12

The Wolf Den - Cathedral of Water

12 diamonds

  • 1,500
    Views, 5 today
  • 166
    Downloads, 0 today
  • 18
    Comments
  • 3
    Favorites
  • Flag / Report

Get Embed Code

Forum:
HTML:
Link:
avatar onewolfe
Level 20 : Expert Architect
Posted 07/19/12 10:02:49 pm , last updated: 10/23/12 12:53:19 am
07/19/12
This will be my largest single build to date, completely legit in survival mode. I have taken the basic floor plan from an old historic building somewhere in Europe and will be recording each step and every block placed or removed on camera. As I build this project I will be providing clues both here and on the videos.

The Roof is Nearly Complete!

I have not built a cathedral before so I thought I would give it a shot in my single player world that I have named The Wolf Den. This building was inspired by the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris France and will contain a water theme, with a large central pool and numerous water falls. 

All of the buildings shown in the backgrounds of photos and videos is from my Wolf Den town. If you would like to watch me building this legit town from scratch here is a link for the entire playlist. The Wolf Den Playlist 

The seed shown only works for updates 1.0 and 1.1. 

(RAW is an experimental YouTube series where I actually build everything on camera and discuss how I design, plan and the techniques I use when building large structures in a legit survival world. Please be patient this building process can be quite slow, as I would like to present every step and mistake I make on the videos above.)
EDIT: 08/29/2012 "I have decided to forgo the RAW style for a more progressive style of LP with brief progress reports and updates"

Edit: 08/29/2012 "At this stage of the build (30%) I am currently working on adding some of the more artistic stonework features around the outsides of the ground floor"

Edit: 09/26/2012 "At this stage of the build (60%) I am currently working on finishing up the roof as well as working on some of the interior decor."

I will continue to build this project in 1.2.4 even though 1.3.2 is already out. The new features such as the stairs and halfslabs may see me updating this map sooner rather than later.

(The world download is my town right before I started working on this project. A more up-to-date download will be available after I announce my inspiration for this build.)
EDIT: 08/29/2012 "A NEW World Download will be available in the next update"
EDIT: 08/30/2012 "NEW World Download is now available!"
EDIT: 09/26/2012 "NEW World Download is now available!"

Additional Details

  • I will be uploading many of my past projects over the course of the next few months, so please check back often to see what new projects I come out with.
  • Also check out RAW Phase 01.
  • I may be changing up the video recording style a bit and remove some of the more redundant activities in the future.
  • Finally started working on the second floor walls and windows.
Progress:
60
Tags:Complex, Massive, Mega, Giant, Mystery, Castle, Cathedral, Temple, Survival, City, Nordic, Stone, Brick, Pine, Glass, Tower, Spire, Dome, Unique, Live

Interior Supporting Arches : 10/23/2012 12:53:19 am10/23/12

Part #30 Video
While working on the glass ceiling I realized that the support columns need to have arches running between them. This is what I came up with. Enjoy!

Great Glass Ceiling : 09/26/2012 12:54:00 am9/26/12

Part #29 Video
While in the grips of a creative moment I decided to add this crazy glass arch to the very top section of the roof.

The Roof : 09/22/2012 2:21:03 am9/22/12

Part #28 Video
In this part I start working on the vaulted roof for the third floor. I also add some figureheads to the third floor balcony walkways.

Fancy Round Windows : 09/18/2012 2:16:12 am9/18/12

Part #27 Video
While working on the main wall at the front of the cathedral I finally install the large round stained glass window, as well as some other nice features to make it look fancier.

Notre Dome : 09/10/2012 1:00:44 am9/10/12

Part #25 Video
Today I am building a large glass dome over half round section. The glass dome will cover the two large water pools and hold streaming water falls.

Artistic Flair : 09/02/2012 7:53:35 pm9/02/12

Part #24 Video
Just adding some stylish arches and gargoyles to the two front towers.

Secret Unveiling : 08/29/2012 10:37:20 pm8/29/12

Part #23 Video
In this episode I reveal the source or my inspiration for this build. This is also a turning point in my Let's Play Minecraft series where I return to my normal style of recording. This episode is a series of brief updates as I progress, while placing most of the redundant blocks off camera.

Second Floor Walls : 08/21/2012 12:11:55 am8/21/12

Part #20 Video
I finally begin working on the second floor walls and windows.

Watch out for those wall climbing Spiders!

Making way for a Fountain : 08/16/2012 8:58:06 pm8/16/12

Part #18 Video
In this episode I begin digging out the foundation for the fountain that will become the head of this great temple of water.

Something 2 Stand On : 08/12/2012 11:50:44 pm8/12/12

Part #15 Video
Today I begin work on the second floor. The first part is to lay in the wood planks for the floor. Once in place I can stand on them as I build up the walls and windows.

Oh and don't forget the torches to ward off Mob Spawns!

Inlaid Flooring : 08/09/2012 4:51:56 pm8/09/12

Part #13 Video
I have been trying to figure out what kind of pattern I should put in the floor. So I finally dug a trench down the center for a nice sunken effect.

Support Columns : 08/04/2012 11:14:45 pm8/04/12

Part #10 Video
Here is where I start adding the central support columns along the interior.

First Floor Complete : 07/31/2012 7:16:00 pm7/31/12

Part #9 Video
Laying in the last pieces of pine wood flooring on the first floor, when I discover that I have a second dog that looks exactly like Milly!

Well Ground Floor : 07/30/2012 7:32:41 pm7/30/12

Part #8 Video
Finally finishing up the walls and windows of the first floor, then begin laying down the ground floor.

Arched Windows : 07/29/2012 4:16:52 pm7/29/12

Part #7 Video
Finishing up the first floor windows and creating a nice arched effect at the tops.

Walking on Glass : 07/27/2012 8:40:37 pm7/27/12

Part #6 Video
In this part I am continuing to build the walls for the first floor. As I build upwards I am having to walk along the narrow glass panes as I place each one. And I thought building tall towers was scary ;-)

Ender Assistance : 07/25/2012 9:01:45 pm7/25/12

While placing windows in the first floor and had a freaky daylight Ender encounter!

Scaling the Walls : 07/23/2012 8:19:42 pm7/23/12

Part #4 Video
Today I start working on the first section of the vertical walls on the ground floor.

Just a quick message : 07/22/2012 11:09:33 pm7/22/12

This build is actually about 20% but the videos are coming out slowly. I wanted to be able to show every step and every mistake as I build this structure. Enjoy!

Redrawing Circles : 07/22/2012 3:31:27 pm7/22/12

Adding a large rounded section to the main walls. I will have to redraw this section several times as I keep adding windows and fixing the doors for each annex section.
 

Finding the windows. : 07/20/2012 6:57:59 pm7/20/12

Part #2 Video
In this update I am laying out the walls and windows for the first floor.

What is in a front door. : 07/19/2012 6:52:42 pm7/19/12

Starting of the project I layout the front wall and entrance towers.

Join us to post comments.

Comments : 18

1 - 18 of 18

esmirff
Level 65
High Grandmaster Goblin
August 29, 2012, 7:34 pm

Good stuff.  I like when people build in survival.

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
August 30, 2012, 6:51 am

Thanks!
I really love building in Survival, It is so much more challenging and rewarding. :-)

jockeTG
Level 1
New Miner
August 24, 2012, 10:54 pm

i think its a castle :P

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
August 25, 2012, 8:09 am

Thank you,
I will be making an announcement video letting everyone know what it is in a few days :-)

zagejk
Level 11
Journeyman Scribe
August 21, 2012, 3:38 am

so, this is all SURVIVAL? :O

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
August 21, 2012, 4:58 am

Yes, this entire town is part of my survival Let's Play Minecraft series on YouTube :-)

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
August 9, 2012, 5:10 pm

Thank you very much for all 300 views so far! :-)

MasterChing
Level 20
Expert Architect
July 27, 2012, 5:13 pm

Hmm.. Interesting. Love the videos. Have a diamond!

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
July 27, 2012, 5:27 pm

Sweet, Thank you very much :-)

Zalorne
Level 34
Artisan Architect
July 23, 2012, 4:47 pm

That's a cool cathedral you're building there mate

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
July 23, 2012, 4:49 pm

I am glad you like it :-)

Zalorne
Level 34
Artisan Architect
July 23, 2012, 4:51 pm

Check out my cathedral if you like for any inspiration or so http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/cathedral-of-chartres/


By the way your video series are nice too, you deserve more views

Sharlenwar
Level 1
New Miner
July 23, 2012, 12:39 am

Nice! I'll have to get off my arse and post videos on here as well. Keep up the great work!

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
July 23, 2012, 2:54 pm

Thank you! Dont forget to subscribe for more updates :-)

UnoWild
Level 48
Master Technomancer
July 20, 2012, 5:29 am

Cool deal man 8-)

zueljin
Level 16
Journeyman Architect
July 20, 2012, 4:14 am

now you have to add your youtube videos to it

onewolfe
Level 20
Expert Architect
July 20, 2012, 12:09 pm

I added it to log entry #1 but the link wont work or play :-(

what did I do wrong?

zueljin
Level 16
Journeyman Architect
July 20, 2012, 4:13 am

awesome!

1 - 18 of 18