Build Your Own City: The Best LEGO Modular Buildings for Adult Collectors
Posted by SnapTheBrick
Warning: You are about to enter dangerous territory.
The LEGO Modular Buildings Collection is widely known as the most "addictive" theme for adults. Why? Because you can't just buy one.
These sets are designed to connect to each other. Each building features Technic pins on the side, allowing you to snap them together to create a seamless, bustling city street on your shelf. It starts with a hotel, then you need a museum next door, and suddenly you are clearing space for an entire city block.
If you are ready to become the architect of your own miniature metropolis, here are the three essential buildings you need to lay the foundation of your city.
1. The Centerpiece: Natural History Museum (10326)
If you want to start big, start here. The Natural History Museum is one of the largest modular sets ever released. Unlike the standard buildings, this one sits on a massive 48x32 stud baseplate, giving it a grand, imposing presence.
Inside, it is packed with exhibits, including a brick-built Brachiosaurus skeleton that towers through the atrium. The olive-green architecture with white columns makes it look incredibly sophisticated on display.
Best for: The main attraction of your city layout.
Pieces: 4,014
2. The Nightlife: Jazz Club (10312)
Every city needs a soul. The Jazz Club brings vibrant colors and culture to your street. This set features a lively music venue with a stage and dressing room, plus a cozy Pizzeria right next door (because who doesn't want pizza after a show?).
The color scheme is bold and beautiful, breaking up the monotony of grey and tan buildings. It adds a sense of "nightlife" and energy to your collection.
Best for: Adding color and character to your street.
Pieces: 2,899
3. The Architecture Gem: Boutique Hotel (10297)
This set celebrates 15 years of Modular Buildings, and it shows. The Boutique Hotel is a masterclass in geometry. It features a unique angled design that makes it perfect for a corner lot in your city layout.
Inspired by opulent turn-of-the-century European architecture, it includes a neighboring art gallery and a rooftop terrace. The interior details—from the guest rooms to the lobby—are pure luxury. It is elegant, complex, and beautiful from every angle.
Best for: The perfect corner piece to turn your street.
Pieces: 3,066
Which building will lay the first brick of your city? (Be careful, you won't stop at one!)
