# Towering Toy Houses James May Builds Real Life LEGO Architecture in the UK By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-may-lego-house References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/The_Lego_House--Other--Gear.html) & [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2009/08/31/lego-haus/#more-6036) Some of us have dreams of making huge [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette-of-dream) creations, but James May has actually made his wildest dreams come true by building a [house made of LEGO pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego). The towering toy house was built in the UK and stands two stories high. If you were to guess how many LEGO pieces it took to patiently make this house, I doubt you’d guess 816 million Lego brick. James May plans to stay in his new home for a couple days, or until the house falls down (whichever comes first). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant LEGO Structures:** There is a growing trend of building large-scale structures using LEGO bricks, presenting opportunities for innovative architecture and design solutions. - **LEGO Tourism:** The emergence of notable LEGO creations as tourist attractions indicates a trend in experiential travel and unique sightseeing opportunities. - **Sustainable LEGO Construction:** The use of LEGO bricks in building construction promotes sustainability and offers potential for eco-friendly building solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore innovative possibilities of using LEGO bricks for large-scale projects and creative urban installations. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can leverage the popularity of giant LEGO structures as unique attractions to increase visitor numbers and enhance the travel experience. - **Construction and Green Building:** The construction industry can adopt sustainable LEGO construction methods to minimize environmental impact and promote environmentally friendly building practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [3D Toy Puzzle Castles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-castle.md) - [Baking Program Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-great-british-bake-off-set.md) - [Phone Box-Inspired Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-4.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Whimsical Castle-Like Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-and-the-beast-castle.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md)