Enzo Posted October 16, 2015 LOVING the Venice diorama, but no London or even Paris skyline? Berlin, meh.... (an apology for the embarrassing Brandenburg Gate perhaps?) The NYC set is okayish I suppose (would prefer the Chrysler as a standalone) but the Burj. Really? Again? Still hoping (in vain) TLG may have a stab at La Sagrada Familia or St Peters/Paul's. Something that requires a little more imagination. Something not a skyscraper or another US-based mediocrity, architecturally-speaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmi Posted October 16, 2015 London and Paris for next wave ... hopefully. Paris with the Eiffelturm and London with the London Eye ... that would certainly look amazing. I hope they keep going with this sub-theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted October 19, 2015 I look at this way, it's 4 sets for 2016 for a line that is sparse in sets at best. They are smaller, sure, but there seems to be a dearth of ideas for the line, not sure why, but if this is something they can give us, then I am all for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShaydDeGrai Posted October 19, 2015 (snip) but there seems to be a dearth of ideas for the line, not sure why, (snip…) To some extent I think they handicap themselves when it comes to ideas in that A) there is a distinct bias in favor of famous buildings by famous (mostly recent, on the timescale of civilization) architects and B) TLG's prohibition against being seen as promoting/depicting religion puts a _lot_ of outstanding examples of fine architecture in a gray area; TLG _could_ sustain the Architecture line for decades on models of famous cathedrals, churches, temples, mosques, pagan ritual sites (e.g. Stonehenge) etc. but doing so risks opening up a debate about "religious themed" sets on par with the long beaten dead horse of "How come you say no depictions of warfare but …(insert example from licensed theme or comparison of Creator jet to fighter plane here, etc.)…" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legonerd54321 Posted October 19, 2015 Will we ever get a St. Louis Arch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted October 19, 2015 since I live here in St Louis, would love that, but I think it would need to be at least mid size scale of around 400 pieces to do it justice...I thought about Chichen Itza or the Great Pyramids too since they are doing these micro scale landscapes...could easily to the 3 pyramids of Giza (not likely a fun build though, 3 triangles essentially) and Chichen Itza is similar, has some outer "buildings" Macchu Pichu would be hard to do too, but it definitely an architectural wonder, Stonehenge... I am still waiting on Taipei 101, if they do the Burj, certainly they can do the 101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spencer_R Posted October 20, 2015 I am still waiting on Taipei 101, if they do the Burj, certainly they can do the 101 Certainly possible... Taipeh101 by Harald P., on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted October 20, 2015 Will we ever get a St. Louis Arch? MOC one up and post it to IDEAS. Would love to see how you pull it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santaends Posted October 20, 2015 They should try Artscience museum from Singapore, or Esplanade.. that would be challenging to pull off.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilikeboomerang1 Posted October 22, 2015 I would like that, if they did ancient (or just old) Architecture sets, they would do the Berlin Wall. Don't know why, but I think it would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted October 22, 2015 LOVING the Venice diorama, but no London or even Paris skyline? Berlin, meh.... (an apology for the embarrassing Brandenburg Gate perhaps?) Paris has a skyline? I thought they had a zoning thing that prevented skyscrapers from being built anywhere near the city center? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo Posted October 22, 2015 Paris has a skyline? I thought they had a zoning thing that prevented skyscrapers from being built anywhere near the city center? Actually the area AROUND Paris has more skyscrapers than any other European city. But yes, the central zoning thing is true, unfortunately not before they built that Montparnasse monstrosity. Still more iconic than Berlin... La Tour Eiffel Arc de Triomphe Sacre Cœur Nôtre Dame (p.s. TLG really need to get over the religious building thing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted October 22, 2015 I so agree with that, considering in the middle ages in Europe, the major architecture was either churches or castles, there is so much rich history there with the great architecture that still stands today. We also have so many cool buildings around the world that could be done. I do wonder why TLG won't do the Hagia Sophia, sure it was originally built as a Christian church, but it is now a museum. I am not sure if we have an ambassador for Architecture, but would love to have a Q&A with someone at TLG about this line to see their thought process and how we might be able to influence/suggest sets to be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve309 Posted October 23, 2015 La Tour Eiffel Arc de Triomphe Sacre Cœur Nôtre Dame Grande Arche Yes It's a hollowed out cube but it's a very modern building compared to the others listed This new line has me excited in the line again. Shanghai has a skyline id like to see in a set too. Towers are still my favorite. Taipei 101 I may try making a custom going off that picture. Just need to figure out the piece or element ID of that slopped piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted October 23, 2015 I'd like to see what someone could do with an 'unlimited' budget and the Hong Kong skyline. So many skyscrapers to choose from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted October 23, 2015 I have always been a fan of stadium architecture as well, just so many great ones around the world. If they started this though, I have to go with my favorite and I am biased for sure, but start right in Kansas City with Arrowhead and Kauffman right next to each other. These could be done on a micro scale easy enough. Just google Harry S Truman sports complex to see pictures. Just wish they had that rolling roof that was originally planned. I would have to throw Wembley in as my second choice, never been there but it is well known, many great ones out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve309 Posted October 23, 2015 I have always been a fan of stadium architecture as well, just so many great ones around the world. If they started this though, I have to go with my favorite and I am biased for sure, but start right in Kansas City with Arrowhead and Kauffman right next to each other. If going sports complex. Philly has 4 all in the same area. Rogers centre has the CN tower right beside it. Could do both like that. But if they did stadiums. Yankee,Wrigley, Fenway would be the first 3 of baseball. O2 arena in London. Birdsnest in Beijing from the 2008 Olympics. Actually an intresting idea the more I think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted October 26, 2015 I know...to me, this line is severely under utilized, could be 10 sets a year covering a lot of different builds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmi Posted November 6, 2015 21029 UK Landmark 21030 US Landmark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve309 Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) 21029 UK Landmark 21030 US Landmark Great find. Let the speculation begin. For UK hoping for The Shard, 30 St Mary axe, Tower bridge. USA Trump tower Chicago. A proper One WTC I know earlier in this thread "Cwetqo" mentioned US Capitiol Building. Could this be true? http://brickset.com/sets/21029-1 http://brickset.com/sets/21030-1/%7BUS-landmark%7D Edited November 6, 2015 by Steve309 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted November 7, 2015 There is no reason on Earth why there should be any shortage of subject matter for this line, even with avoiding religious structures. I've filled out that online survey at least a dozen times and put different suggestions on it every time. I was glad to see I M Pei finally get a nod, as I'd suggested him for the line a few years back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted November 7, 2015 21029 UK Landmark 21029 Buckingham Palace* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jluck Posted November 7, 2015 21029 Buckingham Palace* Is this on good authority or just a hunch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted November 7, 2015 Is this on good authority or just a hunch? Good authority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmi Posted November 7, 2015 Good authority. What about the US landmark? Also maybe you should add these two sets to the first post of this thread - are they for 2H or 1H? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
