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Saturday, September 20, 2008

THINK PINK


Image above shows a white brick house sculpture with lots of pink accents. The front yard is fully landscaped, (even a palm tree), and one of the residents is parking his purple minifigure motorcycle in the driveway.

A Bold House for Pink Lovers
Brick Sculpture by Trick Richey

Image below shows the architectural model from the opposite side. Note the greenhouse "sun room" on the first floor.


Image below shows a close-up view of the "hot pink" front bay window. Also note the "diamond" shaped cut-out window wth red transparent bricks for "glass". This shape was created using roof slopes, (both regular and inverted).



Above: A view of the front entrance with a hot pink door at the top of white tiled steps.


Above: This view shows the roof deck off the third floor as well as the roof top with vent pipes, an air conditioner and satellite dishes.


Above: Another view of the sculpture. Note the skylight in the magenta sloped roof above the bay window.

Image below shows the sun room on the first floor. This was constructed with skylights, windows and sloping bricks.



Above: Close-up of hot pink framed window with pink panes and white shutters.


Image above shows the back of the building, left open "doll house" style for easy viewing of the interior. Rooms include a kitchen and dinette on the first floor along with the sun room. The second floor is the main living space. The third floor is the bedroom and a roof deck. HEY! Where is the bathroom?


Above: The minifigures enjoy the kitchen on the first floor.


Above: A view of the Living Room on the second floor. Furnishings include an orange couch, tables in shades of pink and a pink and orange wall unit. Note steps from entry down into living space.

Notes and Details: Many of the pink pieces in this sculpture were purchased by artist Trick Richey from vendors on an auction web site, (Ebay). Most of the pink bricks, including the magenta roof slopes, came from a "Pink Brick Box" set available directly from the manufacturer, (LEGO Item #5585, 216 pieces, $14.99 retail price).

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Philip's ORANGE BUNGALOW


Image above shows the ORANGE BUNGALOW design. Images of actual mid-century bungalows were used as a reference when designing this brick sculpture.


Above; We see the back side of the building which features an attic balcony.


Above: This side of the ORANGE BUNGALOW "property" has front landscaping and a back yard flower garden. A white "turntable" and other specialized brick parts were used to create the garden sundial.


Above: A view of the other side of the bungalow. Front steps lead to a covered porch and the front entrance typical in most bungalow architecture. The structure also has a "basement".


Above: A close-up of the ORANGE BUNGALOW shows the porch details including a door bell, light fixture and columns.

GARDEN CENTER BRICK DESIGN


Above: GARDEN CENTER brick design complete with green brick structure, demonstration garden and retail plant displays indoors and out.


Above: Another view of the GARDEN CENTER. The building has many architectural features including a greenhouse room with operational skylights.


Above: Close-up view of the front area on the GARDEN CENTER brick sculpture. Dozens of plants and over 100 "flowers" are on display.


Above: GARDEN CENTER viewed from the back side. The building also has a second floor mezzanine office. An arbor covered in trailing vines decorates the brown side fencing. White tiles and flags adorn the structures roof.


Above: View of GARDEN CENTER from the side.


Above: With the side windows removed, the interior of the building is revealed. Included are counters, pedestals, floral arrangements and a refrigerated flower case with operational doors. The second floor mezzanine, (not visible), is also furnished with cabinets and a desk.

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Above: Campanile design from brick artist PHILIP BUCHAN.

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