Lego Challenge #7: Build a model in the Art Deco architectural style
I really enjoyed Challenge #5, so I’m doing the same challenge, this time inspired by the Art Deco Style.
Art Deco architecture resources:
I found a couple links that helped me get in the Deco mindset.
- The Art Deco Wikipedia article is a good place to start, and includes a bunch of photos.
- I also found a lot of good images on this Art Deco Tumblr page.
Examples of Deco architecture from telegraph.co.uk
After browsing a variety of images, the style points which I wanted to inspire my own building was: tall verticals such as windows, flat roofs, symmetrical construction and rounded corners.
My Interpretation
I started by building the facade, and I put the most detail into building it. For the sides, I tried inset panels with arched peaks, but I’m not convinced it fits the style. The rear has some nice windows, but the curved roof design came out a bit weird.
Front of my Deco-style building.
Again, I used a couple pieces outside of the core Architecture Studio set. This time I needed a svelte way to add the top of the front facade, which is built using SNOT approach. To accomplish this, I used clicky hinges, parts 30383 and 44302. I also nearly ran out of 1×2 Jumpers and need to buy at least 16 more… (part # 3794)
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- Head-on view of Front Facade.
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- Rear of building featured nice windows and an attempt at a zigzag window.
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- For the first time, i made one wall completely blank to save time and bricks.
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- Front of my Deco-style building.
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- Examples of Deco architecture from telegraph.co.uk
Conclusion
This went faster than the shed-style home, but I’m not as happy with the results. Part of the challenge I had was the limited selection of curved bricks in this set – I definitely plan to buy some more curved bricks to improve the versatility of my mobile Lego studio.
build time: 1.5 hours.
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