Articles and reviews about a wide range of ‘Unofficial’ LEGO sets, which were designed by a wide range of LEGO artists. Many are created as small-batch boutique kits by LEGO Certified Professionals from around the world.
(Visit brickarchitect.com/unofficial_sets for our complete list of unofficial LEGO Architecture sets.)
The second of three new architecture sets by The Atom Brick (using ¾ sized LEGO-like bricks), this model explores the more complex geometries from a latter period of Frank Lloyd Wright’s career.
This is the first of three new architecture sets by The Atom Brick (using ¾ sized LEGO-like bricks.) Let’s find out if the model compares favorably to recent sets in the LEGO Architecture series.
I’ve added two new models to the guide (‘Raadhuis Hilversum’ & ‘NH Hotel Rotterdam’), and a link to PDF instructions for ‘The Istana’.
P.S. Let us know if you discover any unofficial LEGO Architecture sets that we should add to the guide!
I was interviewed for this new article at CNN Style, alongside LEGO Set designer Rok Žgalin Kobe.
In the article, Rok shared some new insights on the challenges in translating a real building to a LEGO set. I offered additional advise when designing your own LEGO architecture model: “Start by looking at the building, figuring out what the hardest part is going to be and building that first.”
I also talked about the many fan-made LEGO creations, including several models featured in The LEGO Architect, and some of the custom sets featured in on our list of Unofficial LEGO Architecture Sets.
If you want to read “LEGO architects and super-fans on designing perfect miniature worlds,” you will find it on CNN Style.
While the official LEGO Architecture sets focus on globally-recognized landmarks, many LEGO fans build intricate models of famous buildings from their home town. Let’s take a closer look at this custom LEGO set based on City Hall in Aarhus, Denmark.
Let’s see one of LEGO Architecture’s most talented builders interpretation of the LEGO Skyline concept in this custom set based on Copenhagen, Denmark.
Can this “unofficial” LEGO set based on the iconic Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood match the quality of the official LEGO Architecture sets? Let’s find out!
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