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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Origami Architecture: Papercraft Models of the World's Most Famous Buildings

The incredible splendors of some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats are brought to life within the pages of "Origami Architecture." With this book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, anyone can build spectacular re-creation's of the most famous buildings in the world. It gives instructions and templates for 16 buildings, including the Parthenon, the White House, the Eiffel Tower, the Chrysler building, and the Forbidden City. There are over 900 photographs detailing the cutting and assembling of the pieces, most without using glue or tape. Once the structure is attached to the base not only will does it look amazing, but it can be folded up and taken anywhere. For the would-be architect, the papercraft hobbyist, or a model builder, "Origami Architecture" will provide hours of activity with impressive results.
Projects include:
Arc de Triomphe
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Hall of Supreme Harmony
White House
National Centre for the Performing Arts China
Sydney Opera House
Eiffel Tower
Osaka Castle
Petronas Towers
Westminster Abbey
Tower Bridge
United States Capitol
Chrysler Building
Athens Parthenon
Lincoln Memorial
Palace of Westminster
Request Origami Architecture from the catalog.

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