Reply To: COLLAB2021 – Team CRAYSONS – House Exterior (Front) Assets
Alright I have been on the research mill and have come to a fairly certain conclusion regarding the location and placement- orientation of the Cornerstone.
But first, a little background history:
“In the past, buildings were designed and built in relation to certain astronomical points of the compass. Ancient cultures believed that the position of heavenly bodies regulated life, fortune, and success; therefore, Cornerstones were commonly placed facing the North East because it was thought this location would bring harmony and prosperity to the building and its owners. The ancient civilizations often performed a ceremonial ritual when the Cornerstone was placed.” as found here: https://www.billwarch.com/blog/the-little-known-purpose-of-the-cornerstone/
Based on Omar’s blueprint & the shadow direction given from the Sun (travels from the East-to-West) it would appear that the Cornerstone would go here (The North East Corner) which makes sense for the front of the house. It’ll go at the base of the foundation (probably covered):
I covered this with the Spice Baron leaders and I am pretty certain this is the location but I’ll get confirmation tomorrow.
The next major question is what do we as a group of Free Craysons place inside the Corner Stone to place as a tribute? I’m thinking either an insignia from the team or an object that represents us (like a construction/mason tool(s) perhaps one for the carpentry and one for the masonry?
We’ll want to also allow each team to place a tribute to bless the building with.