WoodLab /// ARC Department of Architecture,University of Nicosia

Welcome to your WoodLab! we are here to help you with any questions and challenges concerning model making for any of your projects throughout the year.

We hope to help you in anyway concerning your model making.Also, on this page you will be able to find posts of useful links concerning woodwork and architecture, interesting architects and projects out there and anything that can be of any use to you as architecture students.

16/02/2016

Some of you use spray paints for your models.I suggest taking a look at spray paints used by graffiti artists.You can sometimes find them in hardware stores but not always; so here are some addresses here in nicosia and other cities to get familiar with the products.

Why?
sometimes they tend to be cheaper.
more choice of colours.
and different pressures; like low pressure which allows you to do cleaner and more controlled work.

http://streetartcy.com/shops/

Shops Spray cans, μαρκαδόρους, spray masks, ό,τι έχει να κάνει με εξοπλισμό για βάψιμο θα τα βρεις στους παρακάτω χώρους

11/02/2016

http://www.archdaily.com/563667/ted-talk-how-to-reinvent-the-apartment-building-moshe-safdie/

TED Talk: How to Reinvent the Apartment Building / Moshe Safdie Nearly 50 years after realizing Habitat ’67, when the need for high quality affordable housing is at an all time high...

08/02/2016

http://www.wood-database.com/

The Wood Database

Building Great Architecture Models - Young Architect

08/02/2016

model making tips and advice from different people....

http://youngarchitect.com/2014/03/31/building-architecture-models/

http://stuckinstudio.com/resources/55-architectural-model-making-advice-for-students.html

http://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/architectural-model-making-for-students-2/

http://www.modelmakers-uk.co.uk/scale-model-buildings-illuminated

http://www.laurenceking.com/us/student-books/student-architecture/architectural-modelmaking-1/

http://underdog-arch-student.com/2012/11/studio-tips-physical-modelling.html

http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/architectural-models/

http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/a-case-for-building-architectural-models/

Building Great Architecture Models - Young Architect A few tips on building great architecture models.

05/02/2016

http://www.hundertwasser.com/

Hundertwasser - Hundertwasser

05/02/2016

http://www.anna-heringer.com/

Anna Heringer | Architecture: Vision

05/02/2016

http://ounodesign.com/tag/terunobu-fujimori/

http://www.remodelista.com/posts/remodeling-101-shou-sugi-ban-uk-burnt-wood-siding-and-flooring

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/features/list/five-charred-timber-projects-and-tips-from-the-jap

Ouno Design » Terunobu Fujimori This house is called the Yakisugi or “charred cedar” house. Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori is using a traditional Japanese technique of charring as a way to finish and preserve wood. See another charcoal house by Fujimori here. Fujimori’s buildings often use traditional materials in almost fan…