LEGO SET 60291 - Alternate build | Family House
Beyond the Family House: 7 Inspiring Alternate Builds for LEGO Set 60291-1
From the moment you unwrap LEGO Set 60291–1, you’re greeted by a cozy three-story home awaiting the laughter of little ones and the bustle of daily life. Sunlight dances through trans-clear windows, illuminating the living room where a family cat contemplates chasing a stray brick. Yet, beneath its quaint suburban façade lies a treasure trove of parts—swooping arches, sturdy door frames, and versatile roof tiles—just begging to be reimagined. What if that cheerful brick family home became a sleek modern villa, or even the beating heart of a busy train station?
In the world of MOCs (My Own Creations), limits evaporate. With the same collection of bricks that brings your family’s kitchen to life, you can craft bold new structures: minimalist glass-fronted abodes perched on a hillside; modular townhomes stacked like colorful blocks of apartments; or even bustling civic architecture melding form with function. Each piece whispers possibilities—could those dark tan slopes become a driveway for a custom family car? Might that lime-green 1×2 plate serve as a decorative planter for a rooftop garden?
This blog dives deep into seven remarkable alternate builds made entirely from the parts of 60291–1. From the sleek lines of a “Modern House” to the rhythmic hum of “Train Station,” you’ll discover how talented designers have stretched the imagination of this humble City set. We’ll explore key features of each MOC, glean design tips you can apply in your own creations, and showcase the official Rebrickable links so you can download the building instructions and unleash your creativity.
Whether you’re a seasoned MOC-builder hunting for fresh inspiration or a newcomer eager to see just how far a single set can stretch your design skills, these builds highlight the versatility tucked inside every Family House box. Let’s step beyond the suburban picket fence and into a world where every brick tells a new story.
Alternative Builds Gallery
Family House Modular Alt Build
Designer: Stonewall Bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-84532/Stonewall%20Bricks/family-house-modular-alt-build/
Modern House
Designer: dukemario
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-139090/dukemario/modern-house/
LEGO MOC Family House (Alt of 2 × 60291)
Designer: smertullus
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-83103/smertullus/lego-moc-family-house-alt-of-2-x-60291/
Train Station
Designer: brickstand
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-97696/brickstand/train-station/
An Apartment With Independent Bathroom
Designer: ChenXiang
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-120190/ChenXiang/an-apartment-with-independent-bathroom/
60291: Car Remake
Designer: LEGO58AA – Green Bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-222033/LEGO58AA%20-%20Green%20Bricks/60291-car-remake/
60291 Car for the Whole Family
Designer: Bohoo
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-145005/Bohoo/60291-car-for-the-whole-family/
Each of these inventive MOCs showcases a unique facet of design—modular techniques, modern aesthetics, clever part substitutions, and multi-set mashups. let your own version of the Family House journey begin!
