legoskyscraper photos on Flickr

Marina City - Korea : General view 2 by Michel Labelle

7

Lego City and train layout at The Henry Ford Museum by Jim Garrett

2 3

A view of the Ford Building model. This model was recently displayed in the lobby of the real Ford Building during a party for the historic skyscraper's 100 anniversary.

The MichLTC display runs from November 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010 in conjunction with the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit at The Henry Ford.

Lego City and train layout at The Henry Ford Museum by Jim Garrett

1

The generic Albert Kahn style ACME factory lies along the tracks with the Penobscot block in the background.

The MichLTC display runs from November 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010 in conjunction with the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit at The Henry Ford.

JSR's LEGO Skyline Models at Brickbash 2012 by Jim Garrett

1 1

A line of of some of Spencer's 1/650 scale LEGO models of famous skyscrapers from around the world.

Lego City and train layout at The Henry Ford Museum by Jim Garrett

The 47 story Penobscot building looms over the other structures on the train layout. The skyscraper model is 9.5 feet to the roof and 11 feet to the tip of the mast.

The MichLTC display runs from November 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010 in conjunction with the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit at The Henry Ford.

Lego City and train layout at The Henry Ford Museum by Jim Garrett

3

View of the Michigan Lego Train Club layout from a distance with the massive Allegheny locomotive in the background.

The MichLTC display runs from November 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010 in conjunction with the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit at The Henry Ford.

If you see this Mr. Sava, it would be great if you could run your LEGO Allegheny on our layout!

LEGO Empire State Building - 8 by Michel Labelle

1

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

Ford Building - construction of LEGO model, day 15 by Jim Garrett

5 2

Number 6 in a series of images showing construction of a LEGO model of the Ford Building in Detroit (1909 - Daniel Burnham architect).

About 2/3 done with the central portion of the building. Now its starting to look like a Lego skyscraper.

Michgan LEGO Train Club at Canton Liberty Fest 2009 by Jim Garrett

3 1

From right to left, the Comerica Tower, Ford Building, and a shortened version of 1001 Woodward (which appears to be on fire).

This LEGO train layout was put up by the Michigan Lego Train Club in the Family Fun Zone of the Canton Liberty Fest June 18-20, 2009.

Ford Building - construction of LEGO model, day 8 by Jim Garrett

4 2

Number 3 in a series of images showing construction of a LEGO model of the Ford Building in Detroit (1909 - Daniel Burnham architect).

In the foreground are the start of what will be the upper floor modules. There will be three of these modules starting at the fourth floor and perhaps another set at a higher floor. This allows the building to be transported to MichLTC events.

Apartments by Brick-Loft

Further progress on 1 Riverside Place. These two floors consist of two One Bedroom apartments and a Whole floor Two Bedroom apartment. There will most likely be another floor dedicated to apartments and a further office floor.

Ford Building, Detroit, Michigan - LEGO Model by Jim Garrett

6 3

A view of the fire escape on the north side of my LEGO model of the Ford Building.

Lego City and Train Layout at The Henry Ford Museum by Jim Garrett

A view toward the "downtown" portion of the Michigan Lego Train Club layout.

The MichLTC display runs from November 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010 in conjunction with the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit at The Henry Ford.

LEGO Empire State Building - 9 by Michel Labelle

1

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

MichLTC display at Southfield Winter Fun Fest, February 22, 2009 -Southfield, Michigan by Jim Garrett

5

Here is my new Ford Building model being displayed as part of a Michigan Lego Train Club display at the Southfield Civic Center.

An escaped convict and two pursuing policemen are making their way up the fire escape.

Ford Building LEGO Model displayed at the Ford Building 100 Anniversary Party by Jim Garrett

1 2

My LEGO replica of the Ford building on display in the lobby of the real Ford Building in Detroit. On November 12, 2009, a party was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building.

On the right is a bust of the original building's architect, Daniel Burnham.

This picture was taken before the party started. There were over 100 people at the event. Robert Goldsmith and John Gallagher gave short presentations about the history of the Ford Building and downtown Detroit.

Griswold Senior Apartments, Detroit by Jim Garrett

4

A detail shot of my Lego model of the Griswold Building showing the banded design used by Albert Kahn on the top story to add interest to one of his less prominent commissions. Unforntunately Lego does not make a banded arch piece (I may have to find a brown Lego sticker that I can slice up to add that level of detail).

Update:

In 2014, the real building was revamped and renamed "The Albert". The former residents were asked to leave and the newly renovated apartments are being marketed to young professionals who can afford the $1,200 to $2,300 monthly rent.

Ford Building - construction of LEGO model, day 30 by Jim Garrett

2

Number 9 in a series of images showing construction of a LEGO model of the Ford Building in Detroit (1909 - Daniel Burnham architect).

The building model is now about 4 feet high and has almost reached its full height. Only the "penthouse" mechanical floor remains unbuilt.

The details of the top cornice are somewhat conjectural - the vintage postcard image shows it to have significant overhang but shows few details.

Aerial view of David Stott Building model by Jim Garrett

3 3

Another view of the David Stott Building model. It is 7.5 feet high to the roof and is composed of about 20,000 parts. No glue or paint was used in its construction.

Largest structure i've built so far :) by Eric Badis

4

It's about 6 feet to the top of the spire. I plan on adding two or three levels to the third section. Hopefully I will get around to a working elevator or two.

DSC_0861 by Eric Badis

2

LDC Kansas City, MO Town Pavilion + City Hall mashup model by Ryan Wood / legocnefs

3

2012 - Town Pavilion + City Hall mashup, LDC Kansas City MO

.

The completed #LEGO #TownPavilion + City Hall model before leaving for its proper home at the #legolanddiscoverycenter

.

#legodesign #legobuild #merlinmagicmaking #joblikenoother #legomodeldesigner #forwork #workflow #workprocess #portfolio #legoarchitecture #legoskyscraper #skyscraper #instalego

Ford Building - construction of LEGO model, day 28 by Jim Garrett

2 10

Number 8 in a series of images showing construction of a LEGO model of the Ford Building in Detroit (1909 - Daniel Burnham architect).

The final stories of this building have been difficult to design. I tried several methods of building a 2.5 stud wide column but all had problems so just went with 2 stud columns at the corners and having the entire section set 1/2 stud back.

044 by Eric Badis

3 1

Model of David Stott building at Cityscape Detroit meeting by Jim Garrett

2 1

I was invited to display my model of the David Stott Building at Cityscape Detroit's annual meeting. Mall developer Alfred Taubman was the guest speaker at the meeting.

Ford Building - construction of LEGO model, day 12 by Jim Garrett

2 2

Number 5 in a series of images showing construction of a LEGO model of the Ford Building in Detroit (1909 - Daniel Burnham architect).

Here is a picture I took of the prototype: www.flickr.com/photos/decojim/496319702/

I finally received a bricklink order that I needed to finish the third story cornice.

LEGO Empire State Building - 7 by Michel Labelle

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

LEGO Empire State Building - 5 by Michel Labelle

3

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

LEGO Empire State Building - 1 by Michel Labelle

2 1

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

043 by Eric Badis

3

Ford Building - construction of LEGO model, day 20 by Jim Garrett

2 3

Number 7 in a series of images showing construction of a LEGO model of the Ford Building in Detroit (1909 - Daniel Burnham architect).

After the top floor visible in the picture is complete, the final three floors with the large arches is next.

LEGO Empire State Building - 6 by Michel Labelle

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

LEGO Castle Adventure at The Henry Ford Museum by Jim Garrett

Spencer's 1/650 scale LEGO skyscrapers on display at The Henry Ford museum in conjunction with the LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit.

The Michigan Lego User Group provided many displays and runs two events for kids every Saturday: a build a LEGO model T session and a giant castle build. The LEGO Castle Adventure runs from October 10th, 2009 until January 3rd, 2010 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

LEGO Empire State Building - 2 by Michel Labelle

Seven-foot tall replica of the famous New York City landmark. Made of LEGO bricks. Photo taken in Montreal, Canada.

Porte Saint-Laurent by Michel Labelle

This set of five skyscrapers was created when I retrieved the bricks from my childhood. This model is essentially made with the simple primary color bricks from the late 1960's and early 1970's. The goal was to use ALL the bricks I had when I was a child. Created in 1997, it somewhat announced the end of my dark age.

My photostream repeats itself by Richard

First as Lego, then as farce. I did reckon Art Deco was more of a challenge, but there's also a difference of scale.

utopolis_2004_set by Michel Labelle

4 1

Model set on my balcony in Montreal

[LEGO] One World Trade Center | New York by Christopher D.

2

A year after its (re)modeling in LEGO on the 3D Stud.io software by BrickLink, it was time to reproduce it in real life !

Here is my faithful replica of the new One World Tarde Center in New York, made up of more than 28,000 LEGO bricks, assembled in more than 60 hours, and illuminated at night with LEDs !

A little bit of history first, One World Trade Center nicknamed “Freedom Tower” and its 541 meters high (1,776 feet, corresponding to the year of the United States Declaration of Independence) is the tallest tower in New York, in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. 🇺🇸

It’s also the most expensive tower in the world, costing nearly $3.9 billion, and is the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable skyscraper. 🌟

But now, in LEGO ???

This centerpiece is part of my project consisting of almost faithfully reproducing the new Ground 0 - World Trade Center district in LEGO.

It went through several versions before arriving at this final version which is more geometric, more voluminous and better worked.

Admire these inclined facades !

I won’t be able to describe every detail here since there are a lot, but the main points are :

- More than 28,000 parts.

- The building measures 2.25 m (7.4 ft) with a scale of 1:245 ! 📏

- It includes the almost faithfully reproduced One World Observatory platform as well as all the floors of the tower.

- It’s lit at night with LEDs for the floors, as well as addressable RGB LEDs for the lobby and antenna that can change color individually.💡

I wanted to thank BlueBrixx for providing me with alternative LEGO Trans-Clear plates for the lobby as well as rigid hoses for the metal rings on the roof.

Check my Instagram to see more about my project !

#oculus #oculusnyc #oneworldtradecenter #911memorialmuseum #worldtradecenter #lego #legoart #legoartist #legocity #legoarchitecture #legobuilding #legotower #legoskyscraper #skyscraper #tower #building #legoafol #afol #afols #moc #legomoc #legomocs #newyork #nyc #nycity #mywtc #legophotography #legostagram #legoinstagram #instalego

[LEGO] National September 11 Memorial Museum | New York by Christopher D.

2

9 months ago, I built a LEGO replica of the National September 11 Memorial Museum using Stud.io software to improve my rather « ugly » first version. Now, I’ve been able to faithfully reproduce it in real life !

This new 10 times better version is made up of 3000 parts.

The building is lit at night by LEDs. 💡

The visible interior is almost faithful to the museum, and also includes the tridents of the old WTC visible from the outside at the glass facade !

Concerning geometry, big achievement for my part. I’m very proud of this fairly faithful form of the building IRL. The result is sublime with the stripes in « Metallic Silver » color. 📐

There are certainly illegal techniques, but that’s what makes the building so charming.

I had used white flexible tubes to represent the metal beams supporting the glass facade on the 3D model, but however, I didn’t particularly think of doing it again in real life, although it seems quite complex to me. I don’t know if I will do it one day, but it looks very good without. 👍

There are certainly many other details to describe but I will stop here. I sincerely hope that you like this new version, and above all, let’s never forget ! 🙏🇺🇸

#911tribute #tributeinlight #neverforget #oneworldtradecenter #911memorialmuseum #worldtradecenter #lego #legoart #legoartist #legoarchitecture #legobuilding #legotower #legoskyscraper #skyscraper #tower #building #legoafol #afol #afols #moc #legomoc #legomocs #newyork #nyc #nycity #ny #legophotography #legostagram #legoinstagram #instalego

[LEGO] One World Trade Center | New York by Christopher D.

2

A year after its (re)modeling in LEGO on the 3D Stud.io software by BrickLink, it was time to reproduce it in real life !

Here is my faithful replica of the new One World Tarde Center in New York, made up of more than 28,000 LEGO bricks, assembled in more than 60 hours, and illuminated at night with LEDs !

A little bit of history first, One World Trade Center nicknamed “Freedom Tower” and its 541 meters high (1,776 feet, corresponding to the year of the United States Declaration of Independence) is the tallest tower in New York, in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. 🇺🇸

It’s also the most expensive tower in the world, costing nearly $3.9 billion, and is the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable skyscraper. 🌟

But now, in LEGO ???

This centerpiece is part of my project consisting of almost faithfully reproducing the new Ground 0 - World Trade Center district in LEGO.

It went through several versions before arriving at this final version which is more geometric, more voluminous and better worked.

Admire these inclined facades !

I won’t be able to describe every detail here since there are a lot, but the main points are :

- More than 28,000 parts.

- The building measures 2.25 m (7.4 ft) with a scale of 1:245 ! 📏

- It includes the almost faithfully reproduced One World Observatory platform as well as all the floors of the tower.

- It’s lit at night with LEDs for the floors, as well as addressable RGB LEDs for the lobby and antenna that can change color individually.💡

I wanted to thank BlueBrixx for providing me with alternative LEGO Trans-Clear plates for the lobby as well as rigid hoses for the metal rings on the roof.

Check my Instagram to see more about my project !

#oculus #oculusnyc #oneworldtradecenter #911memorialmuseum #worldtradecenter #lego #legoart #legoartist #legocity #legoarchitecture #legobuilding #legotower #legoskyscraper #skyscraper #tower #building #legoafol #afol #afols #moc #legomoc #legomocs #newyork #nyc #nycity #mywtc #legophotography #legostagram #legoinstagram #instalego

[LEGO] National September 11 Memorial Museum | New York by Christopher D.

2

9 months ago, I built a LEGO replica of the National September 11 Memorial Museum using Stud.io software to improve my rather « ugly » first version. Now, I’ve been able to faithfully reproduce it in real life !

This new 10 times better version is made up of 3000 parts.

The building is lit at night by LEDs. 💡

The visible interior is almost faithful to the museum, and also includes the tridents of the old WTC visible from the outside at the glass facade !

Concerning geometry, big achievement for my part. I’m very proud of this fairly faithful form of the building IRL. The result is sublime with the stripes in « Metallic Silver » color. 📐

There are certainly illegal techniques, but that’s what makes the building so charming.

I had used white flexible tubes to represent the metal beams supporting the glass facade on the 3D model, but however, I didn’t particularly think of doing it again in real life, although it seems quite complex to me. I don’t know if I will do it one day, but it looks very good without. 👍

There are certainly many other details to describe but I will stop here. I sincerely hope that you like this new version, and above all, let’s never forget ! 🙏🇺🇸

#911tribute #tributeinlight #neverforget #oneworldtradecenter #911memorialmuseum #worldtradecenter #lego #legoart #legoartist #legoarchitecture #legobuilding #legotower #legoskyscraper #skyscraper #tower #building #legoafol #afol #afols #moc #legomoc #legomocs #newyork #nyc #nycity #ny #legophotography #legostagram #legoinstagram #instalego

New location, new city. by Eric Badis

2 1

MichLTC LEGO Display at Canton Liberty Fest 2009 by Jim Garrett

In addition to the 15x20 foot train layout, we provided a LEGO build table for the kids!

Porte Saint-Laurent by Michel Labelle

This set of five skyscrapers was created when I retrieved the bricks from my childhood. This model is essentially made with the simple primary color bricks from the late 1960's and early 1970's. The goal was to use ALL the bricks I had when I was a child. Created in 1997, it somewhat announced the end of my dark age.

Porte Saint-Laurent by Michel Labelle

Notre Dame Tower buttress-like base,

lego skyscrapers by washingtonydc

1 1

WTC

Porte St.Laurent by Michel Labelle

This set of five skyscrapers was created when I retrieved the bricks from my childhood. This model is essentially made with the simple primary color bricks from the late 1960's and early 1970's. The goal was to use ALL the bricks I had when I was a child. Created in 1997, it somewhat announced the end of my dark age.

LEGO town by cshym74