03/01/2026
"Cathedral Unfinished"
The story is simple. Creativity is rarely polished. I have a torturous, manic creative process. When I have an idea, I can't sleep or focus on anything else until it's complete. It's unhealthy and amorphous, and I feed on it. I've been struggling to create something that felt unique and honest, and this is where I land.
This is the beginning of "Framework". A collection of monotone models aiming to capture a snapshot of my ugly creative process, mid-flow. I've wanted to use architecture to tell a story, but I wasn't expecting the story to be mine. It is the most honest form of creation I've had in a long time, and it feels very different.
Now, to the details. "Cathedral Unfinished" is inspired by a collection of many different cathedrals, taking much of its core from Cologne and Notre Dame. It relies on incredibly rare parts, including some Bionicle torsos that I purchased entire sets for that single part. I've always enjoyed working in a limited color palette and tan has been an incredible challenge to get right.
We start with these unbelievable renders by my friend , who has been incredibly patient with my picky taste in aesthetics. While I wait for parts to come in, this is the absolute best I could ask for to show off the build. His render work is incredible.
I want to thank my wonderful wife .esposito.16 for the countless hours of talking this idea through. She has helped me form and work through so much of my creative process, and I cannot give her enough credit.
I also want to thank some friends and colleagues for their feedback and thoughts along the way. bricks, as well as many others without Instagram's for me to tag.
Finally, a greatful nod to those who inspire me. The monumental work of .it and have paved the way for high fidelity architecture models in LEGO and opened my mind to what is possible.
This is the beginning of something different. A large and cohesive collection. There is much more coming, and I can't wait to show you all.
