Medieval Monastery Building Tutorial

Introduction

• This is a tutorial on building a medieval monastery in a video game (likely Minecraft).
• The build is described as not being very detailed and relatively easy and quick to construct.

Materials Required

• Walls:
  • Cobblestone
  • Andesite
  • Stone
  • Stone bricks (for columns)
  • Stone brick stairs and walls
• Roof:
  • Dark oak (planks, stairs, slabs)
  • Blue terracotta (for filling)
• Windows:
  • Black stained glass panes

Building Process

Layout

• Begin by setting out the layout as shown in the video, pausing to ensure all parameters are correct.

Walls

• Tallest Tower:
  • Built in stages with cobblestone, andesite, and stone.
  • Height is 27 blocks (e.g., 8 blocks cobblestone, 8 blocks andesite, 11 blocks stone).
• Main Side:
  • Inner part is 15 blocks high (5 blocks each of cobblestone, andesite, and stone).
• Corridors:
  • 7 blocks high (3 cobblestone, 3 andesite, 1 stone).
• Second Tower:
  • 13 blocks high (5 cobblestone, 4 andesite, 4 stone).
• Connecting Corridor:
  • 4 blocks high (2 cobblestone, 2 andesite).
• Additional Sections:
  • 10 blocks high (4 cobblestone, 3 andesite, 3 stone).
  • 6 blocks high (2 each of cobblestone, andesite, and stone).

Roofs

• Constructed in a simple pattern, gradually raising towards the center.
• Use dark oak stairs and slabs at the ends and blue terracotta for filling.
• Columns: Built with stone brick columns and capped with dark oak trapdoors.

Windows

• Place windows according to the described layout, generally 3 blocks high.
• Ensure symmetry and alignment across different sections of the build.

Texturing and Detailing

• Add texture to walls by blending sections (cobblestone into andesite, andesite into stone).
• Columns: Add stone brick columns and use andesite walls for additional detailing.

Lighting

• Use stone brick walls, chains, and lanterns for lighting throughout.
• Place strategically on corners and underneath roofs for best effect.

Final Touches

• Add grass blocks with dark oak trapdoors topped with flowers for aesthetic.

Interior and Surroundings

• The interior is initially empty; plans include:
  • Bookshelves and lecterns for studying areas.
  • Wine storage and beekeeping areas.
  • Garden with water features and floral arrangements.

Conclusion

• The build is completed and looks aesthetically pleasing.
• Suggestions for future use of space and possible interior design are sought from viewers.
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