Company profile: 3DD the modelmakers

Article Abstract:

Three Dimensional Developments (3DD) is a modelmaking consultancy, producing crafted models to order. An early project was SDG's Spitalfields market project which involved several architectural practices. The company employs 25 full-time people and it is organized along the lines of an architectural practice. It has made heavy investments in CADCAM equipment and software, but is a lean operation with no borrowings. Once a model specification is agreed on, a team is assigned and there is detailed monitoring and client liaison throughout. There is low staff turnover, achieved by concentrating on personal development.

Practice, Models and modelmaking, Models (Toys)

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Lottery prize for urban parks: The Urban Parks Programme is funding a facelift for many well used but poorly cared-for historic parks around Britain

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Britain's urban parks are the subject of a special lottery restoration fund scheme if they were created over 30 years ago and have some heritage merit. The Urban Parks Programme (UPP) definition of parks incorporates other outdoor spaces including town squares, seaside promenade gardens, historic cemeteries and memorial gardens. Most awards so far are at the planning stage, with some being formally awarded funding.

Finance, Remodeling and renovation, Parks, Urban beautification

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Imaging the future: computer presentation techniques are increasingly accessible for everyday use

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Computer presentation techniques are becoming more accessible for everyday use in architecture, and options including photomontaging, where CAD images are superimposed on site photographs. Other options include wire line images and block massing, CAD persepctives, 3D settings and desktop virtual reality with a display on a computer screen.

Methods, Architecture

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