LEGO Architecture Fallingwater (21005)

by Lego

Product Features

• Replica of real-world architectural landmark Fallingwater
• Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only)
• Measures 10" (256 mm) wide
• A striking and imaginative display for your desk, bookshelf or mantelpiece
• Contains 811 pieces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 2.8 x 10.3 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002IXYSGO
• Item model number: 4562577
• Manufacturer recommended age: 16 years and up
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #245 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

  #28 in

  Toys & Games > Construction, Blocks & Models

• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934, Fallingwater is perhaps the most famous residential home in the world. Open to the public since 1963, this masterpiece exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architectural style by intimately merging man with the surrounding landscape. This highly-detailed LEGO model, co-developed and designed by architect Adam Reed Tucker, captures all of the distinctive features that make Fallingwater an architectural landmark. The assembled Fallingwater model stands 10" (256 mm) wide on a gray base with printed name label and includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history.

Product Description

21005 The set includes a booklet full of details about the building's design and history plus facts about the tower. A creative and eye - catching accent for any desk, shelf or mantelpiece! Perfect for any world tourist or architecture fan! The perfect display for any architect or fan of spectacular city skylines! Designed by: Frank Lloyd Wright Co-Designed by: Architect Adam Reed Tucker Features: -Architecture collection. -Built out of gray base with printed name label. -Replica of real - world architectural landmark Fallingwater. -Booklet included with details on design and history. -Ages: 16+. -Assembly required. -Material: Plastic. -Dimensions: 4.75'' H x 10'' W x 5'' D.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Less of a toy, more of a Lego showpiece, December 16, 2009

By	Bobak Haeri (California/Minnesota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: LEGO Architecture Fallingwater (21005) (Toy)

First things first, this isn't really a "traditional" Lego set: while all the pieces are things you'd recognize from 25 years ago, the set is clearly aimed at a much older audience. The box even states its recommended for 16+. I'm 30, a big fan of architecture and I've always enjoyed Legos (but hadn't bought a set in over a decade), so when I heard this set had been created I leaped at the chance to place it in my new home. I'm not disappointed.

When constructed, the structure isn't big: the base measures 10" x 5" and its 4.5" high, but its quite complex (more complex than the sets I remember as a kid) and feels substantial when completed. There are well over 800 pieces and approximately 100 pages of instructions. The instruction book also includes a few short essays on Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater. The assembly instructions are well done and putting it together took several hours but no confusion.

You can't tell by looking at it, but the structure is actually designed to come apart: the house is in several pieces that stack on top of each other and then slide into the base; this ability to do a blow-up diagram lets you examine some of the forms that were used in the structure. Of course, you can't expect this set to be a very precise reproduction of the actual landmark, but it definitely captures its essence.

The set uses only a handful of colors that seem inspired by the colors Wright would use in some of his sketches --it gives the completed piece a very mature look. Once it was done I placed it on a shelf next to various books on architecture and modern sculptures. This is a very substantial piece when fully constructed, and if it got your attention like it did mine, I think you'll be satisfied with it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, well designed model., April 20, 2010

By	M. M. Andress (Somewhere in NorCal) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Architecture Fallingwater (21005) (Toy)

Received as a present for my 30th birthday. I had a blast constructing this model. There is nothing more satisfying than opening each one of those little plastic bags of parts and starting to build.

The design of the model is nice because of the removable sections. A lot of thought was put into the design of this model.

I also love all of the tan, green and clear pieces.

Set is expensive, but for someone like me who loves architecture (especially FLW) and LEGO, this is a win-win.

One design feature I dislike: the bridge over the creek seems to be too high. There is a two plate step-up that isn't consistent with the rest of the model. I will be modifying the model to make the bridge more flush with the rest of the model.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun for FLW Fans, February 9, 2010

By	Sara - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Architecture Fallingwater (21005) (Toy)

With over 800 pieces, this Lego set is great fun to put together. This is the first of three Lego Architecture set I've gotten this year - and it was by far the most fun to put together - plus it looks great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes Lego and Frank Lloyd Wright. The Guggenheim Lego set is also fun, but it took a fraction of the time to finish. As far as missing pieces go, that wasn't a problem. Plus you can get replacement pieces from Lego through their website.