Architecture in miniature using the collection

Our second workshop series dedicated to making Queensland architecture in miniature ran during February and March with 10 locals coming to The Edge to learn how to look through State Library collection items, create their own digital designs and use a laser cutter to fabricate a lovely little book nook!

The workshop sessions ran over four Saturdays and many of the participants were couples who came to learn and have fun together making their miniatures.

We provide a ready made template for the book nook, but attendees get to test their new design skills to make alterations to the template, and to also design their own breezeways, casement windows and doors and interior arches. 

Our design inspiration is pulled from the SLQ Built heritage collection, in particular the 99 everyday homes for Queenslanders, which features coloured illustrations of 99 domestic architecture designs and internal floor plans for Queensland homes and conditions. The compendium published by the Home Building Publishing Company includes joinery, arches, casements and more and you can see how our workshop participants translated these designs into their nooks. 

Take a look at the fabulous photos below of our workshop attendees in action painting and assembling their personalised Queenslander book nooks! 

Also read more in our previous blog posts;
Queensland architecture in miniature part 1
Queensland architecture in miniature finale