Mobile Makers, a Chicago-based organization that encourages kids to make change in their own neighborhoods through design, is offering a bunch of programs in Boston this summer 2023. Boston is so lucky to have a series of programs and events offered by Mobile Makers. Mobile Makers has a fantastic custom truck that travels around to […]
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Chicago Designer Kids…some 2023 summer architecture classes for you!
Mobile Makers, a Chicago-based organization that encourages kids to make change in their own neighborhoods through design, is offering not one, not two but THREE programs in Chicago this summer. One class is called Creature Cribs, where you design something for a critter.One class is called City Makers, where you design replicas of Chicago landmarks.One […]
All about Women Architects!
A fantastic website about American women architects can be found on the web – at Pioneering Women Architects of American Architecture. (see https://pioneeringwomen.bwaf.org/) There are not a zillion women on this site, but there are a decent number to get started on your investigation of women in this field that has been so filled with […]
Family Architecture Classes in NYC!
The Center for Architecture in New York City offers a bunch of great programs for families. There were programs each month and the final one for the spring is on Saturday April 1st, from 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm. There are some cool projects that other kids have built and are on exhibit […]
are we having a laugh? an archKIDecture JOKE
Q: What is the tallest building in the entire world? A: The library, because it has so many stories.
are we having a laugh? an archKIDecture JOKE
How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it.
Find some Fantabulous Architecture Books and Toys for Kids
We will be fancy and tell you that we have CURATED some beastly good books for you to read by yourself, to younger kids, as a group or a classroom. And they are just in time for the holidays, in case you are looking for a long-lasting, thoughtful gift. And do not forget for those […]
Summer programs about architecture for older kids
If you are not quite in high school or even older (can you imagine?) then you can only start to plan about attending one of these cool programs. If you are in high school or on your way to college, you can apply and learn some valuable information about the field of architecture and some […]
A BIG Dollhouse
Dollhouses are usually pint-sized. They are cute because there are little windows, and miniature couches beds, and the pillows are like teeny little pin cushions. This Canadian artist, Heather Benning took the concept of a dollhouse and created a life-size version. She took an old home that was run-down and abandoned and decorated it just […]
Painting some Frank Lloyd Wright
Not sure if you are looking for something fun to do nowadays, but it sure is possible that you are. We just found this nice Paint By Number set that would be an excellent addition to art for your wall and an homage to famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. You can find it here.