Gift tips: Unusual gifts for architects

The Hoptimist

The Hoptimist stands for joy, optimism and a good mood. It was created by the Danish designer Gustav Ehrenreich in the 1960s and is a true design classic today. With its charming rocking motion, the Hoptimist brings lightness to everyday life and puts a smile on everyone's face - especially at Christmas time!

Zaha Hadid: Little People, Big Dreams.

The children's biography series "Little People, Big Dreams" by Spanish author Isabel Sánchez Vegara tells the fascinating life stories of famous women, including Zaha Hadid. The stories are not only suitable for children, but also impressively and skilfully illustrated. A wonderful book for young and old.

Architectural notebook

For quick thoughts or spontaneous sketches - you should always have notebooks with you, especially when they are as lovingly and architecturally designed as these from FO Design. The cover is stylishly designed with the VitraHaus by Herzog & De Meuron. And the best thing is: you can personalise this notebook entirely according to your wishes.

Miniatur Panton Chairs

For all those who like it mini! The Panton Chair is an icon of furniture history and was created in 1959 by the architect and designer Verner Panton. The small version of the cult chair cuts a fine figure anywhere and adds a decorative accent - whether on the desk or on the bookshelf. 

Model houses made of concrete

These aesthetic and detailed miniature concrete houses are inspired by the most influential concrete architecture of the last century. Each of the nine houses is an individual, complete space defined by volumes and voids. Together they form a large whole with stairs, doors, courtyards and an open pool.

Architect socks

These beautiful cotton socks ensure warm feet, especially in winter. What makes them special: Each of the five pairs of socks is dedicated to a famous architect - from Luis Barragán Morfín to Le Corbusier and Zaha Hadid. Vibrant colours and shapes also make this gift an unusual accessory.

TEAM UP

The beautifully designed game TEAM UP, created by Sébastien Pauchon and Hadi Barkat, is entertaining, tactical and co-operative. The rules are simple: the cardboard boxes in the form of wooden blocks must be stacked as compactly as possible on the pallet. The more complete levels you create, the more points you score. The players are not opponents, but partners.

Etagere Rotray Tray

This Etagere by product designer Jasper Morrison offers plenty of space for delicious Christmas biscuits. With its minimalist and timeless design, it goes well with any table decoration and stylishly sets the scene for every treat.

Concrete hanging lamp

Architects love concrete as a material. This concrete pendant lamp is therefore guaranteed to meet their taste. The grey lamp is a real eye-catcher in any room, giving it a special atmosphere. Thanks to the gold-plated interior, the concrete lamp produces a pleasantly warm light.

The Mängelquartett

The Berlin architect duo karhard has documented a wide variety of building defects that they have encountered in their day-to-day work and developed the Mängelquartett from this. The product was launched back in 2002. Due to the high demand, there is now a 4th edition, which was created by the designer Borries Schwesinger. A game that makes every architect smile. 

Handicraft sheet ‘House on the Horn

The Haus Am Horn was built as an experimental house on the occasion of the first major Bauhaus exhibition in Weimar in 1923. It was designed by the youngest Bauhaus master Georg Muche. The house was planned, built and furnished with the help of students from various Bauhaus workshops. With this construction sheet the house on the Horn can be faithfully recreated. The roof surfaces are removable so that the room layout of the house remains visible.

Concrete coasters

These stylish concrete coasters feature architectural highlights. In addition to the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, the Lange and Esters houses and the Behnisch Haus, the Cologne Rhine Bridge has also been embedded as a motif. They are manufactured in the Krefeld-based company Betonfusion.

Precision cutting board

With the cutting board "The Obsessive Chef", precision-enthusiastic architects can bring ingredients into just this shape.

ZEITWERK „Weltarchitektur“

Why not give a piece of architectural history as a gift? The "Weltarchitektur" picture from ZEITWERK contains nine fascinating originals of impressive architecture, such as a piece of wall panelling from the Elbphilharmonie concert hall or an exterior tile from the Sydney Opera House. Each picture is unique and handmade with a certificate of authenticity!

Strategy game "Lass die Kirche im Dorf!"

In the lovingly designed strategy game "Lass die Kirche im Dorf!" players have to build connected settlements around the church by moving the houses in the direction of the gables. After each move, the house must be rotated by 90 degrees. If you need help, ask the priest. The game is made in a wood factory in the Westerwald.

Nativity scene for purists

Does your recipient like it simple? Then this Nativity scene is just the thing! It consists of eleven building blocks with the corresponding names printed on them. The idea came from the Berlin artist Oliver Fabel.