Another incredible year of creative ingenuity and playful competition at the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) annual LEGO competition! The event showcased innovative builds inspired by this year’s exciting theme: ‘Cambridge bids for the Olympics.’
We are thrilled to announce that Stantec/Archangel Architects took home the top prize!
The Winning Design
Our multidisciplinary team’s scheme envisioned a sustainable and community-focused Olympic Park for Cambridge, blending cutting-edge architectural design with ecological sensitivity. Key highlights included:
- A Net-Zero Olympic Village: Thoughtfully designed to accommodate athletes while serving as long-term affordable housing post-games.
- A Sustainable Stadium: Powered by renewable energy and constructed using innovative, low-carbon materials.
- A Community Legacy: Spaces designed for local use beyond the Olympics, including public sports facilities and green spaces.
Competition Highlights
This year’s competition brought together a vibrant mix of professionals from the construction and design industries, each vying to create the most imaginative and technically proficient LEGO model.
Congratulations to all the winners:
- 1st Place: Stantec/Archangel Architects Ltd
- 2nd Place: R H Partnership Architects
- 3rd Place: Gleeds
A special thank you to the judges Sarah Chubb, Tom Foggin, and Suzanne Goulder, who brought their expertise and humor to the proceedings, as well as to the spirited audience for their enthusiastic heckling!
Why Events Like These Matter
The annual LEGO competition isn’t just about fun; it’s a celebration of the creativity and collaboration that underpin the construction industry. For us at Archangel Architects, it’s an opportunity to connect with peers, push the boundaries of design, and showcase the innovation that drives our work.
Join the Fun
We’re already looking forward to next year’s challenge. If you’re as passionate about design, sustainability, and a bit of friendly competition as we are, we’d love to see you there!
