SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Elmhurst, Ill.-based International Contractors Inc. (ICI) has commenced construction of the first Legoland Discovery Centre in the United States. Located within the Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, the $3.7 million project will consist of a two-story interactive theme park. It will feature an approximately 32,000-square-foot play arena, which will include an adventure trail, a Lego factory, exhibits, the Dragon ride and a hall of super heroes built of Legos. The project is being designed as a variation of Legoland Park, an outdoor theme park located in Carlsbad, Calif. Legoland Discovery Centre is being developed by Merlin Entertainment, with ICI serving as general contractor. Architectural services are being provided by Chicago-based Byrne Design. Completion is scheduled for August.
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