There are few toys that might declare to enchantment to ages 1-99, however LEGO are undeniably universally cherished, particularly among the many artistic set that see them as constructing blocks for unbridled exploratory actions. Living proof, structure agency The Brooklyn Studio has partnered with impartial LEGO artist Steve Mayes to provide a special-edition set that includes Brooklyn Landmarks that ought to enchantment to urbanists, architects, and devoted New York boroughs stans.
The Brooklyn Studio is thought particularly for his or her work as a rowhouse structure agency, so this mission could also be a departure in scale, however arguably aligned with their potential to seize the Brooklyn streetscape as a simplified brick-by-brick recreation.
What’s cooler than studying about nineteenth-century urbanism? Nothing. We hope this set conjures up the following era of architects and preservationists.
– Christopher Devine, Advertising Director at The Brooklyn Studio
Comprising 349 items, the customized LEGO set follows a loosely outlined geography of Brooklyn, spanning from Carroll Gardens to Prospect Heights. Rendered in miniature, from left to proper, are the Carroll Avenue Bridge and Bridge Tender’s Home (accomplished 1889), the Nationwide Packing Field Manufacturing facility (accomplished 1889), the Gowanus Canal (dredged 1860s), Park Slope brick and brownstone rowhouses (constructed c. 1870 – 1895), Park Slope limestone rowhouses (constructed c. 1890 – 1915), Troopers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch (accomplished 1892), and Prospect Park (accomplished 1873).
The structure studio identifies itself not solely as LEGO lovers, but in addition “stewards of the constructed surroundings” who’re “at all times conscious of the historic, cultural, and environmental context during which we work.”
Every set is available in customized packaging with step-by-step constructing directions and details about the locations depicted. So as to add a stage of realism, the Carroll Avenue Bridge may be positioned in its absolutely retracted place. The choice to provide the accompanying sound results whereas lifting or retracting the bridge is solely as much as its builder/particular person enjoying with it.
The customized set was initially designed as a vacation present for The Brooklyn Studio’s purchasers and collaborators. However not surprisingly the architecturel agency was inundated with curious demand, so now the agency plans to supply further units on the market, with proceeds being donated to the Historic Districts Council, a non-profit group devoted to the preservation of historic neighborhoods, buildings, and public areas in New York Metropolis. To register curiosity in getting your fingers by yourself set, e-mail [email protected].
