Proudly presenting Æonis' first contest participation ever!

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We sent one of our most experienced architects out to please the eyes of the contest judges with a magnificent garden structure called Solitude.
What Steve tried to recreate was a place to escape the often exhausting reality and conciliate with nature to regain energy and the strength to go on with tasks, especially in difficult life situations.Therefore, his plot is conceived as a garden, containing both a nice fountain and a pavillon, for either some relaxation or to drink some tea. The main building is a large hall with big windows to let much light in, when one can place plants in the hall and use it for studies or something similar.
The actual reason to build such an refugee was the untimely death of Impératrice Belle in December 1754, when she suffered an unknown severe illness and finally died on 17th December in the arms of her loving husband, Empereur Steve. One of his first orders soon after her death was the construction of this small hideout just to escape all the courtly intrigues and of course, the reigning work. The latter wasn't really a problem, as the parliament under Chancelier Michel was able to guide the nation through this difficult period, as the Impératrice was highly popular even amongst the poor and thus resulting in a national lethargy and mourning.
Even today, 9 years later, the Empereur is often visiting his hideout, nowadays together with his children to enjoy the peace outside of the palace and the capital.

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Main Architect: Stevecurious