eurotrash Posted June 8, 2014 Palace Carpets I really liked the 10232 Palace Theatre, but it's faux-orientalism and old-timey roaring twenties glittery feel didn't look right in my economically distressed town. So, after years of neglect it's reopened as a Carpet and Flooring showroom. The original decorative facade had been covered in stucco and years of dirt, many of the wrought iron features had been sold for scrap. The roof had had a fire, but the new owner's are renovating. It's undergoing some last touch-ups here and there... And the roof looks like it's had some fire damage. And there's still a lot of the crumbling facade to fix and there's a bunch of burned out lights to replace but the doors are open and customers are shopping. Carpet rolls on the walls, circular rugs to one side, and a fine collection of area rugs. The window display. And on the second floor even more carpets - although clearly these are the designs and colors that are not selling well. One final shot! Remember for all your carpeting and flooring needs come and see us at Palace Carpets! Comments, criticism and ridicule welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilstorm Posted June 8, 2014 I like it a lot! Brilliant carpets, and the sign is really cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNT apples Posted June 8, 2014 Such a unique and interesting design, I love the little workers fixing up the exterior! Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmazingPharaoh Posted June 8, 2014 I like how you made the carpets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 8, 2014 Now that's an original and very realistic idea 'eurotrash'......I like it reminds me of these guys....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted June 9, 2014 What a really cool idea. I like all the carpet rolls. The scaffolding with workers is neat as is the fire damage needing repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyc1983 Posted June 9, 2014 Haha this is an amazing MOD, there are so many great details you have included!! The interior is really well done with all the different carpets for sale and the exterior is really well modified for the delapidation. Brilliant work on the carpet sign tho... Great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfunk Posted June 9, 2014 A great MOD! Really a shame what Netflix & Co. did to the old Palace Cinema... I like your colourful carpet rolls and the scaffolding. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBear Posted June 9, 2014 Fantastic idea and really well executed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zed_43 Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice MOD! I really appreciate the way you turn it on! Your interior are really great! Very clever idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eurotrash Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for all the comments! I've known for a while that I had to change the Palace Theatre - I just wasn't sure into what though. As I went through the ideas the usual suspects came up - bars, nightclubs, cafes etc. But then I started tinkering with round 2 x 2s and the first completed piece was the rack of Carpets in the main showroom area. I'd recommend to anyone reworking their modulars and I think I'm going start on morphing the Fire Station is something else next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splatman Posted June 10, 2014 I'd recommend to anyone reworking their modulars and I think I'm going start on morphing the Fire Station is something else next. That isn't gonna be the one to call when there's something strange in the neighborhood, is it not it? Just don't cross the bricks while you're at it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gifinim Posted June 10, 2014 Fantastic idea - the carpet rolls and rack are brilliant. There's a gorgeous old church near me that's been converted into a carpet shop. It must be all the space and high ceilings inside these old buildings that make them so suitable for carpets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted June 10, 2014 I love this. You really captured the feel of a proper carpet shop. I can just imagine this thing being in TV commercials with some voice over guy saying "50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, even 90% off. One day only" (until next week when we will have another sale) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charly1221 Posted June 10, 2014 This is very funny I think Palace Carpets for the eurotrash's "economically distressed town" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antp Posted June 11, 2014 Well done, I also like the backstory. That kind of MOD-MOC is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgarison Posted June 11, 2014 Nice work and excellent back story. I know we are wanting to do more of the worn down look for our town layout "DelVaLug City" and your MOCs have been a source of inspiration for my future work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazumpty Posted June 12, 2014 once again eurotrash your spot on with your 'real-world' interpretations of lego modulars...love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall Posted June 12, 2014 Nice MOD. I like the carpet rolls and the new colors of the facade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted June 13, 2014 Awesome MOC! I love the paintwork around the windows, the blown bulbs and the scuffling around the tower. The rack of rolled up carpets is very realistic too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted June 13, 2014 Fantastic mod eurothrash!!! I really like the carpets, sadly there's no black one hehehe. Great touch with workers and painter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 13, 2014 What a great MOC! I like the different carpets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strider98 Posted June 16, 2014 The ongoing repairs and haphazard layout inside tell the story of this building perfectly. Well done for such an original idea and a very well executed design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
