Wineyard Posted March 19, 2018 Hi! Here is my entry to Brixtar's Modular Building Challenge! This build was quite a challenge! I often build larger buildings, but this time I was restricted to a 32 x 32 stud footprint. Another challenge was to design a sturdy dome. Anyway, I hope you like it! Comments and criticism are welcomed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted March 19, 2018 That is fantastic, and captures some grandeur even on a 32x32 footprint! I think your dome came out great; the flex axle really pulls that together while still matching the rest of the design/color scheme. I especially like the stonework on the foundation. The bars/ingots work so well for that, and then the little bit of detail with the smattering of masonry bricks higher up adds just the right amount of visual interest to that area without it getting too busy with all the window and column work. Great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted March 19, 2018 Fantastic build! The architectural details are very well done and perfectly balanced. I especiay like the large windows with the decoration and the base with the brick wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted March 19, 2018 No Critic only a lot of Praise!!!! the pilars are looking amazing!!!! Great Great Work!!!! Goodluck with the contest Greetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DK_Titan Posted March 19, 2018 Beautiful little building with many details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koalayummies Posted March 19, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous building. The combination of various build directions, interesting connections, color and parts usage combines for perfection. Love everything about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReplicaOfLife Posted March 19, 2018 I can only repeat what everyone above me said - absolutely georgeous building. It's very hard to recreate a classicistic building on a standard modular footprint, but you pulled it off with ease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongoro73 Posted March 19, 2018 Perfect as it is, I still feel this needs a second floor. Anyway, beautiful building. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricked1980 Posted March 19, 2018 Everything about this design is stunning. The pillars, window and roof details are all amazing. The icing on the cake in my opinion is the dome, I'd love to see lego include something like this in an official modular. Brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoModularFan Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) A Baroque MOC! Incredible modular! The dome, the architectural details, the color scheme, angles, techniques etc. Everything!!! You design beautiful Art Nouveau and Baroque buildings (my two of three favorite architectures)! 5 hours ago, Wineyard said: Another challenge was to design a sturdy dome. But it’s definitely worth it! Looks so realistic! 5 hours ago, Wineyard said: criticism are welcomed! If someone can criticize this modular, he would better go find another hobby! The summary of my comment is Chapeau. Edited March 19, 2018 by LegoModularFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted March 20, 2018 8 hours ago, Wineyard said: Comments and criticism are welcomed! OK, I'll give it a try... but more of a question. Looking at the portico where its roof meets the main roofline of the building, how did you do that part? Is there a bit of a gap there, or did you find a way to close up or connect that space? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliza Posted March 20, 2018 Very nice. Great character and atmosphere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostDog Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) . Edited February 1 by GhostDog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted March 20, 2018 Nice! It is a really impressive building. It has the right proportions and detailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wineyard Posted March 20, 2018 Thanks guys! 14 hours ago, Gongoro73 said: Perfect as it is, I still feel this needs a second floor. Anyway, beautiful building. Congrats. I kind of agree. I'm not really pleased with the proportions of the building. But a second floor would make the builing ridiculously tall, in comparison with the 32x32 baseplate. 13 hours ago, LegoModularFan said: A Baroque MOC! Incredible modular! The dome, the architectural details, the color scheme, angles, techniques etc. Everything!!! You design beautiful Art Nouveau and Baroque buildings (my two of three favorite architectures)! But it’s definitely worth it! Looks so realistic! If someone can criticize this modular, he would better go find another hobby! The summary of my comment is Chapeau. What is the third one? (Looking for a hat trick ;) ) 10 hours ago, deraven said: OK, I'll give it a try... but more of a question. Looking at the portico where its roof meets the main roofline of the building, how did you do that part? Is there a bit of a gap there, or did you find a way to close up or connect that space? Do you mean the top of the niche? The semi-round shape is created with 6005s (Brick, Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top) and 87620s (Brick, Modified Facet 2 x 2). Does that make sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSD Posted March 20, 2018 Truly amazing! Great techniques that will be "borrowed" from this builder...real sweet details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongoro73 Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Wineyard said: I kind of agree. I'm not really pleased with the proportions of the building. But a second floor would make the builing ridiculously tall, in comparison with the 32x32 baseplate. Agree. That's why you'll have to do a second version of this beauty with no 32x32 restrictions. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted March 20, 2018 Incredible modular MOC! It would not surprise me if the Lego designers were inspired by some of the designs on the structure. 15 hours ago, Bricked1980 said: Everything about this design is stunning. The pillars, window and roof details are all amazing. The icing on the cake in my opinion is the dome, I'd love to see lego include something like this in an official modular. Brilliant! A domed modular would be great. They are always looking for new building techniques and details. It might go best with a public structure such as a library or museum among others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoModularFan Posted March 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, Wineyard said: What is the third one? (Looking for a hat trick ;) ) It’s medieval! I’m also a big fan of the Novelty and Gothic Anyway, I need to say again, this MOC is really inspiring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wineyard Posted March 20, 2018 Thanks again! 5 hours ago, Gongoro73 said: Agree. That's why you'll have to do a second version of this beauty with no 32x32 restrictions. ;) Well, the future will tell ;) 5 hours ago, AFOLguy1970 said: A domed modular would be great. They are always looking for new building techniques and details. It might go best with a public structure such as a library or museum among others. I totally agree! Especially since it's such a typical element for 19th century architecture. 5 hours ago, LegoModularFan said: It’s medieval! I’m also a big fan of the Novelty and Gothic Anyway, I need to say again, this MOC is really inspiring I might got you covered ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted March 20, 2018 Beautiful model! Fantastic details throughout and I really like that dome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoModularFan Posted March 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Wineyard said: I might got you covered ;) You’re amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agent 86 Posted March 21, 2018 I think it's an incredibly grand, imposing and detailed building. Very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venefic Posted March 21, 2018 Great build. It seems like you also got inspiration from some of the previous modular buildings. Every detail has been perfected, and I especially like the addition of the minifigure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
