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Mini Architectural Models Celebrate the Fading Art of Craft

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In a world dominated by mass production, Beautiful City by Sofía Alvarado of Studio Fi stands as a tribute to the lost art of craftsmanship. This collection of 17 meticulously handcrafted pieces is a love letter to architectural detail and an ode to the artisans of yesteryear who brought character and soul to our built environment. Alvarado’s vision channels the beauty of artisanal work into something tangible, emphasizing process over utility. Each piece captures the essence of architectural history, reinterpreted through a modern lens to create something entirely new and unexpected. The collection is as much an architectural exploration as it is a design masterpiece.

A collection of assorted, abstract architectural models is displayed against a plain backdrop. The models vary in shape, size, and color, featuring geometric and organic forms

A display of abstract architectural models arranged on three wooden shelves against a beige background

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Like a miniature, imaginary city, these one-of-a-kind creations draw inspiration from architectural elements that have been smoothed over in modern times. The collection is an eclectic mix of eras and forms, blending modern geometry with symbolic remnants of historical architectural styles. With each passing decade, the subtlety and complexity of these details have slowly disappeared, but this collection brings them back into the spotlight.

A display of abstract architectural models, featuring various shapes and structures, is arranged on multi-tiered wooden shelves

A geometric display of abstract architectural models on tiered wooden shelves, set against a wall decorated with sculpted, organic shapes

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Handcrafted from metal and wood, each piece is painstakingly shaped using artisanal patterns, custom molds, and even homemade tools that achieve the intricate details that define them. This tailor-made process embraces slow design, where quality reigns over quantity. Because the identity of feeling has been known and proven to be linked to color, each edition is also characterized by specific tones.

A modern art display featuring abstract geometric sculptures in brown, beige, and gray tones, arranged on white and wooden surfaces

Geometric abstract sculptures made of various materials displayed on a minimalist two-tier table

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In Beautiful City, Alvarado and Studio Fi invite us to pause, look closely, and appreciate the beauty in architectural details we often overlook. These pieces challenge us to rethink what we consider luxury, reminding us that true value also lies in artistry, not just function. It’s a reminder that the fading art of artisanal craftsmanship can be revived, one handcrafted piece at a time.

Multiple abstract geometric sculptures are displayed on tiered shelves. The sculptures vary in shape and color, including angular and curved designs in neutral and muted tones

A display of architectural models featuring geometric designs, including a stepped staircase, on a multi-tiered wooden shelf

Two modern abstract sculptures sit on a minimalist floating shelf. The left sculpture has red arches, and the right one features gray and white concentric half-circles. The background is light beige

A modern sculpture with concentric arch shapes in beige and white is placed on a table against a neutral background

Curved metal bars attached to a wooden base, casting shadows on a surface

A white, abstract-shaped table with four cylindrical legs stands on a brown surface in front of a beige background

A geometric sculpture featuring a rectangular form with circular cutouts on its side rests on a wooden surface against a beige backdrop

A modern minimalist sculpture featuring abstract geometric shapes, including a white block, a wooden piece, and cylindrical elements, displayed against a beige wall on a white shelf

A minimalist architectural model featuring a white rectangular structure with three brown cylindrical supports underneath, set against a beige background

A minimalist, stacked modern sculpture with interlocking rectangular blocks in different colors and materials, displayed on a round pedestal against a neutral background

A modern abstract sculpture featuring geometric shapes in wood, metal, and plastic sits on a flat, brown surface against a neutral background

A geometric sculpture with alternating beige and brown layers, featuring a wooden base with black, white, and wood stripes

A modern, beige sculpture featuring three ascending blocks, each with an arched, dark red handle, placed on a round white pedestal against a plain background

Beige cylindrical vase with two side extensions, standing on a table with a light brown surface and a curved edge. Background is a plain, neutral-colored wall

A modern table with white legs features five abstract architectural models in various shapes and colors, primarily in brown and neutral tones, arranged on a matte wooden surface

To learn more about Beautiful City by Sofía Alvarado of Studio Fi, visit sofialvarado.com.

Photos by Alfredo J. Martiz J.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She’s probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.

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