Portfolio Architectural Models
Architectural Models
Custom architectural model by KiwiMill, built for trade shows, sales, and training.
Architectural and site models we build
KiwiMill builds architectural and site models for developers, architects, institutions, and companies showing off a facility: retirement communities, campus buildings, headquarters, factories, and landfill and lakefront sites headed for a review board.
We build at the scale the job needs: 1/16" = 1' for a full community, 1/4" = 1' for a cottage whose lift-off roof reveals the floor plan, 1" = 200' for a landfill site three-quarters of a mile across. Buildings are laser cut or 3D printed, terrain is CNC-carved and finished by hand, and lighting, video screens, and push-button interactivity can be built in.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural model cost?
Models typically start around $6,000. Multi-model projects often run $10,000 and up. For architecture, price follows the area covered and the scale, the number of buildings, whether interiors are shown, and how much landscaping and lighting you want. A quote is free. Send plans, CAD or BIM, renderings, or a site plan.
How do we choose the scale?
Two questions decide it: how much area has to be shown, and how much detail has to read. A community or campus usually sits around 1/16" = 1', a single cottage with interiors at 1/4" = 1', and a large site at 1" = 200' or smaller, where buildings become simple blocks and the terrain carries the story. We'll recommend a scale that fits your table, your budget, and the room it will sit in.
Can a model help at a public hearing or review board?
That's a common use. We've built a landfill expansion model to explain the proposal to the surrounding community, and a lakefront site model a developer brought to a local preservation board. A physical model lets people who don't read drawings see height, setbacks, and context at a glance.
Can buyers see inside the units?
Yes. Lift-off roofs reveal floor plans underneath, with printed floor finishes so kitchens, baths, and living areas read clearly. It's how retirement community sales offices pre-sell units before construction.
Can the model be updated if the design changes?
Often, yes. If you expect phases or revisions, tell us when we scope the job and we'll build those buildings or areas so they can be swapped later.
Have a project like these? Let's talk.
Send photos or CAD of your product plus your deadline — we'll come back with a price and a timeline. In 60+ years, we've never missed a client's show date.
Not ready for a quote? E-mail us — two sentences and a photo is plenty.