Ever wanted to peer at the stars from a Victorian tower packed with brass telescopes and marble floors? The Observatory, a new LEGO® Ideas project from builder Artbrix, does exactly that. This 2,475-piece build crowns an elegant Victorian-style building with a working telescope, and it has already gathered 2,209 supporters. Not bad for a model that literally reaches for the sky!

The star of the show (pun absolutely intended) sits right on top. That grand telescope rotates using a knob on the side of the roof, and it opens up wide enough to fit a minifigure inside for a proper stargazing session. Even better, every floor lifts out so you can reach the fully detailed interior. Have you ever tried to build inside a tower without removable floors? It's a nightmare, so this is a genuinely clever touch.

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Step through the doors and you'll find a lobby, a small check-in desk beside the stairs, and a museum stuffed with historical timekeeping gear and antique telescopes. Two large rooms brim with computers and monitoring technology, and a grand staircase sweeps up to the second floor. Artbrix leaned on rich brown bricks for wood, patterned tiles for marble, and tall columns that hold up the upper floor while adding lovely visual variety.

The exterior earns just as much love. A hillside of green grass and grey rock cradles the observatory, with pops of flowers scattered around for extra colour, and eight minifigures ready to bring the whole scene to life. The contrast between the earthy terrain and the warm building makes the model feel like a real landmark on a windswept hill.

If a stargazing tower with a spinning telescope sounds like your kind of night sky, The Observatory needs your vote to reach the 10,000 supporter goal. Give it a look, drop a comment, and help this fantastic build chart a course toward becoming a real set. Ready to aim high?