Easy-to-assemble building kits aim to inspire new generation of architects
Architectural model kit manufacturer Arckit has launched a series of accessible three-dimensional modelling sets for aspiring and professional architects and urban planners.
Called Arckit Cityscape and Arckit Masterplan, the new city-building kits are designed to appeal to a broad audience ranging from young children, to hobbyists and professionals.
The kits follow on from the original three-dimensional architectural modelling system that the Irish company launched in 2014.
Arckit's latest kits are aimed at architects and urban planners, both aspiring and professional
"We launched Arckit in 2014 as a professional design tool for architects. However, since then Arckit has become incredibly popular within education and with a wider audience of designers and makers," Arckit founder Damien Murtagh told Dezeen. "For our new products, we wanted to stay true to our original roots as a professional tool, whilst also developing a product that opens up the world of architecture to a wider audience," he added. "Arckit is about making architecture and design accessible to everyone."
The Arckit Cityscape series targets an audience ranging from children aged 6 plus to adult hobbyists
In order to raise funds to put the new kit designs into production, Arckit has launched a campaign on Kickstarter. The campaign provides backers with early access to the 12 new kits with special "early bird" discounts.
The Arckit Masterplan kits are tailored to sl...
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