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#BnS222 - Solving the Senior Situation
The deadline for this challenge is 31st January 2020
You are walking in the park enjoying the crisp breeze on your face during your lunch hour. You notice some young children with a large collecting tin and a sign that reads, "Pleez donayt to r Grammies and Grampas." Bad spelling aside, you are intrigued and go over to ask the kids why they are collecting money for their grandparents.
A freckle-faced little boy pipes up. "The floods got their houses. My grammy and grampy lost theirs. It floated away!"
"My Nana's house got under water on the first floor. She can't bake us cookies anymore," adds a little girl with big green eyes. Tears run down her face.
A young lady nearby comes over to comfort the little girl. "It is the whole street, really, that needs help," she explains as she hugs the girl. "With all the recent heavy rains, the river flooded. Most of the older homes were built close to the water, so they flooded or were washed away. The ones that flooded are full of dangerous black mold. The senior sims living there cannot afford to move or rebuild. I am in the process of setting up a website to accept donations for them, but the kids could not wait to get started!"
You think things over for a few minutes. You had a really good year last year, and this year is doing even better so far. All things considered, you feel the urge to give back to the community- starting with these senior sims!
"I think I know a way to help," you say brightly to the group. Turning to the young lady, you continue, "If you can gather names, number of occupants, and what they need in a home, I will see what I can do!"
"You mean you will donate money to them individually?" the young woman asks, perplexed but pleased by your offer.
You dig a card from your wallet and hand it to her. "Actually, I am an architect. I would be willing to donate my time, services, and some materials to rebuild these homes. Feel free to add my name to your list. Getting the press involved may be a good idea as well," you suggest. "I know many people around here have big hearts and would be willing to help!"
The children cheer as the young lady thanks you sincerely. She promises to get the information to you as soon as possible.
THE BRIEF
*choose ONE of the three senior sims to build a house for, making to sure include all their needs/wants in the build.
*to prevent future flooding, the houses need to be built on stilts or foundations at least 8 steps high. No basements, please.
*since the houses were near the river, try to have a water view (ocean or river ) or add a strip of water down one side of the property.
*The budget is $125,000. (Be sure to include the cost of the lot in this amount)
The Senior Sims:
*Mr. Bao Chang--needs one bedroom, a martial arts/exercise room, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen/family room combination. He prefers sunny and calming colors.
*Mrs. Aibreann Byrne--needs a bedroom, a large guest bedroom for grandkids to visit, a bathroom, and kitchen/family room combination with a space for baking cookies. She also loves plants and gardening.
*Mrs. Petunia Livingston--needs a bedroom, a large bathroom, and a kitchen/family room combination. She also needs a "creativity room" for her writing and painting.
Sims Challenge
*create the senior sim you chose to build for (or any of the three if you are not doing the build challenge). Show them enjoying their new home. Include their likes and skills where applicable. Also show pictures of their clothes.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #222 Solving the Seniors Situation
NAME: Kgaff
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/183138166@N05/albums/72157712644029533
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: included with build
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 35x25 -- 6 Castaway Cove, Sunlit Tides, 111,850
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: I choose to build for Mr. Bao Chang-- his needs are one bedroom, a martial arts/exercise room, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen/family room combination. He prefers sunny and calming colors.
I pictured him in my head as a modern senior sim with a traditional values.His new house reflects his modern style with a nod to certain traditions like the sliding paper doors, traditional columns and other decorative touches.
Since Mr. Chang is a senior, I didn’t want him to have to walk up a steep staircase to enter his home, so there is a short 4 step stairs and a landing with a bench he can rest upon before going up the final four steps. There is a nice size porch with seating and a chess set
Inside there is an open kitchen and living area, a fairly large bedroom a bath with shower and a martial arts workout room.
There is also a hot tub area near the parking area.
Since the budget was so large I threw in a Twizzy so he can zoom around the island.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: not necessary
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED:n/a
NAME: ADWilson
LINK TO LOT: Green Gables https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9360616
LINK TO MEDIA: BnS 222 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fadwilson1991.wordpress.com%2Fbns-222%2F
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: Intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20x30; 150 Ely Road in Riverview; §85,986 (includes price of lot)
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Mrs. Aibreann Byrne loves plants and gardening as well as making cookies with her grandchildren! This home built on her old lot provides everything she will need when they come to visit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @ Tealmum
NAME: piotr1562512
LINK TO LOT: Exchange https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9360860
LINK TO MEDIA: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F186081652%40N05%2Falbums%2F72157712907601643
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x30; 30 Sulfur Springs Rd. (Aurora Skies); Final Cost: $66,033
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Two bedroom, one bathrom house with a big kitchen and an indoor greenhouse. Plenty of space for children to play and help their Grandma with baking. The houseis built on a little hill so that it's safe from any future floods that might come it's way.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Advanced
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #222 - SOLVING THE SENIORS SITUATION
NAME: creativemetapohr
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: House over Troubled Waters https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FHy2iBerW95UU1jfh6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 40x20, custom placed in Riverview, final cost 121,948
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
I built for Mrs. Petunia Livingston - her profile was "needs a bedroom, a large bathroom, and a kitchen/family room combination. She also needs a "creativity room" for her writing and painting."
I imagined Mrs. Livingston as being someone who wanted to live in a much more modern house, no cozy cottage and doilies for her, she wants clean lines and modern appliances.
After the destruction of the flood, I wanted to build a sanctuary from, but also a sort of shrine to, the water. This house is built over the river itself, with a deck spanning the entire back side of the house. The whole house is designed around the water, with two-story windows in the living/kitchen to take in the views and the light.
The living space is designed for guests and conversation, with a fireplace for comfort and ambiance, and includes a guitar. The kitchen/dining has a large eating island with an inset stove. There is a table for more traditionally-styled meals, and decorative case with bottles. There is a powder room off the kitchen for guests (nobody wants guests tramping through their bedroom to get to the bathroom!).
The bedroom also has a wide view of the river, and the large master bathroom was designed to be almost a personal spa with walk-in shower, luxurious tub, and lots of room. The master bath also has a door out to the hot-tub both for ease of access and because it's easier to come in from the tub through the bathroom than the living room! The hot-tub is covered but open for use in most weather, and has seating and even a yoga mat.
The creativity room offers space for writing and art, as well as inspirational and relaxing views over the water and the garden patio. There is a second easel on the deck, along with lounge options and a yoga mat, giving ample outdoor living space to complement the indoors. To one side of the house and accessible from both the deck and the front is a "serenity" garden/patio with water feature. Below this patio is a waterwheel, might as well let the river make itself useful and reduce bills!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No feedback please, just want to build... and share...
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #222 Solving the Seniors Situation
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9358642
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/NXmGA4Q
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9358643
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST:Roaring Heights placed 25x25 lot, $82,567
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Petunia Livingston and her cat, Duke, live in a spacious home on a waterfront lot. Petunia loves beach-y decor without the commercial aspects, so weathered woods are paired with blues and a blue-green color to invoke the feel of the beach. The house has a a kitchen/dining/living room combination with a half bath on the first floor. The second level has the master bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet. The third level has the artist/writing areas and laundry. Decking is on each level, as well as a detached patio right on the ground level for enjoying the views and a fire pit.
Petunia Livingston is an artistic bookworm, a cat person, Eco-friendly, and a workaholic. She has ambitions to be an Illustrious Author, now that she is retired from the city job she worked for over 50 years. She is a Cancer. Her favorite color is turquoise. She loves cheese steak sandwiches, French music, and walks along the edge of the water. Her cat, Duke, is a genius hunter who is non-destructive.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: my own patterns
The deadline for this challenge is 31st January 2020
You are walking in the park enjoying the crisp breeze on your face during your lunch hour. You notice some young children with a large collecting tin and a sign that reads, "Pleez donayt to r Grammies and Grampas." Bad spelling aside, you are intrigued and go over to ask the kids why they are collecting money for their grandparents.
A freckle-faced little boy pipes up. "The floods got their houses. My grammy and grampy lost theirs. It floated away!"
"My Nana's house got under water on the first floor. She can't bake us cookies anymore," adds a little girl with big green eyes. Tears run down her face.
A young lady nearby comes over to comfort the little girl. "It is the whole street, really, that needs help," she explains as she hugs the girl. "With all the recent heavy rains, the river flooded. Most of the older homes were built close to the water, so they flooded or were washed away. The ones that flooded are full of dangerous black mold. The senior sims living there cannot afford to move or rebuild. I am in the process of setting up a website to accept donations for them, but the kids could not wait to get started!"
You think things over for a few minutes. You had a really good year last year, and this year is doing even better so far. All things considered, you feel the urge to give back to the community- starting with these senior sims!
"I think I know a way to help," you say brightly to the group. Turning to the young lady, you continue, "If you can gather names, number of occupants, and what they need in a home, I will see what I can do!"
"You mean you will donate money to them individually?" the young woman asks, perplexed but pleased by your offer.
You dig a card from your wallet and hand it to her. "Actually, I am an architect. I would be willing to donate my time, services, and some materials to rebuild these homes. Feel free to add my name to your list. Getting the press involved may be a good idea as well," you suggest. "I know many people around here have big hearts and would be willing to help!"
The children cheer as the young lady thanks you sincerely. She promises to get the information to you as soon as possible.
THE BRIEF
*choose ONE of the three senior sims to build a house for, making to sure include all their needs/wants in the build.
*to prevent future flooding, the houses need to be built on stilts or foundations at least 8 steps high. No basements, please.
*since the houses were near the river, try to have a water view (ocean or river ) or add a strip of water down one side of the property.
*The budget is $125,000. (Be sure to include the cost of the lot in this amount)
The Senior Sims:
*Mr. Bao Chang--needs one bedroom, a martial arts/exercise room, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen/family room combination. He prefers sunny and calming colors.
*Mrs. Aibreann Byrne--needs a bedroom, a large guest bedroom for grandkids to visit, a bathroom, and kitchen/family room combination with a space for baking cookies. She also loves plants and gardening.
*Mrs. Petunia Livingston--needs a bedroom, a large bathroom, and a kitchen/family room combination. She also needs a "creativity room" for her writing and painting.
Sims Challenge
*create the senior sim you chose to build for (or any of the three if you are not doing the build challenge). Show them enjoying their new home. Include their likes and skills where applicable. Also show pictures of their clothes.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #222 Solving the Seniors Situation
NAME: Kgaff
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/183138166@N05/albums/72157712644029533
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: included with build
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 35x25 -- 6 Castaway Cove, Sunlit Tides, 111,850
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: I choose to build for Mr. Bao Chang-- his needs are one bedroom, a martial arts/exercise room, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen/family room combination. He prefers sunny and calming colors.
I pictured him in my head as a modern senior sim with a traditional values.His new house reflects his modern style with a nod to certain traditions like the sliding paper doors, traditional columns and other decorative touches.
Since Mr. Chang is a senior, I didn’t want him to have to walk up a steep staircase to enter his home, so there is a short 4 step stairs and a landing with a bench he can rest upon before going up the final four steps. There is a nice size porch with seating and a chess set
Inside there is an open kitchen and living area, a fairly large bedroom a bath with shower and a martial arts workout room.
There is also a hot tub area near the parking area.
Since the budget was so large I threw in a Twizzy so he can zoom around the island.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: not necessary
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED:n/a
NAME: ADWilson
LINK TO LOT: Green Gables https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9360616
LINK TO MEDIA: BnS 222 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fadwilson1991.wordpress.com%2Fbns-222%2F
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: Intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20x30; 150 Ely Road in Riverview; §85,986 (includes price of lot)
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Mrs. Aibreann Byrne loves plants and gardening as well as making cookies with her grandchildren! This home built on her old lot provides everything she will need when they come to visit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @ Tealmum
NAME: piotr1562512
LINK TO LOT: Exchange https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9360860
LINK TO MEDIA: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F186081652%40N05%2Falbums%2F72157712907601643
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x30; 30 Sulfur Springs Rd. (Aurora Skies); Final Cost: $66,033
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Two bedroom, one bathrom house with a big kitchen and an indoor greenhouse. Plenty of space for children to play and help their Grandma with baking. The houseis built on a little hill so that it's safe from any future floods that might come it's way.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Advanced
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #222 - SOLVING THE SENIORS SITUATION
NAME: creativemetapohr
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: House over Troubled Waters https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FHy2iBerW95UU1jfh6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 40x20, custom placed in Riverview, final cost 121,948
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
I built for Mrs. Petunia Livingston - her profile was "needs a bedroom, a large bathroom, and a kitchen/family room combination. She also needs a "creativity room" for her writing and painting."
I imagined Mrs. Livingston as being someone who wanted to live in a much more modern house, no cozy cottage and doilies for her, she wants clean lines and modern appliances.
After the destruction of the flood, I wanted to build a sanctuary from, but also a sort of shrine to, the water. This house is built over the river itself, with a deck spanning the entire back side of the house. The whole house is designed around the water, with two-story windows in the living/kitchen to take in the views and the light.
The living space is designed for guests and conversation, with a fireplace for comfort and ambiance, and includes a guitar. The kitchen/dining has a large eating island with an inset stove. There is a table for more traditionally-styled meals, and decorative case with bottles. There is a powder room off the kitchen for guests (nobody wants guests tramping through their bedroom to get to the bathroom!).
The bedroom also has a wide view of the river, and the large master bathroom was designed to be almost a personal spa with walk-in shower, luxurious tub, and lots of room. The master bath also has a door out to the hot-tub both for ease of access and because it's easier to come in from the tub through the bathroom than the living room! The hot-tub is covered but open for use in most weather, and has seating and even a yoga mat.
The creativity room offers space for writing and art, as well as inspirational and relaxing views over the water and the garden patio. There is a second easel on the deck, along with lounge options and a yoga mat, giving ample outdoor living space to complement the indoors. To one side of the house and accessible from both the deck and the front is a "serenity" garden/patio with water feature. Below this patio is a waterwheel, might as well let the river make itself useful and reduce bills!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No feedback please, just want to build... and share...
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #222 Solving the Seniors Situation
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9358642
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/NXmGA4Q
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9358643
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST:Roaring Heights placed 25x25 lot, $82,567
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Petunia Livingston and her cat, Duke, live in a spacious home on a waterfront lot. Petunia loves beach-y decor without the commercial aspects, so weathered woods are paired with blues and a blue-green color to invoke the feel of the beach. The house has a a kitchen/dining/living room combination with a half bath on the first floor. The second level has the master bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet. The third level has the artist/writing areas and laundry. Decking is on each level, as well as a detached patio right on the ground level for enjoying the views and a fire pit.
Petunia Livingston is an artistic bookworm, a cat person, Eco-friendly, and a workaholic. She has ambitions to be an Illustrious Author, now that she is retired from the city job she worked for over 50 years. She is a Cancer. Her favorite color is turquoise. She loves cheese steak sandwiches, French music, and walks along the edge of the water. Her cat, Duke, is a genius hunter who is non-destructive.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: my own patterns
