It's a small world

Viewing examples of Chris Toledo’s work, a person would feel completely at ease hiring him as an architect for constructing their home, despite the fact that his creations are crafted in 1:12 (one-inch) scale.

But you wouldn’t know that by looking at his work. Inspired by the early 20th-century architecture and design found in Southern California, his handcrafted miniature sculptures of homes and historical interiors are so intricate and filled with details that they look real. Take a closer look, though, and you’ll notice the playful props he includes. When Toledo photographs his work, he likes adding life-sized objects such