Paying homage to one of the greatest buildings of the 20th Century, the LEGO Group is debuting a striking new official Sydney Opera House model on 1 September.

With 2989 Lego bricks, the Sydney Opera House is the latest global structure to be added to Lego’s Creator Expert range.

Construction skills of Lego fans around the world will be put to the test when they recreate the unmistakable rooflines and complex angled walls of the Opera House using advanced building techniques and the almost 3000 bricks.

Measuring 28cm high by 63.5cm wide by 38cm deep, this authentic representation of the Opera House will stay true to its iconic harbour surrounds with the introduction of the largest blue stud baseplate ever. Additionally an abundance of dark tan Lego bricks, including the rare 1x1x2/3 stud and 1x2x2/3 stud slopes, are included.

The Opera House joins the Lego Creator Expert product range, which has already immortalised the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, and Tower Bridge in Lego.

What a way to pay tribute to superb architecture.