gotoAndLego Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Here's something I've been working on for a bit now. It's the third version of my Bookshelf Library, which was originally inspired by the Kansas City Public Library. The tree was designed by a friend of mine. As a point of interest, here is Version 2. And here was version 1 Edited March 12, 2022 by gotoAndLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExeSandbox Posted March 12, 2022 Very nice! I liked that all three versions are very different designs. As well, the picture with the bare interior of the model is very interesting to me. Instead of individual floors be removable, removing the entire exterior to reveal the multi-floored interior looks really cool. There is however the challenge of supporting the interior floors without walls. Nonetheless, I must try this out someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ExeSandbox said: There is however the challenge of supporting the interior floors without walls. Nonetheless, I must try this out someday. The third design is just Studio renders at this point but the interior second floor is supported by several things; the left-side wall, the column, the trans-clear panels on the bookshelves, and the right side wall. The Balcony top, all of what you see in the interior image, is designed to be removable. I haven't decided, and therefore modified the design, how much of the facade is removable, the curved roof is removable, but on V2 you can remove the angled brown book, the three other book tops, dome, and red book to access different parts of the Library. Edited March 12, 2022 by gotoAndLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny1360 Posted March 12, 2022 Very well done, looks great. It shows that you spent a lot of time with attention to detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted March 15, 2022 I should learn to read intros better...I went straight to the pictures and thought it reminded me of the Kansas City library..hahah Looks like I should make a visit to my local library and find a self help book on following directions/reading in order. But looks great! Really shows how skills develop over time. All three had their merits and looked interesting, but I will say V3 is the best. Most likely because of the colors used and certain pieces used (that may not have been around when V1 came out). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 18, 2022 Gorgeous MOCs, the library in the first picture is my favorite! Very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legominiguy Posted March 18, 2022 Wow, that's actually really beautiful. The large books are amazing. Is the "glass" dome made from plates that get smaller and smaller or is it half a Lowell sphere or something else? Regardless, really beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted March 19, 2022 3 hours ago, legominiguy said: Is the "glass" dome made from plates that get smaller and smaller or is it half a Lowell sphere or something else? Regardless, really beautiful. Its primarily made from 1x2 plates to create the shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legominiguy Posted March 19, 2022 46 minutes ago, gotoAndLego said: Its primarily made from 1x2 plates to create the shape. It's really beautiful... thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted March 19, 2022 12 hours ago, legominiguy said: It's really beautiful... thanks for sharing! Thanks. the dome is removable to show this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legominiguy Posted March 20, 2022 15 hours ago, gotoAndLego said: Thanks. the dome is removable to show this: That’s really gorgeous inside too! Great work. If I may ask how many hours work do you estimate it was to design? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted March 20, 2022 This is a fun build. Good stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Withacee Posted March 20, 2022 What a brilliantly designed modular MOC! I like the lay-out with the books, and the tree looks great. Lovely interior design, too! And version 3 is definitely the best, great progressive insight. Keep clicking those bricks together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, legominiguy said: That’s really gorgeous inside too! Great work. If I may ask how many hours work do you estimate it was to design? I think I fiddled with version 2 for a little less than a year. Edited March 21, 2022 by gotoAndLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prishould Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) It turned out very beautifully, and I like the very idea of implementing the library as books. If I did it in life I would add a couple of references like Kanye West: World Leader, I even found such an essay on https://samplius.com/free-essay-examples/kanye-west-world-leader/, so I think it would fit perfectly as a chip on the front of the building. Or you could put a portrait of someone which is also a kind of reference, just have to do it in a cartoonish way. Edited September 21, 2022 by Prishould Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted September 22, 2022 Nice!. I already liked your other versions, but it keeps getting better. The whole curved wall look magnificent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
