Areaware
Created by designer James Paulius, this innovative set of architectural building blocks pays homage to the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn about the American architect's Usonian style by stacking cantilever and hexagonal blocks to construct dwellings, towers, and buildings while using Wright's honeycomb grid system.
Areaware is a home and gift accessories brand based in Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH. Areaware works with independent designers to bring their ideas to life, valuing design integrity and close collaboration.
James Paulius is a designer based in New York City. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and studied Industrial Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Much of his work focuses on designing toy blocks inspired by architecture, landscape design, and urban planning. His designs aim to encourage children to engage their imagination through play while enhancing their understanding of geometry and physics. Through his work, James hopes to inspire children to realize their potential to shape their environments and create a better world for each other.
