LEGO House - Home of the Brick

Are you ready to embrace your inner child and embark on a journey through the amazing and fantastic world made entirely of LEGO bricks? LEGO House - Home of the Brick, a documentary released in 2018, invites you to do precisely that.

The 47-minute utopian exploration into the world of LEGO is directed by Jesper Rofelt and prominently features Bjarke Ingels, a creative genius of the architectural world. The film's timeline takes you from the brick's inception to the realization of the LEGO House, a grand design project unveiled in 2017 in the quaint town of Billund, Denmark - also known as the birthplace of LEGO.

The film opens with a brief dive into the origins of LEGO – from the musing of humble beginnings by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter struggling to provide for his family, to LEGO's global reach today. The company’s motto, "ud ad lego" or "out of play," encapsulates the ethos that the film embodies. It's more than a toy or a simple piece of plastic; it's a platform for animated creativity, fostering development and learning through play.

Bjarke Ingels, a renowned Danish architect, and firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) took on the colossal task of designing the LEGO House. Deploying the philosophy of 'form follows play', Ingels embraces the classic building blocks to craft an architectural marvel that stands as profound as it is playful. Deeply understanding the playfulness inherent in LEGO's philosophy, Ingels and his team aimed to construct a building that not only houses hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks, but also reflects a brick itself. They narrate the design, construction, and philosophy behind this mammoth project, often through intriguing LEGO-built visual models embedded within the film.

The movie carries the anticipation carefully built in the audience from the initial stages of the project to its realization with a smooth storytelling arc. As the LEGO House slowly starts to come off the drawing boards, its vastness and complexity defy imagination. This 'Home of the Brick' manifests as an open world for LEGO enthusiasts providing exploratory, hands-on experiences suitable for all ages.

The film is a testament to LEGO's profound cultural impact. It gives a voice to a community of creators, named AFOLS (Adult Fans of Lego), to share their perspectives. Their stories immerse you in their creativity and passion, highlighting the community’s sense of camaraderie. It's inspiring to watch how these simple blocks unite individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages.

LEGO House - Home of the Brick not only showcases a groundbreaking architectural feat but also serves as a love letter to the timeless toy. Ingeniously, it also reminds us of the profound impact of play on our lives - how it knits together creativity, enjoyment, and learning.

The film presents the LEGO House as a dream come true, a haven of imagination where adults and children alike can marvel at the intricate exhibits, take part in building challenges, or simply allow their creativity to run wild. Furthermore, the LEGO House serves as a poignant reflection of LEGO's storied history, its globally celebrated brand, and the millions of builders who've grown up with these iconic bricks.

The unique blend of professional architecture and child-like playfulness renders LEGO House - Home of the Brick a must-watch for LEGO fans and design enthusiasts alike. Its mix of time-lapse construction footage, expert interviews, and an in-depth look at the building's innovative design makes it an inspiring journey into the universe that LEGO has curated.

IVivid, evocative, and packed with the spirit of the LEGO universe, this movie induces nostalgia while igniting the flame of creativity and imagination. Whether you are a devoted LEGO builder, a casual fan, or someone simply interested in architectural marvels, LEGO House - Home of the Brick is a captivating journey sure to captivate, inspire, and leave you in awe of the grandeur of the humble LEGO brick.