iconic sydney buildings come to life as brass-clad tactile maps by axolotl

Touch Maps, created by Axolotl to a 1:800 scale, are tactile representations of iconic Sydney buildings, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired individuals to appreciate architectural significance with advanced technologies.

Human-centered design emphasizes the importance of tactile maps, enabling the blind and visually impaired to engage with architecture through detailed representations, going beyond traditional braille to offer a tangible experience of landmarks.

Collaboration with organizations like Modelcraft, Sydney Living Museums, and Vision Australia results in high-quality, detailed tactile maps of World Heritage buildings, using advanced 3D printing to create accurate representations for inclusive architectural experiences.

Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine