The importance of scale in architectural drafting

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I’ve been thinking about how crucial scale is when drafting — it’s amazing how a simple miscalculation can drastically alter the perceived space in a design. I remember a project where a 1:100 scale ended up making the room look way too cramped. Anyone else have stories where scale played a pivotal role in your designs?

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