Five Star Gift Ideas

For someone who loves modern architecture, there are many great gift ideas that you can explore. Here are a few that might be worth considering:

1. A Coffee Table Book: Architecture books make excellent coffee table display material as they are filled with glossy pages of stunning pictures. You can opt for a book like "The Architecture of Happiness" by Alain de Botton, "100 Contemporary Houses" by Philip Jodidio, or "Modern Architecture A-Z" by Peter Goessel. These books contain a wide range of contemporary and modern structures, inspiring your wife to learn more about the field and all the possibilities that exist.

2. An Experience Day: There are many places to visit for architecture enthusiasts, and you can arrange a day trip or weekend excursion to visit the likes of the Empire State Building or the Guggenheim in New York City or the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Planning a guided tour of a modern art museum or a local architectural landmark like the Walt Disney Concert Hall could be another great activity you can enjoy together.

3. A Model: A cool model of a famous structure like the Eiffel Tower, or the Empire State building, could be a work of art that your wife would love to have at her desk or bookshelf. Or maybe a less famous piece like the self-assembling Aqueduct City designed by Carlo Ratti Associati or Sou Fujimoto’s Agora Garden Tower, both offering cool and futuristic concepts in architecture to admire in a more tangible way.

4. A Piece of Art: Original artworks of modern architecture buildings are a unique way to combine a love of contemporary art and architecture. Websites like Saatchi Art or art galleries offer a wide array of artistic alternatives created by innovative artists like Stephen Wiltshire, who is known for his panoramic paintings and drawings. You could also commission a piece of art that celebrates a specific building, making it a gift that is both thoughtful and unique.

5. A Jigsaw Puzzle: Jigsaw puzzles are a fun distraction that is also a unique way to spotlight your wife's love of modern architecture, especially during times when staying home is the best possible option. Many puzzles are available that feature stunning modern designs and buildings like the Bauhaus-inspired Washington Tel Aviv Streets, the La Pedrera designed by Gaudí has a special print for jigsaw puzzles or forms like the minimally chic Copenhagen-based Skagen Museum.

No matter which present you decide on, remember that taking the time to show your love and affection with a thoughtful, personalized, and meaningful gift for your wife will undoubtedly make her happy.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.