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DOMUS project by Werner Maresta

The Domus project is the construction in scale 1:50 of an imaginary medieval palace. It's made of clay, stones, slate, wood and other construction materials in…

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El aljibe de San Miguel (making of)

On Patreon I just published a very long post showing the construction of the San Miguel cistern step by step. Complete description accompanied by about fifty photos and verified by Cora, who looks a little sad here. But you'll find out why only by reading!

Aljibe de San Miguel (Domus project)

series: GRANADA / model: SANMIGUEL Scale model of the medieval water cistern of San Miguel Bajo (Granada, Spain). Materials used: brick (masonry), roof tile (ground), marble and limestone (columns, capitals and parapet), slate (roof), plaster (background), wood (frame), cement, glue. Framed size: cm 17,4 x 17 x 5,3

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San Miguel Bajo, Granada spain Medieval Islamic Architecture, Scale Model, Al-andalus, Albayzín - Etsy

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Post #271: reworking and construction of the road pavement | Miniature Art by DOMUS Project

Here is the link to the new public post on my blog (in Italian only). This time I talk about the reworking of an old element of the Domus that remained unfinished for several years.

Construction #187: Stairwell landing (The DOMUS project)

Only a few planks and some beams were missing to complete the wooden structure of the main floor slab. Well, here they are!

Brick making. Concrete structures. Herringbone paving. Brick masonry. Brick staircase. Slate work. Round arches in brick and stone. Barrel and cross vaults with associated temporary structures. Stone and concrete pillars. Columns with spherocubic capitals. Railings with woven or cold-wrought iron wire. Simple or led wall torches. Project elaboration. Floor plans, studies and sections. Photo gallery of the architecture that inspired the project Home Interior Design, Elaborate, House, Round Arch, Pillars, Stone

Building a miniature house brick by brick

Brick making. Concrete structures. Herringbone paving. Brick masonry. Brick staircase. Slate work. Round arches in brick and stone. Barrel and cross vaults with associated temporary structures. Stone and concrete pillars. Columns with spherocubic capitals. Railings with woven or cold-wrought iron wire. Simple or led wall torches. Project elaboration. Floor plans, studies and sections. Photo gallery of the architecture that inspired the project

The DOMUS project is a 1:50 scale construction of an imaginary 14th century aristocratic palace, chronicled by the author on the blog of the same name. This book, the first in the series, collects the chapters concerning the construction of the basement, from the concrete base to the cellar vaults, entirely revised and enriched with new graphic and textual content. The assembly of walls, arches, vaults and all the other elements is described page by page as in a real diary, making this book a valuable tool for those who want to try their hand at their own project, or simply observe the construction site from a vantage point. A total of 150 pages with over 500 images including photos, graphic elaborations and original drawings by the author. Now on Amazon. Construction Site, Architecture House

Construction Site

Architecture House

DOMUS project: Building a miniature house brick by brick. The basement

The DOMUS project is a 1:50 scale construction of an imaginary 14th century aristocratic palace, chronicled by the author on the blog of the same name. This book, the first in the series, collects the chapters concerning the construction of the basement, from the concrete base to the cellar vaults, entirely revised and enriched with new graphic and textual content. The assembly of walls, arches, vaults and all the other elements is described page by page as in a real diary, making this book a valuable tool for those who want to try their hand at their own project, or simply observe the construction site from a vantage point. A total of 150 pages with over 500 images including photos, graphic elaborations and original drawings by the author. Now on Amazon.

DOMUS project: I sotterranei (Copertina rigida, 150 pagine, grande formato)

C'è chi si fa il nido, chi scava gallerie, chi tesse la tela... ogni essere vivente dà sfogo al proprio istinto costruttivo secondo la propria natura. L'uomo, in quanto mammifero terrestre, non fa eccezione: per sentirsi davvero realizzato ha bisogno di costruirsi una casa, sia essa una capanna di paglia, una lussuosa villa o un grattacielo di 80 piani. Ma quanti, oggigiorno, possono permettersi di farlo? Ahimé, ben pochi. Questo libro offre una soluzione semplice ed economica per risolvere il problema e ritrovare il proprio spirito creativo.

Master builder's secret diary vol.2 - GROUND FLOOR

200 pages | 740 pictures | .pdf file | 25Mb

Fresco

Slate

(Almost) Authentic Medieval Fresco - A DOMUS story

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Natural stone column in black wooden frame - The Domus project

Scale model of a medieval column with carved capital and part of two-tone arches, cut and assembled with natural stone. Size: 5,8 x 16,2 x 2,5 cm (2,3 x 6,4 x 1 in) Frame size: 17 x 22 x 4 cm (6,7 x 8,7 x 1,6 in)

Book cover sketch

While waiting for the long-awaited proof to arrive (from which I'll decide if it's worthy to rely on Amazon KDP or if I'll have to find an alternative way), I get out from the Domus archives the draft for the book cover, used to make the final version. And to start the New Year with a good news, I announce you that in the coming days I'll try to convince the master builder to organize a live work session on Facebook or Youtube. I already know that at first he'll say no, that it's undignified, that he's not an acrobat or a traveling actor, and the secrets of the trade must remain as such. I'll try anyway. If you can think of any arguments I can use to break through that thick skull of his, let me know!

Chapter #182: Main floor slab

Are you a builder or a destroyer? Sometimes both things go hand in hand....

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Il primo libro del DOMUS project è in cantiere!

Si dice che le sorprese più inattese siano anche le più gradite, giusto? Ve lo aspettavate un libro della Domus? Un libro vero, intendo, solida materia da sfogliare, sottolineare, stropicciare o lanciare al vicino di casa che non vi lascia dormire la siesta! Ebbene sì, il primo volume cartaceo del Domus project è ormai in fase avanzata di revisione, e presto sarà disponibile su Amazon. Non per Natale, ovviamente (il tempismo non è mai stato il mio forte). Diciamo che, chi di voi compie gli anni nei mesi freddi, potrebbe aggiungerlo alla lista dei desideri. Per info sui contenuti e altro, ne parliamo più in là... #domusproject #miniatura #modellismo #mattoncini #costruzione #architetturamedievale #genova #pietrasupietra #libriconsigliati #crearenondistruggere

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Scale model of a three-mullioned window from the Abbey of San Fruttuoso in Camogli (Liguria). The materials used are: silicon carbide stone for the external walls, Ligurian slate for the internal ones, Volterra alabaster for the arches, capitals and columns, cement, vinyl glue. Size of the piece: 9.5 x 11.5 x 1 cm (3.5 x 4.5 x 0.4 in) Frame size: 22 x 22 x 3 cm (8.7 x 8.7 x 1.2 in) Windows, Columns, Cement, Alabaster

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso (Liguria)

Scale model of a three-mullioned window from the Abbey of San Fruttuoso in Camogli (Liguria). The materials used are: silicon carbide stone for the external walls, Ligurian slate for the internal ones, Volterra alabaster for the arches, capitals and columns, cement, vinyl glue. Size of the piece: 9.5 x 11.5 x 1 cm (3.5 x 4.5 x 0.4 in) Frame size: 22 x 22 x 3 cm (8.7 x 8.7 x 1.2 in)

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Castle

Wooden balcony (part 1) - brackets and masonry

Back to the construction site to share with you a new chapter of construction. Get your woodworking tools and follow me!

With this one, a new series of posts starts today on Patreon.com (for patrons only) through which I'll show the making of my "Domus fragments": from inspiration to drawing, to actual creation. All illustrated by many pictures and step by step descriptions. If you're curious follow this link, click on "Start 7 days free trial" in the "Apprentice" tier and get an idea! Stone Sculptures, Apprentice, Gothic Architecture

Stone Sculptures

Apprentice

Gothic Architecture

Stone striped column (making of)

With this one, a new series of posts starts today on Patreon.com (for patrons only) through which I'll show the making of my "Domus fragments": from inspiration to drawing, to actual creation. All illustrated by many pictures and step by step descriptions. If you're curious follow this link, click on "Start 7 days free trial" in the "Apprentice" tier and get an idea!

Scale model of a black and white striped column with carved capital and part of two arches, cut and assembled with natural stone. Series: GENOVA Model: DE CASTRO The materials used are: Carrara marble and Ligurian slate for the column and the capital, grey stone for the arches, cement, vinyl glue. Size: 6,8 x 16 x 2,3 cm (2,7 x 6,3 x 0,9 in) Frame size: 16 x 21 x 4 cm (6,3 x 8,3 x 1,6 in) Nature, Genoa, Black And White, Medieval History

Miniature striped column made with natural stone

Scale model of a black and white striped column with carved capital and part of two arches, cut and assembled with natural stone. Series: GENOVA Model: DE CASTRO The materials used are: Carrara marble and Ligurian slate for the column and the capital, grey stone for the arches, cement, vinyl glue. Size: 6,8 x 16 x 2,3 cm (2,7 x 6,3 x 0,9 in) Frame size: 16 x 21 x 4 cm (6,3 x 8,3 x 1,6 in)

Today I'd like to show you a recent purchase made to improve the efficiency of my construction site. Since I started using slate and other stones for the construction of the Domus, I've always cut them with manual tools such as PLIERS or a HACKSAW. Then I got the DREMEL power tool. However, I kept having difficulty when cutting larger blocks, especially when stones are harder than slate and can't be split using their layers. The next logical step was to purchase an electric cutting tool... Power, Cutting Tools, Tile Saw

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Tile Saw

A new power tool beside the Domus

Today I'd like to show you a recent purchase made to improve the efficiency of my construction site. Since I started using slate and other stones for the construction of the Domus, I've always cut them with manual tools such as PLIERS or a HACKSAW. Then I got the DREMEL power tool. However, I kept having difficulty when cutting larger blocks, especially when stones are harder than slate and can't be split using their layers. The next logical step was to purchase an electric cutting tool...

A new power tool beside the Domus

⚠️DID YOU KNOW THAT: You can follow the Domus project on Patreon for FREE! Join the community and help me grow it and give it visibility. You'll have access to all public posts and will be notified when there are new ones. For those who want to take a step further, there is the free 7-days trial (in the "Apprentice" tier) which will allow you to download some reserved content before deciding whether the game is worth the risk. ✅Doors open at the Domus! Clay Crafts, Draw, Drawings, E-book, Building Toys

Builder at Work!

⚠️DID YOU KNOW THAT: You can follow the Domus project on Patreon for FREE! Join the community and help me grow it and give it visibility. You'll have access to all public posts and will be notified when there are new ones. For those who want to take a step further, there is the free 7-days trial (in the "Apprentice" tier) which will allow you to download some reserved content before deciding whether the game is worth the risk. ✅Doors open at the Domus!

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Here is a trick to check the regularity of the shaft of a column during making. In this case the diameter should be 15 millimeters, but my circuligraph (or "circometer") has only 14 and 16 holes. I'll have to reduce the circumference a little more. The striped column, made with marble and slate, is an element for my next piece, soon on Etsy! Piecings, Construction Toys

Piecings

Construction Toys

The circle test

Here is a trick to check the regularity of the shaft of a column during making. In this case the diameter should be 15 millimeters, but my circuligraph (or "circometer") has only 14 and 16 holes. I'll have to reduce the circumference a little more. The striped column, made with marble and slate, is an element for my next piece, soon on Etsy!

La prova del cerchio

In this chapter I’ll give you a brief summary about the masonry of the Domus at the level of the first floor, recovering some photos taken during construction and remained unused. I’ll also describe the insertion of some new iron rods I made following the techniques described on a construction manual bought when all this began. Iron, Vertical, Facade

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DOMUS project #180

In this chapter I’ll give you a brief summary about the masonry of the Domus at the level of the first floor, recovering some photos taken during construction and remained unused. I’ll also describe the insertion of some new iron rods I made following the techniques described on a construction manual bought when all this began.