LEGO SET 10292 - Alternate build | Friends - The Apartments

Exploring the Possibilities of LEGO Set 10292-1 – Friends: The Apartments

Step into the iconic world of Monica’s gleaming kitchen tiles, Chandler’s vintage recliner and the cozy nook of Rachel’s floral-print sofa—without ever leaving your desk. LEGO’s 10292-1 Friends: The Apartments set faithfully recreates the two apartments from the beloved sitcom, but beneath its brick-built façade lies a treasure trove of creative potential. Whether you’re craving a sleek photo frame to showcase your favorite episode stills, a modular block party of other famous TV flats, or a dramatic mash-up of living rooms across pop culture, this set’s carefully curated parts palette is your passport to endless MOC adventures.

Imagine transforming Monica’s white-tiled backsplash into a chic, minimalist display panel: perhaps a homage to the “lobster” painting from Phoebe’s apartment, or a modern art installation evoking the era’s bold colors. What if Chandler’s ever-present foosball table morphed into a modular side table for your desktop gadgetry, complete with tiny, playable paddles? Beyond pure décor, the iconic arched doorway could become a sweeping, Instagram-ready photo frame—an homage to the moments that defined Your Friday Nights.

For builders who love television history, the same bricks can reconstruct Big Bang Theory’s cluttered communal living space, or even Doug and Carrie’s suburban haven from King of Queens. And if you prefer architectural experimentation, reassemble the façades into a 16×16 modular fantasy, combining the best of sitcom interiors with your own urban landscapes. Each component in 10292-1—every tile, hinge and window—was chosen not just to evoke fond memories, but to invite reinterpretation.

In this article, we’ll spotlight five outstanding alternate builds drawn straight from the set’s own parts list. From elegant photo-frame art to sprawling modular complexes inspired by other TV apartments, these designs prove that LEGO is limited only by imagination. Scroll down for a gallery of each model, so you can start rebuilding your favorite living rooms today.

Model Gallery

Friends – The Apartments in Photo Frame

Designer: beewiks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-90906/beewiks/10292-friends-the-apartments-in-photo-frame/

Big Bang Theory – The Apartments

Designer: febrix_1999
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-93510/febrix_1999/big-bang-theory-the-apartments-10292-alternate/

King of Queens – Doug and Carrie’s Home

Designer: febrix_1999
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-95088/febrix_1999/king-of-queens-doug-and-carries-home-king-of-queens-10292-alternate/

Friends – The Apartments Modular Alternate Build

Designer: re-bricked
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-125999/re-bricked/friends-the-apartments-modular-alternate-build-10292/

Friends Apartments/Flats 16×16 Modular

Designer: Master Mouldie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-157064/Master%20Mouldie/friends-apartmentsflats-16x16-modular/