Antique Freaks

Courtesy Antique Shop by Castor-Troy

Lyon, France- (BTT) These days, a car loses half its value the minute it's off the lot. So, if that logic was in place for everything, then why would someone pay hundreds of dollars for a chair from a sunken ship (Titanic, anyone?) for hundreds of thousands of dollars? Because everything that's outlived its estimated life has a story to tell. A silver chalice may tell of knights and castles, while an ancient painting may show the hidden talents of an artist long dead. This great building was built to allow the citizens of a Lego city to enjoy the same stories of times gone by, be it black falcons, or Blacktron ! It features a full interior, and a rear that draws inspiration from another antique, the Green Grocer!

Best rates in town!

Courtesy MOC7 by The LostLostBoy

Financial district- (BTT) These days, banks will do just about anything to draw in customers. Silly slogans, memorable pitch lines, rebrandings. But sometimes, a bank is there. And has been since the last great war, or at least as long as you can remember. This beautiful Art Deco style bank is no exception. From the friendly patrons out front, to the not-so-friendly felon out back, it's crammed full of great detail. Just be careful that your significant other doesn't splurge the money from your loan on some jewelry upstairs.

Breaking the Fourth Wall

Courtesy In Den Vergulden Turk by pj_bosman 

Leiden, the Netherlands - (BTT) It really is true - they don't make 'em like they used to. Clocking in just shy of 400 years old, this townhouse shows no signs of going anywhere anytime soon. For those of you with voyeuristic tendencies, the missing wall allows a great view into the lives of others, as well as a great chance to appreciate all the fine interior detailing.

Back on the Rails

Courtesy Train Station by valgarise

London, England - (BTT) As airports across the world continue to think of new ways to poke and prod the weary traveler, there is a certain romance to the humble railroad that has seen a bit of a resurgence as of late. A large part of the mystique lies in the stations themselves; relics of another era when travel was a momentous event rather than a bothersome burden. With its grand arched windows and bustling interior, this historic station gives proper respect to the term "first class."

Worthy of Worship

Courtesy Indian Temple by anupehr

Northern India - (BTT) Perhaps being a thousand years old isn't saying much when looking at  the cosmos as a whole, but its definitely a reason to take notice when looking at a building. A beautiful example of Nagara Architecture, this Hindu temple may have gotten a bit touristy in recent years, but you really can't blame the masses for wanting to visit such a historically important landmark.

A Fistful of Details

Courtesy 1908 Western by marshal banana

The American West - (BTT) The person who first coined the phrase "This town ain't big enough for the two of us" clearly wasn't residing here at the time - this town is huge! Five distinct buildings make up this street, with a general store and saloon on one side and the sheriff and gun store on the other, each with their own exterior character and interior details.

All Aboard!

Courtesy Great West Train Station by Matija Grguric

The Old West - (BTT) Mosey on over to the Great West Train Station the next time you need to take an iron horse to Albuquerque. The sand green clapboard siding plays well visually with the wood pergola, as well as the nearby cacti.

The Liberation of Cherbourg

The Liberation of Cherbourg (1), originally uploaded by Dunechaser.

Dunechaser unveils a a classic scene from World War 2 with his Cherbourg diorama. Excellent photography and extremely realistic buildings make for an inspiring creation. My favorite aspect is probably the jagged gray wall in the back, very well done. We look forward to more Dunechaser!

Church

I finally finished up my church yesterday and decided to take some pictures today. It used up practically my entire supply of basic brown bricks (which wasn't a lot in the first place), but I think it was worth it. There's no picture of the interior, as it's pretty bland, but I hope you all enjoy it! 

At some point, I need to get a photo of all my buildings together....

For more pictures, just head on over to Flickr.