Isle of Models searches for answers to this question based on the central role of model making in the architectural studios at EPFL Lausanne.
From façade sections, spatial studies and structural models to investigations around form, the contributing authors analyse the nature and relevance of the model in architectural design. The history of the model, its use in historical architectural production is also discussed in this framework.
With contributions from: Nicola Braghieri, Anja and Martin Fröhlich, Eric Lapierre, Jo Taillieu, Christoph Van Gerrewey.
Edited by Nadja Maillard and Cyril Veillon