ABOUT MRJ BUILDS
Where craftsmanship meets imagination — one piece at a time.
A passion rediscovered. A craft refined.
MRJ Builds began not as a business, but as a quiet return to creativity.
What started as a personal project — a way to unwind, to build, to explore — quickly transformed into something much larger. Each model became more ambitious than the last. Piece by piece, the work evolved from hobby to discipline… and eventually to a studio rooted in craftsmanship and detail.
Founded by designer Jeff O’Rourke, MRJ Builds specializes in master-scale LEGO® models created for yacht owners, collectors, enthusiasts, and clients who value precision and artistry in every element.
What sets the work apart isn’t just the models themselves — but the intention behind them.
MRJ BUILDS PHILOSPHY
Design First. Detail Always. Purpose in every choice.
Every model begins with a simple question:
How do we bring this vision to life without compromise?
The design process mirrors that of naval architects and industrial designers — grounded in proportion, structural logic, and clarity of form.
Nothing is arbitrary. Nothing is rushed.
Clean lines, balanced shaping.
Functional reasoning behind every element.
And an obsession with the smallest details.
The result is work that feels deliberate, refined, and unmistakably bespoke — whether it's a minifigure-scale megayacht, a micro-scale concept, or a uniquely personal commission.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE MRJ BUILDS
The Details That Define each model
Designed Without Compromise
Every MRJ Builds model begins with scale and accuracy. These core principles guide every decision, from exterior form to internal structure — no compromises are made. Each model is carefully engineered to be both structurally sound and faithful in form, without sacrificing precision.
Proportion Drives Every Decision
Design is guided by proportion, not convenience. Each surface, transition, and spatial relationship is shaped to preserve the character and intent of the original subject at scale. LEGO is treated as a medium — allowing balance, visual clarity, and accuracy to take precedence over shortcuts.
Intended to Be Experienced
Accuracy extends beyond dimensions alone. Sightlines, spatial flow, and human presence are carefully considered so every model feels authentic and purposeful. Each model is immediately striking, yet reveals its full character the longer it is experienced.
At every stage, the goal is clarity of intent — in design, in execution, and in craft. This way of thinking isn’t a process you follow —
it’s a standard you live by.