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ARCKIT MODEL SYSTEM<br />
Arckit is a groundbreaking new<br />
architectural model system that allows<br />
users to physically design, build and<br />
modify working models radically faster<br />
than ever before. Architects can now<br />
bring their ideas to life with speed<br />
and precision, inspiring spontaneous<br />
creativity and a practical approach to<br />
designing multiple structures.<br />
The reusable interconnecting components<br />
use no glue and are completely modular,<br />
making it possible to create a diverse<br />
range of scaled structures that can be<br />
used as physical working models to<br />
communicate architectural ideas and<br />
include clients in the design process –<br />
as well as for builders, developers and<br />
interior designers to plan projects and<br />
showcase finished work.<br />
Made in Ireland, Arckit is designed<br />
by architects for architects. Founder<br />
Damien Murtagh says: “I have always<br />
appreciated the value of working<br />
models for sharing ideas with clients<br />
and bringing my own designs to life.<br />
The problem is that they are often time<br />
consuming and expensive to make. I<br />
wanted to develop a professional system<br />
that would bridge the gap between<br />
working models and digital models.”<br />
Designed for everyday use, Arckit is<br />
compatible with 3D computer models<br />
and allows users to recreate physical<br />
designs using SketchUp versions of<br />
Arckit components. Arckit is based on<br />
contemporary building techniques and<br />
every component is made to a standard<br />
1.2m/4ft modular grid to a scale, so it<br />
also allows for easy conversion between<br />
metric and imperial.<br />
If you’re looking for a way to proudly<br />
display past projects, Arckit can be<br />
finished with realistic surface patterns<br />
supplied by real building companies.<br />
These textures (such as timber, stone,<br />
terracotta, metal, brick, and concrete)<br />
can be downloaded from an online<br />
Arckitexture Library and printed to the<br />
supplied self-adhesive Arckit media<br />
sheets ready to be measured, cut and<br />
applied.<br />
From renowned architecture practices to<br />
university courses, Arckit is fast building<br />
a strong reputation as a flexible and<br />
creative design tool. As well as listings<br />
with retailers such as Harrods, Barnes &<br />
Nobles and RIBA bookstores, Arckit has<br />
also gained worldwide recognition when<br />
it was shortlisted for The Irish Times<br />
InterTrade Innovation Awards, and later<br />
won the prestigious Red Dot Design<br />
Award <strong>2015</strong>.<br />
www.arckit.com<br />
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