Time for a little education. In 1605, a man named Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament building but failed. Even after more than 400 years, on November 5th, the British celebrate his unsuccessful attempt to destroy such an important structure. They light fireworks and burn bonfires. Rumor has it that Guy’s last words were: “I hope someone someday creates a video game that allows people to build parliament buildings out of blocks and then blow them up with suppressed green creatures! And that my mask doesn’t become a toy among the youth!”
I believe he simply had to say that. If only he had known… So today’s construction is a recreation of Westminster Abbey—an edifice located across the street from the iconic Parliament building, which fortunately remains intact. The creator of this assembly goes by the name Tigah Z, and he (unfortunately for Guy) prefers to recreate and construct beautiful historical buildings rather than demolish them. A commendable approach! Let’s celebrate Tigah Z on November 5th!
“I chose and was inspired by Westminster Abbey because its intricate details captivated me,” says Tigah Z, who seems to have a strong fascination with complex structures. A few years ago, he had visited the site but only observed the building from the outside, leaving the interior a mystery for the builder. “I’ve never been inside!” admits Tigah Z. The exterior alone was enough to spark his creative interest.
“The most daring and intricate part of the assembly was the end of the transepts,” says Tigah Z. (In simple terms, a transept is a corridor that runs perpendicular to the main building, giving it a cross-shaped form). “They need to be highly detailed, so I had to put in a lot of effort. I believe this is now the most complex and impressive thing I’ve ever created in Minecraft Bedrock. However, I hope my next project will surpass it and be even more powerful!” I enjoy intriguing people, but this time I’ll let you in on a secret: Tigah Z plans to construct a 1:1 scale model of the British Pacific Fleet from World War II!
The build features several intriguing elements, prompting Tigah Z to adapt and utilize available resources in Minecraft. While constructing Westminster Abbey, the builders opted for stone and marble, whereas Tigah Z chose sandstone and spruce. If you take a closer look at the windows, you’ll notice the inclusion of trapdoors, fences, upside-down stairs, and various other blocks. These were incorporated to achieve the lace-like appearance typical of many old church windows.
