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above: left, the homes recreated in Legos; right, the original homes
The following amazing replicas of modern homes are not Lego® kits but the creations of various Lego® builders - artists, really. Very impressive in their detail, I wanted to show you the images compared with the original homes. Each of the originals (and the Lego® recreations) were designed and built by different individuals.
First off, the Charles and Ray Eames Case Study House #8, situated in the Pacific Palisades in Southern California built from 1945 to 1949:
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above photo by Julius Shulman
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Now, in Legos:
The Eames Case Study House #8 as recreated in Legos® by Stacy Sterling:
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Interior details:
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see more of Stacy Sterling's amazing Lego® creations here.
The Villa Savoye was designed by by Le Corbusier, is located in Poissy, France, and was constructed from 1928 to 1929:
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above photos courtesy of greatbuildings.com
Now, in Legos:
From Brick Architect Matija Grguric, comes this great Lego® version:
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interior and details:
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see more of Matija Grguric's Lego® creations here.
Contemporary architect Michelle Kaufmann who specializes in pre-configured, pre fab and custom home designs created the mkSolaire®. "The Greenest Home in Chicago" was on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago as part of the exhibit "The Smart Home: Green + Wired".
The mkSolaire®:
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see more and learn more about the mkSolaire® here.
Now, in Legos:
The Lego replica of Michelle Kaufmann's "Green" Solaire home was designed for the Smart Home: Green and Wired exhibit. This tiny replica is surprisingly true to the original, with it’s cement board and Ipe wood siding, glass doored garage, and even green roof.
The LegoSolaire:
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