Architecture can be a thing of wonder, as perfectly exemplified by the likes of the Sistine Chapel and the Taj Mahal.
But it seems that the list of building wonders in the world is going to have to add another must-see spot to its roll call, as a team of Minecraft players have created a truly breath-taking sight in the digital world.
Working on a simple Minecraft map, a group of players, Octovon, have crafted not just a building but a whole city – and it’s kind of amazing.
The enormous, sprawling metropolis is even the more impressive given that its built on a map that measures 2000×2000 blocks – that and it took them eight months to build.
And while the casual observer may just think that the city is just a facade, they’d be mistaken as Octovon have lovingly and painstakingly crafted custom interiors for each room on each floor of each building.
Now that’s what we call dedication (or obsession).
The city is fittingly called Octania, and features everything from skyscrapers to old-school apartments blocks. In fact, it’s a regular little melting pot, just like a real city.
What’s more, the images of Octovon’s work aren’t just screenshots, they’re epic renders done VFX artist Timothy Chen.
The feat is maybe not so surprising, however, when you find out that the collective are a bunch of (undoubtedly) talented architects, designers, and artists that just happen to love Minecraft.
More of the group’s work is available to view on their website.
Minecraft players have built a city block by block that will blow your mind