Lego Architecture is a sub-brand and product range of the Lego construction toy, which aims to “celebrate the past, present and future of architecture through the Lego Brick”.[1] The brand includes a series of Lego sets designed by ‘Architectural Artist’ Adam Reed Tucker, and each contain the pieces and instructions to build a model of a famous architectural building in micro-scale. Adam Reed Tucker earned a degree in architecture at Kansas State University in 1996.[2] While there, he sought a method to join his two passions of art and architecture, and hit upon the idea of using Lego bricks. From this, he founded Brickstructures, Inc., and began to design and build models of famous landmarks. His work was noticed by the Lego Group, and together they formed a partnership to release some of his models as commercially available Lego sets under the Lego Architecture brand. Sets in the product line contain a premium booklet, that – besides the build instructions – also include various information and pictures of the building itself.
By the beginning of 2010, six sets had been released in the range, under two 'series'. Within the 'Landmark Series' are models of the Sears Tower (21000), John Hancock Center (21001), the Empire State Building (21002), and the Seattle Space Needle (21003). Within the 'Architect Series' are models of the Guggenheim Museum (21004) and Fallingwater (21005). In the beginning of July 2010, a seventh set, the White House (21006), was released. An eighth set (21007) was released in November 2010: New York's Rockefeller Center. The ninth set (21009), Farnsworth House (Plano, Illinois), was released in April 2011. A tenth set (21008), The Burj Khalifa, was released in June 2011. The Willis Tower (21000) was also released in 2011, this kit was a re-issue of the original Sears Tower kit; the only change was the printed tile to reflect the building's renaming. An eleventh and twelfth set, the Robie House (21010) and the Brandenburg Gate (21011) were released in September 2011. In January 2012, it was announced that the next Architecture set would be 21012 Sydney Opera House.
The set was released in March 2012. In June 2012, Big Ben (21013) was released. In July 2012, the Namdaemun Gate (renamed Sungnyemun Gate) (21016) was released. In September 2012, the Villa Savoye (21014) was released. The Eames House (21015) was scheduled and then canceled, as it never came out as a set. In June 2013, the Leaning Tower of Pisa (21015) was announced for the Lego Architecture series. Its set number (21015) replaced the original Eames House after it was canceled. United Nations Headquarters (21018) came out next. In October 2013, Marina Bay Sands and the Eiffel Tower were both announced. The product range has been reviewed favourably by many commentators. Journalist Jenny Williams said "The scale on these kits is pretty small, though, so don’t expect exquisite detail. But creating with Lego bricks is quite a fun way to pay homage to great architects". ^ "Sears Tower now named Willis Tower". ^ a b "Release of two Frank Lloyd Wright Collection sets from LEGO Architecture".
. May 9, 2009 ^ "The world’s tallest building in LEGO® bricks". . May 25, 2011 ^ "Modernist architectural icon immortalised in LEGO® bricks". . April 4, 2011 ^ "Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House Joins LEGO® Architecture series". . September 19, 2011 ^ "Sydney’s revered opera house immortalized in LEGO® bricks". . February 21, 2012 ^ "LEGO® Big Ben celebrates Victorian London’s greatest landmark". . April 18, 2012 ^ "Le Corbusier’s French masterpiece becomes a LEGO® Architecture model". . August 31, 2012 ^ "A Korean landmark recreated as LEGO® Architecture". . May 14, 2012 ^ Imperial Hotel in Tokyo impresses with blend of old and new The Australian 7 November 2014 ^ "Revisit the Imperial Hotel with LEGO Architecture". . March 1, 2013 ^ Lego Architecture: Der Eiffelturm – das ist Spitze Ukonio.de 14 Oktober 2014 ^ BREAKING: Trevi-fontein wordt volgende Lego Architecture set Madpac.nl 13 January 2014 ^ a b c ^ 17 March 2014
Take a moment to take a look at each of the Lego-created building and monument below, and then take a step back and think about this: How did they do it? The sheer size, the precise detail, and the in-depth planning of each creation are simply mind-blowing. This is Lego architecture at its very best. It’s when Lego ceases to be a simple kids toy and becomes a modern day medium for architects. In this post, we have collected our favorite Lego buildings and monuments from all around the World. Built by Lego professionals and passionate aficionados, you will find the most popular buildings, like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, to lesser known buildings, like the Tower of Belém (our favorite) and the Dome of the Rock. We are sure you will all agree, these buildings are amazing. You might also like these Imaginative Examples of Lego Steampunk, these Creative Lego Ads or these 30 Classic Music Albums Recreated With Lego. Action FiguresVideo GamesBikes & Ride-onsElectronicsBuilding SetsLearningGames & PuzzlesOutdoor PlayVehicles, Hobby & R/CPretend PlayArts & CraftsPreschoolMusical InstrumentsStuffed AnimalsCooking for Kids
Hot WheelsMinecraftLEGOStar WarsTransformersTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles we got what's hot! LEGO versions of famous monuments recreate some of the most beautiful buildings in the world along with some of the top natural wonders. prised of thousands of bricks, some LEGO experts spend ridiculous amounts of hours recreating some of the world's top buildings and natural wonders. That is the case for many of these, such as LEGO Stonehenge, the LEGO Grand Canyon and the LEGO Great Wall of China. These LEGO master builders craft these monuments down to the tiniest detail to make their creations perfect.For those who don't have the time, patience or skill to build the likes of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or Temple of Artemis in LEGO bricks, LEGO Architecture Products make recreating these masterpieces a snap. The company has several series of product sets designed to recreate some of the top monuments around the world, such as the Architect Series, which features the Guggenheim Museum, and the Landmark Series, featuring The White House, Eiffel Tower and Rockefeller Center, all in LEGO form.
So if you've always wanted to visit these awesome monuments but a stamp on your passport isn't in the cards, get your fix by recreating one of these super-cool LEGO monuments at home. Collection Photo: Arto Alanenpää 1 + - Colosseum Photo: Yuxuan.fishy.Wang/flickr/CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0 Also Ranked #3 on Historical Landmarks to See Before I Die #4 on The Top Must-See Attractions in Europe #3 on The Top Must-See Attractions in Rome #9 on Must-See Attractions in Italy see more on Colosseum 2 + - Pyramid Photo: davebloggs007/flickr/CC-BY 2.0 see more on Egyptian pyramids 3 + - Westminster Abbey Photo: Paul Albertella/flickr/CC-BY 2.0 Also Ranked #22 on Historical Landmarks to See Before I Die #33 on The Top Must-See Attractions in Europe #1 on The Top Must-See Attractions in London #5 on The Top Must-See Attractions in England see more on Westminster Abbey 4 + - Acropolis of Athens Photo: ajari/flickr/CC-BY 2.0 Also Ranked #7 on Historical Landmarks to See Before I Die #2 on The Top Must-See Attractions in Athens see more on Acropolis of Athens 5 + -