Gift tips: Unusual gifts for architects

Notepad Paperscraper

The Paperscraper notepad, designed in the style of a classic prefabricated building, transforms 2,500 blank sheets of paper into an architectural statement for the office. No sticking — just tear off, write, and move on. Perfect for anyone who loves analogue notes and values design.

Handwritten mail with style

Forget the flood of emails and immerse yourself in the world of analogue mail: this elegant correspondence box brings order, beauty and sensuality to your desk. Ideal for anyone who loves handwritten words or wants to learn to love them. 

Bowl by STOFF Nagel

The black bowl by STOFF Nagel is a piece of iconic design heritage for the home. The clear, minimalist shape made of powder-coated metal impresses with its minimalism and elegance. It serves as a stylish storage space for keys, jewellery, candles or tea lights.

Recognising icons: memory game architecture

A game for anyone who appreciates iconic architecture: 25 famous buildings are matched with their cities using pairs of cards – an inspiring break between two designs or an entertaining evening activity. 

The London skyline in miniature format

The LEGO Architecture Set ‘London’ combines some of the city's most famous landmarks in one detailed model: Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the National Gallery and Nelson's Column are recreated as precise miniatures in a clear architectural style.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.