LEGO Architecture Advent calendar + Free Instructions!

[henrysunset]

Merry Christmas!  I'm excited to share the 6 "nanoscale" architecture models which I submitted in the Advent calendar contest at Brickset.  


6 "nanoscale" LEGO Architecture models based on designs in The LEGO Architect book.

Creating what I call "Nanoscale" LEGO models which meet the constraints of the advent calendar contest is a really interesting challenge.  Specifically, the parts need to fit easily in the small compartments of the official LEGO Advent calendars, and the model should use 20 parts or fewer. 


Nanoscale Prairie house on right, More detailed LEGO model from the book on left.

I'm also excited to share instructions to build one of these models as new bonus materials for LEGO Architecture enthusiasts, and readers of my book, The LEGO Architect. (Admittedly, this model uses 21 pieces to achieve the preferred design, but you can easily modify it to use 20 bricks.)



Detailed instructions show you how to make this tiny model using only 21 common LEGO bricks.

It's a pleasure to share these directions with other LEGO enthusiasts, especially around the holidays when people have some time to build LEGO projects.  (I also hope that The LEGO Architect was part of your holidays.)  


Visit http://brickarchitect.com/book/extras/ to download and print directions for this model, as well as a tiny Neoclasssical monument.


Merry Christmas and a Happy LEGO-filled New Year!
---tom

[TheOrcKing]

Just 21 bricks, astounding. Your consistent color palette maintains a nice touch of elegance throughout each model.

[Migration]

 

6 minutes ago, Migration said:

 

I do believe the all white/clear is used to keep your attention drawn to the designs and not distract you with color. Same reason architecture studio is all white.

Edited December 25, 2015 by Migration

[Phil B]

 

 

I do believe the all white/clear is used to keep your attention drawn to the designs and not distract you with color. Same reason architecture studio is all white.

... Except Robie house

[Alpinemaps]

1 hour ago, Migration said:

 

I do believe the all white/clear is used to keep your attention drawn to the designs and not distract you with color. Same reason architecture studio is all white.

Yes it is.  If you read Tom's book, you'll learn that. 

[Ed Mack]

Very nice.

[Quacs]

On ‎12‎/‎24‎/‎2015 at 6:17 PM, henrysunset said:

Merry Christmas!  I'm excited to share the 6 "nanoscale" architecture models which I submitted in the Advent calendar contest at Brickset.  

6 "nanoscale" LEGO Architecture models based on designs in The LEGO Architect book.

Creating what I call "Nanoscale" LEGO models which meet the constraints of the advent calendar contest is a really interesting challenge.  Specifically, the parts need to fit easily in the small compartments of the official LEGO Advent calendars, and the model should use 20 parts or fewer. 

Nanoscale Prairie house on right, More detailed LEGO model from the book on left.

I'm also excited to share instructions to build one of these models as new bonus materials for LEGO Architecture enthusiasts, and readers of my book, The LEGO Architect. (Admittedly, this model uses 21 pieces to achieve the preferred design, but you can easily modify it to use 20 bricks.)

Detailed instructions show you how to make this tiny model using only 21 common LEGO bricks.

It's a pleasure to share these directions with other LEGO enthusiasts, especially around the holidays when people have some time to build LEGO projects.  (I also hope that The LEGO Architect was part of your holidays.)  


Visit http://brickarchitect.com/book/extras/ to download and print directions for this model, as well as a tiny Neoclasssical monument.


Merry Christmas and a Happy LEGO-filled New Year!
---tom

Keep up the great work, Tom.  These are awesome, and really keep the essence of the architectural styles.

[Starkthunder]

Congrats on 4th in the advent competition.

[firos]

These would be a great gift in Christmas time to anyone related with architecture, as profession or as interest.

[Roy vd M.]

These are very cleverly made and, as an fan of architecture, amazingly the several styles can be recognized. Even Brutalism; nicely done!