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Replicate a modern marvel with the famed Farnsworth House™! Few one-room homes are as strikingly modern and instantly recognizable as the Farnsworth House™, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This single-story steel structure with floor-to-ceiling glass walls was meant to open a minimalist interior to nature in an extreme way. Construction took place from 1945–1951 on a 60-acre estate beside the Fox River in Plano, Illinois, where it still stands today. The assembled Farnsworth House model is over 10” (25cm) wide on a base with printed name label and includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and history.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This particular model isn't your every day Lego set. Each piece in the series (I have others) is designed in part by an actual architect, and while the set is seemingly "easy" to put together, it still wields a delightfully rewarding result; it is fun and requires the regular Lego step-taking manual in order to finish the product; this trains adults and youngsters alike to chip away at the "puzzle" with patience and prioritization, with a great payoff.
I am an Architecture student, and a few remaining models are DEFINITELY going on my Christmas list; I wouldn't necessarily purchase this for a young child; it adds value to the purpose of the set if the child actually understands what he/she is building. The set does come with a detail on its actual counterpart, but once finished, is not intended to be dismantled; its a Lego set, and like most of them, it will come apart, if mishandled or dropped. It is great fun and time consuming; however, rather than a child, I would recommend this more for an adult, teen, student, or collector.
I am an Architecture student, and a few remaining models are DEFINITELY going on my Christmas list; I wouldn't necessarily purchase this for a young child; it adds value to the purpose of the set if the child actually understands what he/she is building. The set does come with a detail on its actual counterpart, but once finished, is not intended to be dismantled; its a Lego set, and like most of them, it will come apart, if mishandled or dropped. It is great fun and time consuming; however, rather than a child, I would recommend this more for an adult, teen, student, or collector.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Harris M.
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Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've always been interested in architecture and design. I stumbled across the LEGO Farnsworth House while doing some online browsing.
I wasn't sure what to expect but I haven't had so much simple fun in a very long time. I thought twice, then a third time, about spending this kind of money for a "toy" but it has been well worth it.
I would imagine that any intelligent seven or eight year old with an interest in or eye for design and construction, and with the close and continuing supervision of an adult, would enjoy (perhaps in small doses) assembling the house.
Go for it!
I wasn't sure what to expect but I haven't had so much simple fun in a very long time. I thought twice, then a third time, about spending this kind of money for a "toy" but it has been well worth it.
I would imagine that any intelligent seven or eight year old with an interest in or eye for design and construction, and with the close and continuing supervision of an adult, would enjoy (perhaps in small doses) assembling the house.
Go for it!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Having put together Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and the Brandenburg Gate, I was very excited to put together the Farnsworth House. I have long been a fan of Mies van der Rohe's architecture, reading up on his work, and living by his thoughts that 'less is more'. So when this came out, I was very happen to be given it as a present. All in all, putting it together was more complicated than putting together Fallingwater. But the instructions were clear. And as always, there were nice tidbits of information along the way. I have put this on a windowsill and it looks great there. Seriously, the piece is a beautiful reproduction of the house and is not as small as the Guggenheim or Brandenburg Gate. Pick it up; you won't be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
We love Lego Architecture!
We like all the Lego Architecture kits as they allow kids to build and learn about famous structures around the world.
Published 15 days ago by Beth Morganti
3.0 out of 5 stars
Tiny!!
This is very tiny. It should be bigger. It's also sorta plain looking. I got it for 60 bucks at barnes and noble for this!!
Published 21 days ago by Blujay
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the nicer ones
OMG! If i have to press down another tiny tile I'm gonna kill someone! Yeah, that's what I thought as i was assemblying it, but in the end it was worth it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel S. Cooter
4.0 out of 5 stars
it was a gift
I bought this for my husband and he loved it. he wished it had had more pieces and been a bit more challenging! He has two other architecture houses and is hoping for me.
Published 1 month ago by 602Julie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Adult Lego fan likes the Architecture Series
My boys probably have about 50,000 Lego pieces between the three of them. Every year for Christmas/birthdays they ask for a few Lego sets, and I sit watching them build them... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fly Guy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Did someone say tedious?
I'm really conflicted about the Farnsworth House and here's why. First off, I think this set really deserves a 3.5 out of 5, but there are no halves here. This set is big. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Starlyte828
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mini LEGO house
I bought this for my 9 year old nephew, who loves LEGOs... especially the Architecture line. He has made several of them already, and he loved this one just as much. Read more
Published 2 months ago by liz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Little boy like it
Was a Xmas gift to a little boy ( 14 yr-old). He love lego and this was his first Architecture. He like it but not challenging enough to him.
Published 2 months ago by L. Kong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun to build
Makes a nice building to display. This was delivered on time and within my expectations and was what I wanted for a christmas gift!
Published 3 months ago by D'Town Shoes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Gift
This was a birthday gift for my youngest sister and she was thrilled with it. Apparent;y even at the "advanced age" of 53, Legos are still fun.
Published 3 months ago by Susan A Zumbrum
