My builds - Jude525
My friends have encouraged me to share my builds all in one place. So here I am. I was pretty surprised as I was getting everything ready just how many lots I've built in the past 8 months. So, gonna ...
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So, here it finally is. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Resort. This is my biggest project to date. link
The lot is categorized a Resort and is 64x64
The inspiration for this build was The Hanging Gardens of Nebuchadnezzar, one of the fabled Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As I've probably mentioned previously, this started out as a concept for a house/mansion. But, as the ziggurat came together, I couldn't see how having the large indoor pool would allow for interior upper floors without detracting from the aesthetic. (Ironically, as I'm typing this, I've thought of a possible solution to that. LOL) I then briefly considered making it a public pool. But it just seemed too grandiose for that. So I decided to build my first resort.
This is going to be a long post. Because there is just SO much to cover. I've opted to use the "Spoiler" option to keep the post from becoming overwhelming. But, with it being a resort, I need to make sure you know where each resort requirement is being met.
Front view
https://i.imgur.com/m8FJXse.jpg?1
Rear view
https://i.imgur.com/ZNCQig3.jpg?1
And, now, something you rarely see here, an actual elevation breakdown. The property is too complex for me to have left this out. Again, I didn't want you to get lost. *smile*
Aerial view
https://i.imgur.com/Lgi5cKm.jpg?1
Main level
https://i.imgur.com/58IyGGs.jpg?1
A - Front desk
B - Cafeteria
C - Billiards table
D - VIP rooms
E - VIP suite
F - Hot tub
G - Party area
H - Bar
I - Pool with Pool Bar
J - Wedding pavilion
K - Massage cabana
L - Sauna
Main Level Tour:
Welcome Center (A, B, C)
VIP area tour (D, E, F)
Facilities (G, H, I, J, K, L)
Upper level
https://i.imgur.com/4LPo400.jpg?1
A - Gym/Game area
Sub-level
The Spanish Resort Tower is buried under the Welcome Center, with an access staircase from the lobby. Fully upgraded, this provides 40 standard rooms and rabbit hole spa services similar to those available in town.
You can also see the glass walled structure of the pool. Oh, and the hot tub structure in the back corner.
https://i.imgur.com/PhunNoU.jpg?1
As an owned resort, I think I've covered all the bases on what is needed/desired. Although my Sims still get wishes to upgrade with duplicate amenities from time to time, my latest rating is 4 stars and rising. Profits are approaching §4,000 per day, after expenses.
One important design decision was to leave the entire back portion of the lot empty so that it can be placed on beach front property, further increasing the value and desirability of the resort. It doesn't really show in the pics, but it is on the side with the wedding arch. If you do this, you may want to place a couple water vehicles on the beach to give Sims a few more activity options. The game may even suggest them through wishes. I don't know. But, overall, it is designed to attain high ratings as is within a desert setting. It was built in Lunar Lakes and would be a perfect fit for Lucky Palms. In Lucky Palms it would be appropriate to place a gaming room in the area reserved for the beach. I would like to offer the extra options as blueprints, but I haven't been able to get the blueprint mod to work lately. If I get it working again, I will try to remember to come back to this option.
The lot is categorized a Resort and is 64x64
The inspiration for this build was The Hanging Gardens of Nebuchadnezzar, one of the fabled Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As I've probably mentioned previously, this started out as a concept for a house/mansion. But, as the ziggurat came together, I couldn't see how having the large indoor pool would allow for interior upper floors without detracting from the aesthetic. (Ironically, as I'm typing this, I've thought of a possible solution to that. LOL) I then briefly considered making it a public pool. But it just seemed too grandiose for that. So I decided to build my first resort.
This is going to be a long post. Because there is just SO much to cover. I've opted to use the "Spoiler" option to keep the post from becoming overwhelming. But, with it being a resort, I need to make sure you know where each resort requirement is being met.
Front view
https://i.imgur.com/m8FJXse.jpg?1
Rear view
https://i.imgur.com/ZNCQig3.jpg?1
And, now, something you rarely see here, an actual elevation breakdown. The property is too complex for me to have left this out. Again, I didn't want you to get lost. *smile*
Aerial view
https://i.imgur.com/Lgi5cKm.jpg?1
Main level
https://i.imgur.com/58IyGGs.jpg?1
A - Front desk
B - Cafeteria
C - Billiards table
D - VIP rooms
E - VIP suite
F - Hot tub
G - Party area
H - Bar
I - Pool with Pool Bar
J - Wedding pavilion
K - Massage cabana
L - Sauna
Main Level Tour:
Welcome Center (A, B, C)
Spoiler
You enter the resort through the main lobby.
https://i.imgur.com/SozJpmB.jpg?1
Check in at the front desk
https://i.imgur.com/d2HnS0G.jpg?1
Enjoy a meal or snack in the cafeteria style dining area. Here your Sims will find a large variety of foods to choose from, including vegan options. There is also an Aims Co. Choc-O-Falls Fountain for a quick sweet treat.
https://i.imgur.com/68y9w06.jpg?1
Hang out with the other guests, or even try to make a quick Simolean or two, at the billiards table.
https://i.imgur.com/T5pmLIQ.jpg?1
You enter the resort through the main lobby.
https://i.imgur.com/SozJpmB.jpg?1
Check in at the front desk
https://i.imgur.com/d2HnS0G.jpg?1
Enjoy a meal or snack in the cafeteria style dining area. Here your Sims will find a large variety of foods to choose from, including vegan options. There is also an Aims Co. Choc-O-Falls Fountain for a quick sweet treat.
https://i.imgur.com/68y9w06.jpg?1
Hang out with the other guests, or even try to make a quick Simolean or two, at the billiards table.
https://i.imgur.com/T5pmLIQ.jpg?1
VIP area tour (D, E, F)
Spoiler
Behind the welcome center, stroll down the path past the VIP bungalows toward the hot tub.
https://i.imgur.com/9L5pTfD.jpg?1
To the left are two identical, smaller VIP rooms. With a shared/public full bath between them.
https://i.imgur.com/f7F6SyQ.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/XTU5ifF.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/YXgz8Qd.jpg?1
To the right is the VIP suite, with en suite full bath and sitting area.
https://i.imgur.com/9wVEzNE.jpg?2
https://i.imgur.com/9L5pTfD.jpg?1
To the left are two identical, smaller VIP rooms. With a shared/public full bath between them.
https://i.imgur.com/f7F6SyQ.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/XTU5ifF.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/YXgz8Qd.jpg?1
To the right is the VIP suite, with en suite full bath and sitting area.
https://i.imgur.com/9wVEzNE.jpg?2
Facilities (G, H, I, J, K, L)
Spoiler
Toward the front of the property is a party area where your Sims can grab a snack or light drink
https://i.imgur.com/eU0sYt3.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/baEKLEh.jpg?1
or a specialty drink at our full bar
https://i.imgur.com/jagJHEh.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/eJaPrkx.jpg?1
Within our main building is a large indoor pool, including an in-pool bar. The pool has been designed with a special underwater glass wall feature to give the illusion of swimming in the open ocean. This walled glass design was the core of my inspiration before I even got the idea for the ziggurat.
https://i.imgur.com/Mky6VcU.jpg?1
Along the far wall there is a coffee/beverage machine and a snow cone machine.
https://i.imgur.com/xTVedGV.jpg?1
Behind that pool is the wedding arch, shaded by a trellis of green ivy.
https://i.imgur.com/2HW1UST.jpg?1
Off to the side of the pool is an interactive spa area to complement the spa features available in the resort tower rabbit hole. There is an Infinite Zen Massage Table across from a Steam-it-up Sauna.
https://i.imgur.com/WRlpy69.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/wiCrFes.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/eU0sYt3.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/baEKLEh.jpg?1
or a specialty drink at our full bar
https://i.imgur.com/jagJHEh.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/eJaPrkx.jpg?1
Within our main building is a large indoor pool, including an in-pool bar. The pool has been designed with a special underwater glass wall feature to give the illusion of swimming in the open ocean. This walled glass design was the core of my inspiration before I even got the idea for the ziggurat.
https://i.imgur.com/Mky6VcU.jpg?1
Along the far wall there is a coffee/beverage machine and a snow cone machine.
https://i.imgur.com/xTVedGV.jpg?1
Behind that pool is the wedding arch, shaded by a trellis of green ivy.
https://i.imgur.com/2HW1UST.jpg?1
Off to the side of the pool is an interactive spa area to complement the spa features available in the resort tower rabbit hole. There is an Infinite Zen Massage Table across from a Steam-it-up Sauna.
https://i.imgur.com/WRlpy69.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/wiCrFes.jpg?1
Upper level
https://i.imgur.com/4LPo400.jpg?1
A - Gym/Game area
Spoiler
On the upper level of the Welcome Center is the gym, with a couple social games and the locker rooms.
https://i.imgur.com/FehCB8o.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/wYb3DgX.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/GWl5GfA.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/FehCB8o.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/wYb3DgX.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/GWl5GfA.jpg?1
Sub-level
The Spanish Resort Tower is buried under the Welcome Center, with an access staircase from the lobby. Fully upgraded, this provides 40 standard rooms and rabbit hole spa services similar to those available in town.
You can also see the glass walled structure of the pool. Oh, and the hot tub structure in the back corner.
https://i.imgur.com/PhunNoU.jpg?1
As an owned resort, I think I've covered all the bases on what is needed/desired. Although my Sims still get wishes to upgrade with duplicate amenities from time to time, my latest rating is 4 stars and rising. Profits are approaching §4,000 per day, after expenses.
One important design decision was to leave the entire back portion of the lot empty so that it can be placed on beach front property, further increasing the value and desirability of the resort. It doesn't really show in the pics, but it is on the side with the wedding arch. If you do this, you may want to place a couple water vehicles on the beach to give Sims a few more activity options. The game may even suggest them through wishes. I don't know. But, overall, it is designed to attain high ratings as is within a desert setting. It was built in Lunar Lakes and would be a perfect fit for Lucky Palms. In Lucky Palms it would be appropriate to place a gaming room in the area reserved for the beach. I would like to offer the extra options as blueprints, but I haven't been able to get the blueprint mod to work lately. If I get it working again, I will try to remember to come back to this option.
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