Irish mother-and-son LEGO artist duo, the Farrells, once took on an incredible challenge: recreating the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Center Parcs Longford Forest entirely out of LEGO bricks. The result was a jaw-dropping 55,667-brick model that any LEGO fan will want to see.
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Yes, it started life as a bit of a PR project, but we love all things LEGO here at Mykidstime, so we couldn’t resist sharing it.
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 resort’s Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
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The 2m x 1.5m LEGO model took 105 days to build using 55,667 LEGO bricks, and it captures everything families can enjoy at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, part of Center Parcs Longford Forest. The pool complex is kept warm all year round and is surrounded by tropical plants, making it a firm favourite with visiting families.
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.” 55,667 bricks and 840 hours later, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise had taken shape in LEGO form.
Well done to Jessica and Faolán — a truly LEGO-tastic mother-and-son combination!
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FAQs
How many LEGO bricks were used to build the model?
The model was built using 55,667 LEGO bricks.
How long did the model take to build?
It took 105 days and around 840 hours of building time to complete.
Who built the LEGO 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 show?
It’s a detailed 2m x 1.5m replica of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, the heated indoor pool complex at Center Parcs Longford Forest.
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Over to you now — would you have the patience to build something out of 55,667 LEGO bricks? Maybe your LEGO-mad child would! Tell us in the comments below.
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