Falconboard - a Foam Board Alternative

How about a "green" alternative to Foam Boards? ARCH is now stocking Falconboard. It's honeycomb structure can handle the most demanding of graphic display requirements due to its high rigidity and dimensional stability.

Just a bit over 1/4" thick (17/64"), we have sheets available in 30" x 40" and 4' x 8'. Falconboard emits zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contains up to 20% chlorofluorocarbon-free recycled paper and is both bio-degradable and recyclable.

While the manufacture sees this primarily as a mounting board, we would love to see how this looks in a scale model.

We have a limited amount of samples if you want to try it out. Stop in to ARCH today!

Book Signing and Reception for Megan Werner's new book Model Making

Join us at ARCH on December 8th from 6 - 8pm for a reception and book signing with Megan Werner, author of the book Model Making published by Princeton Architectural Press.  Megan is a Bay Area model maker and founder of zDp Models.  She is also an adjunct professor in the interior design department at California College of the Arts.

From the Princeton Architectural Website;

"Our latest addition to the Architecture Briefs series presents the nuts and bolts of model making. In thirty-three "concept blocks," Megan Werner explores a wide range of possible types including laser-scored acrylic models, basswood topography models, acid etched metal blocks, peeled paper blocks, D-print models, cement pour blocks, and many more. Model Making includes handy appendices on materials, tools, and tips and techniques, as well as a glossary of design concepts."


Also check out Megan, in her own words discussing how the concept of her book together:

You can also check out a review of her book here.

So please join us on Friday, December 2nd from 6 - 8pm as we'll have food, drinks and be open for Holiday gift shopping as well.

Sutro Tower - Scale Lasercut Plywood Model - Only $38

This 1:50 scale model of the Sutro Tower from Studio for Metropolitan Craft is a great gift for any lover of San Francisco and local architecture.  The kit is super easy to assemble and comes with everything you need to put it together.  Created locally at Techshop SF, ARCH is very excited to carry this and we know you'll love it too.