I also approached the Workshop with some files that I had initially wanted to 3D print in the studio 3D printers. However these were completely taken up by other students all creating their site models too. Talking to Ed, again he suggested that using the workshop 3D printer would create finer more professional models – again stepping up the skill level of my previous model. I went forward with this idea as I felt it would be really great to have a completely professional model, that I could use for the final graduation show, and use a focal portfolio piece for my post-grad professional career, representing a great level of skill.
I had printed the 15th century statue that stood in front of my building that is a historical node of particular importance in the city, the Buttercross. This was so tiny and delicate, so it was a good job that I had used the finer 3D printers in the workshop. Through the site model I wanted to communicate where y chosen building sat in its central location, the buildings unique structure that stood and formed a passageway into the Winchester Square. I also wanted to communicate how my building is sandwiched into a long line of buildings down the highstreet, as I would explore this further in the next part of the project.