As part of the Eames Century Modern project, House Industries introduces a set of alphabet blocks that is also a model of the landmark Eames house and studio.
The original Eames House was built in 1949 as number eight in the series of Case Study Houses and is still recognised for its revolutionary use of space and materials. Charles and Ray Eames moved into the house in 1950 and it was continuously occupied until Ray’s death in 1988. The House and Studio is now managed by the Eames Foundation, which oversees its preservation and administers tours to foundation members.
As a whole, the blocks form an educational puzzle image of this monument to American mid-century design and architecture. The 36 blocks also showcase letters, numerals and symbols from the Eames Century Modern collection.
Each set of blocks is hand-printed with non-toxic child-safe ink in 29 screen passes and is made from replenisahble Michigan-grown basswood.
You can but them at House Industries, along with loads of other goodies. We’ll be featuring more soon. My only problem would be letting the kids play with them! They’d be all mine!
If anyone would like to send us on a visit to report back on the Eames house, it would be most welcomed 
Via: The Die Line
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