Kohavim Architects

 
 
 
 

Drawing from the interests of your children, we have introduced a book entitled "Icky Peck Architect". It starts off with Icky who is two when he first becomes interested in building. The possibilities are endless using many different materials. In the process he runs across a teacher who doesn't understand the value of building and dreaming of the many possibilities, but he continues on exploring with different materials. In looking at the illustrations, one group wanted to build a 'bridge'. Cooperation and team work was needed. They started by keeping the page open to the 'model' and then came the construction. They need a strong foundation, then the pillars. One can see the similarities in the structure of the bridge in the book and that of the building. I wonder if this is how architects first envision their creations, by looking at existing buildings, then tweeking it a bit to get their own unique creation???
In looking at another illustrations in the book, one friend said he knew it was a city, New York city because he recognized the shape of some of the buildings. We talked about the tools one might need as an architect. However BEFORE one ever starts the process of building there needs to be an "idea" a vision for what one wants to create. We might consider sketching it out. This is always the beginning. Then of course we need some tools,rulers, hammers, nails, safety glasses, and wood. As we prepare for Sukkot, we will be building our very own Sukkah using real tools. We will be measuring and trying to make a sturdy Sukkah. We will be experimenting with different wood lengths and other materials. If any one has any extra lattice, and/or other wood we could build with, please let us know. As we explore more buildings around our area, we hope to experiment with building w/ different materials as well, and our own little cities, and stories.