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The Kevin Harris Architect Team celebrated International LEGO Day (also known as National LEGO day) with a lunch-hour build-out of the London Skyline (LEGO set London 21034).

This set is part of the Lego Architecture Skyline Collection and is designed for adults and children who are fans of London architecture or enjoy building with LEGO bricks.

The set includes over 590 pieces, which are used to construct seven iconic London landmarks, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and more. Each building is designed with intricate details and realistic facades. The finished set measures over 10 inches tall and 11 inches wide.

LEGO is a Danish company founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. It started as a small carpenter’s workshop that made wooden toys, and gradually expanded into the production of plastic toys, including the famous Lego bricks.

The name “LEGO” is derived from the Danish words “leg godt,” which mean “play well.” The plastic bricks were invented in 1949, and they quickly became popular due to their versatility and ability to be combined in endless ways.

Also, as we learned, LEGO is a mass noun or adjective. Before this exercise, Kevin and the team called them “LEGOS”.  Our research indicates that using LEGOS as plural is a primarily American thing.

Building with LEGO bricks was a fun teambuilding exercise over lunch, but it’s also a great way to encourage the next generation of designers. LEGO bricks provide a platform for children to explore and express their creativity and imagination. Simple or complex, children can build what they envision and develop problem-solving skills. LEGO bricks encourage hands-on learning and experimentation. This type of learning can help children understand the principles of physics, engineering, and architecture and lay the foundation for future STEM careers.

A big salute to Mr. Christiansen, a carpenter whose creativity gave the word more than just a toy. His LEGO bricks provide a fun platform for expressing creativity, strengthening collaboration skills, hands-on learning, and exercising your imagination no matter your age.