Design

July 18, 2024

LEGO Designer Recreates Lisbon’s Iconic Bica Funicular Railway With 2,997 Tiny Bricks

Lisbon is full of charming architecture that makes it well worth the visit. Among its many landmarks is the Ascensor da Bica, a funicular that is so much more than a way to move around the city. Its lovely design and colors have turned it into a tourist destination, inspiring postcards, magnets, and other souvenirs. Now, it has also inspired a LEGO builder known as Peter_Designs to recreate this Portuguese icon with LEGO bricks.

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July 11, 2024

Scientists 3D Print LEGO Bricks Made From Meteorite Dust To Test Building on the Moon

The prospect of constructing permanent structures on the surface of the Moon has long intrigued scientists, as well as everyday space enthusiasts. However, the unique challenges that come with building in space have forced researchers to think outside of the box and find new and creative ways to turn their ideas into viable solutions. One of their most recent inventions combines material engineering with a certain beloved colorful building block.

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