MnnMtq Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) In the past few weeks I've been busy on this beauty: Edificio Metropolis Madrid. The roof was a real pain in the #!@$, but I think it's done nicely. I've only used Google Earth and some photographs of this tourist hot-spot building in the capital of Spain. The only thing not being LEGO are the stickers with the word METROPOLIS and the Golden Arches sign of McDonald's. To watch these pictures in a larger size, please visit my folder at BrickShelf Edited August 10, 2017 by MnnMtq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybricks Posted August 10, 2017 I love all of the details on this! You did an excellent job making this match with the real-life equivalent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snaillad Posted August 10, 2017 A very imposing building! Looks like you've captured the likeness very well. In some ways it's hard to appreciate all the details with most of the facade being white but that's representative of the building. In a way it would be great to see similar techniques used from yourself here in another building that's not based necessarily on a real life one. With some colour you're techniques would really stand out! Great job and keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted August 10, 2017 This looks very impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venunder Posted August 10, 2017 The Brickshelf files need to be made public. Good MOC. With the new Friends, Disney Princess and Elves sets there might now be a better way to recreate those gold details on the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarBricks Posted August 11, 2017 I work really spectacular !! I have no words ... Exceptional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDL1967 Posted August 11, 2017 Just amazing this one. A dome like this you dont see very mutch. Very well done.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted August 11, 2017 Fantastic modular building ...and amazing bulding technique for this great architecture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minifig Lecturer Posted August 11, 2017 Looks great and the stickers have been made and applied very well! I'm sure that was fun. Nice street scenes too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 11, 2017 Wonderful creation, such detailing in Lego is tough but you pulled it off congrats on also being Front Paged here on EB. Brick On 'MnnMtq' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MnnMtq Posted August 11, 2017 Thank you all! You're way too kind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XBrickmonster Posted August 11, 2017 wow! That is one massive achievement! The domed roof looks very good, everything is very meticulously photo-accurate, too! Nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theycallmemrdarko Posted August 11, 2017 Wow! What a fantastic build. Love all the details even though some are a bit tough to see. Just absolutely gorgeous. Nice touch with the guy riding a Segway :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palixa And The Bricks Posted August 12, 2017 Impressive build! You've captured the proportions and details of the original building very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STHLM Posted August 13, 2017 The dome is really good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted August 13, 2017 Amazing build! Greetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogist Posted August 13, 2017 Absolutely perfect. It can not be better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEFCON SHARK Posted August 13, 2017 Hello Mnnmtq. What is the purpose and story of the real Metropolis building ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MnnMtq Posted August 13, 2017 Just now, DEFCON SHARK said: Hello Mnnmtq. What is the purpose and story of the real Metropolis building ? It was build between 1907-1911. In the first place as a office building for the insurance company La Unión y el Fenix. It was designed by the two brothers Jules and Raymond Février. It's build in a typical Beaux-Arts style. Did you know the roof (dome) contains 30.000 real gold plates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEFCON SHARK Posted August 14, 2017 On 13/08/2017 at 10:29 PM, MnnMtq said: It was build between 1907-1911. In the first place as a office building for the insurance company La Unión y el Fenix. It was designed by the two brothers Jules and Raymond Février. It's build in a typical Beaux-Arts style. Did you know the roof (dome) contains 30.000 real gold plates? 30.000 Gold plates !? Impressive... So it was designed by French architects ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg3 Posted August 15, 2017 That is a stunning piece of work!! Comparing it to the real life photos, I love the attention to detail you've put into the walls and that dome is a work of art!!! Beautiful!! Excellent stuff!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThatOneBuilder Posted August 17, 2017 Awesome! Those details are amazing! The croissants are my favourite part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IstakaCiti Posted August 17, 2017 This is so close the real one, the efforts on the dome are paid off it looks beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickFit26 Posted August 19, 2017 Amazing. IT looks so life like. The detailing you managed to achieve is just wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baard Posted August 20, 2017 Nice take on the dome and exterior, I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites