MOC: Paris Opera at Palais Garnier

[legodt]

More here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/107972925@ ... 1251854714

[vynsane]

Most impressive! But if you used the "share" code to embed the pics in your post, I'm sure it would garner more attention. I've added one for you.

[StClair]

That is beautiful! Well done! I love the color of the roof with the wall color.

[Legoman83]

Well done! I like the way you have done the roof and the detail on it is very impressive!

[StClair]

I commented earlier BEFORE clicking on the link and seeing the many other images/views. I'm even more impressed. VERY well done. I love the interior staircase as well as many other things about this build

[bea]

Excellent work. Very impressive.

[legodt]

Thanks for the comments. I am legodt aka ogelsbob. I'm new to post on forums, so I'm grateful that you were able to get the photo format corrected.

Here are more details on the Paris Opera at Palais Garnier:

Completed in February 2014, this project took about 4.5 months to design & build. There are over 12,000 LEGO parts. This is the largest, most detailed project that I have completed.

As an opera fanatic and an admirer of French architecture, this project was inspired by a copy of a painting in our home by Jean Beraud: "Le Couloir de l' Opera." The Grand Staircase is beautifully portrayed and I wanted to create an ornate interior along with a detailed exterior finish.

Microsoft Excel was very handy in order to plot out the footprint, staircase height, tile designs, Fleur d' lis pattern, and more. I also relied on Google Maps 'streetview' and popular images of Palais Garnier for inspiration and guidance. The proper scale of Palais Garnier would have required a LEGO structure about three times the size of this creation. I incorporated the dome and the hip roof elements into this version, although there would be much further back from the front facade.

Also, the sides do not have protruding elements, so that the creation can be displayed along with other LEGO modular creations OR two smaller domes on the original Palais Garnier can be added as a separate project. This version does not include the front exterior stairs, nor the lower level.

The grand piano on stage was copied from mijasper on Brickshelf.

[Gooker1]

Seriously????

Man i hate myself bc that is waaaay beyond my abilities? I hate you and love your work at the same time. All out if jealousy and envy. That monster is freaking awesome. Well done.

[ahcow]

You should seriously put this on Cuusoo

[Neo]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[TheBaldersons]

Ace, simply awesome, so beautiful, great work!!!

[gopalkrishnan]

You have done a great job! I appreaciate your efforts...

[legodt]

You should seriously put this on Cuusoo

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and encouragement. This project is now on Cuusoo. If you have a chance, please support this project. You can go to the Lego Cuusoo site and search for Paris OR visit: http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/61827.