Exhibition Models

Make Models has produced a vast array of exhibition models for local and international exhibits. Our team has collaborated with art curators, exhibition coordinators, designers and event managers to create models that have both been static works in one-off exhibitions, as well as models that have had to live a life on the road through traveling exhibitions. The team takes great care in providing robust, exhibition quality works that have been able to handle the difficulties of regular bump-ins and transit, both locally and internationally.

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NGV- Candalepus Associates 1:500, 2021
Aileen Sage Architects Michaela Gleave 1:50, 2023
NGV- Evolution Exhbition for Grimshaw 1:200, 2020
Collins and Turner 1:1000, 2020
CHROFI 1:500, 2020
LOST Exhibition, Collins and Turner 1:200, 2020
Arts Precinct with Victorian Government 1:500, 2019
Jam Factory Travelling Exhbition, Collins and Turner 1:100, 2018
Maritime Museum Exhibition- "Container" 1:100, 2019-2021
Maritime Museum Exhibition- "Container" 1:100, 2019-2021
Maritime Museum Exhibition- "Container" 1:100, 2019-2021
Maritime Museum Exhibition- "Container" 1:50, 2019-2021
Venice Bienalle- Hayball 1:50, 2018
Venice Bienalle- Hayball 1:50, 2018
Venice Bienalle- Hayball 1:50, 2018
Venice Bienalle- Hayball 1:50, 2018
Council Exhibition, AJC 1:500, 2023

Where can you ship your exhibition models?

We have several models currently circulating around Australia and Internationally. We take care to package and design models that are intelligently designed and robust enough to handle a life on the road.
I'm curating a travelling exhibition, what kind of guarantees can you provide?

We make our models to a high degree of quality with longevity in mind. However in exhibitions, particularly traveling exhibitions, models can take a beating from the public and regular transportation. We’ve happily attended to any unfortunate accidents that can happen from time to time. Have a chat to us about the specifics of your exhibition so we can advise potential risks and assurances.
Where have your models been exhibited?

We’ve had models exhibited in a variety of locations, including but not limited to: Venice Architecture Biennale, Melbourne Design Week, Australian Design Centre, Dubai Expo, Jam Factory Adelaide, Powerhouse Museum, Maritime Museum, Phillip Island Nature Park, Helsinki Kunsthalle and more.
How much will my model cost?

Each Architectural Model that we make is a bespoke outcome for our clients. As such there isn’t a definitive price guide and we quote each project uniquely. Please get in touch by providing a 3D model or drawing set to find out how much a model for your job may cost. We welcome receiving budgets in advance to have open discussions about how your budget can deliver a great outcome.
How quickly can you complete my job?

We work to varying time frames depending on the types of models we are asked to make. The specifics of lead times depend on the time of engagement, readiness of our clients to commence and the pre-existing commitments already on the books. Upon getting in touch with us for a quote we’ll be able to advise the exact timing you can expect for your job.
What materials do you use?

We work with Timbers, Acrylics, Cards, Plastics, Laminates, 3D Prints, Casts and Laminates and many other whacky materials you may not usually consider a model-making material.. We love evolving our style and experimenting with new materials so we welcome any novel requests for your desired model making outcomes.
How do I go about getting a quote?

What we typically need for a quote is a 3D model extracted from your preferred CAD package. Please check our export guide here for more information about what preferred file type we’ll need for quoting. If you don’t have a 3D model then please send through a drawing set preferably in .DWG format or .PDF. As we always deliver bespoke outcomes, each quote needs a little bit of time invested in it to make sure we are pricing things accurately to your unique outcome. We also like to spend as much time making beautiful models as we can, as such, we recommend waiting 1-2 business days for a response to arrive from us.
I’m after an Exhibition Model in a style that isn’t on your website, how can I see more of your work and how can I be sure that you can help me?

Sure thing, we understand that our website keeps things simple. We’ve made many many models over the years and as such we can’t put everything online due to web-optimisation standards. However we ask you to check out our Instagram feed here which we regularly update and, if you haven’t already, also take a look at our model guides which feature more content. You are always welcome to get in touch and we’ll happily accept images of inspirations you may have to see how we may work with you.