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Jsouv: Tiny Sculptures of Iconic Architecture

Architectural landmarks from around the world in a minimalist sculpture you can hold in your hand.

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Jsouv: Tiny Sculptures of Iconic Architecture

Jsouv: Tiny Sculptures of Iconic Architecture

Jsouv: Tiny Sculptures of Iconic Architecture

Jsouv: Tiny Sculptures of Iconic Architecture

Jsouv: Tiny Sculptures of Iconic Architecture

Architectural landmarks from around the world in a minimalist sculpture you can hold in your hand.

Architectural landmarks from around the world in a minimalist sculpture you can hold in your hand.

Architectural landmarks from around the world in a minimalist sculpture you can hold in your hand.

Architectural landmarks from around the world in a minimalist sculpture you can hold in your hand.

Konstantin Kolesov
Konstantin Kolesov
Konstantin Kolesov
Konstantin Kolesov
1 Campaign |
Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
$5,288 USD 59 backers
21% of $25,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal
Overview
Jsouv is a collection of minimalist, pocket-sized sculptures highlighting the beauty of architectural landmarks from around the world. I have created 15 modern sculptures you can hold in your hand and that fits seamlessly into a modern home - Capture your memories with a beautiful piece!

What is JSOUV?

Jsouv is a collection of 15 finely crafted souvenirs of extraordinary architectural landmarks from around the world. Using natural materials, minimalistic design and precision machining, Jsouv was created to experience the simple beauty of each architectural wonder in the palm of your hands.

My passion for travel and background in civil engineering inspired me to create architectural souvenirs with clean lines, durable materials, and a style that could complement the decor of a modern home or office space.



 

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Memories From Around The World

I love to travel and visit extraordinary architectural and historic sites around the world. For every place I visit, I want to bring home a small, elegant piece to cherish and share the memory of these remarkable structures.


 

The Collection

The Jsouv collection features 15 landmarks from New York, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo, and more. Each souvenir is CNC machined from a solid piece of aluminum or brass to ensure quality and precision.

The approximate dimensions of each souvenir is 6x6x6 cm (2.3 x 2.3 x 2.3 inches), and the average weight is 70 grams.


 

The Golden Edition

For those who love really precious things we created the special brass series. Each souvenir of this series is made of solid brass and polished to present a golden shine. They are more weighty in hand weighing approximately 150 grams, and look even more premium.


 

The Base

Each souvenir  comes with a natural walnut base engraved with a 2D emblem of the city landmark.

You can personalize the base with an engraving, made especially for you or someone you want to share your memory with.  See the Perks section below.

 

The Packaging

The souvenirs are individually packaged by hand and arrive in a beautiful package, ready to discover.


 

The Creation Process

I have spent the last two years creating the ideal collection from sketching ideas to machining and assembling each souvenir. My goals throughout the process have always been to create a souvenir with the smoothest finish and cleanest lines.

Sketching of Ideas

I started the process with many hand-drawn sketches.  I drew a lot of popular architectural attractions and then selected 15 of them for the first collection.


 

First Pre-Prototypes

The first prototypes were made of plasticine. This enabled me to determine the optimal size of the products.


 

3D Modeling & Engineering of Drawings

The next step was a long process and involved 3D modeling and the development of engineering drawings.


 

Production of Samples

In the development process, I experimented with different shapes, materials, and production technologies in order to achieve the ideal proportions and surface quality of the souvenirs.


 

The two methods that we used to produce the final samples are casting into a gypsum mold and direct CNC machining of metal. Many-axis CNC metal processing is an expensive method, but it allowed us to achieve the highest surface quality and create a unique product in small editions.
 

To complete the souvenir, I used a laser to engrave the base with the 2D emblem of the city landmark and neodymium magnets to secure the souvenir to the base.

I experimented with different kinds of wood for the base to find the perfect shade, and I tested a number of different magnets to provide a strong, delicate coupling.

The magnets enable the souvenir to be experienced by itself or with the base to create a different type of display.

 

Perks

We ship worldwide!
We will send you a survey by email so that you can specify the model of the souvenir.




If you don't see a perk that you want or have any questions, contact me at hello@jsouv.com
If you want to see another landmark in our collection please send us a request to made this. When we get a sufficient number of requests, we will design this one.

Jsouv t-shirts collection

Jsouv t-shirts feature the unique, stylish 2D emblems of each city and landmark in the collection. T-shirts are sewn from high-quality, soft fabric (95% cotton, 5% lycra). Male and female sizes range from XS to XXL. T-shirts are made using multi-color silk-screen printing in several layers to create a high saturation of ink that will resist fading even after repeated washing.


 

The Results From Two Years of Work

The result of the last year is the collection of 15 souvenirs of amazing architectural landmarks.

I have loved the process of discovering Jsouv and now I’m ready to share this collection with people around the world, to reminisce about great travel and to inspire new adventures. Travel is such an important life experience and we all should have the opportunity to do it throughout our lives.

Thank you for your support and safe travels!


Konstantin. Creator of Jsouv.
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
www.koskolesov.com
 

Timeline

 

Risks and challenges

We’ve already produced a batch of souvenirs to special order. Initial production allowed us to study the particularities of the technologies we use, and learn through trial and error. Now, we are ready to begin serial production of the souvenirs and make them available for purchase worldwide.
In case of a successful funding campaign, we will continue to add new cities and landmarks to the collection.

 

FAQ

How can I choose a souvenir for order?
1. Chose your perk and complete the payment
3. We will send you a survey by mail so that you can specify the model of the souvenir.

What are the approximate dimensions of the souvenirs?
Approximate dimensions of souvenirs are 6x6x6 cm (2.3 x 2.3 x 2.3 inches)

How much do the souvenirs weigh?
Average weight of aluminum souvenir is 70 grams.
Average weight of brass souvenir is 150 grams.

What are my choice of metals?
Aluminum (metallic surface) and Brass (shiny golden surface).

What comes with my souvenir?
Metal piece, wooden base and card with thanks and a wishes.

How are the souvenirs packaged?
They are packed in kraft boxes filled with wooden wool.

How do I customize the base of my souvenir?
You can personalize the base with an engraving. An inscription is specially designed for you and engraved on the back of a wooden base (Up to 30 characters)
1. Choose this perk in addition to your souvenir
2. We will contact you to find out your text

How do the souvenirs stay connected to the base?
The metal pieces are connected to the base by neodymium magnets and can easily be removed whenever you like.

Where are the souvenirs made?
Souvenirs designed and assembled in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. T-shirts also produced in Rostov-on-Don.

Why is Jsouv only offering these 15 souvenirs? What about other structures?
We hope that these 15 souvenirs are just the beginning of our great work. You can contact us and suggest another landmark for the future.
If you are a dealer, we can design and produce a new souvenir according to your special order.

What is Jsouv’s goal after Indiegogo?
We plan to sell our products in souvenir shops in popular tourist spots


If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at hello@jsouv.com. We’d love to hear from you.
 

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One Souvenir. Early Bird

$29 USD
Any one Solid Aluminum Souvenir with Polished Metallic Finish and Wood Base
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
38 out of 80 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Wooden Base Personal Engraving

$15 USD
An inscription is specially designed for you and engraved on the back of a wooden base. You can buy this in addition to your souvenir.
Included Items
  • Engraving. Up to 30 Characters
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
1 claimed

Jsouv T-Shirt

$35 USD
Any one T-Shirt with 2D Emblem of Landmark. Male and female sizes range from XS to XXL.
Included Items
  • T-Shirt
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Golden Ed Souvenir. Early Bird

$39 USD
Any one Solid Brass Souvenir with Polished Golden Finish and Wood Base
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2016
10 out of 80 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

One Souvenir

$45 USD
Any one Solid Aluminum Souvenir with Polished Metallic Finish and Wood Base
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

One Golden Edition Souvenir

$59 USD
Any one Solid Brass Souvenir with Polished Golden Finish and Wood Base
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Two Souvenirs

$85 USD
Any two Solid Aluminum Souvenirs with Polished Metallic Finish and Wood Base (Up to 30% Off)
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Two Golden Edition Souvenirs

$109 USD
Any two Solid Brass Souvenirs with Polished Golden Finish and Wood Base (Up to 27% Off)
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Complete Souvenirs Set

$499 USD
A complete set of 15 Solid Aluminum Souvenirs with Polished Metallic Finish and Wood Base (Up to 45% Off)
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Complete Golden edition Set

$675 USD
Complete set of 15 Solid Brass Souvenirs with Polished Golden Finish and Wood Base (Up to 40% Off)
Included Items
  • Metal Souvenir
  • Wood Base
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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