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Archinect's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

2023-11-22T19:44:00-05:00

The holiday season is upon us, and if you're looking for the perfect gift to give this year OR you're scoping out a special something to give yourself, explore Archinect's curated gift guide picked by our editorial team.

Whether you're shopping for the architect, student, or design aficionado in your life, we've got you covered. This year, our recommendations range from discussion starter home goods to impress your holiday guests, bespoke items for the office, a unique chess set, our favorite coffee accessories to accompany Archinect's Brutal coffee, and more! To help shoppers this season, we've broken down this year's list by price to help you and your wallet.

Gifts Under $50

Frank Lloyd Wright Tea Towel — Buy here

This jacquard tea towel inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic glass window design at his 1895 Oak Park Home and Studio is almost too nice to dry your dishes with, so we certainly won't be judging if you just display it for its decorative value. (Retail price $14.96)

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Archinect's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

2022-11-25T15:18:00-05:00

The holidays are here, and if you're looking for the perfect gift to give to a special someone OR you're looking for a gift to give yourself this year, check out our curated list of ideas from Archinect's editorial team.

Whether you're shopping for the architect, student, or design professional in your life, we've got you covered. This year, our team's recommendations range from must-read books, fun home goods, and our favorite coffee accessories to accompany Archinect's Brutal coffee. From simple and practical gifts to those worth splurging on, we've crafted a helpful gift guide for you this holiday season.

Meet Me by the Fountain by Alexandra Lange

Meet Me by the Fountain by Alexandra Lange — buy here

If you're looking for a book that's filled with easy-to-digest information about malls, their nostalgic appeal, and fabled history, this is the perfect book to add to your library. In true Lange fashion, she provides nuanced perspectives paired with detailed research that helps her re...

Archinect's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

2020-12-14T23:01:00-05:00

With the holidays upon us and last-minute gift-giving slowly creeping, shopping for that architect, student, or design professional in your life can be tricky. However, the team at Archinect has you covered.

This year our editors put together a list of curated must-have items from businesses and organizations passionate about design and doing good. Whether you're looking for something simple and practical or something to help spark creativity in those young and old, we have the perfect gift guide for you.

Troika Zimmermann Clutch Pencil with Scale

Troika Zimmermann Clutch Pencil with Scale - buy here

Clutch pencils are a classic drawing tool that gives designers a wide range of options when sketching. Instead of switching through various led sizes, this tool allows users to draw fine lines, heavy ones, shade, and much more.

reMarkable Paper Tablet

reMarkable Paper Tablet - buy here

If you're struggling to keep physical and digital notes, sketches, and drawings organized, give this di...

Archinect's 2018 Holiday Guide, Part 2: Gifts for Architects from the Archinect Outpost

2018-12-11T13:17:00-05:00

Since opening on June 15th, Archinect Outpost, our online and retail store in Downtown Los Angeles, has exclusively been a purveyor of architectural periodicals and monographs. But as of this month, we have added a small selection of items that will hopefully delight the architecturally-spirited. From Archinect's own new line of coffee, to miniature cinder blocks, to half timber t-shirts, here is Archinect Outpost's gift guide for the holidays.

All in-stock merchandise is available in our Downtown LA store and online. If you're outside of the USA, please contact us for shipping information. If you're in the LA area, make sure to swing by our holiday party at Archinect Outpost this Saturday, from 11-3, for drinks, snacks, music, and sales!

For your brutal all-nighter: At long last, Archinect's new coffee line, Brutal, is now available for purchase online and in store. Available either with with the Guatemala Ceiba's notes of tobacco, plum and cane sugar or Brazil Yellow Diamond's al...