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Build-n-Share Challenge #244-245 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part One
Build Deadline: Wednesday, 1st May, Midnight Central
Build-n-Share Challenge #244-245 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part One
You recline in your office chair, staring at the cool bag of goodies your latest clients have sent over as a thank you for all your hard work on their home and business. “Hmm, I'm going to have to start running again soon, if Gin, Perspehone and Purrsia stay in town for any length of time!” You think to yourself as your hand reaches in for a oh so delicious melt in the mouth chocolate brownie, and the best part is, you know exactly where all the ingredients originated from!
As you finish your mouthful, Rose buzzes through.
“Your 10 O'Clock, Mr Ryan is here.”
“Show him through Rose.” You say staring longingly at the cool bag.
Although, when Mr Ryan is shown through the door with a basket under his arms, you nearly swoon and make that mental note about exercise even firmer!
“Ah now, thank you for taking the time to see me.” He has a melodious accent that you know is afresh off of a plane from Ireland.
“Mr Ryan, it's a pleasure to meet you in person! We have been communicating for too long via other forms of communication.”
“Indeed! You won't hear any argument from me.” He says as he gives you that look that means he is appraising your assets...
His steel grey eyes are set into an almost angelic face, with sharp cheek bones and a hint of a beard that may have grown from the time he would have shaved before heading to their airport in Dublin. All this was framed by silky looking shoulder length black hair.
“I was sorry to hear that your wife couldn't make the trip.”
This flusters him momentarily, although, being a newly wed, you guess he hasn't had much time to get used to having a wife....
“As was she, but she trusts my judgement... In most things.” He adds as almost an afterthought.
“It was unavoidable, as one of Dublin's finest police Lieutenants, she often has to miss out on matters which she assumes to be trivial.” You don't hear any harshness in his voice, he seems perfectly content with the fact that his wife is disinterested in their new home.
“So, from our email conversation, I understand that you want a home inspired by Asian architecture, is that still the case?” You ask, to cover the awkward silence that you feel should be there, but isn't...
“That is indeed the case, I am in love with all things Japanese, after being introduced to sushi, of all things! Ah, yes, that reminds me.” He whips the cover off of the blanket and shows you the most mouthwatering looking little parcels that lay just so inside the basket.
“I thought it might help you to really understand what I want from this home, if I could show you why sushi is the inspiration.”
You must look a little puzzled, as he goes on to take some small black, square plates out from the basket and proceed to lay out a little buffet around all the files on your desk, he looks at you and says
“Traditionally, sushi is served on minimalist Japanese-style, geometric, mono- or duo-tone wood or lacquer plates, in keeping with the aesthetic qualities of the cuisine and it was the way in which the food was presented that much to do with why I found my self enamoured with the whole Japanese style.”
You look at the simple, clean lines of the food and the crockery he has presented you with and an idea starts to from in your mind.
“I think I understand Mr Ryan, But, do you have any definitive requirements that you want me to include?”
“Please call me Ruairi.”
“Okay Ruairi (you pronounce it as he did Roa-ree) Was there anything that must be included in the final home, that there is no room for manouver on?”
“Of course, like any good recipe, first you need decent ingredients!! The architectural style must reflect Japanese architecture, as should the interiors. My darling wife, Eve, will need a home gymnasium to enable her to keep her fitness up to scratch, she has been offered the position of Chief of Police you see. So yes, we will both need separate but conjoining offices, and one master bedroom with en-suite. Another one bedroom is essential, two would be an added bonus. A professionally equipped kitchen is also a must have, I like to indulge in the cooking of, as well as eating sushi. Other than that, the brief is yours with which to work your considerable magic. Oh, and the tediousness of a budget, shall we say $150,000?!”
“Thank you for the guidelines Ruairi, I am sure we can come up with something in two weeks. Will Eve be with us to see the finished build?”
“I truly hope so!” He says with feeling. “Now, let's eat!”
Requirements
• Budget $150,000
• 40x40 Lot
• At least two bedrooms, one if which must have an en-suite
• Professionally equipped kitchen
• Home gymnasium
• Two separate but conjoined offices
• Japanese style architecture and interiors
Optional Challenge
Make Ruairi and Eve and show them both enjoying their new abode.
Ruari's traits are Flirty, Charismatic, Natural Cook you choose the other two.
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues, Athletic, Hot Headed you choose the other two.
Official Entry List
Beginner:
NAME: dducknbelle
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8177784
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/library/Build%20and%20Share/Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme%20244-245?sort=6&page=1
Link to slideshow: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share/Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme%20244-245?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8177783
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Intermediate:
NAME: VannaRed
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8165294
LINK TO MEDIA: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/244-245-distinctly-asian-theme.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/optional-challenge-distinctly-asian.html
Link to sims: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8164935
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/story/78861
http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
NAME: kazza54
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8179683
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/myMedia.html?action=default&persona=kazza54
All pics entitled "BnS 244-5.jpg"
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: as above
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8181084
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/Odayaka%20Close
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: none
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: xSamanthanicolex
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8180691
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=464725
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8180678
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes(:
NAME: TanyaElisabeth
Not sure never done one of these before! Please decide for me this time
LINK TO LOT: Hasn't gone into studio yet!
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116220862@N02/sets/72157644411783805/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
NAME: MrzNSmith
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8189970
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/106650179734421527521/albums/6007940525651257617/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Ruari's traits are Flirty,Charismatic,Natural Cook,Friendly,and Good
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues,Athletic,Hot Headed,Brave,and Perceptive
More pic's at the end of album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8190871
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/media/Distinctly%20Asian/Screenshot-73.jpg.html?sort=6&o=3
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not this time around
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: Suzieqz420
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Suzieq_420/library/Asian?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Ruari's traits are Flirty, Charismatic, Natural Cook, Athletic, Great Kisser
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues, Athletic, Hot Headed, Workaholic, Great Kisser
included in the pictures above. Not enough time with my cpu crash to get everything in diff. links this challenge
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: PhoenixRyder
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/PhieRyder/slideshow/Build-n-Share%20Challenge/Asia
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: In media
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Advanced:
NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8190030
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/slideshow/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: no
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
Results
Click on the judge's name to see their comments.
Beginner - Judge: _Princess_Natasha_
First Place: dducknbelle
Optional Challenge:
Intermediate - Judge: FaithofKaela
First Place: gmcrozier
Second Place: MrzNSmith & xSamanthanicolex
Third Place: VannaRed
Optional Challenge: VannaRed
Advanced - Judge: Lebanna
First Place: Masajo
Optional Challenge:
Build Deadline: Wednesday, 1st May, Midnight Central
Build-n-Share Challenge #244-245 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part One
You recline in your office chair, staring at the cool bag of goodies your latest clients have sent over as a thank you for all your hard work on their home and business. “Hmm, I'm going to have to start running again soon, if Gin, Perspehone and Purrsia stay in town for any length of time!” You think to yourself as your hand reaches in for a oh so delicious melt in the mouth chocolate brownie, and the best part is, you know exactly where all the ingredients originated from!
As you finish your mouthful, Rose buzzes through.
“Your 10 O'Clock, Mr Ryan is here.”
“Show him through Rose.” You say staring longingly at the cool bag.
Although, when Mr Ryan is shown through the door with a basket under his arms, you nearly swoon and make that mental note about exercise even firmer!
“Ah now, thank you for taking the time to see me.” He has a melodious accent that you know is afresh off of a plane from Ireland.
“Mr Ryan, it's a pleasure to meet you in person! We have been communicating for too long via other forms of communication.”
“Indeed! You won't hear any argument from me.” He says as he gives you that look that means he is appraising your assets...
His steel grey eyes are set into an almost angelic face, with sharp cheek bones and a hint of a beard that may have grown from the time he would have shaved before heading to their airport in Dublin. All this was framed by silky looking shoulder length black hair.
“I was sorry to hear that your wife couldn't make the trip.”
This flusters him momentarily, although, being a newly wed, you guess he hasn't had much time to get used to having a wife....
“As was she, but she trusts my judgement... In most things.” He adds as almost an afterthought.
“It was unavoidable, as one of Dublin's finest police Lieutenants, she often has to miss out on matters which she assumes to be trivial.” You don't hear any harshness in his voice, he seems perfectly content with the fact that his wife is disinterested in their new home.
“So, from our email conversation, I understand that you want a home inspired by Asian architecture, is that still the case?” You ask, to cover the awkward silence that you feel should be there, but isn't...
“That is indeed the case, I am in love with all things Japanese, after being introduced to sushi, of all things! Ah, yes, that reminds me.” He whips the cover off of the blanket and shows you the most mouthwatering looking little parcels that lay just so inside the basket.
“I thought it might help you to really understand what I want from this home, if I could show you why sushi is the inspiration.”
You must look a little puzzled, as he goes on to take some small black, square plates out from the basket and proceed to lay out a little buffet around all the files on your desk, he looks at you and says
“Traditionally, sushi is served on minimalist Japanese-style, geometric, mono- or duo-tone wood or lacquer plates, in keeping with the aesthetic qualities of the cuisine and it was the way in which the food was presented that much to do with why I found my self enamoured with the whole Japanese style.”
You look at the simple, clean lines of the food and the crockery he has presented you with and an idea starts to from in your mind.
“I think I understand Mr Ryan, But, do you have any definitive requirements that you want me to include?”
“Please call me Ruairi.”
“Okay Ruairi (you pronounce it as he did Roa-ree) Was there anything that must be included in the final home, that there is no room for manouver on?”
“Of course, like any good recipe, first you need decent ingredients!! The architectural style must reflect Japanese architecture, as should the interiors. My darling wife, Eve, will need a home gymnasium to enable her to keep her fitness up to scratch, she has been offered the position of Chief of Police you see. So yes, we will both need separate but conjoining offices, and one master bedroom with en-suite. Another one bedroom is essential, two would be an added bonus. A professionally equipped kitchen is also a must have, I like to indulge in the cooking of, as well as eating sushi. Other than that, the brief is yours with which to work your considerable magic. Oh, and the tediousness of a budget, shall we say $150,000?!”
“Thank you for the guidelines Ruairi, I am sure we can come up with something in two weeks. Will Eve be with us to see the finished build?”
“I truly hope so!” He says with feeling. “Now, let's eat!”
Requirements
• Budget $150,000
• 40x40 Lot
• At least two bedrooms, one if which must have an en-suite
• Professionally equipped kitchen
• Home gymnasium
• Two separate but conjoined offices
• Japanese style architecture and interiors
Optional Challenge
Make Ruairi and Eve and show them both enjoying their new abode.
Ruari's traits are Flirty, Charismatic, Natural Cook you choose the other two.
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues, Athletic, Hot Headed you choose the other two.
Official Entry List
Beginner:
NAME: dducknbelle
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8177784
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/library/Build%20and%20Share/Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme%20244-245?sort=6&page=1
Link to slideshow: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share/Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme%20244-245?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8177783
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Intermediate:
NAME: VannaRed
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8165294
LINK TO MEDIA: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/244-245-distinctly-asian-theme.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/optional-challenge-distinctly-asian.html
Link to sims: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8164935
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/story/78861
http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
NAME: kazza54
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8179683
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/myMedia.html?action=default&persona=kazza54
All pics entitled "BnS 244-5.jpg"
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: as above
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8181084
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/Odayaka%20Close
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: none
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: xSamanthanicolex
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8180691
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=464725
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8180678
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes(:
NAME: TanyaElisabeth
Not sure never done one of these before! Please decide for me this time
LINK TO LOT: Hasn't gone into studio yet!
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116220862@N02/sets/72157644411783805/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
NAME: MrzNSmith
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8189970
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/106650179734421527521/albums/6007940525651257617/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Ruari's traits are Flirty,Charismatic,Natural Cook,Friendly,and Good
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues,Athletic,Hot Headed,Brave,and Perceptive
More pic's at the end of album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8190871
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/media/Distinctly%20Asian/Screenshot-73.jpg.html?sort=6&o=3
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not this time around
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: Suzieqz420
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Suzieq_420/library/Asian?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Ruari's traits are Flirty, Charismatic, Natural Cook, Athletic, Great Kisser
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues, Athletic, Hot Headed, Workaholic, Great Kisser
included in the pictures above. Not enough time with my cpu crash to get everything in diff. links this challenge
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
NAME: PhoenixRyder
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/PhieRyder/slideshow/Build-n-Share%20Challenge/Asia
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: In media
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Advanced:
NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8190030
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/slideshow/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: no
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
Results
Click on the judge's name to see their comments.
Beginner - Judge: _Princess_Natasha_
First Place: dducknbelle
Optional Challenge:
Intermediate - Judge: FaithofKaela
First Place: gmcrozier
Second Place: MrzNSmith & xSamanthanicolex
Third Place: VannaRed
Optional Challenge: VannaRed
Advanced - Judge: Lebanna
First Place: Masajo
Optional Challenge:
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