LEGO Icons Tudor Corner’s unique roof design proved to be a challenge
The unique look of the roof for the upcoming 10350 Tudor Corner proved to be a real challenge for the LEGO Icons design team.
The biggest LEGO release news this week was the upcoming launch of 10350 Tudor Corner, a 3,266-piece Modular Buildings Collection set priced at £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99. The LEGO Icons model arrives on January 1, 2025 and will be accompanied by its own free GWP, 40757 Corner Kiosk.
Boasting a distinctly British feel, 10350 Tudor Corner includes striking period architecture and features, representing a unique challenge for the LEGO Icons design team. In a recent interview with New Elementary, LEGO designer François Zapf offered more insight into one aspect of the model that used a surprising new building technique.
“I started with the roof design because it’s the most challenging part of the building,” François explained, “with crazy techniques and angles. The wall is at least two modules thick.
“Tudor architecture is well known for their cross gable roofs, and steep roofs. So that was the first thing we were trying to achieve. To summarise? It’s a lot of trial and error, because there were so many collision issues, especially when you have those weird overlaps and things like that, but we made it.”
Fortunately, the LEGO Icons design team was able to draw on previous techniques for assembling similar models, many of which employed some of the same building methods required to complete the distinctive look of the set.
“We had already, at the LEGO Group, designed a lot of half-timber walls for medieval buildings,” said François, “and we wanted to add a novel technique with angled wooden beams. It was a challenge to design, but I can assure you, when you’re building this, it’s super-satisfying.”
You’ll be able to check out 10350 Tudor Corner’s roof and architecture for yourself when the LEGO Icons set is released on January 1, 2025 for £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99. In addition, LEGO Insiders will be able to pick up a free 40757 Corner Kiosk with orders from January 1 to 3, while everyone else can grab the model from January 4 to 7 (while stocks last).
To find out more about 10350 Tudor Corner, be sure to check out our full review of the LEGO Icons build and discover what we thought of 40757 Corner Kiosk right here.
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