Special details that nurture creativity and inspiration have always been crucial elements in architecture. With 2024 just around the corner, celebrate your loved ones’ new year with design products that mirror the aesthetic understanding and functionality of the architectural world. We have curated iconic and contemporary products with various functions from world-renowned designers and prominent brands as alternative gift options* for architects in the new year:

Alessi

Alessi builds bridges between architecture and design, offering unique products such as kitchenware, home accessories, and decorative objects that prioritize functionality and innovation. It merges distinctive forms and materials by harnessing diverse perspectives from world-renowned architects and designers. For instance, the “Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer,” designed by Philippe Starck, stands as an iconic design of the 20th century, seamlessly combining form and function with a touch of humor. Another notable creation is “La Conica,” the first espresso moka pot designed by Aldo Rossi, which brings together simple geometric shapes with an original and elegant design.

 

Anason İşleri

Enriching the raki culture with unique and intriguing design products, Anason İşleri’s Newspaper Tablecloth offers a collection of actual newspaper clippings from Turkey. This tablecloth features news spanning the 1920s to the 1970s, encompassing topics related to raki, taverns, grapes, and a variety of enjoyable content ranging from melon-eating styles to character analysis. The handmade Newspaper Tablecloth can serve as a fun and noteworthy addition to the tables for the year-end dinner.

 

Archtwain: Word Game

The Dark Words Wall Deco “Word Game”, a registered product of Archtwain Design Studio, seamlessly blends entertainment with decoration, fostering group activities through its creative aspect. The product is available in various sizes with personalized options. “Word Game”, suitable for home or office use, can be chosen to add enjoyment to leisure time or make work breaks more enjoyable.

 

Bang Olufsen: “Beosound A5”

Founded in Denmark in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, the global luxury sound systems brand Bang Olufsen offers a flawless sound experience with “Beosound A5,” one of the newest products in its collection. “Beosound A5” combines the latest technology with both Nordic Weave and Dark Oak finishes, embracing the natural, simple design concept of the Scandinavian spirit in oak color. The product, suitable for home or outdoor use, adapts its sound performance according to the space. Thanks to its modular design, the product provides the opportunity to replace any part of the speaker instead of having to replace the entire unit in case of possible repairs or upgrades.

 

Freitag

Freitag, one of the leading brands emphasizing sustainable design through the production of bags made from recycled truck tarpaulins, distinguishes itself with its functional structure and durable products. Highly favored among architects for these attributes, the bags present alternative options in various sizes and designs to meet diverse needs. Suitable for carrying computers, notebooks, and other daily tools, these bags can be an ideal choice for architects whether they are traveling or working in different locations.

 

Lamy

Lamy pens, suitable for professional use and aesthetically preferred by architects, present an ideal gift alternative with their ergonomic structures and various nib options. The brand’s diverse model choices, including fountain pens or ballpoint pens, cater to architects’ varying drawing needs and personal preferences. The “LAMY dialog cc all black,” a 2023 special production color designed by Franco Clivio, can be a fitting gift for architects in the new year. 

 

Moleskine

A favorite among architects and designers, Moleskine notebooks have been frequently utilized by artists and thinkers, including Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Bruce Chatwin. The notebooks, typically featuring a simple design and black elastic closures called ribbons, provide users with a delightful experience for writing or drawing. “Shine,” part of Moleskine’s collection for New Year’s gifts, includes a black Kaweco Fountain Pen along with a glossy, undated organizer and document envelope. This set, serving both as a planner and a file, can be considered as a New Year’s gift with its eye-catching appearance.

 

NUDE Glass

Aiming to transcend the traditional boundaries of glassware by merging functionality and design, NUDE, completes the New Year’s Eve tables on the last day of the year. NUDE glasses, with their aesthetic and minimalist details, can be a special gift for wine lovers. From whites to reds, from aged wines to new ones, NUDE collections, featuring glasses suitable for every grape and origin, enhance the pleasure of drinking. The classic wine glass from Nude Glass’s Stem Zero Collection, designed with “Ion Shielding” technology, can accompany architects in their taste experiences.

 

Nurus: Capital Ankara Chess Set

The “Capital Ankara Chess Set” is produced in collaboration with the Gökyay Chess Museum and Nurus, aiming to portray the architectural history and cultural heritage of Ankara through the City Chess movement. The pieces in the design represent monumental architectural structures reflecting various periods of Ankara:

Pawn: Hittite Sun Disk
Rook: Ankara Castle
Knight: Atatürk Statue
Bishop: Anıtkabir
Queen: Parachute Tower
King: Atakule

 

The Goatz Candles

The Goatz Candles brand, known for realizing candles in various sizes, original designs, and special handcrafted concrete containers, enriches the aesthetic appeal of candles with pop-up patterns. Each concrete container is filled with 100% soy wax and infused with IFRA-certified special fragrances. As a reusable material, concrete containers can also serve other purposes, such as pencil holders, flowerpots, toothbrush holders, and vases. Reflecting personal tastes while embellishing spaces, candles by The Goatz Candles make for a thoughtful gift to elevate every moment.

 

Uniqka

Revitalizing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary designs, Uniqka passionately realizes original and sophisticated designs that enhance the quality of life. Handcrafted and minimalist in design, Uniqka products can inspire both the professional and daily lives of architects. Inspired by the city of New York, “Manhattan,” designed by Kerem Ariş as a desktop organizer, draws inspiration from the silhouette of tall buildings. In “Manhattan,” thick leather forms the island, while metal cylinders symbolize the towers. Allowing users to determine the placement of metal parts, Manhattan creates a sophisticated workspace with its sleek form.

Inspired by an architectural building in Azerbaijan designed by Zaha Hadid, “Baku” business cards and note cards offer a stylish and practical solution. With its minimal design and organic form, the product transforms into a small sculptural object on the desk. Crafted from vegetal leather, Baku is created by hand-shaping a single piece of leather.

 

Womo Design

Womo Design, founded in 2019 by Murat Kantarcı with the goal of bringing original and contemporary designs to life, embraces creativity, innovation, simplicity, and functionality as its mission. The brand incorporates today’s prominent materials, such as epoxy and terrazzo, into its designs while also combining classical elements like birch wood and concrete. Lighting design holds significant importance for architects, shaping the atmosphere of spaces and reflecting their style. The brand’s concrete lighting designs can be an excellent gift choice for those who prefer a contemporary and industrial aesthetic.

*Brands and products are listed alphabetically.