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“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lies an invincible summer.”
- Albert Camus
(Français)
"Au milieu de l'hiver, j'ai découvert en moi un invincible été."
- Albert Camus
This build was inspired by a trip to the beach of Lake Huron, MI.
The use of nets to shape the sand was inspired by a build by Jan, the Creator, along with some other less closely-related uses.
I've build this interlude especially for a LUG venue in about 1,5 months.
From what you see 95% is new. I only reused the fountain, the gondolas and the street lighting from my previous Venice moc. The rest is new and build from the ground up.
Even the water had to be rebuild because it fell apart when i broke down venice part 1 in 23'
I hope you enjoy what you see, and if you have any technique breakdown requests. Let me know
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Where other men blindly follow the truth, Remember, nothing is true.
Where other men are limited by morality or law, Remember, everything is permitted.
We work in the dark to serve the light.
We are assassins!
#lego #legos #toy #toys #moc #afol #venice #venezia #italia #italy #art #artist #medieval #historocal #historic #architecture #historicarchitecture #historicalarchitecture #legoartist #legocreator #legoarchitecture #legodesign #legomoc #ac2 #assassinscreed #legoassassinscreed
So this is where i worked on for the past 3years (on and of). Approximately 3000 hours and 250.000 parts later I present to you with great pride and incredible detail; Venice 1486 as it might have looked in the 15th century.
This is the first chapter of a total of 4, in which I'll take you into an adventure of Darion as a Master Assassin.
Let me know what you think 🙏
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"Osservare" in the English tongue better known as Observing. By far the most boring thing about finding your mark, but absolutely necessary.
Meet 'Darion Aiulf da Fortebraccio' and his eyes and ears in the sky 'Gaita' an Italian barn owl. Darion is a Venetian nobleman, and to others unknown also a Master Assassin and former member of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins.
Abandoned by his brothers and mentor for disobedience. He now is a solitary assassin that seeks his targets through the signs of god. For his next mark, faith steered Darion in the direction of the Templar order. Who now have a foothold on Venice city grounds and even managed to get the newly elected doge 'Marco Barbarigo' on their side. Marco openly expressed his support for the Templar Order...
And so this is where our story begins!
Where other men blindly follow the truth, Remember, nothing is true.
Where other men are limited by morality or law, Remember, everything is permitted.
We work in the dark to serve the light.
We are assassins!
#lego #toy #toys #moc #afol #venice #venezia #italia #italy #art #artist #medieval #historocal #historic #architecture #historicarchitecture #historicalarchitecture #legoartist #legocreator #legoarchitecture #legodesign #legomoc #ac2 #assassinscreed #legoassassinscreed #legophotography #legomania #legogram #legofan
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit..."
and you know the rest.
I am very excited to present my entirely-rebuilt model, this time in real bricks and properly photographed! (please excuse my novice photoshop skills) It has been much too long in the works.
Next up are instructions!
I have yet to format about 80% of the pages. And I'm currently in school, so this may have to wait some time.
Stay tuned.
Ship class: Tartane, single masted lateen rigged
Type: cargo/fishing
Crew: max 4
Carrying weight: 24tons -
Year of introduction: early 15th century
After more than 2 months in the making, I can finally show you my latest build. It's a stepping stone towards my four-part Venice 1486 series that I'm still working on.
A Tartane or tartan was a small ship used both as a fishing ship and for coastal trading in the Mediterranean during the 15th century.
This ship is packed with small details and realistic elements that could have existed in that time period. I did some extensive research to come as close as possible.
If I can point out a couple of my favorite bites; it has got to be the brickbuild sail, the shaping of the hull, and my attempt to create realistic waving water.
For those who are wondering this is 100% LEGO and no glue or other tricks are being used to keep this together
#lego #legos #toy #toys #moc #afol #venice #venezia #italia #italy #art #artist #medieval #historocal #historic #sailboat #sailship #boat #ship #legoartist #legocreator#15thcentury #legoship#fishingboat #legofishing #legodesign #legomoc
More pictures on my Youtube Channel!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z92cxAADKbc
This picture doesn't quite show how big this MOC is, but it is quite a big boy! I started working this around mid June. I'm happy with how it turned out. The top half looks a little messy in some places but besides that it looks exactly how I wanted it to. I straight up just ran out of pieces and couldn't build anymore. I also didn't want to have to buy more parts. My favorite part is probably the graffiti on the lower level or the hologram twi'lek on the top level. I hope you like it!
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hypolite_bricks/
This historic precedent of Colonial Georgian Architecture sits at the heart of Philadelphia's old city center. Independence Hall also played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, as its storied assembly rooms witnessed the signing of both the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787.
The latest Design Insights for my years-long project to build the entirety of Imperial Rome are now posted on my Patreon page! These insights cover the VELABRUM; the region of Ancient Rome which sat at a crossroads between the Capitoline and Palatine Hills.
Like the Arch of Janus depicted in the sneak peek rendering, this post marks a turning point in the progression of this project which I first announced on the Kalends of January. It has taken some time to lift off the ground, but the steadfast support of all my patrons has helped me reach a point where the design updates will now be coming fast & furious over the next several weeks of intense design efforts.
I very much still need your support in making this project a reality! It's no stretch to say that this is my most comprehensive - and exciting - project to date. It takes a village to realize any ambitious undertaking, but this is certainly not without its rewards. I encourage you to visit my Patreon page and consider contributing. In exchange, patrons will be the first to see all the newly designed areas, with exclusive perks and further insights / access for the higher tiers.
To put it another way, the soldiers are being mustered, the generals have made their offerings at the Temple of Mars Ultor, and the legions are now marching toward the frontier for the long campaign season ahead! Onward - and festina lente!
️ SPQR - Phase I ️
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▶️ Intro to SPQR Project:
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Parts: 104,000+ (~1,700 unique)
Scale: 1:650
Dimensions: 57in x 91in (143cm x 231cm)
Research Time: 2,000+ hours since 2019
Design Time: 1,000+ hours in 200 days
Build Time: 600+ hours in 90 days
Photography: EClarke Photo 📷
© MMXXIII - Rocco Buttliere, LLC
The newly restored and substantially redesigned version of my original 2015 piece depicting the Palace of Westminster in London.
For further insights into the Design + Build process - along with extensive historical precedence - check out the accompanying model film over on YouTube!
Parts: 7,900+ (~450 unique)
Scale: 1:650
Dimensions: 16in x 23in (51cm x 73cm)
Design Time: 100+ hours in 12 days
Build Time: 60+ hours in 7 days
PC: Eric Clarke
Model film on YouTube
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A comprehensive, 60-page digital book highlighting the historical precedence of Eiffel Tower alongside the high-resolution images of the piece is now available at RoccoButtliere.com. The second half of this book provides extensive insights into the design + build process of this 7,900-part, scale LEGO model; insights which were previously only available to subscribers on Patreon. Don’t miss out on this inspiring and concept-to-completion highlight of one of my most iconic works!
Things get quite TECHNIC-al when it comes to building Eiffel Tower!
You can be the first to see the BUILD process for my new & improved Eiffel Tower on my Patreon page TODAY when you become an IONIC patron. Link to my Patreon page ➡️🔗⬅️
Parts: 8,500+ (~490 unique)
Scale: 1:650
Dimensions: 13.5in x 16in (34cm x 40cm)
PC: Eric Clarke
© MMXXII - Rocco Buttliere, LLC
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For further insights into the Design + Build process, check out the content on my Patreon page! Link to Patreon page ➡️🔗⬅️
Precedence: First-ever LEGO diorama of the full Taj Mahal complex
Parts: 17,600+ (~550 unique)
Scale: 1:650
Dimensions: 21in x 43in (53cm x 108cm)
Design Time: 120+ hours in 14 days
Build Time: 75+ hours in 8 days
PC: Eric Clarke
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It is often said that from the darkness of the greatest tragedies, far greater triumphs may come to light. Perhaps nowhere else on Earth has this proverb materialized more profoundly than in the tragic death of Mumtaz Mahal rousing a grief-stricken Shah Jahan to commemorate his undying devotion to his late wife in a mausoleum and garden complex matched only in beauty and splendor by the radiant visage of the empress herself. The Taj Mahal is the physical manifestation of this transcendent love and is indisputably one of the finest examples of Mughal and Islamic architecture in South Asia – to say nothing of its level of instant recognizability as an icon of India the world over.
Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 and was built along the southern bank of the River Yamuna over the course of twenty years. It is said that its construction enlisted a workforce of no fewer than 22,000 laborers, some 1,000 elephants, and numerous skilled craftsmen from across Asia and Europe. The central white marble mausoleum – with its signature iwan and pishtaqs (vaulted rectangular opening and arch-shaped portals, respectively, of Indo-Islamic architecture) and iconic amrud (guava-shaped) dome – is the primary feature of the Taj Mahal and the axial center of the prevailing bilateral symmetry. Unbeknownst to most casual observers, however, the mausoleum is just one small aspect of a much larger, 42-acre complex. The broader compound is built mostly of red sandstone and consists of a tripartite layout; a forecourt with servants' quarters and royal tombs amidst a quadrangle before the Darwaza-I Rauza (main gate); a central Mughal Garden known as a Charbagh; and finally, the platform with an identical mosque and guesthouse on either side of the marble mausoleum.
If one thing is for certain, it is that the mausoleum at Taj Mahal has a rather ubiquitous status when it comes to LEGO representations. For myself, inspiration goes hand-in-hand with intrinsic motivation. As a result, I always need to find my own reasons for taking the time to design and build projects of this scale. In recent years, my work has taken on much more of a heritage-first outlook, in which I seek to highlight particular landmarks or landscapes that may be at risk due to any number of factors. Taj Mahal first came across my radar when I learned that much of the sandstone and marble structures are in constant need of repair, requiring a full-time restoration team mostly made up of the descendants of the original builders. In addition, environmental factors such as pollution and acid rain have weathered many of the ornamental details more quickly than usual. Meanwhile, the river Yamuna bursts its banks more frequently than it has in the past several centuries, raising concerns over the stability of the riverside platform foundations. While this is likely the first-ever LEGO diorama of the entire complex, I think the more relevant superlatives going forward will be those aforementioned facts. Whenever this piece is exhibited, it will always be presented alongside infographics which celebrate the story of triumph out of tribulation behind the realization of this masterpiece of Mughal architecture, including biographies of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Just as well, it will always remain important to cite the very clear and present concerns over the site's long-term preservation, and the vital daily roles that those descendants of the original builders play in accomplishing that goal.
(circa 320 CE under Constantine I)
Commission: Museu da Imaginação, São Paulo (permanent exhibition)
Parts: ~66,000
Scale: 1:650
Dimensions: 91in x 54in (231cm x 137cm)
Design Time: 300+ hours in 32 days
Build Time: 220+ hours in 24 days
PC: Brianda Mireles
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On this day in 69 CE, the accomplished military commander Vespasian entered Rome to claim the title of Imperator, establishing the Flavian Dynasty and overseeing the largest empire the world had ever seen. At the time, the city of Rome was the preeminent bustling metropolis of the ancient world and was home to more than a million people. It would be nearly a half-century before the Empire reached its greatest territorial extents under Trajan I in 117 CE, spanning the entire Mediterranean from modern-day Iberia to Iraq and Scotland to Egypt.
As decorated as Vespasian became, and as incredibly vast as the empire was for its time, both came from humble beginnings. Vespasian was the first Roman Emperor to ascend from the level of commoner through a series of increasing senatorial ranks coupled masterfully with a distinguished military career. Similarly, Rome was once a lowly tribal settlement atop the Capitoline Hill which, over the centuries, grew to cover seven hills and served as the seat of the Roman Republic, and later the vast Roman Empire.
After being commissioned by the Museu da Imaginação to design and build ‘a large, 1m x 2m historical layout of Ancient Rome’ with little more to go off than said prompt, I immediately dove headfirst into the incredibly vast rabbit hole that is Ancient Roman history. Quite early on, I realized the approach to designing something so mindbogglingly vast in such a relatively small window of time would critically depend on having a strict schedule of target deadlines by which to design compartmentalized stages of the overall layout. After all, considering Vespasian or the Roman Empire at the heights of their power would be such an inconceivable notion without having also studied the respective contexts and timeline of events leading to each of their zeniths.
For this reason, the design of the layout was subdivided into eight regional stages and executed over the course of about five weeks between September and November 2019. Not only did this subdivision ease my sleepless nights of nearly being overwhelmed by the commitment, it was also my crossing-the-Rubicon moment when I truly considered this to be something I could commit to accomplishing within the timeframe, without sacrificing any of my signature design rigor. It has always been a creative dream of mine to design a vast, comprehensive city layout in which individual landmarks can be appreciated as integral parts of a much broader historical and cultural landscape. That is why I am immensely grateful to the Museu da Imaginação for commissioning this piece. Not only has it been an incredibly humbling and educational collaboration for myself, but I can rest more easily knowing our efforts will inspire countless guests and museum patrons for years to come. No time to rest on my laurels though! The question now is, “What comes after the Eternal City?”
After 41+ weeks we can finally say we're the proud parents of our first baby boy named 'Jens'.
Mother & child are doing well and the next couple of weeks I have some time off from work to get to know this little wonder 😊
My LEGO hobby will be pushed back a couple of (big) steps and I'm looking forward to enjoy the pleasures and responsibilities that come with parenthood.
So before Jens entered this world I made a Lego build to reveal his name to family, friends and the community. I hope you like it, because I surely do!
As you can see there was a certain date that I wished he would be born, but I had no say in that 😋. Also can you name all the different 'easter eggs' hidden within this build?
Stay safe & healthy and we will see each other soon within the Lego community 👍
#lego #legos #toy #toys #moc #afol #art #artist #legoartist #legocreator #legodesign #legomoc #baby #babyboy #babylego #newbornbaby #babyname #babys #babyideas
Precedence: World’s first contiguous LEGO landscape of an entire sovereign country
Parts: 67,000+ (~1,300 unique)
Scale: 1:650
Dimensions: 52in x 68in (131cm x 173cm)
Design Time: 500+ hours in 70 days
Build Time: 300+ hours in 28 days
PC: Brianda Mireles
VC: Dave Flores
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TV ES PETRVS ET SVPER HANC PETRAM AEDIFICABO ECCLESIAM MEAM. TIBI DABO CLAVES REGNI CAELORVM
"You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church ... I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven ..."
(Vulgate, Matthew 16:18–19)
This is the Latin verse inscribed in five-foot tall letters on the interior drum of the dome atop St. Peter’s Basilica. With vested heralds such as this, it would seem as though Vatican City were preordained to serve as the beating heart of Christendom long before Matthew’s scripture was written. In point of fact, however, this once marshy floodplain between the Janiculum and Vatican Hills is hardly exempt from the same amount of mythical overlay among the seven original hills of Rome. Nevertheless, one thing remains certain: while Vatican City may be the smallest nation on Earth, it can scarcely be argued that its offices have had perhaps the most significant impact on Western civilization of any of today’s countries.
From archaic beginnings in lore of the distant past and the humble teachings of lowly fishermen, to the sovereign entity of today’s Holy See, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest and oldest continuously functioning international institution - and Vatican City is the spiritual, religious, and diplomatic center of the Catholic Church. Since the time of Peter, the church has been overseen by a single monarchical figurehead; a Bishop of Rome; a Pontifex Maximus; a Pope. Today, Pope Francis is the 266th Bishop of Rome and resides within Vatican City. The country is also home to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Apostolic Palace, the Vatican Gardens, St. Peter’s Square, and the Papal Basilica of Peter in the Vatican (or simply, St. Peter’s Basilica). Across its 121 acres, Vatican City contains an innumerable sum of significant works of cultural and architectural heritage. For this reason, Vatican City represents far more than a spiritual center for 1.3 billion Catholics; it is emblematic of the shared knowledge and heritage among all of today’s billions and is a rare extant connection to the billions beyond count of millennia past.
This shared heritage is what drew me to visit Vatican City in November 2019; it’s what inspired the subsequent year’s worth of reading on the Renaissance masters whose works lay within the city-state’s borders; and it’s what had me visually measuring the façade of St. Peter’s in imaginary LEGO bricks the first time I set eyes upon it one starry November night. Despite being raised Catholic, I would consider myself far more spiritual than religious in the traditional sense. That being said, faith is a gift that, like art, takes many forms. I would be lying if I said that gazing up at Michelangelo’s Genesis and Last Judgement, studying the Laocoön and Pietà from behind stanchions, or marveling at the indeterminably ancient obelisk of St. Peter’s Square did not elicit viscerally emotional responses verging on faith in something greater at work or at least longer-lasting. For myself, I know it was that intense recognition and admiration that drove me to design and build what I believe in no uncertain terms is my most cumulative piece to date. For others viewing this piece in these images and in person before long, it is my earnest hope and faithful wish that in light of the shared difficulties of the past year, this piece will ultimately serve as a reminder of our shared past and our ever-enduring capacity to overcome adversity and find renewed faith in one another.
Sculpture of Alex from A Clockwork Orange - inspired by the 1972 book cover designed by David Pelham - around 2,700 pieces, 15" wide x12" deep x17" high
In years to come, I think what I'll look back on and remember most fondly about this project will be the faces of the excited children peeping through the keyhole on the left, trying to get a glimpse of Rome before it is moved just a few meters to its permanent gallery space this March. I'll be forever grateful to the patrons of the Museu da Imaginação for commissioning this piece - at the end of the day though, I find it truly sobering to be reminded of the audience who will truly connect with and learn from the work most! As far as I'm concerned, all the long hours over months of planning, designing, and building will take nosebleed seats in the Colosseum compared to the front rows filled with smiling and eager-to-learn faces of future generations! ❤️🇧🇷
Assassin's Creed: Venice 1486 - Chapter 1 - Osservare
So this is where i worked on for the past 3years (on and of). Approximately 3000 hours and 250.000 parts later I present to you with great pride and incredible detail; Venice 1486 as it might have looked in the 15th century.
This is the first chapter of a total of 4, in which I'll take you into an adventure of Darion as a Master Assassin.
Let me know what you think 🙏
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"Osservare" in the English tongue better known as Observing. By far the most boring thing about finding your mark, but absolutely necessary.
Meet 'Darion Aiulf da Fortebraccio' and his eyes and ears in the sky 'Gaita' an Italian barn owl. Darion is a Venetian nobleman, and to others unknown also a Master Assassin and former member of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins.
Abandoned by his brothers and mentor for disobedience. He now is a solitary assassin that seeks his targets through the signs of god. For his next mark, faith steered Darion in the direction of the Templar order. Who now have a foothold on Venice city grounds and even managed to get the newly elected doge 'Marco Barbarigo' on their side. Marco openly expressed his support for the Templar Order...
And so this is where our story begins!
Where other men blindly follow the truth, Remember, nothing is true.
Where other men are limited by morality or law, Remember, everything is permitted.
We work in the dark to serve the light.
We are assassins!
#lego #toy #toys #moc #afol #venice #venezia #italia #italy #art #artist #medieval #historocal #historic #architecture #historicarchitecture #historicalarchitecture #legoartist #legocreator #legoarchitecture #legodesign #legomoc #ac2 #assassinscreed #legoassassinscreed #legophotography #legomania #legogram #legofan
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I made the Scream by Edvard Munch using LEGO bricks. Please click Support on the LEGO Ideas website to make it a real LEGO set!
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The F** Blue Bar in its original version.
Building inspired by a French comedy sketch (Les Inconnus : Stade 2)
Front of the building
The agony of an idea existing only in my mind for two years was offset solely in the ecstasy of knowing I had countless supporters to help me will that idea onto the exhibition tables.
I consider myself truly fortunate to be providing some small insight into our shared history, and with any luck, some hope for a better future.
See the piece LIVE at BrickUniverse Memphis, this weekend at the Agricenter!
👔 Fox & Chave
Lia Chan
Support this unprecedented project on Patreon!
Link below ➡️🔗⤵️
I made the Scream by Edvard Munch using LEGO bricks. Please click Support on the LEGO Ideas website to make it a real LEGO set!
ideas.lego.com/projects/cfd88aaa-be60-432d-bd3a-d88516b68387
The final few steps of assembling Westminster Abbey in LEGO! See the full BUILD Insights on Patreon today!
Link to Patreon page ➡️🔗⬅️
Une légende raconte que dans les eaux turquoises des mers du sud, un bateau maudit avec la cale débordante d'or attendait un nouveau capitaine.
Un carte indique l'emplacement de ce bateau mais un soir de beuverie à l'auberge du canard boiteux, Jack s'est un peu embrouillé avec Mary au sujet de cette carte et comme vous le savez dans la piraterie ne jamais mettre en rogne une femme, surtout si c'est une Pirate.
Bref, Mary est partie à la recherche du bateau et Jack se retrouve abandonné sur une mer déchaînée dans un cercueil moisi, la situation semble désespérée... enfin tant qu'il y a du Rhum rien n'est perdu.
Vous voulez savoir si Jack va s'en sortir et s'il va retrouver le navire... mais ça c'est une autre histoire.
Signé : Gibbs
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A legend in the turquoise waters of the southern seas, a cursed boat with hold overflowing with gold waiting for a new captain.
A map shows the location of this boat but n night of drinking at the lame duck's Inn, Jack was a little confused with Mary about this card and as you know in piracy never put angry a woman especially if she is a Pirate.
In short, Mary is looking boat and Jack finds himself abandoned on a raging sea in a moldy coffin, the situation seems hopeless... well as long as there du Rhum nothing is lost.
Want to know if Jack will pull through and he will find the ship ... but that's another story.
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