21 Astonishing Examples of LEGO Architecture

From Toy Block Fortresses to Building Block Kitchens

— September 15, 2012 — Art & Design
These examples of LEGO architecture show off how relevant and pervasive this children's toy has become.

Colorful, easy to stack and popular among both boys and girls, it's no surprise that this product managed to influence spheres like architecture. From buildings that resemble the blocks to damaged buildings with the toy as a means of repair, LEGO is an unpredictable material. Colorful, and incredibly iconic, it makes sense that the designers behind these creation elected to use the pieces. Adding instant personality and a childlike feel, LEGO designs make any creation infinitely more likable. Though not exactly common, architecture that features block-like aspects gets plenty of attention.

Sure to be an ongoing fad, LEGO architecture is incredibly intriguing, and has undeniable appeal.
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Building Block Architecture
Building Block Architecture
The 'Build Up Japan' Project Creates the Metropolis Out of LEGO
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Toy Block Fortresses
Toy Block Fortresses
'Marshal Banana' Recreates the Star Wars Sandcrawler Using 10,000 LEGO Pieces
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Building Block Landmarks
Building Block Landmarks
The LEGO Tower Bridge is Made Up of 4,287 LEGO Pieces
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Prismatic Cultural Hubs
Prismatic Cultural Hubs
The Museo ABC by Aranguren & Gallegos is Geometrically Contemporary
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Tiny Toy Cities
Tiny Toy Cities
Jonathan Lopes is Recreating Brooklyn out of LEGO Blocks
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DIY Salvaged Cathedrals
DIY Salvaged Cathedrals
Justo Gallego Has Spent 50 Years Building a Cathedral Single-Handedly
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Building Block Haunted Homes
Building Block Haunted Homes
Mike Doyle's LEGO Victorian House Looks Abandoned
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Roman Toy Block Architecture
Roman Toy Block Architecture
Ryan McNaught's LEGO Colosseum is Captivating and Accurate
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Tetris-Inspired Home Decor
Tetris-Inspired Home Decor
The Tetran Furniture Line Can Be Easily Rearranged
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LEGO Building Refurbishments
LEGO Building Refurbishments
‘Dispatchwork' by Jan Vormann is Restoration Artchitectur
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Surreal LEGO Cityscapes
Surreal LEGO Cityscapes
The Habit Makes Us Blind Project Builds Urban Planning Awareness
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Building Block Cathedrals
Building Block Cathedrals
The Abondantus Gigantus is a Church of LEGO
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Full-Sized LEGO Houses
Full-Sized LEGO Houses
'Top Gear' Host James May to Build Home for 'Toy Stories'
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Building Block Kitchens
Building Block Kitchens
Munchausen Lego Kitchen Toys With Traditional Countertops
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LEGO Inauguration Displays
LEGO Inauguration Displays
Historical Obama-Inspired Legoland Scene
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Building Block Architecture
Building Block Architecture
GGF Architects' Wahroonga Preparatory School Looks Made With LEGO
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Towering Toy Houses
Towering Toy Houses
James May Builds Real Life LEGO Architecture in the UK
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LEGO Room Photography
LEGO Room Photography
Valentino Fiadini Captures Deceiving Toy Architectural Spaces
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LEGO For Home Repair
LEGO For Home Repair
DIY Wall Repairs
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Large-Scale Toy Models
Large-Scale Toy Models
LEGO Disneyland
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Freight-Hauled Homes
Freight-Hauled Homes
The Patrick Partouche 'Container House' is Modernly Made of Eight Pieces
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