Irish mother-and-son LEGO artist duo, the Farrells, once took on a brick-building challenge that’s still one of our favourite LEGO stories: a scale model of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Center Parcs Longford Forest. 55,667 LEGO bricks were used to build the model, and the finished piece is a brilliant bit of fan-favourite trivia for any LEGO-loving family.
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Yes, it started life as a PR collaboration, but we love all things LEGO here at Mykidstime, and this build is genuinely impressive. Center Parcs teamed up with internationally renowned LEGO artists, mother and son duo Jessica and Faolán Farrell from Rathangan, Co. Kildare, to create a show-stopping LEGO replica of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise ahead of the resort’s opening.
The Build in Numbers
The finished LEGO model measured 2m x 1.5m and took 105 days to build, using 55,667 LEGO bricks in total. It was created to showcase what families could expect from the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Center Parcs Longford Forest, which opened its doors in 2019.
The real-life pool complex was designed as Ireland’s first Subtropical Swimming Paradise, built around a warm, tropical-plant-filled indoor pool area intended to give families a sub-tropical swimming experience whatever the weather is doing outside.
Meet the LEGO Artists
Jessica Farrell explains that her love of LEGO began when she was just four years old. She says, “When I was asked by Center Parcs to collaborate on something so exciting, and to do so with my own son, Faolán, I jumped at the chance.”
Between them, Jessica and Faolán spent around 840 hours piecing together the 55,667-brick model — a serious feat of patience, planning and family teamwork.
Well done to Jessica and Faolán — a genuinely LEGO-tastic mother-and-son combo!
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FAQs
How many LEGO bricks were used in the model?
The model of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise was built using 55,667 LEGO bricks.
How long did it take to build?
The build took 105 days from start to finish, with an estimated 840 hours of building time between Jessica and Faolán Farrell.
Who built the model?
It was created by Irish mother-and-son LEGO artist duo Jessica and Faolán Farrell from Rathangan, Co. Kildare, in collaboration with Center Parcs.
What does the model represent?
It’s a scale replica of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, the indoor pool complex at Center Parcs Longford Forest.
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