Whoever said Legos are for kids hasn’t met Regina resident Sharif Alshurafa, who has taken his lifelong skill to another level — building replicas of real homes using Lego blocks.
Alshurafa grew up with a passion for building much like his father, who was an architect.
Regina resident Sharif Alshurafa builds replica homes out of Lego blocks.
Credit / Sharif Alshurafa
“When I was a little kid, I used his blueprints to build Lego houses,” Alshurafa said.
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“I started building the foundation, the floor plan of the house and then I started building up all the way to the second floor. That’s how it all started.”
From the inside to the outside, Alshurafa builds everything you would find in a typical home, including furniture and back yards.
Sharif Alshurafa builds all the furniture for his Lego-made replica homes.
Credit / Sharif Alshurafa
“Usually, (each home) takes about a month or two depending on the size of the building, how many storeys, if they need a back yard or not,” Alshurafa said.
“The interior, of course, usually takes the longest… (but) I love interior design.”
His work has been recognized locally by not only other residents, but developers.
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“North Ridge Development has given me the chance to build two projects for them and are displaying them at their show homes,” Alshurafa said.
“I built a house for a lady in Moose Jaw and another house in Regina who are my neighbours.”
Alshurafa said organization plays a major role when it comes to building and makes sure he isn’t scrambling to look for specific pieces in the midst of a project.
“I’ve built assorting cabinets using coffee cups, foam boards and wood in order to sort all types of Lego systems, colors and sizes,” Alshurafa said.
Sharif Alshurafa said a replica home made out of Lego blocks can take anywhere from one to two months.
Credit / Sharif Alshurafa
“It becomes easier for me when I start building. I don’t waste time sorting or finding pieces.”
More of Alshurafa’s work can be found on his Facebook page.
