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| This model of Water Tower Place in Chicago is over 6 feet tall and contains 34,000 LEGO pieces. It is on display inside the real building itself.
![]() ![]() On display with two other Chicago landmarks The building was created together with Trump International Hotel and Tower and the Tribune Building . which are together on permanent display at the LEGO store at Water Tower Place Mall in downtown Chicago. ![]() Even though this building is taller than most adults, it doesn't mean I was going to skimp on details. Down at street level, the model has all the details found in the real building... Revolving doors, flags, banners, plants, signs, and more. ![]() ![]() You can even look straight through the roadway entrance that runs across the building. ![]() Because I'm insane, I always have to make my building's windows with window shades behind them, some open, some closed, some halfway in between. It takes a lot longer to build the building this way, but it really adds a lot of life to the model. It's one of those things that you never realize is there, but if it was missing... you'd notice. ![]() Much along the same lines, I have this bizarre fascination with "roof junk". ![]() Unlike most of my sculptures, the entire model is ~unglued~ and managed to make its way to Chicago from my New York art studio in one piece. (well, two pieces... It separates in half so it can fit through a door!) :) Visit! My assistant Geoffrey did a lot of the building on this model! Here he is, posing with his masterpiece. ![]() ![]() |