Monday, January 31, 2011

Build the Petit Trianon

I came across this graphic recently to build your own model of the Petit Trianon. Simply click on the image above to enlarge and save to your computer. Print out on cardstock and voila -a few minutes of fun crafting! You may remember the postcard models I built of various house styles which I keep on my desk at work-this is soon to join them. Enjoy!
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14 comments:

  1. Divine TheatreJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    We are studying Architecture in home school this week! This will come in handy! Thank you!

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  2. The Devoted ClassicistJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    How fun!

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  3. quintessenceJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Love this!! Am going to post on Q facebook page (with credit to you of course)!

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  4. David TomsJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Stefan, am doing just as you suggest! Can't wait to buy some heavy stock and attempt.

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  5. Renée FinbergJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    you are so very cool.

    this is a sweet and wonderful thing to offer us.
    xxx renée

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  6. pve designFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Seriously, I want to adopt you. My very own architect.
    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.
    How sweet is this!
    pve

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  7. The Down East DilettanteFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Of course we remember the models on your desk. We pay attention!

    Very neat.

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  8. Linda MerrillFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Love it, thanks for posting!

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  9. Style CourtFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Another terrific find Stefan -- thanks for sharing.

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  10. Summer is a VerbFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Omg, I luuuv it! I may have to recycle this in apost of my own. Giving you full credit, natch! XXOO

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  11. columnistFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    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.

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  12. JonathanFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I believe I have the solution to the mystery of the back flaps.

    From this rear view:
    http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/outoftown/france/ile-de-france/versailles/versailles/domainedemarie-antoinette/petittrianon/index.htm

    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.

    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.

    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.

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  13. JonathanFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Looking again at your model, I see it wa the FRONT elevation flaps that you cut off, not the read ones.

    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:
    http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petit_Trianon.JPG

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  14. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    What fun! I'm certainly going to do it...This is a great blog.

    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.

    It's also available now in Amazon. I've ordered it sight unseen, and I hope it's an exact reproduction.

    http://edb.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/exhibit-e/f28/index.html

    Maria

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