how it works

Reach out to us in advance so we can estimate the timeframe and reserve capacity for you early on. Especially with architectural competitions, we know how valuable every extra day is. If we know the strict deadline in advance, we can condense our production into an intensive sprint, giving you maximum space for the design itself.

Feel like it might already be too late for a model? Call us anyway. We will assess the situation and look for a way to meet your deadline.

Send us whatever you currently have available, from 3D models and drawings to sketches, thoughts, historical plans, or photographic documentation. As architects ourselves, we can work with almost any input and extract what is essential on our own. You don't need to have your files perfectly prepared for production, although the more complete the materials we receive, the easier and faster the subsequent concept development and overall work on the model becomes.

Once we receive your materials, we thoroughly study everything and set up a shared online board for your project. We gather all input data, references, and initial ideas in one place to serve as a solid foundation for our joint discussion.

We define the right level of detail, the ideal combination of materials, and the most suitable technologies. Our goal is to create a concept that highlights the core ideas of the project, captures the intended atmosphere, or conveys the narrative of the site.

Over the prepared board, we meet to review the model concept and clarify expectations for the final result. We fine-tune the details and align on what the model should primarily communicate so that together we choose the best way to convey its core idea in physical form.

At the start of your inquiry, based on preliminary materials, you will receive a rough estimate so you know the expected budget range. Once you hand over the final project data we will actually use to build the model, we prepare a final price quote in the form of a modest price range.

The upper limit of this range is a binding cap that we never exceed, taking any potential risks on ourselves. The range also serves as a project buffer. If production runs smoothly and the buffer is not needed, you simply don't pay it.

During the fabrication itself, we strictly follow the agreed concept. We stay in touch throughout the work on the model. We use the shared online board to upload ongoing progress and as a quick communication channel. If we run into a detail that needs clarification, we mark it directly on a photo and suggest a solution. This gives you full visibility over the process, ensuring you receive exactly what we agreed on at the end.

We photograph every completed model in our studio or in an outdoor setting that naturally connects with its idea and completes the atmosphere. We look for the right light and angles to capture material textures and key details alongside overall views.

You will receive photos ready to use for your portfolio or PR. If you have a specific visual style in mind that aligns with your website or presentation, just let us know and we will adapt the shoot accordingly.

We securely pack the model in a transport box where it is fixed to prevent any movement. We do not use courier services. We deliver the model to you personally wherever you need it to make sure it arrives in perfect condition.

You will receive the finished photos conveniently via a shared drive. We upload them in two folders, featuring full-resolution images for print and pre-sized files for web and social media so you don't have to worry about editing.

We also include a document with attribution details. You receive full usage rights for your needs, all we ask is to be credited as the authors of the model and the photographs.

For shorter projects where production typically takes up to three weeks, we handle invoicing after the finished model is delivered. If we are embarking on a longer collaboration, we split the payment into multiple parts in advance. Typically, we agree on an initial deposit and a final payment, or we stage the payments according to project milestones.

Our standard invoice maturity is 14 days. However, if you have specific requirements or need an extended payment term, we are happy to accommodate you. All we ask is that we openly agree on these details right at the beginning, before we dive into the project.