Tuesday, February 1, 2011

My own Petit Trianon

Last night while watching the finale of Downton Abbey (was anyone else as frustrated as I am with the lack of resolution within ANY of the story lines?) I took my own advice and built my own little Petit Trianon.
It turned out pretty well although I wasn't able to figure out the wing walls for the courtyard elevation above (so I cut them off).
Much like the original, it's a little jewel box! I love the little parapet detail at the roof. If anyone else decides to build one, I would love to see the final result, especially if you figured out how the courtyard walls work.
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18 comments:

  1. KarenaFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Stefan, well I am very impressed with your creation!!

    Did not watch the series, and now am not sure about getting the DVD, afraid I will be disappointed as well.

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    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Stefan that is fabulous!! I saved the image and need to get some cardstock. Thanks so much for offering this.

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  3. My Notting HillFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Looks wonderful. You crack me up w/the cutting off the wings.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    OOps! Petit Trianon has walls on either side... can you glue them back on?

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  5. Picture of Elegance BlogFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. David TomsFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    It looks wonderful. Downloaded the template and hoping to make on the weekend, or tomorrow if it is a snow day!

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  7. Acanthus and AcornFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    That is so cool, but an architect defacing a building...scandalous!

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  8. quintessenceFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Oh it's so cute - have not tried it yet. Laughed when I read you cut off the wing walls!! And as you know I most definitely was frustrated with the ending of Downton Abbey - as you say - absolutely NOTHING resolved. It's killing me!!

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  9. pve designFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    We have another snow day....so I am printing this out for "les petit enfants" to construct. Oh, defacing the building....bring out the guillotine...off with your head!
    pve

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  10. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I am printing it out for later. I can't wait to put it together. I can't promise that I'll get to it soon but I think I'll print several and let my older kids have a go too.

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  11. Thomas HogglestockFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I think they may have left Downton up in the air so they could assure getting funding for a second series. But you are right, it was frustrating. I could barely wait from week to week for the next episode. How am I going to wait for the next series to be made and aired?

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  12. KwanaFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    That's wonderful! And yes I was breathless at the end of Downton Abbey. They had better be filming part 2 quick. Grrrrr!

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  13. Fitzgerald ArchitectFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Haha, nice job on the model. Not sure if the courtyard wall can work the way it is... It looks like two flaps.

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  14. home before darkFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Love that you, the architect, "winged it." I actually loved the ending of Downton Abby (knowing, of course, more is to come). I think it all a lush, layered metaphor for the end of a world, of the unknown seeping into everything.

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  15. Tapping World SummitFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    It certainly looks terrific!

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  16. LaurenFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    so pretty!!

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  17. Rissi CherieFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hello Stefan,
    I enjoy your blogs and photos so much.
    Although I am not big on cutting and pasting, I did do the Petit Trianon. My roof line didn't drop, so there is no balcony edging. However, I didn't cut off the wings. I suspect that the one on the rear just go straight back.

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  18. JennFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love this project!
    Downtown Abbey will be back for a 2nd season, they've already started filming.

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