Model Building Supplies

I construct a model for history lessons. I am the Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan. Pictures could help :::::::::::::

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But I do not know what kind of supplies to be used to build this model. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to help me. Thank you for your time.

Balsa-wood and foam board would be the easiest materials to use.