Architectural Scale Models
Massing studies to fully detailed replicas — for planning approvals, investor meetings, and sales galleries. Façade, glazing, and structure rendered at the right level of detail.
Explore → Los Angeles, CA · Serving the U.S. & Canada
Physical models for confident decisions.
Carve Model is a physical model studio that designs and fabricates architectural scale models, sales-gallery pieces, product prototypes, film miniatures, and art installations — built for the moments where decisions are made.
PROJECTS DELIVERED 500+ models
Trusted by teams who present with confidence 
What "confident decisions" means
Confidence comes from two things. A model that convinces the room — stakeholders, investors, buyers, and government agencies see scale, massing, and intent at a glance, with nothing left to interpretation. And a process you can trust — every step is guided and clearly informed on our Studio Portal, so the decision is made with full visibility, never guesswork.
What we build
All services → A model for every decision.
Sales Gallery & Presentation
High-finish display models with lighting and premium bases, designed to make a strong visual impression in marketing suites and investment pitches.
Explore →Product Prototypes
We transform sketches and CAD files into fully built physical mockups for product designers, engineers, and hardware startups.
Explore →Film & Commercial Miniatures
Miniature sets for previsualization and cinematic planning, built from lightweight film-grade materials, ready for transport or on-location staging.
Explore →Topographic & Site Models
Accurate terrain, hardscape, and landscape — grade changes, roads, and water features — for planning, design reviews, and context massing.
Explore →Art Installations & Sculpture
We work with artists and cultural institutions to fabricate sculptural works and installations — from maquette to precise, exhibition-ready object.
Explore → The Carve difference
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A transparent journey
Every project runs on our Studio Portal — track milestones in real time, approve each stage, exchange files, and message the team. You always know exactly where your model stands.
02
Clarity over decoration
We focus on what a model needs to clarify, not what it needs to impress. Every model is tailored to its purpose — nothing more, nothing less.
03
Reliable timelines
Advanced digital manufacturing combined with traditional craftsmanship, optimized to support tight development schedules.
How it works
Full process → From files to finished model.
STEP 01
Goal & Audience
We identify how the model will be used — approvals, investor meetings, or design reviews — and align on scope.
STEP 02
Scope & Detail
We determine where detail adds clarity and where simplification improves understanding, then prep the geometry.
STEP 03
Fabrication & QC
Models are fabricated with durable, transport-ready materials, combining digital manufacturing with hand craft.
STEP 04
Delivery & Setup
Your model arrives presentation-ready — easy to unpack, install, and display the moment it lands.
Selected work
View portfolio → Built for the room it enters.
Mixed-use Tower
1:144 · DTLAMasterplan
1:500Sales Gallery
1:50Product Mockup
1:1Film Miniature
Film-grade Why teams choose Carve · The Studio Portal
● Included with every project
Most studios go quiet after the deposit. We don't.
Every Carve project now comes with a shared workspace. See progress in real time, approve milestones, exchange files, and message the studio — all in one place. No more email threads or guessing where things stand.
- Live milestone timeline — design review to install
- Approve scope, scale, and finishes online
- Share CAD files, photos, and invoices securely
- Provider & client views — one source of truth
Common questions
Good to know.
How much does an architectural model cost?
Architectural scale model projects typically begin around $2,000, with final pricing based on scale, level of detail, and presentation requirements. Because each model is custom-built, pricing is confirmed after reviewing project scope and intended use.
What files do you need to start?
Dimension drawings, 3D files, or reference images are typically sufficient to begin a review. We accept CAD, PDF, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp. If some information isn't finalized, we can still guide you to the right scope.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. Models are professionally packed and shipped across the United States and Canada for delivery to offices, sales galleries, and presentation venues. Shipping is reviewed as part of project planning.
What scale should my model be?
Common scales include 1:50, 1:100, 1:200, and 1:500 — each suited to different needs. Scale selection is guided by model size, viewing distance, and required detail, and we provide recommendations during review.
Getting started 01 02
Two ways in.
Most projects start with a quick message. Once we've seen your scope, we build your private workspace — with a preliminary quote waiting inside.
Request a quote
New here? Send your drawings, renderings, or 3D files and tell us how the model will be used. We reply within one business day — no account needed to start.
- Share files and project goals
- We review scope and recommend scale
- A free, no-obligation reply
Review your quote in the portal
Once we've scoped your project, we set up your workspace and place a preliminary quote inside. Accept it to begin — then track milestones, files, and invoices in one place.
- Review a clear, itemized estimate
- Accept or request changes online
- No payment until you approve
Start a project
Tell us what decision your model needs to support.
If you need a display object, we may not be the right fit. If you need confidence when decisions matter, Carve Model is built for that purpose.