To begin this project I began with learning and practicing different folding techniques and patterns. Below are two of the patterns I learnt, the first being X-Form Spans on the left and the second being a V-pleat on the right.
After this I began to model my bedroom. I measured then drew up a template of the paper model that I was going to make and used I used a 1:20 scale. Then I measured and cut out the model in paper using my steel ruler and exacto knife. I glued the tabs of the wall to the piece parallel to it to guarantee the model walls to stay up. After experimenting with paper, I moved onto cardboard and repeated the same steps. After using both paper and cardboard, I concluded that I prefer working with cardboard as it is a more sturdy material to work with. Below are the process photos of this experiment.
Template:
Paper Model of Bedroom:
Cardboard Model of Bedroom:
After both of these experiments, I then moved onto modelling my living room. I again drew the template and then experimented with a paper model with a human figure and couch inside to give a sense of perspective and scale. For this model, I again used a 1:20 scale, however, I shortened the height of the walls and ceilings by half. Below are the photos.
