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Build A City Team Building Activity
Plan, Design And Construct A City That Is Functional And Cohesive.
Teams collaborate to design and build a city with using a wide range of materials given to them. Participants are motivated and inspired by successfully working towards a common goal. Together, they develop a common vision and a shared strategy while applying creativity and excellent project management skills.
Facilitated for your groupPlanned around your venueDesigned for shared participation
The experience
A shared result shaped by planning and constructing a model city
Teams collaborate to design and build a city with using a wide range of materials given to them. Participants are motivated and inspired by successfully working towards a common goal. Together, they develop a common vision and a shared strategy while applying creativity and excellent project management skills.
Teams are given sections of a model city to build. The teams collaborate to develop a plan for the city ensuring there is uniformity of design across the zones and that roads, rivers, etc. flow coherently with the other teams’ sections next to theirs and in the city as a whole.
What the team can practise
Share resources
During planning and constructing a model city, make material needs visible early so one team's progress does not block another's.
Design to a brief
Compare ideas against the agreed purpose and constraints before committing time to a single design.
Test and adapt
Try a small section first, notice what the test reveals, and revise before the group commits to the full result.
Connect contributions
Bring each person's component into the shared outcome and check that the pieces work together.
Review the build
Debrief which decision helped Build A City move forward and which assumption the team had to revisit.
Session duration2–3 hours
Audience size20–1000
FormatFacilitated team experience
The session
How the Build A City team experience unfolds
The session centres on planning and constructing a model city. The facilitator briefs the group, guides the activity and helps participants reflect on the choices they made together.
Read the city brief
Identify the model city's purpose and the spaces or features the team needs to represent.
Connect the neighbourhoods
Agree how separate building areas will relate before assigning design responsibilities.
Construct the shared city
Coordinate structures, routes and visual details so each contribution fits the overall plan.
Present the urban vision
Explain the decisions behind the city and how competing priorities were resolved.
Beyond the activity
What teams can take from the Build A City session
As colleagues work on planning and constructing a model city, they make their planning, resource choices and handoffs visible. Those moments give the facilitator a concrete way to discuss how a team turns individual contributions into something dependable.
Connect the activity to a real work project: agree what quality looks like, surface dependencies early and review a first version before the deadline makes change difficult.
Make roles and handoffs clearTest an idea before scaling itJoin individual work into one result
Read the city brief
How did teams agree a coherent plan for the model city?
Connect the neighbourhoods
Which decisions connected one neighbourhood to the next?
Construct the shared city
How were materials shared between competing design ideas?
Present the urban vision
What did the finished city reveal about coordination across groups?
Systems thinking
Discuss how a change to one neighbourhood affected the usefulness of the wider model.
Planning across boundaries
Reflect on what teams needed to agree before working independently on connected parts.
Activity guide
More about Build A City Team Building Activity
The Build A City team-building experience centres on planning and constructing a model city. Sieger Group can tailor the facilitation, session flow and venue plan to your group size, event format and objectives.
The Build A City experience
Teams are given sections of a model city to build. The teams collaborate to develop a plan for the city ensuring there is uniformity of design across the zones and that roads, rivers, etc. flow coherently with the other teams’ sections next to theirs and in the city as a whole.
Participation in Build A City
Planning and strategy through effective cross-team communication and collaboration are essential to ensure the zones of the city interconnect and flow. Resource and time management are also necessary in order to complete the project on time.
Planning your Build A City session
This team activity is a fun, memorable, shared experience that relies on engagement from all individuals, good team dynamics and collaboration across the whole group to ensure success.
Build A City: group format
- Project Planning - Resource Management - Risk Management - Practical Leadership - Stimulating Creativity - Strategy Communication - Uniting Teams.
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Build A City Team Building Activity activity FAQs
Answers to common planning questions about the activity, venue and team format.
What happens during the Build A City Team Building Activity team-building session?
Teams collaborate to design and build a city with using a wide range of materials given to them. Participants are motivated and inspired by successfully working towards a common goal. Together, they develop a common vision and a shared strategy while applying creativity and excellent project management skills.
What can teams practise through Build A City Team Building Activity?
Teams are given sections of a model city to build. The teams collaborate to develop a plan for the city ensuring there is uniformity of design across the zones and that roads, rivers, etc. flow coherently with the other teams’ sections next to theirs and in the city as a whole. Participants can share information, listen actively and make their ideas clear during the shared task.
Do participants need previous experience with Build A City Team Building Activity?
Previous experience requirements depend on the activity format. Share your participants’ experience level and any access needs when enquiring so Sieger Group can discuss a suitable plan.
Can Sieger Group adapt Build A City Team Building Activity for our team objectives?
Yes. Share the outcomes you want to support, such as communication, trust, creative problem-solving or coordination. Sieger Group can discuss how the Build A City Team Building Activity format may fit your wider programme.
What venue is suitable for Build A City Team Building Activity?
Venue requirements depend on the activity, equipment and event format. Tell Sieger Group where you plan to host the session so the team can confirm the practical setup.
Can Build A City Team Building Activity be planned indoors or outdoors?
That depends on the activity and the available setup. Share your preferred indoor or outdoor venue, along with any site constraints, and Sieger Group can advise on suitability.
What group size can take part in Build A City Team Building Activity?
This activity is designed for groups of 20–1000. Share your expected headcount and venue so Sieger Group can confirm a suitable arrangement.
How long does a Build A City Team Building Activity session take?
Allow 2–3 hours for the activity session. Sieger Group can confirm the timing against your event schedule and agreed format.
What should we include in an enquiry about Build A City Team Building Activity?
Please share your preferred date, location or venue, expected group size, audience, event objectives and any practical requirements. This helps Sieger Group respond with relevant planning details.
How do we plan a Build A City Team Building Activity session with Sieger Group?
Use the enquiry section on this page or the shared Get in Touch option. Tell us about your team, location, preferred date and goals; Sieger Group will follow up to discuss the activity and next steps.
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