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Art-chitect uses real drafting tools, a T-ruler, a triangle and a compass, so kids are designing the way architects learned to. Then the plan becomes a 3D model they can decorate.
It bridges art and math in a way that suits kids who like both.
Two things to weigh: there are lots of small paper pieces to keep track of, and it's a big kit that needs a table to spread out on.
Description
SKU:
14124196
MindWare's Art-chitect is a beginner architecture kit: kids use real drafting tools to design floor plans, then build them in 3D with walls on base boards and decorate them with patterned paper and window and door clings.
What's inside
- Floor plan grid and 2 base boards
- 36 walls
- Tracing paper, floor plan tracing sheets and patterned paper
- 3 wall cling sheets for doors and windows
- Dry-erase marker, drafting pencil, 8 colored pencils and an eraser
- T-ruler, drafting triangle with protractor and compass
- Glue dots and glue stick
- Guidebook and an 18 x 24 in. acrylic work surface
How it works
Follow the guidebook to learn drafting basics, draw a floor plan, then stand up the walls on the base boards and furnish and decorate the rooms.
What kids learn
- Architecture: how floor plans work
- Math: measuring, scale and angles
- Spatial reasoning: turning 2D plans into 3D rooms
- Design: decorating and furnishing a space
Good to know before you buy
- Age: MindWare recommends it for ages 8 and up.
- Price: $76.99 at MindWare at the time of writing; the current listing includes free colored pencils.
Who it's for
Kids who sketch houses, rearrange their rooms or build dream homes in games, and families looking for a creative STEM gift.
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About
MindWare
MindWare is known for toys and activities that bring together fun, creativity, and learning. Its collection is designed for curious minds, offering opportunities for children to experiment, build, solve problems, and discover new interests through play. From challenging brainteasers and puzzles to construction sets, science activities, and arts and crafts, MindWare emphasizes experiences that engage children beyond passive entertainment.
The brand’s approach centers on the idea that learning can be an enjoyable adventure. Many of its products invite children to use logic, explore patterns, develop spatial reasoning, practice creative thinking, and persist through challenges. Whether a child enjoys figuring out a tricky puzzle, designing and building something new, or exploring a hands-on activity, MindWare offers playful ways to encourage curiosity and confidence.
For families looking for gifts that combine entertainment with meaningful engagement, MindWare offers a broad range of options that can inspire discovery, independent thinking, and shared play.
