Well you knew it was going to happen someday. Lego has started a new collection called 'Architecture'! You don't know how excited I am: as a kid lego's were just about the only toy I was interested in! Probably the most fun so far are the sets based on Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces. 
Released in conjuntion with a show at the Guggenheim (of which there is also a model, seen above) called 'From within Outward' with the help of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation these sets will help young budding architects learn a bit of American Architectural History piece by piece. The show at the Guggenheim looks pretty great too, I need to head up to New York to see it before it closes in August!
Also in the series is a BEAUTIFUL (but expensive at $299) set of the Taj Mahal.
The Empire state building above and the Seattle Space needle below are just as fantastic and a much more reasonable $20. For nieces, nephews, children -anyone? I can't wait to see what comes out next in the series!
Released in conjuntion with a show at the Guggenheim (of which there is also a model, seen above) called 'From within Outward' with the help of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation these sets will help young budding architects learn a bit of American Architectural History piece by piece. The show at the Guggenheim looks pretty great too, I need to head up to New York to see it before it closes in August!Also in the series is a BEAUTIFUL (but expensive at $299) set of the Taj Mahal.The Empire state building above and the Seattle Space needle below are just as fantastic and a much more reasonable $20. For nieces, nephews, children -anyone? I can't wait to see what comes out next in the series! Model at top of the post is of Fallingwater: the Kaufmann's summer home outside of Pittsburgh.
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I can't believe it took Lego so long. I loved my Lego when I was a kid and am still prepared to dive into a lego box when I am with other peoples children. I don't think you can ever outgrow a constructive toy.
These are wonderful.
A little early Christmas in May.
what fun !!!
xx
Stefan-Come on, which one are you secretly building in your apartment? ;)
And to think I spend my childhood with Lincoln Logs when I could have built the Taj!
This is taking lego to another level. The Fallingwater piece is amazing, this is lego for grown ups.
i was such a legos type of kid! love it!
I hope Mrs. Blandings knows about these!
Brilliant for precocious kids and precocious grown ups.
Lego- it's come a long way baby. What a super gift for any size kid Great post! G
I didn't realize that didn't have this kind of thing already - perfect for the grown up architect!!!!
OOOooo .. .
this looks like great fun!
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I looked up "Falling Water" one of my favourites on your blog and I found... Lego!
I must admit the idea is quite clever and far more condusive to a civilized and creative upbringing than... Barbie or GI Joes. I wonder if adults would tackle them too.
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