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EHRENHOLZ Reconstructive Model Making
Manufaktur EHRENHOLZ

Reconstructive Model Making
in Utmost Precision

Welcome to EHRENHOLZ. We create exclusive, handcrafted building models, historic workshop dioramas, and unique architectural pieces in pure manufacture tradition – without 3D printing or CNC technology.

Current Reference Masterpiece: Facade replica of the historic inn »Grosser Kiepenkerl« (1:50 Scale). Exhibited as a permanent loan in Münster.
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Manufacture Masterpiece

Facade Replica »Grosser Kiepenkerl«

Handcrafted Unique Piece • approx. 2,500 Hours • 23 SMD LEDs

Reference Project & Exhibition Model

The Exhibit: Grosser Kiepenkerl

An example of fine craftsmanship, precision, and devotion at Manufaktur Ehrenholz

Tools & Drafting
Tools & Design

The Art of Manufacture

Each individual part is born through meticulous manual craftsmanship. Traditional tools grant an inimitable haptic character.

Grosser Kiepenkerl Facade
Münster Landmark

Tangible History

Grosser Kiepenkerl represents the history and soul of Münster with its signature red-and-white shutters.

Model 1:50
Masterpiece

Exhibition Model 1:50

The delicate aesthetics and playful details are authentically preserved, conveying the same inviting warmth.

“Grosser Kiepenkerl represents the history and soul of Münster like few other buildings. Its striking facade, warm lighting, and prominent location define the charm of Prinzipalmarkt. Models by Ehrenholz are enduring witnesses to fascinating architecture of bygone eras. Crafted with immense dedication and hours, each unique piece is ideally suited for collectors of fine artisan craftsmanship.”

Our Stance

100% Handcrafted.
100% Authentic.

For Ehrenholz, tradition is not a rigid attachment to yesterday, but the living preservation of our architectural heritage. In reconstructive model making, we combine historical knowledge with uncompromising craftsmanship. Every detailed model brings architecture to life – as a handcrafted bridge between yesterday and today.

Models by Ehrenholz are crafted exclusively by hand using traditional tools. We deliberately forgo 3D printers or CNC technology to preserve the distinct expression of manual work. The goal is not mere technical perfection, but the feeling of genuine fascination.

“TRADITION IS THE PASSING OF THE FIRE, NOT THE WORSHIP OF THE ASHES.”
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Guiding Principle of Model Making
Precision in Numbers

Technical Features

approx. 2,500
Work Hours
2,400 g
Weight
1 : 50
Scale (vertically compressed)
23 pcs.
SMD LEDs (USB)

Exhibit Specifications

Bespoke Production
Height & Width 4,800 x 2,400 mm
Materials Used Wood, brass, Liquitex acrylics, epoxy resin
Lighting Power Supply 23 integrated SMD LEDs, USB powered
Special Characteristics 100% manual craftsmanship without 3D printing/CNC
Artistry & Range

Range of Services

Building Models

Crafting historic and modern buildings with highest attention to architectural detail and facade design.

Historic Workshops

Three-dimensional dioramas of old workshops like bakery, smithy, or mill – fully equipped with authentic tools and interior furnishings.

Reconstruction

Precise model reconstruction of lost or altered structures based on archive plans and historic photographs.

1:12 Miniature Furniture

Filigree crafting of historic furniture pieces and interior furnishings for collectors and miniature houses.

Collaboration

Project Journey:
From Memory to Masterpiece

An open, transparent, and trusting dialogue forms the foundation of every bespoke piece created at Ehrenholz.

Limited Annual Capacity: Due to the intensive hours required for pure manual work, production is limited to at most two models per year.

1

First Contact & Vision

Discussing your ideas, archive photos, scale, and level of detail.

2

Planning & Framework

Defining wood choices, lighting integration, and timeframes.

3

Handcrafted Creation

Pure manual crafting using traditional tools through to completion.

Personal Dialogue

Get in Touch

EHRENHOLZ

Reconstructive Model Making

+49 (0) 163 344 8324
kontakt@ehrenholz.net