A French Architectural Roof Model

This architectural model dates to the early 20th century. Small-scale, three-dimensional physical models were used as a rough draft or preliminary study to visualize, test, and refine building designs before they become full-scale structures. They helped architects and engineers understand spatial relationships and potential issues. Such tangible representations serve as a tactile way of thinking, bridging ideas from sketches to reality. Today this work is largely done by 3-D rendering programs but many vintage maquettes