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Set 21046 Empire State Building
Architecture

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building 21046 is part of the LEGO® Architecture series and recreates the New York skyscraper's iconic form. At 1,767 pieces and 128 unique elements, it's one of the larger models in the series. As with all Architecture sets, no minifigures are included.

Set number
21046
Year
2019
Pieces
1,767
Minifigures
0
Theme
Architecture
Different parts
128
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 128

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (17)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A skyscraper as a pure architecture model

When it was completed in 1931, the Empire State Building was among the tallest buildings in the world, and it remains one of New York's most recognisable landmarks. The LEGO® Architecture series distils buildings like this down to their essential shape, rather than recreating individual windows or details. In 21046, that shows in the narrow silhouette tapering toward the top, built from 1,767 pieces. Unlike play-focused sets, the architecture itself is the subject here, not a scene or a story.

128 elements in tan and grey

With only 128 unique elements, the variety of parts is relatively low for a set this size, which is typical of the Architecture series, where a small set of shapes is repeated to build up a smooth facade. The colour palette of tan, light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and white echoes the building's real facade and stays deliberately restrained. The parts list on this page shows how often each element appears, making clear just how much repetition goes into a model of this size.

A display model, not a toy

Architecture sets like 21046 aren't built for minifigures or play scenes, they're designed as display pieces for a shelf or desk. At 1,767 pieces, the result reads more like a building sculpture than a typical LEGO® set. A booklet on the building's architecture and history is traditionally included with sets in this series, placing the model in its historical context. The building process itself tends to feel calmer and more repetitive than action-focused sets, which is part of why many adult builders enjoy this series as a quiet, focused evening project.

For collectors of Architecture models

If you already own other skylines or landmarks from the Architecture series, the Empire State Building makes a fitting addition, sharing the same building approach while standing at its own height and proportions. The full parts list on this page helps you get an overview of the shapes and colours involved before you start, particularly the repeating facade elements in tan and grey. Because the part variety stays modest at 128 elements, the build also works well across several shorter sessions without losing track of which shapes go where.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Empire State Building 21046 have?
The set contains 1,767 pieces and 128 unique elements.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, as with all LEGO® Architecture sets, the focus is on the building rather than minifigures.
What colours dominate the model?
Tan, light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and white recreate the skyscraper's facade.

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