The Architectural History Game teaches the basics of the history of building in a playful manner. It introduces twelve epochs by presenting six representative buildings for each, showing their floor plans and elevations. These two different views of a building form the pair. The accompanying brochure delves into the complex relationships between historical background, chronological context and the development of different styles. Players are encouraged to think in three dimensions while puzzling over how plan relates to elevation – making the game an ideal gift not only for architects and art historians, but also for anyone who enjoys a mental challenge.
Till Schweizer (*1973) is an architect, Malte Lück (*1973) is an artist. Artist Wilfried Koch (*1929) achieved international renown with his standard reference guide to European architecture Baustilkunde (1982).
English edition will be released in spring / summer 2009
Authors: Malte Lück, Till Schweizer
Artists: Wilfried Koch
Game of 144 cards with book of instructions in cardboard box
15 x 22 cm