The LEGO Group announces the LEGO® Architecture Robie House, an
interpretation of Wright’s most famous Prairie style work. Designed by
architectural artist Adam Reed Tucker, Robie House is a model of the
Frederick C. Robie House located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighbourhood.
This model will be available in LEGO brand stores and online at
www.lego.com from September 1,2011.
- The tag price is $199.99, €199.99 or £169.99. For a start, they are limiting 5 sets per customer.
With models developed in collaboration with architects, LEGO
Architecture aims to inspire future architects, engineers and designers
as well as architecture fans around the world. Fans of all ages can
collect and construct iconic architectural sites, including: Frank Lloyd
Wright’s Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater, the Space Needle in
Seattle, the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center in Chicago, New York’s
Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, The White House in
Washington, D.C., Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois and the Burj
Khalifa in Dubai.
Each LEGO Architecture set contains a booklet featuring step-by-step
building instructions that is prefaced by history, information, and
photographs of each iconic building, its design origin, the architect,
and its architectural features.
Robie House is recommended for ages 16 and older and
includes 2,276 pieces and a booklet. The booklet included has details on design and history of Robie House. (English language only)
About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House sparked a revolution in residential
architecture that still reverberates today. The Robie House was the
first historic property to be declared a National Historic Landmark
based solely upon its architectural merit. Designated by the American
Institute of Architects as one of the 10 most significant structures of
the 20th century, the impressive home features dramatic overhangs which
appear to defy gravity and continuous bands of stunning art glass which
dissolve the barrier between interior and exterior. It is an American
treasure and celebrated as one of Chicago’s most important buildings.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust presents guided tours of this
architectural masterpiece located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of
Chicago, offering a first-hand experience of its amazing contemporary
spaces and interpretation of Wright’s innovative design.
Build a LEGO® replica of the Robie™ House!
Completed in
1910, the Frederick C. Robie™ House, located in Chicago’s Hyde Park
neighborhood, is considered to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s most accomplished
Prairie-style work. Prairie style is acknowledged as the first truly
American style, characterized by dominating horizontal lines, banded
rows of windows and spacious, open floor plans. Robie wanted a home that
would provide beautiful vistas of the surrounding neighborhood while
maintaining privacy for his family. Combined with the long, narrow size
and shape, the views inspired Wright’s vision for the 9,062 square foot
residence.
for a limited time only. Ends on the 21st of September 2011, to be precise so there isn't much time left if you plan on getting your favourite LEGO or any other toy Argos sells. This offer applies in-Store only and the discount is applied at the till so deal doesn't show if you try ordering online. Best is to reserve online and pick them up from their local store near you.
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