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Taipei 101, Taipei Taiwan

Microscale model of Taipei 101

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The model is 31.5 inches (0.8m) in height and is approximately the same scale as my other microscale skyscrapers. The model occupies one large 15"x15" baseplate. The eight segments that make up the pagoda-like top of the tower are stacked over a central rigid techinic beam spine providing adequate structural integrity to resist the dreaded "overturning moment".

Overview of the tower and the indoor shopping center located at the base. Having never been to Taipei, in order to design the model I collected over 300 photos from the internet. Many of them show rare views or uncommon parts of the complex. The shopping center and surrounding plaza took far more time to research and design than the tower!

Due to the scale and limitations on the angles of the wedge plates, the sides of the tower have steeper slopes than the actual building. I didn't want to introduce gaps at the corners, so as far as accuracy goes it is as is. Unfortunately sand green wedge plates do not exist, so I used light grey at the corners.

Looking up. I used sand green plates behind the light blue tile grilles to help give the facade a greenish-blue tint.

The shopping mall located at the base of the tower. Three covered elevated walkways provide access to the mall from the parking structures across the street. I think they detract from the architecture, but I had to include them for completeness.

My favorite detail is the small skylights located above the mall that are created with hinge plates. The white atrium roof of the mall was tricky to design (and look smoothly integrated) as the stepped sides run at a 45 degree angle to remainder of the rooftop.

One of the detailed entrances to the mall. Some pearl light grey parts are used to give the look of polished metal.

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Vicky

(from Taiwan)

April 21, 2008

It's soooooo cool. How did you do it?

Shbagoogly

(from some place on Planet Earth)

April 7, 2008

This is awsome! I remember seeing this at Brick Bash '08 a while ago, truly a great MOC!

Max McCarthy

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(from England)

January 25, 2008

i research buildings and your lego model is a very good shape all it needs is a few more satelite dishes.

Arthur Gugick

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(from Cleveland)

January 21, 2008

Once again you've created a masterpiece. Drop me an e-mail... perhaps we could do an architechural layout of famous landmarks from around the world. I think you're from the Detroit area?? which is fairly close.

Michael Lasky

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January 6, 2008

Stunning! Does it light up? Kind of looks like it should! :)

Nannan Z.

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January 6, 2008

Excellent model, I love all those trans-blue grill tiles. It's blogged on The Brother's Brick.

Commander Calamitous .

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(from Rishi)

January 6, 2008

That is massive and very impressive. The scale looks flawless, and the design must've taken forever. Great work! I think it deserves MOC of the day recognition!

Stan Tabor

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(from The Kingdom of the Owls)

January 6, 2008

I think this is really great. Like the trees being small compareded to the buildings.

Shannon Young

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(from The Skunk Works)

January 6, 2008

I would think this was gorgeous even if I didn't have a grill tile fetish.