Matchitecture is designed for those who want to "feel" the construction process. The kit typically includes:

: Hobbyists have reported spending upwards of 1,000 hours on similar matchstick replicas, with single spires taking an entire week of painstaking gluing. Where to Find the Plans (PDFs)

: You lay out a protective worksheet over the plans and glue each beam into place, building sections that are eventually joined to form a 3D masterpiece measuring approximately 33 x 13.5 x 24 inches. The Real-World Parallel

If you find a commercial PDF, support the creator. If you use public domain plans, share your progress on social media with #Matchitecture. And remember: the original Notre Dame took 182 years to build. If your matchstick model takes you three months of evenings, you are in good company.