Architects are a very important part of our society. The next time you look at the amazing skyline of the city that you are living in, think of the architects that have contributed to it. That is why, if you have someone like this amongst your family or friends, you can choose from our list of the best gifts for architects.
Best gifts for Architects | Cool gifts for Architects
Whenever you are wondering in future about what is the best gifts for architects, refer to our exhaustive guide here. Here are some of the most cool gifts for architects that you can buy today.
3D puzzle of Notre Dame de Paris Church for adults
This 3D puzzle will definitely make your architect friend swoon. The church at Notre dame was one of the most amazing feats of architecture for mankind. With this unique gift, your friend will not only have a great brain teaser but also a cool piece of architecture at their home or office. This product is very detailed and you can actually open it in the middle to see the interiors of the church as well.
LEGO replica of Tajmahal: One of the seven wonders of the world
This LEGO kit will allow your architecture acquaintance to recreate one of the seven wonders of the world. The product includes more than 10,000 pieces required to put together the world’s most famous romantic landmark. The detailing that can be brought in the final product is really amazing with features like arches, balconies and windows.
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Architecture Coffee Mug
This will be an amazingly thoughtful gift for your architecture friend. It will remind them of all the amazing contributions that architects have made in the world. This cool coffee mug features architectural drawings of some of the most recognized buildings from across the world. The mug is made of high quality ceramic material and is completely dishwasher safe.
60 Piece Woodless Watercolour Pencils Set
Any architect worth his salt needs to have good sketching skills. While working with clients or while detailing new concepts, it is very important for them to showcase the concept in reality. This is where artistic skills like sketching are indispensable . They are the first step towards bringing a building to the real world.
With this wordless Color pencil set, your friend will not only be able to draw but also to create a painting-like effect if needed. They come in a very handy bag as well so that they can be carried around without any hassles. After all, you never know when inspiration might strike.
Eiffel Tower building set
As one of the most recognized architectural marvels of the world, Eiffel tower is amongst the dream buildings of any architect. With this Eiffel tower building set, they can actually build a replica of this iconic building for their own office or home. It’s very authentic in detailing as well.
Extremely versatile drawing and sketching board
As an architect, drafting is one of the basic skills that need to be learnt. This is where drafting tables are very important as they give the perfect setting to give shape to a new building. However, usual drafting tables are huge and unwieldy. With this versatile board, you can turn any table top to a drafting surface. It is made of beechwood and can be fixed on multiple angles. We are sure any arch5 would love a thoughtful and cool gift like this.
Adjustable architect desk lamp
This architect’s desk lamp can be fitted on any work table with a clamp. It is extremely versatile in usage and comes with the ability to swivel by 180 degrees.The product is highly energy efficient and has a long life. As a result, you don’t have to change the lamp bulb for a long period of time. This lamp gives uniform lighting without any dark spots. It comes with three different colour settings from warm to cool white depending on your comfort.
Portable drafting table with lightweight drafting tools
This portable drafting table has parallel drawing boards with an Inch scale system.
Although the table is small and only A3 in size, it has a very smart design. It helps to keep the paper in one position and helps your architect to draft comfortably.
Portable workstation with magnetic whiteboard
This practical and portable slant board works perfectly as a workstation.. It allows you to work with a good posture and improves work performance by reducing fatigue.
Proportional divider for architects and artists
This product has a vintage feeling to it and is known for its heavy duty nature. This divider is made of brass. Usually such proportional dividers are used to increase or decrease the size of a project.
Landscape architect nutritional facts gift tumbler
Although this is for landscape architects, the product is very funny in design and can work as a great gag gift as well. It is a uniquely designed tumbler with a very unique design. It has funny nutritional facts written on it. It is made of stainless steel and is double walled to keep beverages hot or cold.
‘Trust me I am an architect’ funny water bottle
This funny water bottle is made of stainless steel & Aluminum and has a glossy white finish. It will make great gag gifts for your architect acquaintance.
Cardboard Roll File Storage Organizer
This will be a very useful gift for your architect friends. It can be used to store blueprints, drafts and drawings. Not only is it very aesthetic in design but it is extremely convenient as well. It has 20 slots available where documents can be stored safely and comfortably.
Landscape Architect Black Bracelet
This handmade bracelet for landscape architects is engraved. It is highly durable and is rust and tarnish resistant. The material is silver and black stainless steel along with silicone.
Gooseneck lamp for office
This minimalistic lamp with adjustable angles will make for a great addition to any architect’s office. It boasts of touch controls and the ability to adjust the light intensity. It is perfect for creating blueprints and drafting. The lamp can be mounted easily with its clamp design. Also, it has a lifetime of 50000 hours. So you don’t have to worry about replacing the light as well.
Sacred Dodecahedron Raw Wood Art Kit
This is a beautiful piece of art which is one the most cool gifts for architects that you can buy. The product comes in an unassembled form.
Old Fashioned 14-Ounce Glasses
These glasses are beautiful and elegant. The print on these glasses is Frank Lloyd Wright Tree of Life Print which is based on art glass window and door designs featured at the Darwin D. Martin House. With opaque and translucent colors, the interplay of light gives another dimension to the appearance of these glasses.
Architectural Digest at 100 – A Century of Style
Architectural digest is supposed to be the authoritative magazine for architects. This book showcases some of the best features which were published by the magazine. It features content from more than 100 years worth of published archives and would be really appreciated by your architect friends.
Ultra-Thin, Minimalist And Waterproof Wrist Watch
For architects who are obsessed with minimalism while maintaining stylishness, this minimalistic, waterproof wrist watch is a must have. It has a very elegant design and a unique dial texture. The watch will be suitable for any occasion and would fit in any setting making it one of the best gifts for architects.
Whitehouse micro mini blocks
Just like some of the landmark buildings with blocks that we have mentioned above, this gift option also features the world famous landmark of Whitehouse, the home of the president of the United States. It boasts of smaller blocks that enable intricate detailing. Smaller size of blocks allows you to create amazingly authentic architectural landmarks.
Geometry Drawing Tools
This geometry drawing tool kit is perfect either for architectural students or professionals alike. The tool set comprises Divider, bow-compass, Protractors and Set squares and will fulfil all the drafting needs of your architect friend or acquaintance.
