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The Secrets of LEGO House: Design, Play, and Wonder in the Home of the Brick
This guide takes you on a tour of the "home of the brick," the official LEGO® House, so you can experience it for yourself at home!
With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed "zones"—yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity—within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark.
The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider's look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true "secret" hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks—that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play.
A joy for those who aren't able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks.
• EXCLUSIVE This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content.
• BROAD This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.
• BELOVED For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand's core ethos and ideals.
With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed "zones"—yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity—within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark.
The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider's look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true "secret" hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks—that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play.
A joy for those who aren't able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks.
• EXCLUSIVE This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content.
• BROAD This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.
• BELOVED For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand's core ethos and ideals.
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160 pages, Hardcover
Published August 10, 2021
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February 3, 2022
Oh, how dearly I now want to visit Billund. We of course love Lego in our house. But this book reminds us and reveals why. Play is so important. There is so much brilliance on display in the Lego House. But more importantly, there is so much brilliance unlocked by just a few 2x4 bricks. I get to see it every day, but I hope this is the nudge to enjoy it and appreciate it more.
December 30, 2022
Since watching a documentary about The Lego House, I’ve been intrigued with its design and purpose. So, when I saw this book, I knew I just had to read it.
Who doesn’t love Lego or have some memory of a Lego set or a time spent building? When the Lego group set out to build a space to celebrate and remember Lego, they knew the building had to be special. This book, The Secrets of Lego House, explores the history of the Lego House and how it came to be.
What I really love about this book is how it dives into the ideas and purpose behind each area and exhibit. This is no mere guide book. Yes, there are plenty of photos. Yes, the book is divided into sections and features each section of the Lego House. But, by delving into the design and purpose, this book also becomes a a story of play, creativity, design and how these were brought together. For me, that meant there were lots of takeaway ideas that I can apply to my own setting. It’s also book I can’t wait to share with my school’s design teacher and students.
The design of The Secrets of Lego House is absolutely stunning. From the book jacket, stark white brick design that hides beneath, bright brick endpapers and perfect balance between white space and full colour photos, it is gorgeous.
Easy to read, this book is part story, part reflection and will take pride of place in my creativity section in my school library (if I don’t have it borrowed out all the time. Perhaps I need my own copy).
Who doesn’t love Lego or have some memory of a Lego set or a time spent building? When the Lego group set out to build a space to celebrate and remember Lego, they knew the building had to be special. This book, The Secrets of Lego House, explores the history of the Lego House and how it came to be.
What I really love about this book is how it dives into the ideas and purpose behind each area and exhibit. This is no mere guide book. Yes, there are plenty of photos. Yes, the book is divided into sections and features each section of the Lego House. But, by delving into the design and purpose, this book also becomes a a story of play, creativity, design and how these were brought together. For me, that meant there were lots of takeaway ideas that I can apply to my own setting. It’s also book I can’t wait to share with my school’s design teacher and students.
The design of The Secrets of Lego House is absolutely stunning. From the book jacket, stark white brick design that hides beneath, bright brick endpapers and perfect balance between white space and full colour photos, it is gorgeous.
Easy to read, this book is part story, part reflection and will take pride of place in my creativity section in my school library (if I don’t have it borrowed out all the time. Perhaps I need my own copy).
January 25, 2025
este libro es una maravilla si eres arquitectx o diseñador. el hecho de que todo tenga un sentido, hace que todo sea tan hermoso e inspirador, que el haber usado este libro como base para trabajar con ellos, fue la mejor decisión.
viva LEGO. vivan sus ladrillitos. viva el construir y que lo análogo, jamás se acabe.
viva LEGO. vivan sus ladrillitos. viva el construir y que lo análogo, jamás se acabe.
March 10, 2022
Neat book filled with lots of interesting details about the design, build, and play of the Lego House in Denmark! I'm even more excited to visit someday knowing more about the work put into creating this fun place!
August 1, 2023
Cool companion and souvenir book if you go / went to the Lego House in Billund, Denmark. Makes you appreciate the design even more.
August 26, 2021
The author has crammed a ton of information into a rather small book. I guess I would of preferred to see more photos instead of just reading about everything.
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