Ornithological Legos. Legos. Legos. No we’re not talking about the Nigerian port city, we’re talking about those Danish plastic bricks! This series of birds created by British artist, Thomas Poulsom– a tree surgeon and ‘Lego monster’.
Now I am enough of a Radio 4 listener to know that ornithology is much more of a thing in the UK than it is in the US, but today sitting out on my porch I saw 4 midair dogfights between a pair of finches protecting a chick and a pair of blue jays.
The finches won, it was brilliant. But I may need to go get myself a bird book. First dogfights and now Lego birds, it must be a sign. The colours and proportionate block sizes used, really make these follies a very enjoyable aftermath indeed.
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.