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This paper is taking up a subject of professional, creative work of architects with physical models. It is looking at why and how some of world renowned architects are using models in their everyday practice. First part is a review of methods of working with models of: Peter Zumthor, Christian Kerez, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa (SANAA), Bijoy Jain and Anne Holtrop. Second part is focusing on...
Almost all over the world, archaeological museums present collections of prehistoric small houses made of clay, bronze and wood. These artefacts were part of tombs equipment, some of high artistic level. Models discussed in the article represent five different cultures from distant geographic regions: Egypt, Italy, Northern Poland, Western Mexico, and Honshu in Japan. Since these cultures were additionally...