Tuesday 5 November 2013

All the small details...and COMPLETE!

I felt that the mizuya neede some shelving to make it look like a place to prepare the tea, so I used bits an pieces of foamcore (they were everywhere anyway) and put together some shelving. Also, it would be hard to identify which door is the entrance for the host if I did not place steps, so I have done so as well. Another part I added is the balcony that leads to the nijiriguchi. 
Host's entrance.
Completion!
This project was such a great learning experience for me, I didn't not expect I would be able to finish a model in such a short period of time. Despite the fact that I have ruined my living room (as my mother reminded me everyday I have worked on it), I am proud of the progress I made, and the things that I have learned from it.

Looks good to me.
The explosion can wait, have to hand this
project in first. 

Sunday 3 November 2013

Hearth! I forgot the Hearth!

 After laying down the tatami mats, I had realized I forgot to carve out a space for the hearth! Its alright, an easy fix with the use of an X acto knife. After carving it out, I inserted some black coloured paper. Next up are the rest of the details, such as shelving, steps and the balcony!


Inserted top framing for the Tokonoma, it
happens to be an essential part.