From the Publisher
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‘Sure to Motivate’For many budding architects the first step on the road to blueprints and T-squares is a trip to the toy store. The models are sure to motivate future architects—or future LEGO artists—to get building.” —Architectural Digest |
‘Sucked Me In’“The LEGO Architect has sucked me in for hours, and I can’t wait to build all of the plans.” —GeekDad |
‘One of the Most Useful Books’“This is likely one of the most useful books that I will ever own. Any of the LEGO-themed books from No Starch Press are as beautiful as they are practical.” —Forbes |
About the Author
Tom Alphin is a UX Program Manager at Microsoft and a passionate LEGO fan. He maintains a blog about LEGO and other things at tomalphin.com
About the Publisher
No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
Mary C. –
Bought this for my grandson’s 11th birthday. He loves Legos and is interested in architecture. This book is fantastic. It is very detailed in how to build the structures, what specific bricks are needed by identification number, etc. A Lego store just opened in our area so he can get what he needs. Everyone was fascinated by this book.
Christine –
The pictures are gorgeous, and I am finding myself looking at buildings differently now. Although I am familiar with a few Design fields, Architecture is very much a mystery. The book is a great primer on various types, with short stories and key designs pictured. It is of course a Lego book as well. I grew up playing Lego, and made up my own way to represent what I saw (mainly spaceships! Robotech! Star Trek!) with the little bricks. I enjoy studying other people’s ways in the book. It is fun to read about different builders. The author has a useful website with tips about organizing your Lego, complete with labels you can print out. When I’m done building, the book goes back my coffee table for everyone to pick up and enjoy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
veo_ –
I’m a life long LEGO fan and bought the book because it was a cool concept. I was expecting some photos of famous buildings constructed with a blurb here and there. What I got is an exquisite Coffee Table book with a delightfully deeper survey of architectural styles than anticipated and step by step guides on how to build realistic multi-scale scale versions of each There is real re-reading value here, which is a nice surprise.To those reviewers complaining about the models requiring the architecture LEGO set and the book being useless without it, I would like to re-read the prologue where the author explicitly states the all white models were used for clarity, but any colors will work and he encourages creativity continually throughout the book. Besides, not having the exact right piece is a cornerstone of the LEGO experience! If you don’t have a slope piece, use your imagination and engineer something similar with what you do have… that’s the Magic of LEGO and this book encapsulates it well.
JoieDe –
The illustrated descriptions of architectural styles through the years was well done and interesting, but most of all the 8 models are a delight to build, each one a miniturization and abstraction of a different era. As others have noted, and as the author clearly states up front, you need to have the (now obsolete) Architecture Studio set plus a bunch of other odd bricks not included to do the designs (if you want all the bricks to be white or clear).The only shortcoming of the book is that I finished them all and wanted MORE.
A.S. –
I really appreciated the detailed pictures of the models that were included in this book. There are so many creative builds that were included, all representing various architectural styles. Pictures were taken from various angles which helps you see what tiles were used and the various building techniques used as well. There is a good overview of the main architectural styles, and although this is a broad overview of each style, there is enough detail to give you an appreciation for the major distinguishing features of each style. But all in all, this book is about the pics, and hopefully the ideas that will be spawned from looking at them! I was inspired the moment I opened the book! I also enjoyed how the individual builders that were featured gave their own perspective and tips and tricks when creating buildings or structures in various styles. A great resource and must have book.
S. S. –
The avid Lego person I sent this too said the book was great. He loves it and said the authors perspective has helped him to see this world in a new light.
David –
Spectacular builds, plenty of informative detail about design styles and their historical context, and quick builds for each style to help learn the elemental basics and design elements. Overall—while not exactly a textbook—it’s a great crash course in LEGO architecture.
Amazon Customer –
Probably for an older Lego enthusiast – very fun to read
LElaineAmazon Customer –
Legos are a wonderful gift.Especially the big sets for the older guys.Our sons have always appreciated Legos.
Amazon Customer –
Book was in better condition than advertised. Shipping was prompt.