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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Kelly Burke

Tiny beautiful things: architectural exhibition showcases the enduring role of scale models

A 3D model of the 30 St Mary Axe building, known to most Londoners as the Gherkin.
A 3D model of the 30 St Mary Axe building, known to most Londoners as the Gherkin. Photograph: Alicia Taylor

In architecture, the biggest civic visions are born in the smallest form. Sometimes, the most powerful ideas can fit neatly on a table.

The scale model is a crucial step in the journey from concept design to skyline. Anexhibition opening in Sydney on Sunday pays tribute to the creative role these fragile yet tangible miniature worlds play in shaping some of our most well-known landmarks.

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