604Unique parts
3,532Total parts
16Stickers
The Parisian Street model consists of 3532 pieces and includes seven minifigures, as well as 16 stickers to decorate the model.
The model showcases Haussmann-style facades of varying heights and floor sizes and also features small interior scenes.
- On the ground floor, there is a large bakery, a small flower shop as well as a Bistro placed in the corner
- The second floor features a large luxury living room, a small kitchen with a dining area, as well as a billiard hall.
- The third floor offers a two-rooms apartment with a bathroom, an atelier, as well as a small bedroom/apartment.
- On the fourth floor, you can find a small apartment with a rooftop terrace, creating a nice Parisian atmosphere.
In an effort to enhance the visual appeal of the model and to make it interesting as a display model, I built each facade with a distinct appearance, while remaining as close as possible to the Parisian architectural style. A public staircase divides the model into two sections.
I hope you like this idea, as much as I enjoyed building it!
7 Minifigures included.
Model Dimensions:
Width: 19.1 cm / 7.5 in
Length: 51.3 cm / 20.2 in
Height: 33.6 cm / 13.2 in
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I’m Nicolas Carlier, the fan designer behind the Parisian street model from the BrickLink Designer Program Series 1. I’m 25 years old, originally from France and grew up in the periphery of Paris. LEGO bricks have been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. My journey with LEGO bricks began in my early childhood playing with my brothers and as I grew older, I started sharing my creations with the LEGO community through the LEGO Ideas platform, as well as various social media channels. Apart from my love for LEGO bricks, I am deeply passionate about architecture and hold a Master's degree in this field. Additionally, for the past couple of years, I have been drawn into the fascinating world of 3D art, exploring various aspects such as visualization and animations with great enthusiasm.
As a French native and having been surrounded by the Parisian architecture from a young age, it was only natural for me to submit a model, as part of the program initiated by Bricklink, that would capture the essence of a typical Parisian Street as I see it. Designing this model was an incredibly enjoyable yet challenging experience. My goal was to create a display model with many playable features, which led me to keep the back of the model open.
One of the design features that I particularly enjoy, and which in my opinion gives a unique charm to this model, is its intentional irregularity. When designing the facade, I took great care in using different ornamentation styles and playing with various floor sizes and heights, all while maintaining a cohesive and harmonious appearance. This deliberate approach infuses the model with a vibrant and lively character, setting it apart from the typical standardized designs we often see. The colorful and charming shops also confer an authentic traditional Parisian atmosphere to the model.
How do you find inspiration for your designs? What inspired this BDP set in particular?
I'm passionate about various forms of art, including architecture, movies, games, and concept arts among others. However, I believe there are many more factors influencing my designs. Everyday life experiences and personal memories for instance play a crucial role for me, as that is what makes my work unique and personal. I grew up in the surroundings of Paris and have always been fascinated and attracted by the Haussmannian architecture with its elegant facade. I always dreamt of building a set that could capture the atmosphere of old vintage Paris, at least the way I see it through my eyes, and the Bricklink Designer Program provided a great opportunity to propose my idea to the Bricklink community.
What was the first set you ever built? Which one is your favorite? What is one set you would love to see being made?
I would say the 7416 Emperor's Ship. I'm not completely certain if this is the very first set, I ever had but is at least the one that stands out the most from my early childhood. Despite being small in comparison to today's big official LEGO sets, it holds a significant meaning to me, as I remember spending countless hours as a kid in my bedroom imagining adventure stories with my brothers using this set.
I think my favorite current LEGO set would probably be the 10275 Elf Club House set, designed by Chris Mcweigh. Being a big fan of the Winter Village collection series, this set is in my opinion one of the most successful ones. Even though it's not the biggest or most challenging set ever made, this set brings so much magic and joy to me, and always has a specific place in my Christmas decoration.
How would you describe your building style? Do you usually design sets within a certain theme?
I'm a trained architect, so I think architecture is certainly one common theme in my designs. Creating models with LEGO bricks lets me get rid of realistic constraints of architecture and bring my imaginative ideas to life. I'm also passionate about everything related to fantasy, science fiction and art in general and I try to show that in my designs. I really believe that bringing some magic and creativity to a model is what makes an idea truly successful, and LEGO can provide that kind of opportunity!
How would you describe your role in the LEGO fan community? Have you been to any LEGO community events or conventions? If so, what were they like?
I'm an active member in the online LEGO community for many years and love sharing my ideas via social networks or LEGO Ideas and interacting with the fan community. In 2020, I was invited to the LEGO World convention in Copenhagen to showcase two microscale models of famous buildings from Bjarke Ingels Group. It was an amazing experience, and meeting other LEGO fans with different backgrounds but a shared passion was really enjoyable. Even though I did not attend numerous LEGO fan events, I'm sharing this passion with my brothers which brings me a lot of joy, as we always get inspired by each other.
What do you think makes a BDP set successful? What advice would you give to the next set of hopeful BDP designers?
I believe that a successful idea comes with originality and dedication. A great idea and a good story behind a design are, in my opinion, much more valuable than a great execution of a model. Before starting to build, ask yourself and your friends if the idea could potentially be interesting for a large group of people and try to imagine something that has never been seen before! For instance, references for inspiration are great to use as a starting point, but don't forget to bring your own imagination and originality to it. If you are really passionate about something and show it in your model, there is no doubt that the community will love it! :)
Why not be the first?