Tomlin says he became interested when his children were in middle school and absorbed in Minecraft. Creative mode appealed to his interest in architecture. His children contributed buildings, but their participation declined as they moved through high school and college. He continued working on the city, describing it as a way to unwind and detach from life's pressures.
The tour starts at a boutique hotel beside the water, the first building he constructed. Tomlin describes its spa, conference space, restaurant and basement speakeasy. He then moves through residential buildings, including apartments organized around aquariums and rooftop spaces designed for indoor and outdoor entertaining.
His commentary dwells on practical details: lighting, public restrooms, bedroom layouts and the views from balconies. One housing complex took inspiration from the area where Dino lived at college. Tomlin ends by promising further looks at other parts of the city.
