May 5, 2008 – A four-foot version of Marina City, constructed of LEGO bricks, made an appearance May 2 at Looptopia, the dusk-to-dawn artistic celebration.

Although nearing completion, architect Adam Tucker has decided to re-design the parking ramp. He says the Marina City model will be finished and on display at BrickWorld 2008, a large exhibit of LEGO structures scheduled for June 19-22 at the Westin North Shore Hotel in Wheeling, Illinois.

(Above) Adam Tucker works on the parking ramp of a residential tower. Iconic Chicago LEGO Buildings was displayed in the atrium of the Sante Fe Building. (Below) Closer views of Marina City model. Click on image to view larger version.

(Above) Photo by Adam Tucker of his completed model of Marina City.

Tucker also displayed his LEGO models of Sears Tower, John Hancock Center, and Trump International Hotel & Tower. He has built 16 skyscrapers using the toy bricks, and has been working on the Marina City model since January. In February, he estimated the model would contain 12,000 pieces.

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