The Talented Mr. Ripley

When creating my white card model for The Talented Mr. Ripley, I focused on incorporating classic architectural elements while also experimenting with features inspired by 1950s Italian architecture, including interior arches and integrated doorways. I carefully considered how the set would appear at different times of day, as several sequences within Ripley’s apartment depict the passage of time. To enhance the realism of the design, I incorporated an appropriate backing which was lit to replicate natural environmental lighting and create a more immersive atmosphere.

The Controller’s Study

As The Controller’s Study was heavily influenced by Japanese interior design, I felt it was important to create a clean and precise architectural model that reflected this aesthetic. Rather than relying solely on conventional model-making techniques, I designed and 3D printed a number of structural elements before assembling them by hand. To further communicate the scale, movement, and functionality of the space, I incorporated figurines throughout the model. This helped demonstrate how scenes would be staged and filmed within the environment, particularly within the central conversation pit, while also adding a greater sense of life and realism to the design.