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Build-n-Share Challenge #197 -Familia
Challenge Deadline: 31st December 2017
At first, it was just a slight rumbling. A shaking of the pictures on the walls and the rattling of dishes in Abuela's old heavy china cabinet. It wasn't scary. It was even kind of fun, despite the fear in Madre and Papa's voices. But then a second rumbling happened. This one was larger, scarier. The glass in the windows cracked and the neighbour's dog began to howl. Papa's hands were rough, but his voice was very quiet when he said "Now stay here. You'll be safe here. I will let you out soon." Then he shut the door. It was very dark in the very small closet. Papa yelled for Mateo.
Scarier, more violent shaking happened. There was a lot of noise. The sounds of heavy things falling, crashing. So very noisy. Papa said it was safe. He was right. Then the shaking of the ground stopped. Papa didn't come. There were smaller shakes, but then they stopped too. Madre didn't come. Neither did Abuela. And the door didn't open. Hunger came. And thirst. And fear. But no Madre. No Papa. No Abuela. Even Mateo, who liked to play jokes and go to the beach, didn't come.
After a long time, the door opened again. It was very bright and there were strangers in bright jackets. But the house was gone. The walls had fallen in. The ceiling. The china cabinet had fallen over and all her pretty dishes were smashed. And Madre, Papa, and Abuela weren't there.
You stare at the 10-year-old girl across from you. Her name is Sofia Rivera, and she sits on your couch holding the hand of her 8-year-old brother Adrian. Both have long black hair and huge brown eyes. "They said that Madre and Papa and Abuela were gone. And they couldn't find Mateo." Her bottom lip trembles.
You nod, "What happened next?"
Adrian speaks up next. Like his sister, he speaks simlish very well, but with a heavy accent. "The nice strangers told us that it wasn't safe to stay in our neighbourhood. That they were going to send us someplace we would be safe while they looked for Mateo. But the people that we were sent to stay with. They weren't very nice. The mama, she hit Sofia for arguing with one of her children. We decided to go find Mateo ourselves."
"And that's how you two ended up rummaging through my trash can in the middle of the night?" you ask kindly.
"Si, ma'am." Says Sofia. "We're sorry. Please don't send us back."
"Of course not!" you assure her. "You're both going to stay here with me until we find out about Mateo. Do you know how old he is?"
"Si, about 17."
"Mateo's your big brother?"
"Si."
"Ok," you glance at the clock. "Ok.Its very late and you shouldn't be out this late. Let me show you two to a bedroom to sleep in. In the morning we will work on finding your brother. I think I know someone to call."
With the two siblings tucked into the same bed upstairs, you go into your home office and flip through your contact list. The phone doesn't ring very long before a jolly voice says "Ah hello!"
"Hello, Kris! How is Mrs Kringle?"
"She's doing just fine." He booms, "What brings you to call me this fine winter night?"
"I need a favour. Can you find someone for me? A 17-year-old boy named Mateo Rivera. He has 2 younger siblings, Sofia and Adrian, who are here with me." You quickly sketch out the story to the sympathetic presence on the other end of the phone. As you tell the story, you grab a piece of paper and start to doodle.
"Well, you've done so much good for others over the years, that it’s the least I can do. I remember Mateo. He used to try to stay up and catch me for a long time. A good boy. Very responsible. Very loving." His voice turns from jolly and reassuring to serious. "But where will they go? They have no home. From the reports I've heard, that entire village was levelled."
You smile, "Leave that to me, Kris. How long will it take for you to find him? Do you know?"
"I will have him there by Christmas," Kris assures you. You know him well enough to know that if Mateo was at all alive, even injured, Kris would work a miracle to reunite the tiny family.
"Then I'll have everything ready by then." You say, already laying out plans.
BRIEF
Optional Challenge
Create Mateo, Adrian and Sofia and tell us a bit about them.
Entry List
Beginners
NAME: djsdragongirl (Leah)
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9162639
Carrie Logan
LINK TO MEDIA: 4 Sister's of the Apocalypse Logan's Dream
Entrance to Carrie's Home
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Pool Party
LEVEL: beginner
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: The house is built at 254 Foothill Drive in Starlight Shores. It is built on a 40x40 lot and total move in cost is $44, 310
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Carrie Logan is on of the 4 Sisters of the Apocalypse. She has been wanting her own place for a while now and with Journye having her own place she figured it was time she got her own place. So Carrie's home is open and roomy. I had to spare on furniture so she doesn't have much right now, but she does have seating for when the girls get together at her place. She has a large fenced in yard where the girls can practice when they want to, lots of room to expand later if she hooks up with someone and decides to have a family later. Carrie loves Earthy colors so her home reflects that. Her traits are; Virtuoso, Diva, Perfectionist, Natural Born Performer, Ambitious.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please continue to give me criticism.
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: None
Intermediates
NAME: cwaddell
LINK TO LOT: not yet uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: Prairie House
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: NA
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30X20 , 378 Skyborough Blvd in Sunset Valley, $41,126
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Prairie House - It has a great room with kitchen, dining and living areas and 1 bedroom with an attached bathroom. There is also an additional smaller bathroom with shower on the main floor. There is a pool in the backyard surrounded by a high fence. For added privacy and security a burglar alarm is installed on the front porch. There is also a basement with roughed in exercise area, bath and recording studio with sound booth that can be completed when the client has more funds. There is enough room in the great room for the band to jam together. There are 3 areas for potential expansion.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: B5 Studio for windows and exterior doors from their Grant Park craftsman collection
NAME: Kgaff
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/154029363@N06/albums/72157688993311234
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a (unfortunately I deleted the Four Sisters challenge to make room for new things
LEVEL: Intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x30, 20 Hidden Grove Lane, Riverview, 44,986
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
I went with a semi modern contemporary style of house this time. I choose this because it can be modern, comfy and traditional all at the same time.
Carrie is a brave daredevil with a very friendly side. I also thought of her as athletic and loving the outdoors. I think her house brings the outdoors in with lots of windows and a patio with a vine covered pergola. Back yard landscaping is minimal in order to keep the backyard open for sports.
The open floor plan works well in this small house giving small area a light and airy feel. Instead of doing a formal dining room, I thought a huge island with a bar and seating all around would be fun for her. My tester sim tried it out and it works great.
As far as expansion goes, there is plenty of room left on this 30x30 lot or the house could easily be placed on a larger lot. The master bedroom is large enough for two with the en suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
There is a second room currently being used as an office that would be easily converted into a second bedroom should the need arise.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Advanced
NAME: creativemetaphor
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: Inside Out
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 18 Maywood Lane, Sunset Valley - 20x30. Final cost: 45,000!
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: I decided that she hated having to tend a yard - all the mowing and weeding! So the yard consists of wood, stone, and water - the only plants are in containers or water-loving that don't need much attention, though she has plants all throughout the indoors as well. The only bit of landscaping is in the front yard to help it blend with the neighborhood.
The entire house was built to blur the lines between the outdoor and indoor spaces, with almost solid windows along the back to let the natural light in and capture the view overlooking the yard which has ample living space to expand into, perfect for entertaining small, intimate groups.
Inside, the home features an open living area with a futon-inspired sofa, a low coffee table, and lots of pillows for maximum comfort around the fireplace. There is also a two-story bay of windows with window seats. The kitchen has the usual appliances, plus a dish washer and coffee maker. The dining area has a table for four beside a 'green wall' where an indoor plant that has grown quite all over the shelves there. Also on the main floor is a powder room just off the entry hall and next to the stairs.
Upstairs has the main bedroom and en suite, plus a large loft rec room - the one space where she can not worry about keeping things in order. Here she can chill and watch tv, do aerobics, play her bass, or work on business stuff, all while enjoying the natural light and view of her back yard. If she ever needs it, this area can be framed in to become a future guest bed and bath.
The master suite also has a view overlooking the back yard, with curtains for privacy when required, creating a cozy bay window. Cushions and pillows soften the edges of the master bedroom. A glass-enclosed shower with built-in seat, stone floor, and toilet room offer a sense of indulgence in the en suite.
The back yard uses three levels to separate the spaces. The main deck off the kitchen has an outdoor shower, training dummy, and yoga mat for exercising in the fresh air. The raised deck juts over the pond below and has seating for four, next to a juice bar. The ground level has a fire pit and grill. There is also a partially curtained lounge area surrounded by the pool, offering seclusion and relaxation to anyone willing to get wet to get there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
NAME: JasonAnthonySterling (Tonysterling on the Exchange and Gallery)
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9161921
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyWorldofSims/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1450658215049598
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Custom 25x25 Lot Placement in Bridgeport $44,997
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
One bedroom/ One and One Half Bath home with open living/kitchen/dining and pool. Privacy fenced. More details and my thoughts behind what I did are attached to the photos in my gallery link above.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Results
Beginners -:
Comments
1st Place: @djsdragongirl
Optional Challenge: @djsdragongirl
Intermediates -:
Comments
1st Place: @Kgaff
Optional Challenge: @Zayven
Advanced -:
Comments
1st Place: @mederouin
Optional Challenge: @creativemetaphor
Challenge Deadline: 31st December 2017
At first, it was just a slight rumbling. A shaking of the pictures on the walls and the rattling of dishes in Abuela's old heavy china cabinet. It wasn't scary. It was even kind of fun, despite the fear in Madre and Papa's voices. But then a second rumbling happened. This one was larger, scarier. The glass in the windows cracked and the neighbour's dog began to howl. Papa's hands were rough, but his voice was very quiet when he said "Now stay here. You'll be safe here. I will let you out soon." Then he shut the door. It was very dark in the very small closet. Papa yelled for Mateo.
Scarier, more violent shaking happened. There was a lot of noise. The sounds of heavy things falling, crashing. So very noisy. Papa said it was safe. He was right. Then the shaking of the ground stopped. Papa didn't come. There were smaller shakes, but then they stopped too. Madre didn't come. Neither did Abuela. And the door didn't open. Hunger came. And thirst. And fear. But no Madre. No Papa. No Abuela. Even Mateo, who liked to play jokes and go to the beach, didn't come.
After a long time, the door opened again. It was very bright and there were strangers in bright jackets. But the house was gone. The walls had fallen in. The ceiling. The china cabinet had fallen over and all her pretty dishes were smashed. And Madre, Papa, and Abuela weren't there.
You stare at the 10-year-old girl across from you. Her name is Sofia Rivera, and she sits on your couch holding the hand of her 8-year-old brother Adrian. Both have long black hair and huge brown eyes. "They said that Madre and Papa and Abuela were gone. And they couldn't find Mateo." Her bottom lip trembles.
You nod, "What happened next?"
Adrian speaks up next. Like his sister, he speaks simlish very well, but with a heavy accent. "The nice strangers told us that it wasn't safe to stay in our neighbourhood. That they were going to send us someplace we would be safe while they looked for Mateo. But the people that we were sent to stay with. They weren't very nice. The mama, she hit Sofia for arguing with one of her children. We decided to go find Mateo ourselves."
"And that's how you two ended up rummaging through my trash can in the middle of the night?" you ask kindly.
"Si, ma'am." Says Sofia. "We're sorry. Please don't send us back."
"Of course not!" you assure her. "You're both going to stay here with me until we find out about Mateo. Do you know how old he is?"
"Si, about 17."
"Mateo's your big brother?"
"Si."
"Ok," you glance at the clock. "Ok.Its very late and you shouldn't be out this late. Let me show you two to a bedroom to sleep in. In the morning we will work on finding your brother. I think I know someone to call."
With the two siblings tucked into the same bed upstairs, you go into your home office and flip through your contact list. The phone doesn't ring very long before a jolly voice says "Ah hello!"
"Hello, Kris! How is Mrs Kringle?"
"She's doing just fine." He booms, "What brings you to call me this fine winter night?"
"I need a favour. Can you find someone for me? A 17-year-old boy named Mateo Rivera. He has 2 younger siblings, Sofia and Adrian, who are here with me." You quickly sketch out the story to the sympathetic presence on the other end of the phone. As you tell the story, you grab a piece of paper and start to doodle.
"Well, you've done so much good for others over the years, that it’s the least I can do. I remember Mateo. He used to try to stay up and catch me for a long time. A good boy. Very responsible. Very loving." His voice turns from jolly and reassuring to serious. "But where will they go? They have no home. From the reports I've heard, that entire village was levelled."
You smile, "Leave that to me, Kris. How long will it take for you to find him? Do you know?"
"I will have him there by Christmas," Kris assures you. You know him well enough to know that if Mateo was at all alive, even injured, Kris would work a miracle to reunite the tiny family.
"Then I'll have everything ready by then." You say, already laying out plans.
BRIEF
- Your budget is $40,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 baths
- 20x30 lot or smaller
- Backyard for 2 children to play in
- Style of architecture and interiors completely up to you
Optional Challenge
Create Mateo, Adrian and Sofia and tell us a bit about them.
Entry List
Beginners
NAME: djsdragongirl (Leah)
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9162639
Carrie Logan
LINK TO MEDIA: 4 Sister's of the Apocalypse Logan's Dream
Entrance to Carrie's Home
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Pool Party
LEVEL: beginner
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: The house is built at 254 Foothill Drive in Starlight Shores. It is built on a 40x40 lot and total move in cost is $44, 310
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Carrie Logan is on of the 4 Sisters of the Apocalypse. She has been wanting her own place for a while now and with Journye having her own place she figured it was time she got her own place. So Carrie's home is open and roomy. I had to spare on furniture so she doesn't have much right now, but she does have seating for when the girls get together at her place. She has a large fenced in yard where the girls can practice when they want to, lots of room to expand later if she hooks up with someone and decides to have a family later. Carrie loves Earthy colors so her home reflects that. Her traits are; Virtuoso, Diva, Perfectionist, Natural Born Performer, Ambitious.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please continue to give me criticism.
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: None
Intermediates
NAME: cwaddell
LINK TO LOT: not yet uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: Prairie House
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: NA
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30X20 , 378 Skyborough Blvd in Sunset Valley, $41,126
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Prairie House - It has a great room with kitchen, dining and living areas and 1 bedroom with an attached bathroom. There is also an additional smaller bathroom with shower on the main floor. There is a pool in the backyard surrounded by a high fence. For added privacy and security a burglar alarm is installed on the front porch. There is also a basement with roughed in exercise area, bath and recording studio with sound booth that can be completed when the client has more funds. There is enough room in the great room for the band to jam together. There are 3 areas for potential expansion.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: B5 Studio for windows and exterior doors from their Grant Park craftsman collection
NAME: Kgaff
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/154029363@N06/albums/72157688993311234
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a (unfortunately I deleted the Four Sisters challenge to make room for new things
LEVEL: Intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x30, 20 Hidden Grove Lane, Riverview, 44,986
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
I went with a semi modern contemporary style of house this time. I choose this because it can be modern, comfy and traditional all at the same time.
Carrie is a brave daredevil with a very friendly side. I also thought of her as athletic and loving the outdoors. I think her house brings the outdoors in with lots of windows and a patio with a vine covered pergola. Back yard landscaping is minimal in order to keep the backyard open for sports.
The open floor plan works well in this small house giving small area a light and airy feel. Instead of doing a formal dining room, I thought a huge island with a bar and seating all around would be fun for her. My tester sim tried it out and it works great.
As far as expansion goes, there is plenty of room left on this 30x30 lot or the house could easily be placed on a larger lot. The master bedroom is large enough for two with the en suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
There is a second room currently being used as an office that would be easily converted into a second bedroom should the need arise.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Advanced
NAME: creativemetaphor
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: Inside Out
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 18 Maywood Lane, Sunset Valley - 20x30. Final cost: 45,000!
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: I decided that she hated having to tend a yard - all the mowing and weeding! So the yard consists of wood, stone, and water - the only plants are in containers or water-loving that don't need much attention, though she has plants all throughout the indoors as well. The only bit of landscaping is in the front yard to help it blend with the neighborhood.
The entire house was built to blur the lines between the outdoor and indoor spaces, with almost solid windows along the back to let the natural light in and capture the view overlooking the yard which has ample living space to expand into, perfect for entertaining small, intimate groups.
Inside, the home features an open living area with a futon-inspired sofa, a low coffee table, and lots of pillows for maximum comfort around the fireplace. There is also a two-story bay of windows with window seats. The kitchen has the usual appliances, plus a dish washer and coffee maker. The dining area has a table for four beside a 'green wall' where an indoor plant that has grown quite all over the shelves there. Also on the main floor is a powder room just off the entry hall and next to the stairs.
Upstairs has the main bedroom and en suite, plus a large loft rec room - the one space where she can not worry about keeping things in order. Here she can chill and watch tv, do aerobics, play her bass, or work on business stuff, all while enjoying the natural light and view of her back yard. If she ever needs it, this area can be framed in to become a future guest bed and bath.
The master suite also has a view overlooking the back yard, with curtains for privacy when required, creating a cozy bay window. Cushions and pillows soften the edges of the master bedroom. A glass-enclosed shower with built-in seat, stone floor, and toilet room offer a sense of indulgence in the en suite.
The back yard uses three levels to separate the spaces. The main deck off the kitchen has an outdoor shower, training dummy, and yoga mat for exercising in the fresh air. The raised deck juts over the pond below and has seating for four, next to a juice bar. The ground level has a fire pit and grill. There is also a partially curtained lounge area surrounded by the pool, offering seclusion and relaxation to anyone willing to get wet to get there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
NAME: JasonAnthonySterling (Tonysterling on the Exchange and Gallery)
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9161921
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyWorldofSims/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1450658215049598
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Custom 25x25 Lot Placement in Bridgeport $44,997
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
One bedroom/ One and One Half Bath home with open living/kitchen/dining and pool. Privacy fenced. More details and my thoughts behind what I did are attached to the photos in my gallery link above.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Results
Beginners -:
Comments
1st Place: @djsdragongirl
Optional Challenge: @djsdragongirl
Intermediates -:
Comments
1st Place: @Kgaff
Optional Challenge: @Zayven
Advanced -:
Comments
1st Place: @mederouin
Optional Challenge: @creativemetaphor
