Sweetgreen Commission

We don’t always build big things! I loved making this model. It was a surprise gift to one of the Sweetgreen Founders from his brother. A replica of their first location, on the corner of M and Bank in Washington DC, and standing outside, minifigure versions of the three Founders all smiles!

I was grateful that LEGO have recently added a 3x3 stud quarter-round tile to their palette. Combined with the 2x2 and 1x1 quarter round tiles, It was the perfect piece to allow me to represent the curved paving corner outside the building.

Everyone knows I love designing gardens and flowers, and so it was lovely to work on the lamppost hanging baskets and to take a little artistic licence with the small space between this building and it’s neighbour.

Adding bespoke minifigure versions of the three founders gave it an extra little lift and personal touch.

Sweetgreen was born by the three college kids bemoaning the lack of fresh, fast and affordable food options on campus. They now have over 100 locations and are going strong. You can listen to more about them on this episode of the ‘How I built this with Guy Raz’ Podcast.

And you can see some work-in-progress pics of the build below.