Design Question
What would you change if this part of Paper City had to serve twice as many people?
THE SMALL THINGS MATTER
Features & Details
A closer look at the details that make Paper City feel complete.
About this page
This section goes deeper into the project with clear explanations, design thinking and visual examples.
01
Football stadium
The central stadium is the clearest landmark and anchors the entire composition.
- Football pitch
- Tiered walls
- Strong central position
02
Paper trains
Multiple paper train cars create movement and help the city feel connected.
- Repeated form
- Transport identity
- Colour consistency
03
Green bridges
The bridges introduce structure and create visual moments where routes cross water or roads.
- Truss appearance
- Rail crossing
- Bright green colour
04
Traffic signs
Small road signs make the city feel more realistic and improve the sense of scale.
- STOP sign
- 50 sign
- Street detail
05
Landmark tower
The tallest tower creates a skyline focal point and includes a distinctive rooftop feature.
- Tallest element
- Rooftop detail
- Vertical landmark
06
Landscape
Trees, green zones and water prevent the model from feeling like only buildings and roads.
- Trees
- Parks
- Water
- Soft edges
PAPER CITY NOTES
More to think about
Environment Question
How could the same area use less material, create more shade or support more greenery?
Making Question
Which paper component would be hardest to remake accurately, and how could the template be improved?