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200 Subscriber Skyscraper Build Contest [Results Posted]]
Results have been posted
Thank you all for participating. My next contest is live. You should check it out
Judges:
Jduartemiller
NinamanOfficial
GGJ16
MattuFIN
Pajak_z_sieci
Thank you for participating, have fun and best of luck.
Thank you all for participating. My next contest is live. You should check it out
Original Post
I want to thank you all for the support and encouragement that i have received these past several months. As a means to thank you, i would like to start up a contest. Inspired by Venom's build contest, i am putting on a build contest of my own. As you all can see from my submissions (33 of the 41 projects), i am rather fond of skyscrapers. And lately, as i am working extensively on that part of the city, that is a lot of what i have been building in minecraft. So, rather fittingly, i am putting on a skyscraper contest.
The term "skyscraper" was used first at the end of the nineteenth century when steel frame buildings began to be erected in major cities. The Home Insurance Building of Chicago is often coined as the first, being 42m (138 ft) tall originally, and had 10 floors. Since then, buildings have grown significantly taller, as by the 1930s, a few buildings had exceeded 350m, and a decade into the 21st century, one building had exceeded 800m, with another, currently under construction, to be 1000m. Skyscrapers are a feat of engineering, man's conquering of gravity, and an attempt to permanently claim a portion of the sky. As you see, i have a sort of romanticized view of skyscrapers.
All flowery wording aside, this contest is to build a skyscraper, and we will use the nineteenth century definition of a skyscraper: a building 42m or taller. These constructions can be anything that you wish and any style from 12th century gothic church spires to ultra-modern parametrically designed eco-towers of the future, and anything in between. The only thing is, it must be tall.
I don't want these to be massive, so i will lay down a building plot restriction of 100 x 100 for your building (this does not include landscaping). This will hopefully give you the freedom to build however much you need
The term "skyscraper" was used first at the end of the nineteenth century when steel frame buildings began to be erected in major cities. The Home Insurance Building of Chicago is often coined as the first, being 42m (138 ft) tall originally, and had 10 floors. Since then, buildings have grown significantly taller, as by the 1930s, a few buildings had exceeded 350m, and a decade into the 21st century, one building had exceeded 800m, with another, currently under construction, to be 1000m. Skyscrapers are a feat of engineering, man's conquering of gravity, and an attempt to permanently claim a portion of the sky. As you see, i have a sort of romanticized view of skyscrapers.
All flowery wording aside, this contest is to build a skyscraper, and we will use the nineteenth century definition of a skyscraper: a building 42m or taller. These constructions can be anything that you wish and any style from 12th century gothic church spires to ultra-modern parametrically designed eco-towers of the future, and anything in between. The only thing is, it must be tall.
I don't want these to be massive, so i will lay down a building plot restriction of 100 x 100 for your building (this does not include landscaping). This will hopefully give you the freedom to build however much you need
Contest Rules
1. build must be no larger than 100 x 100 (excluding landscape), and must be 42m or taller
2. must be an original build and built solely by you, no collaboration efforts
3. must be a new build (no rehashing old builds. Any project with a submitted date before January 20th will be disqualified)
4. Allowed to use a texture pack (note, judging will be done using default)
5. Must have a non-edited,shader-less, image with your build (other images may include renders/modded screenshots, etc.)
6. One entry per person
7. Does not need to be furnished (but bonus points if it is)
8. Allowed to make time lapses/other videos but they will not help your score.
9. Must include reference material (images) if you are making a recreation (and list architect's name)
10. must include drawings/precedents (any research) for an original design (you will not be judged on these drawings, it is just nice to see how you think). if there are no drawings, judges may choose to deduct points
11. All builds must include a schematic and/or world save
Violation of any of these rules will result in disqualification
2. must be an original build and built solely by you, no collaboration efforts
3. must be a new build (no rehashing old builds. Any project with a submitted date before January 20th will be disqualified)
4. Allowed to use a texture pack (note, judging will be done using default)
5. Must have a non-edited,shader-less, image with your build (other images may include renders/modded screenshots, etc.)
6. One entry per person
7. Does not need to be furnished (but bonus points if it is)
8. Allowed to make time lapses/other videos but they will not help your score.
9. Must include reference material (images) if you are making a recreation (and list architect's name)
10. must include drawings/precedents (any research) for an original design (you will not be judged on these drawings, it is just nice to see how you think). if there are no drawings, judges may choose to deduct points
11. All builds must include a schematic and/or world save
Violation of any of these rules will result in disqualification
Judging
Your project will be judged on the following criteria:
Creativity/Originality (10 points)
You should try to push the boundaries of the design, what is unique. We don't want to see just a glass box. We want to see clever design ideas that really push what minecraft is capable of.
Quality of build (10 points)
Detail (10 points)
Concept (15 points)
We want to see that you put some thought into the design. What were you thinking when you built it, what was your intent with your design.? If you were making a recreation of a real world building, what was their design intent, what did you learn from it. A good idea is worth pursuing. You can present this in drawings or in writing.
Landscape (5 points)
Creativity/Originality (10 points)
You should try to push the boundaries of the design, what is unique. We don't want to see just a glass box. We want to see clever design ideas that really push what minecraft is capable of.
Quality of build (10 points)
Detail (10 points)
Concept (15 points)
We want to see that you put some thought into the design. What were you thinking when you built it, what was your intent with your design.? If you were making a recreation of a real world building, what was their design intent, what did you learn from it. A good idea is worth pursuing. You can present this in drawings or in writing.
Landscape (5 points)
Judges:
Jduartemiller
NinamanOfficial
GGJ16
MattuFIN
Pajak_z_sieci
Prizes
1st place: Gold pixel trophy, subscription from me, shout-out on my profile forever, diamond from all the judges, and a build request for my City project
2nd place: Silver pixel trophy, subscription from me, shout-out on my profile for a month, diamond from all the judges
3rd place: Bronze pixel trophy, subscription from me, diamond from me
2nd place: Silver pixel trophy, subscription from me, shout-out on my profile for a month, diamond from all the judges
3rd place: Bronze pixel trophy, subscription from me, diamond from me
Results
1. Eco Tower by CaptainMangar
214 points
2. Original Skyscraper by Snaves
208 points
3. Mica by Bramboss1
207 points
4. Vladir's Tower by ElectrickPickle
196 points
5. Hillside Heights by Jackleton
195 points
6. The Skyscraper of the Lone Island by Eagoy
186 points
7. Skyscraper #3 by Yowsky
172 points
8. Senlock Place by Qmans
144 points
9. SILP Mega Skyscraper by Creeper346421
140 points
214 points
2. Original Skyscraper by Snaves
208 points
3. Mica by Bramboss1
207 points
4. Vladir's Tower by ElectrickPickle
196 points
5. Hillside Heights by Jackleton
195 points
6. The Skyscraper of the Lone Island by Eagoy
186 points
7. Skyscraper #3 by Yowsky
172 points
8. Senlock Place by Qmans
144 points
9. SILP Mega Skyscraper by Creeper346421
140 points
Thank you for participating, have fun and best of luck.
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![EnderGuy285's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1470989_4.jpg)
I might give this a try if my Minecraft will function properly.
![F4TALTHUND3R's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1397198_15.png)
Love the Idea of this Contest, I Will be Participating... Congratz on 200 Subscribers. Your Builds are Inspiring! Good Luck Everyone
![jbstewart985's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/216288_1.gif)
Count me IN!
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
As a bit of inspiration to those considering this contest, this is the Evolo Skyscraper Competition, which is somewhat of the inspiration for this build contest. I am not expecting projects this developed (you only have 4 weeks left), but the ideas that abstract from the traditional skyscraper are very interesting and worth a look.
![Malaionus's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1308963_23.jpg)
Gonna do it. I will do a basic drawing in paint of what my idea is.
![alvzebuilds's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1436554_7.png)
hi jduartemiller!imma enter this contest.i really appreciate your attitude so...i will do my best in this contest oh and yeah,i started the project
www.planetminecraft.com/project/silp-mega-skyscraper/
www.planetminecraft.com/project/silp-mega-skyscraper/
![RezzedUp's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/250163_5.png)
I'm totally going to enter this
Now it's time to think of some designs..
Now it's time to think of some designs..
![Zatharel's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/425320_17.png)
Bookmarked. Might join.
![Phoenix_13's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1212688_2.png)
Might join.
![CrankerMan's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1191802_12.jpg)
I will join!
My first skyscraper for months
My first skyscraper for months
![Snaves's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1285211_0.png)
Cool! I may join in. I was already working on a skyscraper that I should have completed in the next week, but if I do this, I would want to build an original design.
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
Only 3 weeks to go on this contest. We are looking forward to seeing your work.
![WagonEnthusiast's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/340721_3.jpg)
Mine is half way
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
Good to hear, EST199X
And tell your friends if you know of someone who might be interested in entering
And tell your friends if you know of someone who might be interested in entering
![ElectrickPickle's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1435282_4.png)
Here's my submission http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/vladirs-tower/
![eagoy's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/845439_0.jpg)
And here is my submission, a build with an exterior. Personally I dislike empty shells although I lesser mind great looking empty shells.
http://pmc.la/8fseG
Good luck to the other contestants!
http://pmc.la/8fseG
Good luck to the other contestants!
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
There are only two submissions so far, and almost two weeks to go.
![Bramboss's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1010912_6.jpg)
![asdahornet's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/default.jpg)
I might do this I haven't built a skyscraper in absolutely ages though xD
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
Only one week left to enter. Also, when I have a more reliable internet connection, I will update the current entries.
![F4TALTHUND3R's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1397198_15.png)
Expect a Post in the Next Five days or so, Stay Tuned <3
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
Still only three entries have submitted so far. Just remember that the contest will end at 11:59 PST on February 19th
![Snaves's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1285211_0.png)
![WagonEnthusiast's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/340721_3.jpg)
I had mine almost done... The world was lost. Perhaps considering the current amount of entries received you may like to extend the contest end date? I'm sure four more weeks would have a significant impact on the amount of entries received.
Cheers,
EST
Cheers,
EST
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
I might consider it, and if the other entries are okay with it, i will extend it a few weeks
![CrankerMan's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1191802_12.jpg)
Yaaa I had do start over ...
My skyscraper-building-skill isn't that high
So maybe give us another weekend? because too long isn't good too
My skyscraper-building-skill isn't that high
So maybe give us another weekend? because too long isn't good too
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
In an effort to get more entries, I am extending the deadline to March 19th at 11:59 pm PST. From the entrants that i have heard back from (four of five), they are okay with extending the deadline. This will give the current entrants an opportunity to revisit their project if they wish, and give time for people to submit. Best of luck
** Also note that i have updated the initial post. Please advise them. Nothing has changed that would warrant a need to redo or revise your project. Just some revisions to the judging, deadline, and the rules regarding post dates and drawings.
** Also note that i have updated the initial post. Please advise them. Nothing has changed that would warrant a need to redo or revise your project. Just some revisions to the judging, deadline, and the rules regarding post dates and drawings.
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
As a little added motivation, i just posted this project, inspired by Norman Foster's Broadway Leaf.
![](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/resource_media/screenshot/1408/broadleaf.jpg)
![](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/resource_media/screenshot/1408/broadleaf.jpg)
![jackleton's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1229296_2.jpg)
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
For further motivation and inspiration, i have posted another project. If you want to see some of what we're expecting for a concept, read through the description to get an idea.
![](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/resource_media/screenshot/1408/corbutower6.jpg)
![](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/resource_media/screenshot/1408/corbutower6.jpg)
![Januarius's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1275061_11.png)
![Aaroncool's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/399453_0.png)
I started my skyscraper a few hours ago, it's taking me a while because of issues with my .bin folder but I'm making progress ;P
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
That's okay, you still have time to get it in. Deadline is March 19th at 11:59pm PST.
![Pig Republic's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1166766_13.png)
I might join
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
Just finished the pixel trophies. Here is the trophy for the participants
![](https://i.imgur.com/hCmqCMo.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/hCmqCMo.png)
![CrankerMan's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1191802_12.jpg)
omg you really want people to participate! That trophy is awesome!
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
if you win one, you should see the bronze, silver, and gold trophies. I modeled them after my Spires project
![Aaroncool's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/399453_0.png)
Is it ok if I build it on a server then get the .schematic file for it? My singleplayer world got deleted so I'll have to begin again but at least I have no more issues with my .bin folder anymore.
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
As long as we can see it, that is fine.
Rules:
"11. All builds must include a schematic and/or world save"
Having one or the other is good, having both would be better, but i believe all the judges have the capability to view schematic files
Rules:
"11. All builds must include a schematic and/or world save"
Having one or the other is good, having both would be better, but i believe all the judges have the capability to view schematic files
![Aaroncool's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/399453_0.png)
Quick update:
Built the skyscraper. It isn't anything amazing but I quite like it.
I'm just waiting on the owner to send me the schematic file, so I should have by tonight/tomorrow.
Built the skyscraper. It isn't anything amazing but I quite like it.
I'm just waiting on the owner to send me the schematic file, so I should have by tonight/tomorrow.
![Uniquewarrior's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1420386_0.png)
Definitely going to enter, I will post the project link when done
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
We have less than three weeks left to get your entry in. Looking forward to all of your builds.
![CrankerMan's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1191802_12.jpg)
I might have my entry finished this weekend...
depends on how good the elder scrolls beta will be
depends on how good the elder scrolls beta will be
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
haha, well, you have a little time. I look forward to seeing it
![OTB's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/854300_2.png)
I guess i came late to the party.... Will there be another competition like this or not?
because I enjoy building design and what not so maybe next time if there is a next time
because I enjoy building design and what not so maybe next time if there is a next time
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
I have some ideas for a future one, but if you can knock one out in the next 18 days, you can still be entered
![OTB's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/854300_2.png)
oh wow 18 days i have enough time XD
![OTB's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/854300_2.png)
one question what if we're building in 1.8 alpha? can that still be submitted?
![jduartemiller's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/1315297_6.jpg)
i would not have access to view it. 1.7.4 would be preferable.
* Revise: Just realized that 1.7.5 came out for download, and is the current version. Anything not compatible with this or earlier versions and if it cannot be viewed, it will not receive scores. Any features that do not work in these versions will also not contribute to the score.
* Revise: Just realized that 1.7.5 came out for download, and is the current version. Anything not compatible with this or earlier versions and if it cannot be viewed, it will not receive scores. Any features that do not work in these versions will also not contribute to the score.
![OTB's Avatar](https://static.planetminecraft.com/files/avatar/854300_2.png)
mkay... I guess I can buil it in 1.8 using the CMDS but i'll use blocks that are 1.7.5 compatible
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