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LEGO Microscale - Luís I bridge, Portugal
I have been a huge fan of the Dom Luís I Bridge since I first discovered it back in 2023, enough to build a 1/650 scale model of it! Last summer, I had the chance to see it in person for the first time, and since then, I’ve wanted to create a larger version to truly appreciate its details.
Built between 1881 and 1886 in Porto, Portugal, the bridge has two decks, one above for public transport and pedestrians, and one below for cars. The Dom Luís I Bridge replaced an old suspension bridge from 1843, whose two remaining piers can still be seen on the north bank.
The 2025 Marchitecture contest was the perfect opportunity to take on this project. This year, I’m exploring a new scale, 1/325, which makes the model much more detailed and significantly larger. The entire build measures 1.30 meters in length and consists of 13,000 pieces, including 680 different types.
The design process was quite tricky since nothing on either side of the bridge aligns with the LEGO grid. Roads, buildings, and even cliffs are all angled!
This is my first entry for the Marchitecture 2025 contest !
LEGO Microscale - Luís I bridge, Portugal
I have been a huge fan of the Dom Luís I Bridge since I first discovered it back in 2023, enough to build a 1/650 scale model of it! Last summer, I had the chance to see it in person for the first time, and since then, I’ve wanted to create a larger version to truly appreciate its details.
Built between 1881 and 1886 in Porto, Portugal, the bridge has two decks, one above for public transport and pedestrians, and one below for cars. The Dom Luís I Bridge replaced an old suspension bridge from 1843, whose two remaining piers can still be seen on the north bank.
The 2025 Marchitecture contest was the perfect opportunity to take on this project. This year, I’m exploring a new scale, 1/325, which makes the model much more detailed and significantly larger. The entire build measures 1.30 meters in length and consists of 13,000 pieces, including 680 different types.
The design process was quite tricky since nothing on either side of the bridge aligns with the LEGO grid. Roads, buildings, and even cliffs are all angled!
This is my first entry for the Marchitecture 2025 contest !