Wurger49 Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago It’s been fascinating to see other LEGO designers creating book nooks — clever builds that can open on a hinge to reveal a diorama, and when closed, slip neatly into a bookshelf. Following the successful launch of my Horse Lord Castle, I wanted to follow in the footsteps of other Rebrickable designers and create a book nook of my own. My goal was to design something that works both as a display piece and as a bookshelf insert. Structural Design The front of the model (the gatehouse and adjoining building) is built completely solid for strength. At the back, where the three-storey manor house sits, I used 2-stud-wide columns for support. A solid base, patterned in dark and light gray visual texture. The tall flagpoles are connected via bar clips, making them adjustable so they won’t fall off while sliding in and out of books. Scene Details On the left, entering through the archway, you’ll find a blacksmith tucked into a stone arch with a red-and-white awning. A small tree conceals a secret doorway, while above rises a spired tower with a semi-circular battlement. In the center, the large three-storey manor house stands with narrow black lattice windows and a reinforced wooden door. On the right, a traditional wattle-and-daub house sits beside another archway. Its upper floor serves as a bedroom, while the ground floor houses a bustling market stall filled with vegetables and meats. The Atmosphere The build captures a slice-of-life medieval scene: a fortified gate flanked by homes, a market, and townsfolk, all watched over by guards beneath colorful crests and flags. It’s designed to feel like part of a larger medieval town or castle complex, packed with small details to explore. The Process Designing this book nook was especially fun (and occasionally frustrating) around the hinge joint. More than once, changes I made meant the model wouldn’t close properly — whether it was the size of the tree or the reinforcement of the manor house. A few head shakes later, the design came together. All minifigures and their horses remain fully compatible with this build. Whether displayed on its own or slotted between your books, I hope you enjoy building and displaying this medieval book nook! Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/234442 Quote
GeoBrick Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Looks pretty neath. Especially the 'dark alley / gatehouse' effect when closed. Quote
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