LEGO® John Hancock Center
The John Hancock Center in Chicago is a skyscraper that the Architecture range turned into a tiny model in 2008. The set has 72 pieces in black, light grey and white. Every part is listed below.
- Set number
- 21001
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 72
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Architecture
- Different parts
- 22
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Spare parts (2)
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Description
A skyscraper in miniature
The John Hancock Center is known for its tapering shape and the bold diagonal bracing across its facade. The Architecture line shrinks buildings like this to a model that fits on a desk. At only 72 pieces it is a very small set, yet it still captures the character of the tower in a way you can recognise. There are no minifigures; the model is meant for looking at rather than playing with, and it takes up very little room.
Three colours, clear impact
Black, light bluish grey and white are enough to suggest the facade, the bracing and the base. The restrained palette is typical of Architecture sets and makes the model look more like a sculpture than a toy. With 21 different part types the parts list is short and easy to scan. You can quickly see which bricks provide the dark surfaces and which supply the pale cladding, which helps if you want to reuse them elsewhere or simply understand how the model is put together.
For desk and shelf
Architecture sets are aimed at older builders who enjoy collecting landmarks. The Hancock Center works as an entry point because the build is brief but still teaches the techniques of the range, such as stacking thin plates into a tall, slender form. Placed beside other towers, for example the Sears Tower from the same period, it quickly grows into a small Chicago skyline that looks tidy on a bookshelf and needs very little space.
Using the parts wisely
The complete parts list with colours and quantities sits right below this text. Black and grey plates are useful in many other projects, so it is worth a look. With "What can I build?" you can check which further models your collection could produce. A small tower becomes a good excuse to reorganise your bricks and plan the next project, whether that is another landmark or an original design of your own.
FAQ
- Which building does the set show?
- It shows the John Hancock Center in Chicago, a skyscraper with striking diagonal bracing on its facade.
- How many pieces are included?
- The set has 72 pieces in 21 different types. No minifigures are included.
- Is there another version of this model?
- Yes, set 19720 is a Brickstructures version with 69 pieces. It has its own page in this catalogue.
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