Carefully restore every detail! Architectural model of Philadelphias most dilapidated neighborhoods

Philadelphia-based artist Drew Leshko is using his fine-scale models to recreate the citys architecture. Leshko mainly uses paper and wood as materials, and works in Philadelphias most dilapidated neighborhoods. From local bars to pawn shops and convenience stores, every commercial space is transformed into an artistic sculpture imbued with nostalgia.

Leshkos creative process is rigorous, using both personal observation and photography to accurately render every detail of the building. Although the buildings are restored to a 12:1 scale and are typical of dollhouses, every detail is carefully crafted. A medium-sized building can take up to 120 hours to create, and he works to get every detail right.

Detailed model of Philadelphias urban architecture by Drew Leshko.

Mainly made of wood and paper, they are filled with incredible detail.

He often focuses on storefronts, which are prone to change due to constant upgrades.

Leshko cuts and paints building models by hand, which can take up to 120 hours to build a medium-sized building.