tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post3720535109422538940..comments2024-03-27T03:54:04.570-04:00Comments on architect design™: Build the Petit TrianonArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-54617877566576541542011-06-24T15:02:02.436-04:002011-06-24T15:02:02.436-04:00What fun! I'm certainly going to do it...This ...What fun! I'm certainly going to do it...This is a great blog.<br /><br />Since you seem to love le Petit Trianon, as do most of your respondents, here's a link to (specifically) Desjardin's 1858 book on it, "Histoire et Description"...(bottom of the link page)It's in French, which I can manage and I hope you do too. It has very good plans and photos of architectural details (boiseries in particular) - and some photos of rooms in the upper floor.<br /><br />It's also available now in Amazon. I've ordered it sight unseen, and I hope it's an exact reproduction.<br /><br />http://edb.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/exhibit-e/f28/index.html<br /><br />MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-82718525401113280372011-02-03T02:40:27.506-05:002011-02-03T02:40:27.506-05:00Looking again at your model, I see it wa the FRONT...Looking again at your model, I see it wa the FRONT elevation flaps that you cut off, not the read ones. <br /><br />In that case, I think the model itself provides the instructions: The two extensions are supposed to curve around the courtyard on either side, as shown in the sketch, and as seen here:<br />http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petit_Trianon.JPGJonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427958060125916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-58264403584515802032011-02-03T02:35:01.815-05:002011-02-03T02:35:01.815-05:00I believe I have the solution to the mystery of th...I believe I have the solution to the mystery of the back flaps. <br /><br />From this rear view:<br />http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/outoftown/france/ile-de-france/versailles/versailles/domainedemarie-antoinette/petittrianon/index.htm<br /><br />it is clear that there is actually a sort of raised platform on either side of the rear elevation, with a total of 4 stairways leading to the garden.<br /><br />The "platform" in the model has been shortened (only one round windown instead of 3), but I believe the intention is that it should extend beyond the house on either side, adding some relief to the otherwise plain rectangular shape at the rear.<br /><br />If you really wanted to do the thing elegantly, you might print out a *second* copy of the house and cut out only the steps and platform bits, and attach them to the original model a few mm in front of the main elevation - decoupage-style.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427958060125916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-11966215917255438792011-02-02T00:49:34.497-05:002011-02-02T00:49:34.497-05:00Lovely indeed. I think I would do as you've do...Lovely indeed. I think I would do as you've done too and chop off the wings, making it the perfect little box of symmetry.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-80052122257416772132011-02-01T21:33:23.311-05:002011-02-01T21:33:23.311-05:00Omg, I luuuv it! I may have to recycle this in apo...Omg, I <i>luuuv</i> it! I may have to recycle this in apost of my own. Giving you full credit, natch! XXOOSummer is a Verbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122787755561566562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-41694448662217064332011-02-01T14:21:54.800-05:002011-02-01T14:21:54.800-05:00Another terrific find Stefan -- thanks for sharing...Another terrific find Stefan -- thanks for sharing.Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-81403152909156758352011-02-01T13:54:28.271-05:002011-02-01T13:54:28.271-05:00Love it, thanks for posting!Love it, thanks for posting!Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-71302196514941577872011-02-01T08:15:32.917-05:002011-02-01T08:15:32.917-05:00Of course we remember the models on your desk. We...Of course we remember the models on your desk. We pay attention!<br /><br />Very neat.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-3604665752734845872011-02-01T05:20:21.136-05:002011-02-01T05:20:21.136-05:00Seriously, I want to adopt you. My very own archi...Seriously, I want to adopt you. My very own architect.<br />You must tell me when your fascination began with building and designing. I can imagine you in the "womb" of your own....designing petit treasures.<br />How sweet is this!<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-42532693443493928902011-01-31T21:33:54.931-05:002011-01-31T21:33:54.931-05:00you are so very cool.
this is a sweet and wonderf...you are so very cool.<br /><br />this is a sweet and wonderful thing to offer us.<br />xxx renéeRenée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-82643937487531260152011-01-31T20:10:44.203-05:002011-01-31T20:10:44.203-05:00Stefan, am doing just as you suggest! Can't wa...Stefan, am doing just as you suggest! Can't wait to buy some heavy stock and attempt.David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-57409025349682881212011-01-31T18:41:58.514-05:002011-01-31T18:41:58.514-05:00Love this!! Am going to post on Q facebook page (w...Love this!! Am going to post on Q facebook page (with credit to you of course)!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-3948648011159204662011-01-31T17:01:45.492-05:002011-01-31T17:01:45.492-05:00How fun!How fun!The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-65205807919644075762011-01-31T16:39:19.032-05:002011-01-31T16:39:19.032-05:00We are studying Architecture in home school this w...We are studying Architecture in home school this week! This will come in handy! Thank you!Divine Theatrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553420826262806110noreply@blogger.com