![]() ![]() Kobe says, “My responsibility is to ensure that the LEGO representation of the building is accurate and presents an interesting building experience. So how do you pick the best one to design? It must fulfill several principles.īesides being known worldwide, the design must translate well into the LEGO brick form. Similar to these gorgeous buildings in Dubai, there are many more worldwide. The main task, however, is to achieve a good composition of the different buildings while they remain relatively in scale with one another. With different shades of blue contrasting with the warmth of the sand and gold colors, Kobe believes it represents a modern Oasis in the desert. He adds, “Innovative part usage is important – the Dubai Frame is constructed using only three LEGO pieces, while the Burj al Arab achieves its detailed structure using a piece for minifigures, a candle element.” It must have multiple roles, structural as well as representative.” The small scale of the models means that every LEGO brick is visible. The LEGO Dubai Skyline is a perfect example. Having designed over 40 products – including the iconic London, New York, Shanghai, and the Statue of Liberty, when asked about what architecture line has been the most challenging, Kobe says, “My favorite is the nuanced challenge represented by LEGO skylines. Speaking of architectural masterpieces, we had the opportunity to interview Rok Zgalin Kobe, the LEGO designer who works on the selection criteria, concept work, and final design of the adult and design-oriented LEGO Architecture Line and has also created LEGO sets for the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and The Jumeirah Emirates Towers and shares his experience visiting the UAE. ![]()
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