Architectural Solutions

Detailed Scale Models with 3D Printing

  • |  Scale Models in Under 24 Hours
  • |  Table top displays up to 59 x 30 x 30 inches in a single build
  • |  Models built directly from CAD data
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3D printed massing model

Manufacture scale models with incredible precision, capturing even the tiniest details allowing architects to faithfully materialize their digital designs in the real world, even at the smallest scales.

Forge Labs specializes in architectural printing services, streamlining the design iteration process, provides a cost-effective means of producing models, and allows for customization and intricate detailing that's hard to achieve manually. We manufacture directly from architectural drawings, including 2D to 3D file conversions and direct work with pre-existing 3D Sketchup, AutoCad, and Revit files.

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Precision Scale Models

Manufacturing architectural models with 3D printing allows designers to quickly craft and turnaround complex architectural models in a variety of resins and polymers suitable for trade shows, presentation centers and client presentations. Our fully digital architectural modeling process allows models to be easily modified, optimized and manufactured in less time whilst also providing exceptional accuracy, finish and detail than possible with traditional 3D printing methods.

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Quick Turn Massing Models

We can work from CAD files or drawings in a number of different file formats including Revit and Sketchup and can provide exceptionally quick turnaround times for both simple and complex massing models. Forge Labs utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies include Selective Laser Sintering, Stereolithography and Direct Metal Laser Sintering to quickly craft highly complex architectural with ultra-fine details easily, and cost effectively directly from CAD files, Sketches, renders and 2D drawings.

 

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2D to 3D File conversion

2D - 3D File Conversions

We produce detailed, accurate models from Sketchup, Revit, and AutoCad files. By ensuring files are watertight and adjusting critical dimensions, we can rapidly produce error-free 3D printed scale models without needing to completely remodel the existing files, saving time and money. The resulting 3D model can then be saved in a variety of file formats, such as STL, OBJ, VRML, PLY, and others, for use in various applications, including 3D printing, animation, and virtual reality.

 

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Our Digital Architectural Modeling Process

Creating architectural models through Forge Labs is a quick and streamlined process. Designers begin by submitting their 3D digital model to us, ensuring it meets our file format requirements. If it doesn't, we work directly with you to ensure the manufacturability of your designs in the real world. Once ready, the digital design is then uploaded to our manufacturing platform, where we collaborate with designers to select the material, size, and scale for the model and provide a cost estimate.

 

Forge Labs utilizes our industrial-grade 3D printers to manufacture the model, conducting quality checks before carefully packaging and shipping the final model directly to you. The model can be optionally finished with painting or polishing, ensuring you receive a high-quality, accurate representation of your architectural designs for presentations and client meetings.

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Securely upload your CAD file to our online quoting platform. Get instant quotes or work with our 3D printing experts to ensure the best material for your project.
 

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Configure your material specifications, quantities & lead time that suits your schedule and needs. When ready, place your order by credit card or purchase order.
 

Start Manufacturing

Manufacturing begins at your nearest production hub. Once complete, quality engineers inspect every part and approve it for delivery.
 

Delivery Next Day

We ship direct to you on next day to every major city across Canada. Choose to pickup locally at one of our manufacturing hubs in select locations.
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Solutions for Architects


Large Format Table Top Displays

Microcity for Translink's Transport 2050 large tabletop public display measuring 6 feet in length. 3D printed using Accura Clearvue with features as small as 0.2mm. Features can be printed as thin as 0.7mm with details down to 0.2mm thereby allowing even the most intricate and complex designs to be easily realized in the real world.

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3D printed trade show model

Quick Turn Scale Models

The rapid print speed of industrial 3D printing makes it possible for us to provide massing models faster and more affordably than via traditional manufacturing methods. Our large format FDM, SLA and SLS 3D printing technologies allow us to 3D print architectural models up to 59 x 30 x 30 inches in a single print with outstanding detail & accuracy.


Tactile Models

Powder Bed Fusion technologies like Selective Laser Sintering are ideal for producing durable educational models that can be handled with minimal risk of breakage. These 3D printed models for BC Hydro were printed in an extremely durable Nylon 12 material, allowing attendees to safely touch and handle the models without risk of damage.

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3D printed high detail scale model in resin

Ultra High Detail Models

3D printed trade show models reproduce incredible detail; tiny features can be reproduced with a resolution of 100 microns. SLA 3D Printing enables the rapid construction of high detail models with excellent detail visualization can be 3D printed using transparent resin and finished to a high degree of optical clarity. Features can be printed as thin as 0.7mm with details down to 0.2mm thereby allowing even the most intricate and complex designs to be easily realized in the real world.

 

 
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Case Studies in Architecture

3D Printed MicroCity

Translink 2050 Micro City Model

Microcity for Translink's Transport 2050 large tabletop public display. 3D printed using Accura Clearvue with features as small as 0.2mm.

3D Printing the new Tim Horton's Lid

High Detail 3D Printed Scale Models

The rapid print speed of Stratasys FDM makes it possible for us to provide massing models faster and more affordably than via traditional manufacturing methods.

3D Printing the new Tim Horton's Lid

3D Printed Massing Models with FDM

The rapid print speed of Stratasys FDM makes it possible for us to provide massing models faster and more affordably than via traditional manufacturing methods.

3D Printing the new Tim Horton's Lid

3D Printed Elevation Models

Large format FDM 3D printing enables models to be printed up to 36 x 24 in a single print with outstanding detail & accuracy.

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