The Architect's Office in Ikariam
The Architect's Office is a building in Ikariam that grants a percentage reduction on building costs. For each expansion level, the saving increases by 1%, so that level 1 achieves a reduction of 1% and level 32 achieves a reduction of 32%.
Wood and marble are required for construction. From level 1 onwards, the reduction also applies to the building costs of other buildings, which is reflected in the "With Reduction" columns of the values overview.
Expansion Levels and Costs
The following table shows a selection of expansion levels with wood and marble costs, expansion time and the savings achieved.
| Level | Wood | Marble | Expansion Time | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 185 | 106 | 16m 12s | 1% |
| 5 | 720 | 378 | 31m 57s | 5% |
| 10 | 2.035 | 1.035 | 57m 34s | 10% |
| 15 | 4.797 | 2.369 | 1h 31m | 15% |
| 20 | 10.597 | 4.095 | 2h 17m | 20% |
| 25 | — | — | 3h 19m | 25% |
| 30 | — | — | 4h 41m | 30% |
| 32 | 65.252 | 28.140 | 5h 21m | 32% |
Construction Time and Savings
The expansion time begins at 16m 12s at level 1 and increases to 5h 21m at level 32. The savings corresponds to the respective level in percentage: level 10 saves 10%, level 20 saves 20% and level 32 saves a maximum of 32%.
With your own reduction, the building costs of the Architect's Office decrease further. For example, level 10 costs 1.098 wood and 797 marble with reduction instead of 2.035 wood and 1.035 marble.
Interaction with the Academy
The Academy is the research building in Ikariam and houses scientists with whom technologies in four areas – economy, science, military and seafaring – can be researched. At level 1, 8 scientists are available, and at level 32, already 368.
Since the expansion of the Academy also costs wood (e.g. 48.786 wood at level 20, 1.493.547 wood at level 32), the Architect's Office reduces these costs noticeably – at level 32 by 32% accordingly.
FAQ about the Architect's Office
What is the maximum saving?
At level 32, the highest listed expansion level, the saving is 32%.
Which raw materials are required for construction?
The Architect's Office requires wood and marble. Level 1 costs 185 wood and 106 marble, level 32 costs 65.252 wood and 28.140 marble.
How long does the expansion to level 32 take?
The expansion time at level 32 is 5h 21m.