The LEGO Architecture Idea Book: 1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More

by Alice Finch

Take your creations to the next level with The LEGO Architecture Idea Book! These clever building tips will give you endless inspiration for making your own amazing mansions, castles, houses, spooky shacks, and more.Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like columns, doors, windows, and walls. But rather than providing step-by-step instructions, the book includes helpful photography from every angle that shows you how to achieve the look, adapt it to your build, and make it your own. Learn how Build amazing walls that break the mold, with brick-and-mortar effects, weathered walls, and loose bricks - Recreate structural effects like timber framing, soaring towers and turrets, shingled roofs,clapboard siding, and more - Elevate your models with “stained glass”, intricate color patterns, and tumble-down wear-and-tear - Use pieces like croissants, snakes, and goblets to make unique architectural ornamentation Bursting with clever ideas, The LEGO Architecture Idea Book will show you how to turn your buildings into impressive, realistic structures.

Genres: Nonfiction, Architecture, Crafts, Reference, Art

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2019

Reviews

[whataslacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! Boy does this book have ideas for making your LEGO builds look awesome. Not a lot of instruction (you gotta figure that out for yourself, but for the most part that should not be too hard). Full of great images and great ideas. Gets your creative juices flowing and makes you want to hit the bricks (plastic LEGO bricks that is). Excellent resource for anyone wanting to build their own city.

Initially, when I saw the cover I though this was going to be more on the microscale builds (think the LEGO Architecture line), but it is for minifigure scale (mostly).

Can't wait to put some of these ideas into practice.

[Du · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very original and cool book. This was a look of fun to check out and flip through. Inspirations galore throughout both for Lego play and building design. Really cool book.

[Douglas Summers-Stay · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was a kid, everything I made out of Lego was either a boxed set, or entirely my own idea. And then I got a little book for $2 called the Legoland idea book, which I looked at again and again. But outside of that, it was a very rare treat to get to see anything anyone else made of Legos. I remember an exhibit at the mall with a spaceship that was maybe eight feet long-- at least that's how I remember it. Back then, it was impossible to buy just the pieces you wanted. The only options were boxed sets or the occasional random garage sale.
Now all that has changed. You can see the very best ideas other people have had, and buy whatever pieces you need to make them. There are far more pieces available now, too. All of which means the level of model building possible is far higher than it used to be.
This book is just about architectural elements. It has a thousand small bits-- windows, columns, brickwork, and so forth, each in color and showing how the internal structure is built up. Two of my favorite parts were the section on quoins and the section on stained glass windows.

[Abigail Rutherford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book in the children’s section of my local library. I didn’t expect the building techniques to be so advanced. While this isn’t an official LEGO book, it is made with great care and attention to detail. The graphic design of this book is simple and clear, and the content itself is of the highest quality. I am glad the award-winning designer Alice Finch decided to publish this book. The techniques are inspiring, especially for those designing MOCs.

[Annette McIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mind was blown with how many ways Lego bricks can be used to form different types of architectural details. Who knew you could use weapons that way?

This book is a must have for the avid Lego building builder in your life and well worth a look at for anyone with a passing interest in Lego bricks.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great reference guide for LEGO MOC builders who love buildings. The amount of architecture parts is insane, and I don’t know 2/3 of the terms to describe them. Such a great resource to learn to build your own designs.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Building with Legos has come a long way. Lots of examples for upping your game.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love all the ideas in this book. I just wish the illustrations broke the builds down a little more.

[Pam Tesch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best lego reference ever!

Love this book use it all the time for building Mocs, great techniques and inspiration!!! I have learned so much and so much more to learn!

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adding to my must buy list. Lots of ideas for future projects.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

All sorts of ideas for buildings. Makes you want to go and have a try.