The First House

The First House is the signature feature of the Flaxopolis Capital District skyline, as well as one of the most iconic locations in the city. It acts as a central capital building and governmental hub, with offices for many different government agencies. The building features a [ERROR]-story tower, as well as a 2-story annex attached to the 1st and 2nd stories of the tower (Annex 1), and a second 2-story annex attached to the 2nd and 3rd stories (Annex 2). Annex 1 features a check-in desk and security operations, as well as a balcony on the 2nd story that looks out over the Flaxopolis Bee Sanctuary. Annex 2 features a plaza underneath the building, on the ground level, as well as a rooftop plaza that is accessible from the 4th floor of the tower. The Flaxopolis Iron Gardens are located on a suspended iron platform above Annex 1, and they are accessible via the tower's 3rd floor.

Both annex buildings and the lowest 10 stories of the tower are accessible to the general public, without any additional security credentials. Above the 10th story, additional security clearances are required.

## History

Construction on the First House began on May 14, 2017, on the same day as Flaxopolis' founding. The name "The First House" comes from that status. The building has not yet been completed, despite having been under construction for 5 years. Obsidian was chosen as the main construction material due to its durability, and the need for the tower to be virtually indestructible.

Under Flaxopolis law, no structure may be taller than the First House. Currently, the tower section of the building stands at 207 meters, but that is subject to change as the Minecraft build limit increases. As soon as the build limit increases, the building is planned to be renovated to include a spire.

Both 2-story annexes were proposed and constructed in early 2021, in order to meet the space and security needs of the building.

Elevators were installed in the building in November of 2021, and the design of Annex 1 was fundamentally altered to house the Flaxopolis Iron Gardens above its roof.

A third annex building has also been proposed, which would be detached from the main building, and act as an internal operations hub.

## Layout

**Below-ground floors:**

1. Building Operations
2. Bunker

**Above-ground floors:**

1. Flaxopolis Visitor's Center
2. Flaxopolis Visitor's Center/Security
3. Department of Tourism
4. Department of Community Management
5. Department of Economic Development
6. Department of Corporate Outreach
7. Department of Housing and Property Services
8. Department of Events Planning
9. Department of Public Works
10. Department of Arts and Humanities (Arts Council)
11. Department of City Planning
12. Department of Architectural Integrity
13. Department of Zoning and Land Management
14. City Facilities
15. Department of Transportation
16. Department of Emergency Services
17. Department of Central Police
18. Flaxopolis Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
19. Department of the Treasury
20. Department of Technology
21. Department of Resource Management
22. Department of Revenue
23. Department of Agriculture and Livestock
24. Department of Health and Human Services
25. Department of Civil and Human Liberties
26. Department of Justice
27. Department of Legislation
28. Department of Education
29. Department of Communications
30. Department of Embassy Operations
31. Department of Immigration
32. Department of Central Defense
33. Executive Suites