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As an Architectural Artist my desire is to capture the
essence of a particular architectural landmark into its
pure sculptural form. I rst and foremost do not view
my models as literal replicas, but rather my own artistic
interpretations through the use of LEGO
®
bricks as a
medium. The LEGO brick is not initially thought of as
a material typically used in creating art or used as an
artist’s medium. I quickly discovered the LEGO brick
was lending itself as naturally to my applications as
paint to a painter or metal to a blacksmith. As I explore
how to capture these buildings with the basic shapes
of the bricks and plates, I nd the possibilities and
challenges they offer almost magical.
21005 Fallingwater
This model underwent a total of 14 design concepts
as it delicately incorporates a unique “pull-apart”
interactive feature. Unlike the rst 5 models in the LEGO
Architecture series which are static by design, I wanted
to explore the use of the LEGO Brick even further by
expressing the dynamic nature of Fallingwater; with
this in mind I was able to have sections of the model
slide out. The design challenge was in guring out how
to cleverly disguise, in an almost puzzle-like design
where the model comes apart without distorting one of
Mr. Wright’s most recognizable achievements. Another
design concern was how to carefully balance the
playful nature of the river, waterfall, woods, and bridge
that embrace and de ne Fallingwater. These subtle
details give Fallingwater context, without which it would
not be possible to truly illustrate its beautiful, sensitive
and thoughtful design.
Adam Reed Tucker
Architectural LEGO Artist
A Word from the Artist
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