{"title":"Roark T. Congdon","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoark T. Congdon specialises in books that explore the intricate craft of architectural model building. His works offer detailed guidance and inspiration for readers interested in the intersection of design, construction, and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the broader realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Congdon’s books invite both enthusiasts and practitioners to deepen their appreciation of architectural forms through hands-on creation and thoughtful examination of models.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"architectural-model-building-by-roark-t-congdon-9781563677731","title":"Architectural Model Building","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Behind virtually every great building is an architectural scale model. Architectural models combine practicality and detailed craftsmanship with an artistic flair.\" —From the Foreword by Ross King, author of \u003cem\u003eBrunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMichelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e, among other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Model Building: Tools, Techniques and Materials\u003c\/i\u003e presents simple instructions, illustrations, exercises, and practical applications to the inexperienced or student model maker. With more than 300 photographs, the text's easy-to-follow format is designed to develop the requisite skills for crafting professional-quality models. Students are not only supplied with basic how-to information but, through the book's various features, also with ways of avoiding common mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLearn from the Pros\u003c\/em\u003e icon points to passages containing instructions, shortcuts, and tips from professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdvice from the Pros\u003c\/em\u003e box gathers the wise counsel of professionals, reinforcing the lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapter Review and Practice sections offer critical thinking questions as well as hands-on practice for the beginning to intermediate model maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull-colour insert showcases exquisitely rendered models, which complement the text's step-by-step presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlossary defines key terms, boldfaced in the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAppendix comprises templates of shapes frequently encountered by the model maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010456629484,"sku":"9781563677731","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781563677731-architectural-model-building.jpg?v=1785151014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roark-t-congdon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}