Along the Stone Steps

Posted on January 16, 2011January 25, 2011 by admin

Some very intriguing roof techniques on these structures. Although, my favorite aspect has to be the basements. It’s the only viable way of doing them with LEGO, and avante did a superb job pulling it off. I could just imagine these sitting on the hillside of some small European town. Very cool!

Courtesy gamble by avante.

Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes

Posted on January 15, 2011March 7, 2011 by admin

It looks like purple finally found its use! This amazing structure (which can be found in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince) by Joel.Baker is a solid 1000 pieces and a good three stories tall. The giant man out front actually tips his hat too! So what’s not to love! Great job on this one.

Courtesy Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes by Joel.Baker.

Colonial Revival House

Posted on January 14, 2011January 25, 2011 by admin

Now who wouldn’t want to live here? A terrific little townhouse in a classic dark red style makes for a very homely setting, almost nostalgic in some ways. Be sure to check out more pictures over at MOCpages. Great as usual, Brian!

Courtesy Colonial Revival House by Brian Lyles.

Tavern

Posted on January 11, 2011March 7, 2011 by admin

The alleyway adds some great character to this building. I really like the piping idea, something that usually doesn’t get added to models such as this. The windows are also really nice too, a perfect way to use those white goblets.

Courtesy tavern by xueren.

Brick Building

Posted on January 7, 2011January 24, 2011 by admin

A simple, but very nice little brick building, whose walls are completely constructed out of a bunch of 1×2 plates. I especially like the turn-of-the-century feel to this model. It has a great old fashioned look it it. Good work here!

Courtesy Brick Building by legoadam.

Toys R Us

Posted on December 28, 2010January 16, 2011 by admin

And here we go again! Brian Lyles churns out another amazing outlet store, this time a Toys R Us. It has a fully detailed interior, a delivery truck, and one awesome giraffe. The facade on the building uses an interesting technique of a wall of windows that ends short of the cornice. The design is well thought out, and looks like it should be right there on the corner of a big city. Great job on this one, Mr. Lyles!

Oh, and be sure to check out his new site, Brick City Depot!

Courtesy Toys R Us by Brian Lyles.

Family Home

Posted on December 26, 2010December 29, 2010 by admin

Can you say ornate? This build by Flickr user LegoManiac – LEGO 13 is a terrific model of a immensely detailed home. It was built for the 2010 Brick Architect Contest over at Flickr. I recommend checking the submissions out, it has some terrific entries which should pave the way for some tough judging!

Courtesy Family Home by LegoManiac – LEGO 13.

Gray Castle

Posted on December 23, 2010December 29, 2010 by admin

There’s some amazing architectural detail in this model, from the ground right on through to the roof. However, I would really like to know the cost estimate on a thing like this! The entire wall is made by a bunch of 1x2s by the looks of it. Keep up the great work!

Courtesy Castle by Tavernellos.

Rødovre Townhouse

Posted on December 18, 2010December 29, 2010 by admin

An incredible build, and quite unorthodox compared to those we see from across Flickr and other sites. This townhouse, based off a building in a Danish town, features a great cross-sectional view of the interior— with furniture and all. Check out the interior rooms for more great building techniques!

Courtesy Rødovre Townhouse by John.

Farm House

Posted on December 11, 2010January 9, 2011 by admin

LUGPol members always crank out something terrific. I had a difficult time figuring out what the main picture for this model should be. Every photo is expertly taken and each offers its own unique view with an insurmountable amount of detail hiding behind every corner. This farm house (mansion?) is just spectacular. The red gambrel roof and how the entire structure is sort of “sunken” into the ground points to the fact that this could have been a barn at one point (at least that’s how I see it), but the additions such as the porch and garage make for an incredible design.

And this is just the outside….so take a look at all the interior shots too!