niteangel Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Hi all, I would like to show you my latest creation, the Flower Box. When you hear the florist, what do you think? A shop stuffed with flowers? Since the opening of my studio Box N, they have been working on different projects and finally the first commission for them is completed. I don't explain much as my presentation board will tell you the design story behind the iconic building! Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Flower Box by niteangel, on Flickr Visit the Flickr album for a little more images! Do you enjoy the new modern architecture in my V City? Thanks! Quote
Yooha Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Professional work! I love the flower wall, very lively. Quote
lightningtiger Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 AWESOME work there 'niteangel'......so much greenery in there and it's fantastic......Brick On 'niteangel' ! Quote
eurotrash Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 I really like this build - it's striking and unusual. If I could make one suggestion it would be to keep the lot next to it empty so you get to enjoy the MOC from more angles. Thanks for sharing it with us. Quote
rockethead26 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Really a cool build! How is that roof section supported? All from the rear? Quote
TheLazyChicken Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 How is that roof section supported? All from the rear? Yeah, I am wondering this too, how is it supported? But all that greenery is amazing! Keep up the good work! Quote
ZevesdroX Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 I really like this build! Amazing flower wall! Quote
cgarison Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 The facade reminds me of some of the buildings in town when I was growing up in the 1970's. Old early 1900's architecture was wrapped with a cover of modern plastic and fiberglass in the late 60's and early 70's . Windows were covered and the buildings looked very similar to this with the striping and the like. Nice build! Thanks for reminding me of the past. Oh! And those plastic facades have been removed by the end of the 20th century after a couple of fires showed the community that plastic is flammable and covering the windows keeps the fire fighters from gaining access to the upper levels of the building. Quote
CityBuilder Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 It looks very modern and sleek, I probably wouldn't be able to go inside because of all the strong scents of the flowers. But how did you support the roof? Quote
niteangel Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Thank you to all of you! :) :D I really like this build - it's striking and unusual. If I could make one suggestion it would be to keep the lot next to it empty so you get to enjoy the MOC from more angles. Thanks for sharing it with us. Thanks and good idea! Actually I have the same thought, that maybe I will just allow a very small coffee shop next to it so that the entire building can be visible from that angle. Or maybe an extension for the florist, a little glasshouse, haha... Really a cool build! How is that roof section supported? All from the rear? Many of you are intrigued, but it is quite simple. I have two Technic support at the back first, vertically, held by two L-shape pieces for stability for each column. However, it is not strong enough and at the same time, the plant elements can't clip onto the bar. So I added two vertical truss elements a little in front of the two Technic beams, so that the structure is not falling in the front. The other parts are all normal brick build, no special tricks :) I forgot these images to explain the interior a little more. The front slanted elevation can be removed actually, so that you can reach the inside easily! And the sky garden has trans-black glass as sky light. Underneath this window is the flower wall. And the roof is open, no glass, and plants can actually climb through this! Thanks again! Quote
Kristel Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 This is great! Love the unique shape of this building and all the greenery. Well done! Quote
niteangel Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 Thank you! :D This is great! Love the unique shape of this building and all the greenery. Well done! Thanks, saw your creations too, which are beautiful! Quote
Legogal Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Wonderful greenery, especially the plant wall. What a cool concept! Quote
Withacee Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Great build! I love the architectural line of approach of your designs. Like the foliage, too. Creative design on the flower arrangements. Keep clicking those bricks together. Edited August 21, 2014 by Withacee Quote
niteangel Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 Thank you! :) The vertical greenery did take some time to complete, and that made me realize flower arrangement was actually not easy! Quote
Man with a hat Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Great job. It is nice modern building. I like the skewed front a lot. Quote
3BrickFriends Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Some excellent angles created by the flower & foliage pieces. Great work. Quote
niteangel Posted October 22, 2014 Author Posted October 22, 2014 Thank you! :D I believe that some little twists can already make a big difference in terms of architectural design :) Quote
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