# LEGO Building Refurbishments ‘Dispatchwork' by Jan Vormann is Restoration Artchitectur By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatchwork-by-jan-vormann References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/patchwork-orange-art-of-fixing-buildings-with-lego-blocks/) & [janvormann](http://www.janvormann.com/dispatchwork.php) ‘Dispatchwork’ by Jan Vormann makes a playful comment on Berlin walls that eludes to deeper breaches of society. Using the [colorful, methodical childhood building medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper), the artist has cleverly highlighted the city's disrepair. Many of the damaged stone walls are reminiscent of the trauma of World War Two, so a major aim of ‘Dispatchwork’ by Jan Vormann is to communicate a remembrance and restoration of past wounds. With a skillful assembly of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set) pieces and some help from the public, this is becoming an iconic art installation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lego-based Restoration:** Opportunity for utilizing LEGO as a medium for restoring and revitalizing structures. - **Playful Commentary:** Opportunity for using art installations to make social and political statements in a playful manner. - **Crowd Engagement:** Opportunity for involving the public in art projects and encouraging community participation. ### Where This Applies - **Art Restoration:** Opportunity for incorporating innovative approaches, such as LEGO, in the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage. - **Creative Arts:** Opportunity for artists to explore new materials and mediums, like LEGO, for their artistic expressions and installations. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for cities to attract visitors by promoting unique and interactive art installations, driving tourism revenues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion-1.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-collection.md) - [Play-Inspiring Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspiring-workshops.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Dynamic Immersive Play Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios-initiative.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md)