# Architecture-Inspired Building Sets The ‘Arckit 100 sqm.’ Combines Architecture with Maquettes By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2022-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-100-sqm References: [neimanmarcus](https://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-ca/p/arckit-kids-environmentally-friendly-scale-model-building-kit-prod249340268?parentId=cat83780751&icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%2Fcategory.service%3FitemId%3Dcat83780751%26pageSize%3D30%26Nao%3D0%26Ns%3DSELLABLE_DATE%7C1%26refinements%3D&eItemId=prod249340268&xbcpath=cat000000_cat5160748_cat25940731_cat83780751&cmCat=product) & [arckit](https://www.arckit.com/collections/new-collection/products/a100)  The ‘Arckit 100 sqm.’ is an advanced building kit that combines [architecture and maquettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiscale). As stated on the product description on the [Neiman Marcus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parfums-de-marly) website, this toy kit “promotes the signature five C’s: creativity, collaboration, communication, critical and computational thinking.” The kit comes with 188 Arckit pieces ([Architectural building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trevi-fountain-model)), 22 reusable Arckitexture decals (including white louvres, light timber, dark brick, and vegetation), and 35 Arckit cardboard pop-outs (including figurines, trees & furniture). Each element brings the piece to life and allows users to get creative with their decorating skills. The structure is unique as it has a multi-design that can be altered and stacked via online instructions. ​Consumers can also take their building skills into the digital world using the Arckit Digital components in 3D rendering platforms like SketchUp and Revit. Image Credit: Arckit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architecture-based Building Kits:** The fusion of architecture and maquettes in building kits offers opportunities for enhanced creativity and design iteration. - **Multi-design Building Structures:** Building sets that allow for multi-designs and stacking capabilities offer users more flexibility and customization options. - **Digital Integration in Building Sets:** The integration of digital components in building sets such as 3D rendering platforms opens up new possibilities for virtual design and collaboration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of building sets can explore architecture-based kits to expand their product offerings and cater to the growing demand for creative and educational toys. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can utilize multi-design building sets to quickly iterate and prototype their ideas. - **Education and Training:** Educational institutions and training programs can adopt architecture-based building kits to enhance critical thinking and promote collaborative learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Community Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-greenscape-village.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Historical Architecture Game Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-notre-dame-set.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Modular STEM Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-stem.md)