LEGO® Architecture Imperial Hotel 21017 (Discontinued by manufacturer)

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1916-1922, the Imperial Hotel of Tokyo, Japan was commissioned to bridge the divide between the Western and Eastern worlds. This modern masterpiece exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's imagination and genius, designed in the shape of its own monogram logo and strong enough to withstand Japans frequent and devastating earthquakes. Today, the main entrance and lobby are all that remains of this icon, displayed in the Meiji Museum in Nogoya, Japan. This highly detailed LEGO model, co-developed and designed by LEGO architects, captures all of the distinctive features that made the Imperial Hotel an architectural landmark for generations. The assembled Imperial Hotel model stands over 11" (28cm) wide on a base with printed name label. Set includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history. Replica of real-world architectural landmark Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only) Explore advanced building techniques Collect all of the LEGO Architecture series models Measures over 4" (10cm) tall, 11" (28cm) wide and 9" (24cm) deep. Replica of real-world architectural landmark Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only) Explore advanced building techniques Collect all of the LEGO Architecture series models Measures over 4" (10cm) tall, 11" (28cm) wide and 9" (24cm) deep