10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers

Deep Shen, an Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL), shares ten insights gained from constructing LEGO skyscraper models. Shen's journey into the LEGO world began when his daughter expressed interest in building a tall building. This led him to discover the AFOL community and the impressive LEGO models created by others, including Sean Kenney's Empire State Building. Shen's background as an engineer helped him design his first MOC, a LEGO model of the Empire State Building, and he has since created a portfolio of real and digital skyscraper models.

One of the most crucial aspects of building LEGO skyscrapers is choosing the right scale. Scale is the ratio of the model's size to the real-life object. Minifig scale is approximately 1/40, while microscale encompasses everything smaller. The scale choice impacts the level of detail achievable in the model. A larger scale allows for more accurate representation of the building's elements, but it also increases the model's size and complexity.

Shen's insights offer valuable guidance for anyone interested in building their own LEGO skyscraper models. Understanding scale is essential for accurately representing the real-world building in LEGO form. For those inspired to start their own architectural builds, consider using a LEGO storage organizer to keep your bricks organized.