Abstraction is a method used in various fields of architecture to give the project an aesthetic, creative, and original atmosphere according to the desires of the project owners. Project owners request architects to create models using the technique of abstract thinking so that the existing structures in the project appear more aesthetic or perfect and flawless. By creating models while thinking abstractly, architects will also incorporate their creative ideas into the model, resulting in a very different end result.
Architects begin to design and plan with abstract thinking that leads them to a solution, allowing them to design a model with the ideas they have in mind. Abstract thinking allows drawing the details of a structure or construction site never before realized , down to its colors, materials, and the placement of doors and windows. The concept of abstract thinking is widely preferred today in the construction of architectural models.
In abstract models of projects, the emergence of creative ideas that become concrete allows for the creation of original models. What is expected from architects is to concretize the plans and projects designed with abstract thinking in a tangible way. An experienced architect can mentally concretize the structure he has designed or other different architectural projects using concrete concepts to create a model and prepare it for an exhibition or presentation.
Project owners may request an architectural design different from all known ideas or modifications to increase efficiency in an industrial project. Project groups composed of engineers and architects examine the concrete structures they propose using their imagination to create abstract designs, and then create the models.
It is essential to scale abstract models correctly to give an idea of the size and details of the model. Models of terrain and industrial projects can use larger scales because they can include more details, while smaller scales are preferred for simpler models. The mentally imagined details for a model, whether large or small, can be reflected in the model.
It is crucial that the materials used in abstract models are sturdy and durable to ensure the longevity of the model. A model made with inferior quality materials will deteriorate quickly and may therefore not receive a good rating from a jury or may not appear attractive during exhibitions or presentations.
