The Brick Fan just uploaded this interesting tidbit earlier.

The short of it, a new Architecture set will be released sometime in July and consist of 1,210 all white parts, and the first ever building event for the theme will be held. (Check link and below for information.)

Place: Oceanside, California

Store: Barnes & Noble bookstore

Address: 2615 Vista Way, 92054

Date: Friday, July 26th, 2013

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Another B&N will be holding this event (thank you bheltzel for pointing it out).

Place: Atlanta, Georgia

Address: 2900 Peachtree Road, 30305

Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Quacs pointed out this one.

Place: Oak Brook, Illinois

Address: 297 Oakbrook Center, 60523

Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Time: 4:00 p.m.

The event is free to the general public.

The Architecture Studio set itself will be available for purchase from July 25th to the 28th.

Price is believed to be around $150.

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>Architecture Studio (21050)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvarmGbMlWI

So it is an all white kit with the aim of teaching people advanced techniques in Lego architecture?

So it is an all white kit with the aim of teaching people advanced techniques in Lego architecture?

That's what it looks like to me. Basically a 'blueprint' set for building your own Architecture style sets I'd say. It could be an interesting parts package if all I wanted so happened to be white pieces.

Totally looking forward to going to see the presentation and picking up the set as well. Thanks for the plugs Orc!

I'm gonna use it to build a snowman.

Totally looking forward to going to see the presentation and picking up the set as well. Thanks for the plugs Orc!

What's a friend for? Nice to see you around here again. We haven't heard from you in a long while and a lot has happened since then.

This actually sounds really cool!! I wish they had these in more than one color. You know... 50 shades of gray and red and blue and stuff!  

 

Should we expect this to be around $90-$100?

Very Cool!! - This is a MUST!

I want it so much....so clean....so much potential dirt...

This actually sounds really cool!! I wish they had these in more than one color. You know... 50 shades of gray and red and blue and stuff!  

 

Should we expect this to be around $90-$100?

CB - I think you're dead on with that price. It will be on many architecture class syllabuses in the fall.

Interesting concept, just not for me. I have very little creativity for this kind of thing.

Gonna predict $149.99. Just watch. :-)

Gonna predict $149.99. Just watch. :-)

Could be right, sarm. College class supplements can be

Also, I hope I am wrong on the price. My dad is an architect, and I don't think I can avoid buying this for his next visit with a 5 year old budding builder grandson in the house.

Also, I hope I am wrong on the price. My dad is an architect, and I don't think I can avoid buying this for his next visit with a 5 year old budding builder grandson in the house.

 

I bet everyone will be having tons of fun building different structures while also learning about architecture.

I'm confused, is the set available only on those 3 days?

I'm confused, is the set available only on those 3 days?

 

Ha, I hope it is longer than that. If that was the case it would put The Zombies to shame pretty quickly.

I'm confused, is the set available only on those 3 days?

I think it will only be initially and for this event, but afterwards I would hope to see it pop up on Shop-at-Home.

Thanks for the answer guys

Very cool idea.  Great play and display capability. 

They are holding one of these in Atlanta as well on the 25th.

 

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4449435

 

 

They are holding one of these in Atlanta as well on the 25th.

 

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4449435

Thank you for finding out about that and posting here. I'll add the info to the main post for everyone to know.

People over at Brickset are saying that the 21050 will be available at other retailers, but B&****** is just getting it first.

http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/11247/architecture-studio-21050-anyone-know-anything

Here's to hope!

Hmm, how to get one of these in the first three days without being at the event?

It's possible you just need to be at a Barnes & Noble.  When I checked the local Chicago calendar, here's what it came up with:

 

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4420600

 

While it doesn't provide specifics, this "special event" sounds like they will be introducing Lego Architecture studio.  

 

I'll call tomorrow to see exactly what they're introducing (assuming the clerk answering the phone knows anything).

If you check the B&******'s in your area, it will say if it's having this event on the store website.  There were two in the west Houston area (Katy & Champions) that are having one.  The community relations person in charge that I spoke with said it's limited to 25 people and geared towards teens and adults.  Of course she didn't know about set 21050, but I'm sure it will be there and no word on price.  She said it will last about an hour, was free to get in, there was a speaker, and lots of sets to play with and design during the event.  If you want to attend, my advice is the find your closest Barnes and Noble and call and RSVP, because if the 25 slots is filled up, they said they wouldn't let you in the event.  Hope this helps.