Here’s another view of the front of the home.
In the original design, I didn’t have the stairway to the lowest level on the outside. It only had one from the inside. I, in new sight, decided the extra convenience of the outside stairway would be quite helpful. I made more corrections thoughout the home as I’ve revisited the design. More to come.
A thousand years ago, I went to college. I wanted to be an architect. Part of our finals was to design a home. I did plans, elevations, sections, details….the whole works. I passed. But, when I asked to get a letter to go further in my studies, I was told I’d be better off as a plumber. I’m obviously NOT a plumber (very far from it). And decided to take my career in a different direction.
A while back, I dug out those old plans and decided to create them in 3D. So after 30+ years, people can see what I had in mind. The building is all there. All four sides. I just haven’t finished the landscaping. Trees, plants and flowers take while. In the garage is a 1951 Chevy panel van. Black Cherry and Tan. I want one when I grow up.
Here’s the view as you would have arrived…..
Here’s my idea of what would be a more interesting personal computer. Granted, it takes up more desk space, but it runs on plasma. It also gets unlimited Wifi, Skype and streaming television (black and white). You can most likely contact other parts of the universe and retrieve original broadcasts of Milton Berle from space.
Here’s a project I designed for just myself. Everyone always wants to have a quiet safe place to be. Here are a couple views of mine. Just a note: The tall stained glass windows are real. Obviously, it’s only one real window, but it’s one I begged to use my allowance to buy back in 1970. It cost me $5.00. Now it hangs in my bedroom window. The little round stained glass pieces are of sailing ships. The night version is my favorite. Can you smell the damp?
I spent this evening creating another something old. It’s not a replica of a real Victrola or one I own. I just thought I’d create my own version of something I always wanted in the real world. Just in case you think I don’t do these things in 3D, I do.
I’ve finally managed to get this all rendered and put together. After ninety years, he finally gets the adulation he deserves. He’s a wonderful character and hero, and deserves all the recognition. He and my mother taught me everything I know. School taught me nothing. I learned appreciation, beauty, wonder and curiosity. I’ve learned life can be entertaining. And I learned that if I was ever interested in anything, they would run on ahead and help lead me there. Now, I still keep running on ahead, but for them this time. I’m sure this show will still run for a long time. I’ll keep buying season tickets.
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