LEGO architecture
By: written by Philip Wilkinson in collaboration with Adam Reed Tucker
Contributors: Tucker, Adam Reed
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781465422866
Subjects: LEGO toys; Architectural models
Description: Stunning images and in depth exploration of the real buildings like the Guggenheim or the Empire State Building, on which the LEGO Architecture series is based, provide you with a comprehensive look at the creation of these intricate sets. Learn why the LEGO team chose certain pieces and what particular challenges they faced. Read about the inspiration behind the creative processes and what designing and building techniques were used on various sets. Featuring profiles of the LEGO artists and builders who created the series.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Timeline; title: LEGO® artist profiles; title: The creative process; title: Fallingwater® in development; title: Glossary; title: LEGO cityscape in scale; title: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum®; title: Fallingwater; title: The White House; title: Farnsworth House; title: Rockefeller Center; title: Robie House; title: Brandenburg Gate; title: Sydney Opera House; title: Big Ben; title: Villa Savoye; title: Sungnyemun; title: The Leaning Tower of Pisa; title: Imperial Hotel; title: United Nations Headquarters; title: The Eiffel Tower; title: Trevi Fountain; title: John Hancock Center; title: Willis Tower; title: Empire State Building; title: Seattle Space Needle; title: Burj Khalifa; title: Marina Bay Sands®.