The Lego Architect

By (author) Tom Alphin; By (author) Alphin, Tom
Short description/annotation
The LEGO Architect explores the world of architecture using the LEGO brick.
Description
Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You''ll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models from around the world. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way!
Table of contents
Preface
A Brief History of Architecture
Chapter 1: Neoclassical
Chapter 2: Prairie
Chapter 3: Art Deco
Chapter 4: Modernism
Chapter 5: Brutalism
Chapter 6: Postmodern
Chapter 7: High-Tech
Chapter 8: Builder''s Guide
Photo Credits
Bibliography
Index
Review quote
"Stunning...be the Corbusier of LEGO."—Wall Street Journal

"As educational as it is fun, The LEGO Architect is full of bite-sized portions of architectural history, beginning with the first use of columns in ancient Egypt, back when they weren’t tiny and plastic."—The Huffington Post
Biographical note
Tom Alphin is a User Experience Program Manager at Microsoft and a passionate LEGO fan.