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Build-n-Share Challenge #153-154 • Central Park Redux
Build Deadline: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at midnight Central
Thread for this week's challenge: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1710/373316.page
Build-n-Share Challenge #153-154 • Central Park Redux
“Ah, young love,” you think to yourself as you close the file on the Fereday job. Cameron and Katherine adored their new house and have assured you that they will be sending all of their friends your way for their decorating needs.
“Rose?” you ask over the intercom.
“Yes, boss,” she responds.
“Come on in, and let’s discuss this week’s schedule.”
You’ve hardly finished your sentence before the office door pops open, and Rose hurries in with a stack of files for you. She fishes one file out of the stack and pushes it toward you. “THIS one is big. Real big,” she grins. “The Mayor of Sunset Valley will be here at 9:00 to discuss it with you.”
“The Mayor?” you ask with just a bit of trepidation.
“Yep! In person,” she says proudly. “He’s heard great things about the firm and wants us for a huge project that’s already been green-lighted by the City Council. It’s going to be very high profile! I’m going to tidy up the reception area a bit and make sure there’s fresh coffee ready. He’ll be here in 45 minutes.” Rose gives you an encouraging smile then hurries out of your office.
With nothing to do but dive right in, you open the file and start preparing. Engrossed in your plans, you are surprised to hear a knock on the door. Glancing at the clock, you realize it’s almost 9, and the mayor must be here. You rise and open the door with a bright smile on your face.
“Come right in, Mr. Mayor,” you say as you usher the Mayor to a seat. “Rose, would you bring us two coffees? How do you take yours?” you inquire of the Mayor.
“Black, two sugars,” he responds briskly. Rose nods and hurries off.
“So, revamping Central Park?” you ask. “That sound like an exciting project for the city.”
“Yes, yes,” says the mayor. “The old park has held us in good stead for many, many years; but it just doesn’t function for our changing city. We’ve got all types of new folks moving in – young professionals, both single and with families. They’re used to certain types of activities being available in other cities, and we’ve got to change with the times if we’re going to keep them happy and settled in Sunset Valley.”
“Just what kinds of things do you have in mind?” you ask.
“Well,” says the mayor, “I’ve visited several surrounding cities that have a music venue right in the park. That opens up the space for all kinds of uses that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.”
“Mmmhmmm,” you agree as you add to your notes. “Thanks Rose,” you add as Rose arrives with coffees for you and the mayor. She nods back to you then quickly exits to leave you to the meeting.
The mayor adds his thanks and takes a sip of the coffee. “Perfection!” he says. “Nothing better than a fresh cup of coffee.” You agree and make a mental note to repay Rose somehow for remembering the Mayor’s fondness for coffee.
“And what else do you have in mind for the new park?” you ask.
“Oh, it absolutely must have a little al fresco café. Being able to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry or sandwich will play a huge part in bringing people in to enjoy the space.”
You nod in agreement and jot down more notes. Encouraged, the mayor continues, “People love the pond and fishing area, but it seems a bit plain and outdated. I’d like to see a new layout for that and more landscaping around it.”
“Do you have a concept of the style you thinking of?” you probe.
The mayor thinks for a minute. “The city area itself is pretty traditional, so I don’t want to clash with that, but I think we can make things a bit …” he trails off looking for the right word. “Hipper, I guess? Make it look like a place that all folks of all ages would like to hang out it. I’ll leave that vision up to you as you’re the expert.”
“Oh, absolutely,” you agree. “I’m getting a picture of what the new space could look like already. You’ve mentioned a music venue, café, and update of the old fishing pond. Is there anything else you’d like me to focus on?”
“The only other thing is the kids’ play area. All we have there now are swings, and that seems a bit limited. I’d love to see a playground with even more for the kids to enjoy. And space for the parents to sit and watch their kids, of course.”
“We can certainly do all that and more,” you assure the Mayor. “Would two weeks be an acceptable timeline?”
“Oh my, yes!” booms the mayor. “You sure do work quick. The council will be very pleased.”
“Anything I can do for the city,” you say graciously as you show the Mayor out, thinking to yourself “Phew, this is going a be a busy two weeks…”
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/Kitkat7145/centralpark2.jpg
Optional Challenge:
N/A
Good luck!
Official Entry List
Beginner
biglil711
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5907968
Link to media: http://s1161.photobucket.com/albums/q512/biglil711/Central%20Park/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: yes
JGrocks2010
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5938210
Link to media: http://s1063.photobucket.com/albums/t512/NZsnowboarder2012/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
scrapadinne
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5939218
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/myMedia.html?action=default&persona=scrapadinne
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
Intermediate
ashley1693
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5897171
Link to media: http://s1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii574/ashley_m...4%20Central%20%20park%20redux/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: yes
Aleisha18
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5948722
Link to media: http://s1166.photobucket.com/albums/q620/Aleisha-1...ark%20Red/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes please!
EleneK
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5962116
Link to media: http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/EleneK/Sims/Central%20Park%20Redux/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes, especially on the landscaping and the café.
AnniePKS
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5955755
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=408149
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes please. It's why I'm even turning in late.
Dragonblade
Link to lot:
Link to media: http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s514/DrygonBlade/?action=view¤t=New2.mp4
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Always welcome
Advanced
ZYIsSims
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5908853
Link to media: http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/silviaBro...k%20Redux/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
mgolden27
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5918852
Link to media: http://s1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh626/milynn80...k%20Redux/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: None
Constructive criticism: Yes, please...
Green_Girly100
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5929600
Link to media: http://sdrv.ms/KyqjIa
Optional Challenge: Even though there is no optional challenge, you will see in my media, other residents of Sunset Valley, from other Build and Share Challenges, just for fun!
Constructive criticism: Yes Please, I am always looking for advice for improvement
lionpaws
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5940569
Link to media: http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w179/Leonie_Dim...%20Valley/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes please.
Greenowl77
Link to lot: http://www.mediafire.com/?wbstbhkn7myzjp2
Link to media: http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq225/greenowl7...k%20Redux/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
hazentw
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5942999
Link to media: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OR5lKlFXIg&feature=youtu.be
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: (Yes)
Results
Beginner - Judge: DrygonBlade
1st Place: biglil711
Intermediate - Judge: mgolden27
1st Place: Aleisha18
Advanced - Judge: Sherry1968
1st Place: Greenowl77
Build Deadline: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at midnight Central
Thread for this week's challenge: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1710/373316.page
Build-n-Share Challenge #153-154 • Central Park Redux
“Ah, young love,” you think to yourself as you close the file on the Fereday job. Cameron and Katherine adored their new house and have assured you that they will be sending all of their friends your way for their decorating needs.
“Rose?” you ask over the intercom.
“Yes, boss,” she responds.
“Come on in, and let’s discuss this week’s schedule.”
You’ve hardly finished your sentence before the office door pops open, and Rose hurries in with a stack of files for you. She fishes one file out of the stack and pushes it toward you. “THIS one is big. Real big,” she grins. “The Mayor of Sunset Valley will be here at 9:00 to discuss it with you.”
“The Mayor?” you ask with just a bit of trepidation.
“Yep! In person,” she says proudly. “He’s heard great things about the firm and wants us for a huge project that’s already been green-lighted by the City Council. It’s going to be very high profile! I’m going to tidy up the reception area a bit and make sure there’s fresh coffee ready. He’ll be here in 45 minutes.” Rose gives you an encouraging smile then hurries out of your office.
With nothing to do but dive right in, you open the file and start preparing. Engrossed in your plans, you are surprised to hear a knock on the door. Glancing at the clock, you realize it’s almost 9, and the mayor must be here. You rise and open the door with a bright smile on your face.
“Come right in, Mr. Mayor,” you say as you usher the Mayor to a seat. “Rose, would you bring us two coffees? How do you take yours?” you inquire of the Mayor.
“Black, two sugars,” he responds briskly. Rose nods and hurries off.
“So, revamping Central Park?” you ask. “That sound like an exciting project for the city.”
“Yes, yes,” says the mayor. “The old park has held us in good stead for many, many years; but it just doesn’t function for our changing city. We’ve got all types of new folks moving in – young professionals, both single and with families. They’re used to certain types of activities being available in other cities, and we’ve got to change with the times if we’re going to keep them happy and settled in Sunset Valley.”
“Just what kinds of things do you have in mind?” you ask.
“Well,” says the mayor, “I’ve visited several surrounding cities that have a music venue right in the park. That opens up the space for all kinds of uses that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.”
“Mmmhmmm,” you agree as you add to your notes. “Thanks Rose,” you add as Rose arrives with coffees for you and the mayor. She nods back to you then quickly exits to leave you to the meeting.
The mayor adds his thanks and takes a sip of the coffee. “Perfection!” he says. “Nothing better than a fresh cup of coffee.” You agree and make a mental note to repay Rose somehow for remembering the Mayor’s fondness for coffee.
“And what else do you have in mind for the new park?” you ask.
“Oh, it absolutely must have a little al fresco café. Being able to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry or sandwich will play a huge part in bringing people in to enjoy the space.”
You nod in agreement and jot down more notes. Encouraged, the mayor continues, “People love the pond and fishing area, but it seems a bit plain and outdated. I’d like to see a new layout for that and more landscaping around it.”
“Do you have a concept of the style you thinking of?” you probe.
The mayor thinks for a minute. “The city area itself is pretty traditional, so I don’t want to clash with that, but I think we can make things a bit …” he trails off looking for the right word. “Hipper, I guess? Make it look like a place that all folks of all ages would like to hang out it. I’ll leave that vision up to you as you’re the expert.”
“Oh, absolutely,” you agree. “I’m getting a picture of what the new space could look like already. You’ve mentioned a music venue, café, and update of the old fishing pond. Is there anything else you’d like me to focus on?”
“The only other thing is the kids’ play area. All we have there now are swings, and that seems a bit limited. I’d love to see a playground with even more for the kids to enjoy. And space for the parents to sit and watch their kids, of course.”
“We can certainly do all that and more,” you assure the Mayor. “Would two weeks be an acceptable timeline?”
“Oh my, yes!” booms the mayor. “You sure do work quick. The council will be very pleased.”
“Anything I can do for the city,” you say graciously as you show the Mayor out, thinking to yourself “Phew, this is going a be a busy two weeks…”
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/Kitkat7145/centralpark2.jpg
Optional Challenge:
N/A
Good luck!
Official Entry List
Beginner
biglil711
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5907968
Link to media: http://s1161.photobucket.com/albums/q512/biglil711/Central%20Park/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: yes
JGrocks2010
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5938210
Link to media: http://s1063.photobucket.com/albums/t512/NZsnowboarder2012/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
scrapadinne
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5939218
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/myMedia.html?action=default&persona=scrapadinne
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
Intermediate
ashley1693
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5897171
Link to media: http://s1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii574/ashley_m...4%20Central%20%20park%20redux/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: yes
Aleisha18
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5948722
Link to media: http://s1166.photobucket.com/albums/q620/Aleisha-1...ark%20Red/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes please!
EleneK
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5962116
Link to media: http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/EleneK/Sims/Central%20Park%20Redux/
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes, especially on the landscaping and the café.
AnniePKS
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5955755
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=408149
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes please. It's why I'm even turning in late.
Dragonblade
Link to lot:
Link to media: http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s514/DrygonBlade/?action=view¤t=New2.mp4
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Always welcome
Advanced
ZYIsSims
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5908853
Link to media: http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/silviaBro...k%20Redux/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
mgolden27
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5918852
Link to media: http://s1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh626/milynn80...k%20Redux/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: None
Constructive criticism: Yes, please...
Green_Girly100
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5929600
Link to media: http://sdrv.ms/KyqjIa
Optional Challenge: Even though there is no optional challenge, you will see in my media, other residents of Sunset Valley, from other Build and Share Challenges, just for fun!
Constructive criticism: Yes Please, I am always looking for advice for improvement
lionpaws
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5940569
Link to media: http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w179/Leonie_Dim...%20Valley/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes please.
Greenowl77
Link to lot: http://www.mediafire.com/?wbstbhkn7myzjp2
Link to media: http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq225/greenowl7...k%20Redux/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: Yes
hazentw
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5942999
Link to media: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OR5lKlFXIg&feature=youtu.be
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive criticism: (Yes)
Results
Beginner - Judge: DrygonBlade
1st Place: biglil711
Intermediate - Judge: mgolden27
1st Place: Aleisha18
Advanced - Judge: Sherry1968
1st Place: Greenowl77
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