Video Documentary: Making a Terrain Model Using a CNC Router

For our final project in Graduate Studio 3, our assignment was to create a model to help illustrate our proposed master plan for an infill development site in Starkville, MS. The site I selected is commonly known as Stateside. The site is located along University Drive adjacent to MSU's campus.

For creating the base terrain model for my site, I decided to try and use a CNC router and a piece of 2" high density urethane (HDU) material to route the terrain. The outcome was a success! (Thanks to Chris Ray of Budget Signs for his assistance and access to the CNC.) Here is a video documentary of the process I used to create this model. Enjoy! (Note: Background music begins at step 4 so turn on your speakers.. it makes it slightly more interesting!)

Also available at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etzDgV20IeA