Handmade Chicago No. 8 Cityscape Model by Chisel & Mouse
ABOUT
A 3d map of downtown Chicago at 1:5000. A single plaster tile encapsulated in a perspex frame. The model can wall hang or be displayed on a desk or table top.
Sustainably Crafted
Chisel & Mouse reuses, recycles and uses less where they can. They search out sustainable local suppliers. They sponsor grassroots sports for the local youth, donating both money and time. They sponsor local environmental projects.
Handmade
Chisel & Mouse hand makes all of their models. It's the combination of an artisan’s approach (the chisel) with modern innovation and transformative technologies (the mouse). By capturing life and its big ideas in miniature, the brand celebrates the beauty of our industrialized world.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
- CREATOR Chisel & Mouse, Inc., London, UK.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.2016.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wax, Glass, Wood.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor scratches on the plexiglass. Please note the plexiglass is reflective and difficult to photograph. It is clear and not foggy.
- DIMENSIONS H 4 in. W 12 in. D 12 in.
HISTORY
Based on data accurate to the nearest meter these 3D maps show the fascinating layout and development of cities.
Satellite data and 3D printing is combined with traditional molding and casting.
