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Set 21024 Louvre
Architecture

Louvre

The Architecture set Louvre recreates the world-famous Paris museum complex in 695 pieces, led by the glass pyramid in its courtyard. With no minifigures, the set focuses entirely on the building and the pyramid. Tan and trans-clear dominate the palette, giving the structure and its glass construction their distinctive look.

Set number
21024
Year
2015
Pieces
695
Minifigures
0
Theme
Architecture
Different parts
74
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 74

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Spare parts (13)

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Description

The pyramid at the centre

At the heart of the model sits the glass pyramid, built from numerous trans-clear parts that give the set its unmistakable silhouette. Around it, a section of the historic palace façade takes shape in tan tones, capturing the proportions of the real building in compact form. That combination of historic façade and modern glass structure is exactly the contrast the real Louvre is known for worldwide. Small touches such as the courtyard planting hint at the real museum grounds without spelling them out in full.

A restrained build with strong impact

With 695 pieces and only 74 unique parts, the set leans heavily on repeating individual elements rather than offering a wide part variety. That restrained approach is typical of the Architecture range, which tends to abstract architectural forms rather than reproducing every detail at small scale. The pyramid benefits especially from this method, since repeating the same trans-clear pieces recreates the faceted structure of the real glass construction. As a result, the build stays calm and meditative, quite different from busier sets packed with small specialised parts.

Colours between sandstone and glass

Tan forms the base of the palace façade and echoes the pale sandstone of the real building, while trans-clear stands in for the pyramid's glass surfaces. Dark bluish grey and light bluish grey round out the palette for the base and smaller structural elements. Anyone wanting to know exactly which of the 74 parts appear in which colour will find the complete parts list on this page.

A set without figures, but full of recognition

Unlike many other LEGO sets, the Louvre comes with no minifigures at all, making clear it's aimed at those after an architectural model rather than a play scene. As a display piece, it suits a shelf or desk well and stands entirely on its own. Anyone who already owns other Architecture sets can add the Louvre easily to a small collection of famous buildings, and it also makes a fitting gift for fans of architecture or France.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?
No, the Louvre set comes without minifigures and focuses entirely on the building itself.
How many pieces does the set have?
Set 21024 contains 695 pieces made up of 74 unique parts, mainly in tan and trans-clear.
Which part of the Louvre does the set depict?
The centrepiece is the glass pyramid in the courtyard, alongside a section of the historic palace façade.

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