DIY House - Thames Bookstore

When you walk into the Thames bookstore, it feels as though you’ve stepped into an old alleyway along the Thames in London. Through the window, the play of light on the pages of the books blends with the silent dust of time, and the wooden shelves are dotted with traces of stories told long ago. Sunlight pours in through the arched window, gently falling on yellowed pages and an old typewriter: here, every detail whispers a story of time and dreams.

On the second floor, a small sign reads “Second Floor Pavilion”: this is the entrance to a secret attic, which may hide a letter never sent, a forgotten manuscript, or a note left by a midnight reader.

Difficulty: 4/5

Finished product dimensions: 22.2 x 14.3 x 17.7 cm

Materials: Wood

Includes: 343 components, battery case and cables, instruction manual, paper accessories

Tools required: Glue (white and silicone varieties), rulers, and scissors

Number of pieces: 343

Build time: ~5 hours

Ages 14 and up

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