Every great building begins as a small model and a messy desk
Abstract
As architects we spend hours making physical study models, cutting foam, assembling balsa, running the 3D printer. These models are essential, but the process is slow. Crafty Studio asks a simple question:
“What if you could see your design as a physical model, instantly, at any stage of making?“
Different Materials for Different Stages
We created three different LoRAs each for a specific stage
First Stage : Styrofoam LoRA
Trained on FLUX.1, this represents the first stage of the workflow, dedicated to experimentation and creative exploration.
It is primarily used for testing, playing around with different ideas, and understanding the model’s capabilities before progressing to more advanced and fine-tuned stages.
Second Stage : Balsa Wood LoRA
The introduction of the Balsa Wood on top of FLUX.1 marks the second stage of the process, where the project begins to gain definition.
With increased detail and improved consistency, this phase focuses on assessing the generated outputs and refining the design direction before moving on to more advanced stages.
Third Stage : 3DPrint LoRA
The final stage, also based on FLUX.1, materializes the project through 3D printing.
Tansforming the progressively refined digital outputs into a physical artifact. Representing the highest level of detail and resolution, this stage allows for the final assessment and validation of the design before completion.
Using the Application
Future Enhancements: Image-to-3D Generation
Future developments will further extend the application with image-to-3D generation capabilities, allowing users to generate and download STL files for direct 3D printing. This enhancement aims to unlock the full potential of the platform, creating a complete pipeline that transforms AI-generated concepts into tangible physical models.
Conclusion
Model making has never been easier. Crafty Studio doesn’t replace the model-making process but it accelerates it. From rough foam massing to a precise 3D print, every stage of physical model making is now one prompt away.
