Small, Not Far Away

Architects have long been building models of their concepts, and it serves two purposes, even in this age of rendering and Auto-Cad - it gives a proper and real sense of what the building will look like, how the structure holds up and something fathomable for the client to understand. Sometimes these miniature wonders are preserved, rarer in domestic residence instances than in colossal corporate edifices, and it is these I'd like to share today. 
On the opposite end of the social spectrum, doll houses built for play have become such a niche market thanks to the internet, that their execution and design has all but elevated them out of the league of toys and into objects of beauty, not to be touched by mauling little wreckers. They cost a fortune, ranging from five to a hundred thousand, depending on the finish and contents. So, not to be sniffed at - they're taken very seriously! Retro, antique, vintage, oddball, modern are all catered for, so you can have your dream home in your dream home. Take a look at some glorious tiny dwellings with exquisite details. 
Art Deco:

 Dying...completely wonderful and precise

 The Lempicka House

Deco by Nana's Dollhouses

Not real...but SO convincing!

Mid Century Modern...looking very Neutra. Betting the original version of this is in Palm Springs.

Faultless mid-century furniture:

Architect model of the iconic Futuro House by Matti Suuronen 1968

Contemporary...get a load of that perfection! I could have sold you this picture as the real deal. It is, in fact, scaled 1:6

The Nomad House by John Bui - architect model

Le Corbusier architect model

A modern masterpiece doll house for the discerning

So, here's where it goes crossover. Architects designing actual doll houses! 
Zaha Hadid

Linda Stenberg and Claus Hojer Hansen recreating an Arne Jacobsen 1928 villa in Denmark as a doll house complete with his Egg and Ant chairs in miniature:

And if you don't fancy cluttering your house but want duel functionality, this incredible coffee table by Qubis Haus, with tiny classic replicas to match what the grown-ups have. 

 Lots of choices in the iconic chair design field:

Can I have them all please?