”He is a true artist.“ “We have relationships with multiple model shops, but he is my model maker of choice. We have an unspoken language, we have worked together so long, he knows what level of abstraction I need and he has never missed a deadline for me, ever.”
”We have worked together on many projects over several years and without exception, we feel that you have provided us excellent services, often under extreme pressure of time and last-minute revisions. You have both craftsmanship and good humor –which are attributes rarely combined when on short deadlines!”
”On Behalf of our clients at Carnegie Hall and all of us who have worked on the design of the new Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall project i want to thank you and your superb staff. You created, in a timely fashion, a beautifully crafted of the new Hall.”
”His skill and dedication are equal to the higest standard. He has worked continually under the stress of the mostpainful deadlines and has always responded with a product of the finest quality.”
”Your model of South Street Seaport Museum is a great success. There was no other way to convey the complexity of the project, from the richly detailed masonry of the historic buildings to the transparency and delicate detail of the new building, other than through a large, highley detailed model. The fine accuracy and delicacy of your work made the project instantly understandable to any viewer, and contributed greatly to the positive response we received from both the client and from the Landmarks Preservation Commission.”
- “We are happy to recommend your firm. The models for the Disney office building as well as Scholastic office building were terrific. They were the key to the very successful presentations we made for both prjects. We certainly look forward to working with you in the future. Bravo!”
”Without your willingness to “be there,” this presentation would have been so mundane. With your help, it became a phenomenal knock-their-skivvies-off feeding frenzy. It was awesomeand so was your effort, energy and endurance.”
“Richard understands projects. He does invaluable work in interpreting the project.
You may have already formatted ideas, but he can help you conceptualize.”
”Richard produced models that were extremely detailed and did so under great time pressures.
He is extremely responsible, dedicated and talented and I would recommend him as a model maker without hesitation.”
”Your skill and artistry are unmatched and your dedication to your craft rare.”
”We can wholeheartedly recommend Richard Tenguerian for any model job.”
-”Richard Tenguerian is a master model builder and a poet in his work.”
“There is nothing better than a model to really understand how a building looks. His models have a warmth about them. Even though they use a lot of automated processes, there is this handmade quality that gives them a soul and life. It’s nice to know the magic touch is still there. We got unanimous approval. Great. We’re going to call you the Michael Angelo of models. Thank you.”
”Your models of the Osama bin Laden compund were magnificent. I hope you had a chance to watch the 60 MINUTES hour as it went out on Sunday night. I can’t tell you the compliments we’ve gotten about the models. They were truly a star of the show. Working with you has been a pleasure from the very beginning. Your level of professionalism explains why you are the leader in your field. You helped make our program come alive in the best way.”
”Even in this time of digital everything, the power of a building model — not a rendering, not a 3D image, not a video flythrough — still holds sway with both architects and clients. Although many firms do their own model work, certain projects and clients require the hand of a master. And Richard Tenguerian is among the best”. —Cool Spaces! The Best New Architecture (March 2014)
”Since before the age of BIM, master model-maker Richard Tenguerian has been turning two dimensional drawings into 3-d works of art.”
“His ability to translate an architect’s vision has been a key to Mr. Tenguerian’s longevity.
The process from the invisible to the visible.”
”Unlike Ibsen’s master builder, Richard Tenguerian is not consumed by a desire to succeed.
He does what he does a matter-of- factly, with utter professionalism and that is where he draws his satisfaction.”
“I want to formally thank you for the great work that you continue to do for us. The job for the Seoul Competition was the ultimate test in innovative model building - tight schedule; design progress; conflicting information between us and our Associate Architects in Seoul. You did it with good cheer, a “we’re-in-this-together” attitute, without nickel-diming and with your usual great craftsmanship and creativity.”
”I just wanted to thank you again for your fantastic work. I especially enjoyed working with you and appreciate the care and creativity with which you approached the unique geometry of the tower. It is very reassuring to work with someone who can address the challenges of an unusual design and solve them with imagination and technique.”
“We just got back from Cleveland and I wanted to both express my personal gratitude and to let you know that the beautiful model you built made a huge difference at a pivotal moment in our project. It was presented to the board of directors, many of whom commented on its beauty, and the model now rests in the office of the CEO.”
"The model looks sensational, and has received rave reviews. The popularity of the model has actually become somewhat of a problem. People are standing around it and taking photographs—thus clogging up the approach to the hospital’s main elevators.
It was gratifying to work with you, in part because once again—I was willing to trust the talents and instincts of an artist, and got stellar results in the process.
All the best…"
