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#BnS210 - Life After Life
The deadline for this challenge is 31st January 2019
You sent Rose home early to beat the storm. You didn’t want him out in that, but you had some loose ends to clean up - or rather, you had models and sketches and a mess to clean up! You looked back over your design ideas and smile. You’ve always loved making a difference in people’s lives, the look on their faces when they see it… makes all the headaches worth it!
The wind was shaking the windows when you finally decided it was time to head home yourself. You gathered your things and turned out the lights, pulling your coat tight around you as you stepped outside and turned to lock up.
When you turned back around, you nearly jumped out of your skin! There was a figure looming over you in the darkness, seemingly materialized out of the fog.
“Good evening,” he says, voice smooth as velvet.
“G-good evening,” you manage to get out.
“I have not come at a bad time, have I?” the gentleman says.
“Bad time? Oh… no no, I was-” well you were just locking up to go home but does that really constitute ‘bad time’?
“I am glad. I apologize I could not have been here sooner.”
Well, you suppose staying a little later wouldn’t hurt, and you’d rather not stand out here so you unlock the door and escape from the elements. Oddly, your visitor does not follow you in.
“Please, do come in,” you say.
He smiles broadly as he steps inside. You aren’t entirely sure but it seems like his teeth are just a little… longer than average.
Shaking off your coat, you hang it back up and turn the lights on again. Now that you’re able to get a better look at your guest he seems far less looming than outside. You note the piercing eyes, the impeccable if somewhat outdated dress. He does not seem the least beaten by the storm, unlike yourself you’re sure.
“Won’t you sit down?” you ask, motioning to the conference table.
“Thank you,” he says, taking a seat. You can’t quite place the accent, but it seems familiar.
“Now, what can I do for you, Mr…?”
“Ah, you may call me Seth.”
“Well, Mr. Seth, what can I do for you?”
“I am in need of a new residence,” he says. “My current will soon be- ah- uninhabitable. So I will need it quickly, by the end of the month and no later.”
“Of course, we often work on a tight schedule,” you say, though find his choice of words very odd.
“Good, I appreciate that,” he says. “But I require very particular details in my residence.”
“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you assure him, slipping easily back into your professional mode. “We have catered to a wide variety of needs.”
“Then what I am after is a subterranean residence, entirely below ground except for what must necessarily be above to access it.”
“Oh, that’s very do-able,” you say. “We can add skylights or-”
“No!”
He cuts you off so forcefully you jump slightly in your seat.
“I apologize,” he quickly adds. “I just- no skylights. I, uh, value my privacy. I do not wish anyone to be able to see inside. Under any circumstances. No skylights, window wells, nothing. Please.”
“Very well,” you say. “There are plenty of lighting options.”
He relaxes again.
“I value my privacy, so a good fence around the property is a must. But I will need space for entertaining,” he says. “I host events every month.”
“Oh?” That seems interesting. “What kind of events?”
“Exclusive events. Very exclusive.”
“No, I mean…football parties, book club, art shows-”
“Yes! Art, that’s it,” he says, as if taking a conveniently offered excuse and running with it. “Very exclusive art showings. With necar. There will need to be a bar.”
“Okay.” You write that down but this is a very odd client! “And beyond that, is it just you? Just one bedroom or…?”
“Yes, only me. The usual parts of a house, yes. All that. But no mirrors!”
“No mirrors.” You jot down a few more notes. “Well, I think the only thing left is the cost-”
“Here is your payment,” he says, handing you a cashier’s check for… a great deal more than you were about to tell him you needed. You do not ask any questions.
“Well Mr. Seth, I think you’ll be very happy with your new place.”
“I hope so,” he says as he stands up. “After all, just cause I’m dead doesn’t mean I can’t have a life!”
He laughs.
You laugh. Then the words sink in and you stop, but suddenly notice he is no longer standing there. Or, anywhere. You look back at the cashier’s check in your hand and shrug. Well, you’ve done weirder.
The Brief
Budget: 85,000
Design an entirely subterranean home except what must be above ground for access.
No natural lighting of any kind.
One bedroom minimum.
All the usual residential spaces.
Room for entertaining an exclusive group of people.
An easel, and a bar.
No mirrors.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
N/A
Advanced
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM No. 210: Life After Life
NAME: Mederouin
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9282737
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/MRRjYfg
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20 X 20; 2 Lupine Lane, Moonlight Falls; Final Cost: 84,957
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: So for this challenge I wanted to create something in my usual style of re-use. So I choose to model my house after a missile silo. Because of that I wanted it to feel over grown on the top, after all Seth wouldn’t want any nosy neighbors coming over during the day. So it looks almost abandon from the top, but on the inside I really wanted to focus on the little details because this challenge concentrated so much on interior design. I tend to see this area as my weakness and I wanted to push myself. I was going for a contemporary almost loft like style with just a hint of things that felt old and “inherited” for the bar level I wanted to model it after a 1920s speakeasy. I tried to use rich jewel tones and the darker wood to give the place that sort of old-fashioned vibe. Hope you enjoy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM No. 210: Life After Life
NAME: account: chrispugmire
LINK TO LOT: www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9283539#
LINK TO MEDIA: www.imgur.com/a/WjiDlbo
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Missed it.
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 64 x 64; 29 S Falls Ave, Moonlight Falls; Final Cost: 83,778
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: An older styled house suited to the liking of someone who's possibly been around a while longer than us... I've used rich colours to give a more elegant feel to certain areas of the house.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #210 - Life After Life
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.mediafire.com/file/ap1lr1670y6sbyp/Under_the_Ground.Sims3Pack/file
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/3InwbzX
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Barnacle Bay, 29 Ferry Lane, 40x30, $84,988
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: This lot is all about privacy, from the abandoned building and fence on the the lot to the turns in the hallway into the house. Artwork is spread throughout the house from many different time periods.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: my own patterns, items from TSR : the mudroom is from Cashcraft, other artists
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #210: Life After Life
NAME: Lilypink79
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iH3GJTL65vJ75gfRA
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: I created my very own Seth (images included in link to media)
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x30 (I think) in the mountains in Hidden Springs. Final cost was literally a few simelonians under budget.
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Just some old ruins, nothing to see here. Move along now...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Images aren't working for me again
https://imgur.com/a/XPfa89l
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM No. 210: Life After Life
NAME: missroxor
LINK TO LOT: Natural Beauty Spot https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9284016
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/9g17Dk1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Huh?
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST:25 x 30 - 100 Redwood Parkway, SV - S77, 858
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: So you’re a few centuries old and burst into flames in sunlight... but who says you have to live in a filthy cave surrounded by dusty old antiques!? Welcome to your new grown up bachelor pad for the modern vampire complete with private...er, nightclub.
This home was built into the grounds of a natural beauty spot and conservation area with stunning views of the coast, and plenty of parking. A regular passer-by might not even notice the hidden entrance to the home. Basement Level 1 includes one double bedroom, an office, laundry facilities and the main living area. Throughout the main floor, artificial backdrops, windows and lighting have been used to make this subterranean cave feel more like a home. Basement level 2 (with separate access to ensure the homeowner’s privacy) is a dark and moody nightclub primed for entertaining your guests.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, If you have time.
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Results
Beginners -:
Comments: N/A
1st Place: N/A
Optional Challenge: N/A
Intermediates -:
Comments
1st Place: N/A
Optional Challenge: N/A
Advanced -:
Comments
1st Place: @missroxor
Optional Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 31st January 2019
You sent Rose home early to beat the storm. You didn’t want him out in that, but you had some loose ends to clean up - or rather, you had models and sketches and a mess to clean up! You looked back over your design ideas and smile. You’ve always loved making a difference in people’s lives, the look on their faces when they see it… makes all the headaches worth it!
The wind was shaking the windows when you finally decided it was time to head home yourself. You gathered your things and turned out the lights, pulling your coat tight around you as you stepped outside and turned to lock up.
When you turned back around, you nearly jumped out of your skin! There was a figure looming over you in the darkness, seemingly materialized out of the fog.
“Good evening,” he says, voice smooth as velvet.
“G-good evening,” you manage to get out.
“I have not come at a bad time, have I?” the gentleman says.
“Bad time? Oh… no no, I was-” well you were just locking up to go home but does that really constitute ‘bad time’?
“I am glad. I apologize I could not have been here sooner.”
Well, you suppose staying a little later wouldn’t hurt, and you’d rather not stand out here so you unlock the door and escape from the elements. Oddly, your visitor does not follow you in.
“Please, do come in,” you say.
He smiles broadly as he steps inside. You aren’t entirely sure but it seems like his teeth are just a little… longer than average.
Shaking off your coat, you hang it back up and turn the lights on again. Now that you’re able to get a better look at your guest he seems far less looming than outside. You note the piercing eyes, the impeccable if somewhat outdated dress. He does not seem the least beaten by the storm, unlike yourself you’re sure.
“Won’t you sit down?” you ask, motioning to the conference table.
“Thank you,” he says, taking a seat. You can’t quite place the accent, but it seems familiar.
“Now, what can I do for you, Mr…?”
“Ah, you may call me Seth.”
“Well, Mr. Seth, what can I do for you?”
“I am in need of a new residence,” he says. “My current will soon be- ah- uninhabitable. So I will need it quickly, by the end of the month and no later.”
“Of course, we often work on a tight schedule,” you say, though find his choice of words very odd.
“Good, I appreciate that,” he says. “But I require very particular details in my residence.”
“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you assure him, slipping easily back into your professional mode. “We have catered to a wide variety of needs.”
“Then what I am after is a subterranean residence, entirely below ground except for what must necessarily be above to access it.”
“Oh, that’s very do-able,” you say. “We can add skylights or-”
“No!”
He cuts you off so forcefully you jump slightly in your seat.
“I apologize,” he quickly adds. “I just- no skylights. I, uh, value my privacy. I do not wish anyone to be able to see inside. Under any circumstances. No skylights, window wells, nothing. Please.”
“Very well,” you say. “There are plenty of lighting options.”
He relaxes again.
“I value my privacy, so a good fence around the property is a must. But I will need space for entertaining,” he says. “I host events every month.”
“Oh?” That seems interesting. “What kind of events?”
“Exclusive events. Very exclusive.”
“No, I mean…football parties, book club, art shows-”
“Yes! Art, that’s it,” he says, as if taking a conveniently offered excuse and running with it. “Very exclusive art showings. With necar. There will need to be a bar.”
“Okay.” You write that down but this is a very odd client! “And beyond that, is it just you? Just one bedroom or…?”
“Yes, only me. The usual parts of a house, yes. All that. But no mirrors!”
“No mirrors.” You jot down a few more notes. “Well, I think the only thing left is the cost-”
“Here is your payment,” he says, handing you a cashier’s check for… a great deal more than you were about to tell him you needed. You do not ask any questions.
“Well Mr. Seth, I think you’ll be very happy with your new place.”
“I hope so,” he says as he stands up. “After all, just cause I’m dead doesn’t mean I can’t have a life!”
He laughs.
You laugh. Then the words sink in and you stop, but suddenly notice he is no longer standing there. Or, anywhere. You look back at the cashier’s check in your hand and shrug. Well, you’ve done weirder.
The Brief
Budget: 85,000
Design an entirely subterranean home except what must be above ground for access.
No natural lighting of any kind.
One bedroom minimum.
All the usual residential spaces.
Room for entertaining an exclusive group of people.
An easel, and a bar.
No mirrors.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
N/A
Advanced
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM No. 210: Life After Life
NAME: Mederouin
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9282737
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/MRRjYfg
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20 X 20; 2 Lupine Lane, Moonlight Falls; Final Cost: 84,957
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: So for this challenge I wanted to create something in my usual style of re-use. So I choose to model my house after a missile silo. Because of that I wanted it to feel over grown on the top, after all Seth wouldn’t want any nosy neighbors coming over during the day. So it looks almost abandon from the top, but on the inside I really wanted to focus on the little details because this challenge concentrated so much on interior design. I tend to see this area as my weakness and I wanted to push myself. I was going for a contemporary almost loft like style with just a hint of things that felt old and “inherited” for the bar level I wanted to model it after a 1920s speakeasy. I tried to use rich jewel tones and the darker wood to give the place that sort of old-fashioned vibe. Hope you enjoy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM No. 210: Life After Life
NAME: account: chrispugmire
LINK TO LOT: www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9283539#
LINK TO MEDIA: www.imgur.com/a/WjiDlbo
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Missed it.
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 64 x 64; 29 S Falls Ave, Moonlight Falls; Final Cost: 83,778
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: An older styled house suited to the liking of someone who's possibly been around a while longer than us... I've used rich colours to give a more elegant feel to certain areas of the house.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #210 - Life After Life
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.mediafire.com/file/ap1lr1670y6sbyp/Under_the_Ground.Sims3Pack/file
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/3InwbzX
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Barnacle Bay, 29 Ferry Lane, 40x30, $84,988
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: This lot is all about privacy, from the abandoned building and fence on the the lot to the turns in the hallway into the house. Artwork is spread throughout the house from many different time periods.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: my own patterns, items from TSR : the mudroom is from Cashcraft, other artists
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #210: Life After Life
NAME: Lilypink79
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iH3GJTL65vJ75gfRA
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: I created my very own Seth (images included in link to media)
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x30 (I think) in the mountains in Hidden Springs. Final cost was literally a few simelonians under budget.
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Just some old ruins, nothing to see here. Move along now...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Images aren't working for me again
https://imgur.com/a/XPfa89l
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM No. 210: Life After Life
NAME: missroxor
LINK TO LOT: Natural Beauty Spot https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9284016
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/9g17Dk1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Huh?
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST:25 x 30 - 100 Redwood Parkway, SV - S77, 858
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: So you’re a few centuries old and burst into flames in sunlight... but who says you have to live in a filthy cave surrounded by dusty old antiques!? Welcome to your new grown up bachelor pad for the modern vampire complete with private...er, nightclub.
This home was built into the grounds of a natural beauty spot and conservation area with stunning views of the coast, and plenty of parking. A regular passer-by might not even notice the hidden entrance to the home. Basement Level 1 includes one double bedroom, an office, laundry facilities and the main living area. Throughout the main floor, artificial backdrops, windows and lighting have been used to make this subterranean cave feel more like a home. Basement level 2 (with separate access to ensure the homeowner’s privacy) is a dark and moody nightclub primed for entertaining your guests.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, If you have time.
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: N/A
Results
Beginners -:
Comments: N/A
1st Place: N/A
Optional Challenge: N/A
Intermediates -:
Comments
1st Place: N/A
Optional Challenge: N/A
Advanced -:
Comments
1st Place: @missroxor
Optional Challenge: N/A
