A massing model represents building volumes without facade detail — a fast, cost-effective way to test scale, site relationships, and design options at an early design stage, before committing to detailed architectural development.
Typically built at 1:200 to 1:1000, using simplified block forms in acrylic or foam, with faster turnaround than a fully detailed model.
Yes — massing models skip facade and material detail, so they're quicker and more cost-effective, ideal for early-stage design testing.