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#2538 TECHNIQUE DISCUSSION: Taipei 101 by Various Builders

Let’s discover how different builders reach for this 101-story height!

Features builds by: @boi_design_studio, @zio_creation, @joffre_bricks, @rack.brick, @j3x.bricks, @taters_bricks, @legoarchitecturemoc, @scapebysam, @jimmi_lego, and SPBrix on Rebrickable

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TECHNIQUE DISCUSSION: Taipei 101 by Various Builders Let’s look at different ways to build this iconic postmodern skyscraper! Moc by @scapebysam on the left. Moc by @jimmi_lego on the right.

The 101-story landmark of Taiwan was once the world’s tallest building between 2004 and 2009. Naturally, it has inspired builds in the style of the Skyline theme. This design by @boi_design_studio includes not only the main office building but the adjacent shopping centre as well. A 1x2 panel is used for the entrance roof.

The multi-tiered tapering is a challenge to build! The tiny version on the left by @boi_design_studio uses both 1x1 and 1x2 slopes, while the two on the right by @j3x.bricks and by @joffre_bricks use 2x1 cheese slopes for the upper part and wedge plates for the lower part. It’s not perfect, but already recognizable even at this scale!

Colour availability is usually a limiting factor, but not necessarily for this building! We have already seen different colour options on the previous page, but that’s not all–its lighting at night differs for special occasions, celebrations, and even days of week!

2x2 curved slopes can be attached sideways to the Studs Not On Top core. We like how the one on the left by @legoarchitecturemoc uses clips for the bottom part, and how the one on the right by @taters_bricks uses 1x3 jumpers beneath the slopes.

Besides the clips for the tapering, there are some clever part usage for the adjacent shopping centre in this version by now official LEGO designer @zio_creation.

@scapebysam goes the extra mile and creates an immersive city block. Notice how the lower tapering is just plates resting in place. White tiles form the footbridge extending from the back.

@jimmi_lego takes advantage of the larger scale to include faithful details, such as the T bar for the facade decor and 1x4 fences for the footbridge.

At this scale, it also becomes possible to simply use indented plates to create the tapering. Especially interesting is the use of lime plates beneath trans-light blue tiles for realistic facade colour. This is a MOC by SPBrix on Rebrickable.

Finally, this colossal MOC by @rack.brick has even been displayed inside the real building itself! Fun fact: a wind damper inside protects it from earthquakes and strong winds, here using old meteor rock elements. That’s Taipei 101 in different scales and their techniques. Comment if you’ve got your own version or tips to share!

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