Farnsworth House Model Reflection


       For this model project, I think our final model turned out to look pretty similar to the real Farnsworth house. I tried using the dimensions I got online to scale this project, but we didn't account for the material thickness, hence why our total height measurements were slightly off. The material we used for the floor was the concrete and steel layer for structure, with a wood layer for aesthetics. These three layers together turned out to be disproportionally big compared to the real house. However, the dimensions (width*length) of the actual house followed the scale 1 meter:1.5 centimeters. Andrew and I also tried to pay attention to small details, so we created little stairs to scale, and had the right number of pillars and support beams. 
       If I were to do this project again, I would focus on what materials we have available to us before we start scaling. This way, I can account for the material thickness, and maybe base my scale on the thickness of the material, so that I can create an entire model to scale. 

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