found a way to get the accurate dimensions used for the interior/exterior ramp. I will now create some detailed drawings in Rhino to give myself something precise to work from. I will update this blog when I have completed my drawings for the ramp and then I will move on to sorting out how the interior stairs will be made.

Elevations

North West Elevation

South West Elevation

 

North East Elevation

South East Elevation

Progress

I have now finalised all my exterior elevations and floor plates, which are ready to be laser cut. I have also completed the designs for the South East front window frame, which will be brass etched.
I will now be mostly focusing on the interior of the building, which includes the stair case, ramp, six garden walls and furniture. My biggest worry at the moment is the stairs and ramp, which I seem to have little information on. Im sure with the right drawings I will be able to work out the dimensions and add them to Rhino.

Im quite pleased with todays progress and I have finally decided the scale I will be building my model at, which is 1:50.

Length- 429.96 mm
Width- 384 mm
Height- 188.92 mm

Floor Plates

I have decided to use my drawings from Rhino of the floor plates as a template for my model. Having the floor plates made from acrylic then cut out using the laser cutter. I will also use the cut line engrave setting to show guidelines for the walls, which will make it much easier to build this model. I used Adobe Illustrator to import the drawings from Rhino then used 255 Red for cut lines and 255 Blue for cut line engraves.