
And if you’re intrigued by this concept, ArchiQuest also produces numerous other building block sets. This detailed block set includes over 100 wooden blocks and a solid-wood storage box. ShureĪrchiQuest takes the concept of playing with blocks and turns into a technique for actually learning about styles of architecture.

The pages of this book are cutout and folded into small-scale American landmarks with the help of some glue.ĪrchiQuest Modern & Post-Modern Architecture Building Blocks by T.S. Nowadays origami isn’t just for pterodactyls it’s also for your favorite American Architecture.

Make sure you also check out some of the other Young Architect Gift posts: If you would like to jump down the page to that section, just click the link above This blog post is broken down into 3 different sections: I wanted to share some of the fantastic toys and books that I have become aware through my experieince teaching children about architecture and design. It's 10 times more fun talking to children about architecture, then it is talking to adults. After that's out of the way, we draw, build and make cool stuff. I essentially answer a million questions the kids have about being an Architect. Doing this program is one the highlights of my year. In Portland Oregon we have a fantastic program called Architects in Schools that places design professionals in Portland Elementary Schools. I am a Licensed Architect, but more importantly I am also Professor of Architecture to 3rd graders.
