[MOC] Antique Store - Alternate for 10297 Boutique Hotel

[Versteinert]

Unfortunately, the second half of last year was nearly LEGO-free time for me. Despite all hopes I had even less time than usual. But after almost one year I'm now able to present you my alternate build for the LEGO 10297 Boutique Hotel - the Antique Store.
As always, I tried to build something as different to the original set as possible.
On the ground floor on the right there is the antique store that gives the building its name -  with a few antiques and with stairs up to the first floor, where the antique store extends further over the entire floor. From here there are also stairs to the second floor, where there is a small apartment with a kitchen, bathroom, bed, couch and a table with some chairs. Each of the two upper floors also has a balcony.
Additionally, on the ground floor on the left there is a travel agency.
What do you think about it? What can I do better next time?

As always, building instructions are available at rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/137582

Antique Store - LEGO 10297 Alternate by Versteinert, auf Flickr

[finnbricker]

Wow! This looks really nice and well thought-out. It could easily be an official set. I especially like the rounded window-walls on the ground floor of the tan-coloured bulding and the wrought-iron balconies.

[Maple]

It could easily be a real set. I actually like it more than the Jazz Club. I'm even more impressed by the back of it is super detailed.

[Versteinert]

21 hours ago, finnbricker said:

Wow! This looks really nice and well thought-out. It could easily be an official set. I especially like the rounded window-walls on the ground floor of the tan-coloured bulding and the wrought-iron balconies.

Thanks. Yes, these are also two of my favorite details ;)

21 hours ago, Maple said:

It could easily be a real set. I actually like it more than the Jazz Club. I'm even more impressed by the back of it is super detailed.

Thanks. The fact that it possibly looks better than the Jazz Club depends on the colors, I think. The Jazz Club has many nice details, inside and outside. Nevertheless I don't like its look much. As soon as I find the time I will try an alternate building of it, too. I'm already afraid of the colors ;)

[A_Forest_of_Lego]

It looks great! I love the interior!

[Versteinert]

19 hours ago, A_Forest_of_Lego said:

It looks great! I love the interior!

Thanks. Imo the interior would need more concept. The interior of the original LEGO modular buildings feature more details to explore and they are more like one whole thing with details matched to each other.