Vintage Lego Builds

Rebuilding forgotten Lego that were missing instructions

Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : The 3 towers building

The LEGO building in the image is a multi-story, modern-style structure. It is featured on page 4 of the classic LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0), first published in 1960.

The build is a tall, rectangular 3 towers complex with a modular, repetitive design, constructed entirely from white LEGO bricks. It features seven floors, each with a consistent layout of large, transparent windows that span the width of the facade. The windows are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each floor having a row of horizontal windows, giving the building a sleek, urban appearance reminiscent of a mid-20th-century office or apartment block.

The structure has a slightly staggered design, with the upper floors protruding outward in a stepped manner, creating a subtle, tiered effect. The top of the building is flat, with small stacks of white bricks forming a simple parapet or rooftop detail, adding a bit of texture to the otherwise smooth design. There are no additional colors or decorative elements, maintaining a minimalist and monochromatic aesthetic typical of early LEGO sets that focused on architectural simplicity.

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Instructions

Inventory

Quantité Photo Nom de la Pièce
8 Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
22 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
32 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
28 Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
2 Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
68 Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube
68 Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube