MOC: "The Aventine"

[MagPiesRUs]

Welcome to The Aventine, a Roman-Mediterranean themed restaurant in the heart of the city. I've made this to go alongside my Hawk's Diner MOC in my 1950's town. The Aventine is still a work in progress, so hopefully I can improve it based on your feedback

Starting with the front of the restaurant:

I'll try on a better decal later on, but I quite like the look of the old weathered sign:

A view of the left side. The right side is the same, only it has two latticed windows instead of a door. I'm thinking that the sides may benefit from windows on the top.

Inside the restaurant. It's a little cluttered, I'm thinking of removing something. The floor will most likely end up being tiled dark tan:

One of the tables, complete with Roman legionary statue:

Above the doorway is a large statue of a Roman emperor:

The chef's kitchen exterior, featuring a gladiator statue and some Roman pottery:

And the kitchen interior. It's a little cramped, but the chef can live with it.

A couple more shots of the interior:

Thanks for visiting!

Enjoy! Feedback is much appreciated.

Edited May 18, 2009 by TinyPiesRUs

[Guss]

that's a really cool restaurant^^ I love it, looks like a restaurant you can put in the middle of the Pompeii's ruins ^^

[TLV]

thats is some pretty cool build you've got there. the interior is so intricately detailed, the hanging lights, statues, palm leaves... it really captures the Roman-Mediterranean feel really well.

[BlueBard]

Pretty design! Love all the "typical" details like the candles, the palms and that wonderful lamp

I love it, looks like a restaurant you can put in the middle of the Pompeii's ruins ^^

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[WesternOutlaw]

Very nice TinyPieGuy! I love all the interior detailing, esp. the bar and the chandelier.

Great job!

[Guss]

Bluebard, I meant that it have a "roman looks" that can fit an antique roman city, from the outside^^ ( well almost ! )

[BlueBard]

Bluebard, I meant that it have a "roman looks" that can fit an antique roman city, from the outside^^ ( well almost ! )

I know, sorry I was only pretending to do my typical historic reflexion

[Captain Zuloo]

This is looking awesome already. You just need some wait staff wearing Roman outfits. I could also suggest you maybe add a double door to the front, but otherwise this MOC is looking great and I look foward to seeing complete with tiling etc.

[Bartram]

Good work! I have a suggestion, however.

I think it would look a lot better if you removed the long, tan, (2x5?) pieces you used for the walls. Why not add details or architectural designs?

Just my thoughts, but overall good job.

[Ricecracker]

This is looking great TPRU! I really love all of the distinctly roman aspects you've included, especially the many statues and hanging chandelier! I can't wait to see how this progresses. By the way, how's your fifties diner coming along? Any chance of more pictures? Please?

[Klaus-Dieter]

That's an awesome MOC, TinyPiesRUs!

I must admit that when I saw firstly the first pic I thought: "Oh well, another CC styled MOC. "

But this wasn't the case when looking at all the other pics.

I really your MOC!

The interior of your restaurant is simply awesome and very realistic and charming!

The most I like the bar, the gladiator statue and the crown lamp.

Very, very well done! :thumbup:

Klaus-Dieter

[Dr. Steve]

Good use of the gold pieces for the sign, love the detail on the inside

[Commodore Hornbricker]

Beautiful. The interior is amazing and I love the architectural style of the building. Really nice MOC.