[MOC] Dublin Convention Centre

[Dfenz]

I've uploaded some pictures of my recently completed Dublin Convention Centre to my Flickr page. Its a 50,000 plus model which was displayed as part of the brick.ie layout at Brick2015 that included the Irish-built HM Theatre. It took about 9 months.

It has 6 floors, a complex curved and sloped atrium with (non-moving) escalators, two floors of conference rooms and bars at one side and at top floor level, aswell as WC facilities. The angled auditorium can hold almost 300 visitors, this time as part of a Star Wars convention. On stage is a 'debate' with the podium shaped like the building and a 'Hoth' backset.

There is lighting throughout - including remote controlled lights at the front, under-floor lights, emergency exits and a fully equipped control room. There are three revolving front doors leading from the front canopy, motorised air-conditioning units and rear loading bay facilities.

Enjoy

Dublin convention centre at brick2015 by Dfenz, on Flickr

Rear overview by Dfenz, on Flickr

Star wars convention at the convention centre Dublin by Dfenz, on Flickr

Window cleaners at the convention centre by Dfenz, on Flickr

The full selection can be see here https://www.flickr.c...157661730682099

[kjm161]

Great rendition of a unique architectural building. Congrats.

[eurotrash]

I like this a lot. The curved glass frontage, the tan arches meeting the glass, the lights, the doors, the interior detailing - it's all excellent.

Thanks for sharing it with us

[brickbuilder711]

Agreed, impressive model!

[JanetVanD]

I had the pleasure of seeing this excellent model as it was being built. There is really a lot in it, including neat angles, smooth working mechanisms, multi-coloured lighting and fun details to bring it all to life. Well done, Dfenz!

[notaromantic]

"Ok. Ok... with the break over, now, if you will please turn to page 47 of your provided manual: Retiring From The Empire and Graduating Back Into Civilian Life, we will go over section 11, dash 4, the one subtitled: Why Appearing Less Threatening Is Important To Making Positive Acquaintances... And, please, once again, feel completely comfortable in lowering your blasters and removing your helmets, should you wish to do so... Also, I have been asked to relay the following messages before we began: Bus to the picnic lunch and gardens leaves at 12:15; the bar does not serve until 4:00pm; Bob, call your wife regarding the motor-home loan; and, car keys found in the men's restroom, with the Jewelry Television keychain, have still not been claimed. So, where were we? Yes... here: Why Smiling Is Not So Difficult And Can Be A Good Thing. And, it looks like you will need to find a partner for the exercise that follows..."

Seriously though, I am impressed at the flushness you achieved with the diameter of the angled windows against the curvature of the wall up to and around it. Was it carefully planned, or as the LEGO gods sometimes do grant in their clandestine mathematics, did it just work out that way as you went along?

[Dfenz]

The curvature and angles were planned carefully in that the curve needed to be consistent all the way up and the angle match the 1x2x2 slope bricks on the inside where the weight is. On the outside, the tan tiles slot into a groove made by the 2x2 grey tiles with the tan tiles extending by one stud every so often towards the top. This is facilitated by using 1x2 tiles as the 'bricks' in the building.

[BricksMcgee]

Impressive - was lucky enough to see it at Brick!

Really captured the original building well.

[Dopplercb]

That's very interesting. I like the slanted window!

[Naptown11]

Very impressive build not just in scale but also in detail. I also love the Storm Troopers being the audience. I will never be able to build, nor have the space, for something of this magnitude but its always a lot of fun olive vicariously. Thanks for sharing.

[Hobbythom]

Splendid! Saw this on various galleries from the show, good to see a dedicated set of photo's. A very impressive construction