Washington DC was founded in 1790 and is the capital of the USA. It's location on the east coast of North America on the northern shore of the Potomac River was chosen by President George Washington. The city is home to the nation's government and has witnessed many of history's most important political events. The city is houses many of the world's most famous museums and buildings including the White House, Watergate complex and the Washington Monument. Washington D.C. has everything for the visitor - culture, history, shopping, dining, and nightlife, the city is exciting, cosmopolitan, and very international.
This 3d map of Washington DC, at a scale of 1:5000, is focused around the political hub and includes the White House. It is a single plaster tile measuring 30x30cm encapsulated in a perspex frame. The model can wall hang or be displayed on a desk or table top.
We all want the world to be a better place. We are trying to do our bit. We reuse, recycle and use less where we can. We search out sustainable local suppliers. We sponsor grassroots sports for the local youth, donating both money and time. We sponsor local environmental projects. We know we can do more but we're making a start!
We hand make all of our models. Chisel & Mouse is the combination of an artisan’s approach (the chisel) with modern innovation and transformative technologies (the mouse).
By capturing life and its big ideas in miniature, the brand celebrates the beauty of our industrialised world.