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Build-n-Share Challenge #17
#17 A Grand Place of Learning
This Week’s Challenge Specifics:
As you step into the office, you notice a large bouquet on Rose’s desk. You also see Rose’s expression, a kind of dread mixed with awe.
“All OK Rose?”
“These flowers were just delivered, for me apparently, but there is no note. I have a horrible feeling I know only one person who would make such an over the top gesture…”
You smile to yourself, as you know full well who sent the flowers but have been sworn to secrecy.
“Were there any messages while I was out showing Henry and Evangeline around?”
“Kaye Johnson called to invite you round for a meal, between you and me, I think she might have something to tell you, she sounded ever so disappointed that you weren’t here.”
“Bless, I haven’t seen her much recently, we’ve both been busy, what with her and those little munchkins and me with this place.” Rose nods knowingly.
“Well, off you go into your office and I’ll make you a nice cup of tea.”
Inspecting the mammoth creamy coloured bevy of gloriously scented lilies, roses, germinis, lisianthus and spray chrysanthemums, your mind drifts back to the voicemail you received a couple of days ago. Wandering back into your office, you replay the message over in your mind.
“Well, hello there my dear!” Is how the message started, in such a heavily accented southern drawl, that you immediately knew who the caller was.
“I am immensely sorry that I am not in the country to avail your services personally. But I am on a dig you see, out in Egypt at the moment. No, I can’t do that right now, can’t you see I’m on the ‘phone? Sorry about that, now, what was I saying? Ah yes, the reason for my call, I want you to build Willow Creek a new public library. A grand place of learning. It shall of course have to be named after myself in some way or other, but I’ll leave the details for you to figure out, I know I’ll just love anything you can come up with. Ah, wait, now there was one other thing, wasn’t there?.” You hear a muffling of the handset as it is obvious he is trying to continue another conversation with someone close by. “Of course, the money! How could I forget the money?! Let’s give you a budget of $150,000, and please replace the original structure and place it on the same lot. Ok then, that should be all. Any questions, feel free to email me at douglascurtisthethird@gmail.com. Oh, and I hope Rose appreciates the little gift I sent her! Please don’t let on that they are from me, or I might have to rethink the commission.” You heard a playful tone in his voice at the end there, but still, you can’t be too careful and the last thing you want to do is upset a client like Douglas Curtis The Third.
Rose knocks on the door and brings you a steaming hot cup of tea with a shortbread biscuit on the saucer. You suddenly feel very guilty at keeping the secret from her.
“So, what’s on the agenda?” She asks.
“Well, I had a voicemail from the one and only Douglas Curtis The Third a couple of days ago.” You wink at her and her mouth forms a perfect ‘O’.
“He has apparently bought the Willow Creek Library and wishes it to be replaced with something a little more grand.”
Rose still has not uttered a word. She backs out of your office and you stifle a giggle.
The Brief:
You will need to demolish and build on the same site as the Willow Creek Research Library.
You have a budget of $150,000 Total Cost (including the base lot cost which is $4,000).
It has to look grand, we have no more information than that.
You will need to include a computer area, seating area, reference area, children’s area and public facilities (toilets).
There must also be a space to sit and read outside.
It needs to be name after its benefactor in some way.
On a side note you may use basements if you wish.
Room Challenge:
The Reference Library. Please design a reference area for the library, no larger than 10x7, it must include bookshelves, desks. A place to do some serious learning. Your budget for this is $15,000.
Sim Challenge:
We want to see who will frequent the new library, will they be bums just looking for a place to sit down, or serious scholars? Please provide us with 3 sims, complete with back stories. You have complete creative freedom for their traits and aspirations.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID:pammiechick
LOT NAME: Curtis Heritage Library
LOT COST: $4000.00
BUILD COST: $145,000
TOTAL COST: $149,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s259.photobucket.com/user/pamcalvert/slideshow/library?sort=6
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All from TSR: Gab Contemporary Living, Luau Outdoor furniture, Shabby Chic Used Living, Attraction Bedroom, Geoscape Wallpaper, Monaco
Bedroom, Tulton bathroom, Galaxy Walls, Attraction bathroom, Akumata Living Area
Doug’s Comments: What an outstandingly modern library, I have to admit, I was hoping for something a little more traditional, but this may just have changed my mind.
Established
FORUM ID: Liziann1
ORIGIN ID:DizziSquirrel
LOT: Curtis Creek Library
LOT COST: $4000
BUILD COST: $140.271
TOTAL COST: $144.271
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s141.photobucket.com/user/dizzisquirrel/slideshow/17%20Build%20N%20Share
LINK TO GALLERY http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/CA82FF9CEDF411E480EB74782C4318E8?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=dizzisquirrel&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Debug, Moo and Unlocks used.
Doug's Comments: I just love the relaxed atmosphere you have managed to create in your library.
FORUM ID: Zita1966
ORIGIN ID:ReneVeronicaZita
LOT NAME: DC FOUNDERS LIBRARY
LOT COST: $4000.00
BUILD COST: $114193.00
TOTAL COST: $118193.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/gallery/Kmo5f
LINK TO GALLERY: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/9D7FC38FE55811E481F155E4B4723409
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Moo
Doug's Comments: Wow, totally blown away with the modern architecture of your library!
FORUM ID: VanillaChai
ORIGIN ID: VanillaChaiPWNS
LOT: DC Library and Cafe
LOT COST: $4,000
BUILD COST: $144,114
TOTAL COST: $148,114
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Jennifer_Alvey/slideshow/DC%20Library%20and%20Cafe
LINK TO LOT:
https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/3DA12FB5E63611E48004CC87F435584E?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=buildnshare17&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, but I did use MOO, bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlment and bb.showhiddenobjects
Doug's Comments: Just loving the book end sections of roofing! And a café, everything I asked for and more.
FORUM ID: Lisa17Ann
ORIGIN ID: Lisa17Ann
LOT: Curtis Community Library
LOT COST: $4000
BUILD COST: $118,672
TOTAL COST: $122,672
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s70.photobucket.com/user/puppyhugger17/slideshow/Curtis%20Community%20Library?sort=9
LINK TO GALLERY: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/26BD5D1FE68111E483FA74782C4318E8?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Curtis Community Library&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Debug, Moo and Unlocks used.
Doug's Comments: That roof! Wow, what more can I say? Such a lush atrium as well, colour me impressed.
FORUM ID: Issabella14
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LOT: DC Pyramid of Knowledge
LOT COST: $2 000 (Daisy Hovel)
BUILD COST: $145 701
TOTAL COST: $147 701
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Issabella_Koen/slideshow/Challenge%2017
GALLERY LINK:
http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/DAA434B0E6B511E48A8A6931A5A3888F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, but I did use MOO, bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlment and bb.showhiddenobjects
Doug's Comments: Wait, didn’t I just come back from Egypt? Very, very cool architecture! Such a cool kids area as well, wish this had been around when I was a little’un.
FORUM ID: folala
ORIGIN ID: folala
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/580E4E26E87011E48126CC87F435584E?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=the third tower of wisdom&max=25
LOT COST: 4,000
BUILD COST: (The cost of the build, not including the lot price)
TOTAL COST: 147,862
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/slideshow/sims4buildnshare17
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
Doug's Comments: Well colour me impressed! Loving the tower architecture and the protected book room, great idea.
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LOT: Curtis Memorial Library
http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/7177CD27EAC711E488E36931A5A3888F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=25
LOT COST: $4,000
BUILD COST: $145,517
TOTAL COST: $149,517
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/Curtis%20Memorial%20Library
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Doug's Comments: Absolutely loving the classical architecture, and the outstanding detail you got even on the interior of the library.
FORUM ID: Kezflake
ORIGIN ID: elsing2000
LOT: D.C.III Central Library
LOT COST: $4000
BUILD COST: $146,000 (exactly)
TOTAL COST: $150,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: mysimslegacy.com/d-c-iii-central-library
LINK TO GALLERY
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC BuyDebug, MOO and Unlock
Doug's Comments: Absolutely loving the classical architecture, and the outstanding detail you got even on the interior of the library.
FORUM ID: benlow11
ORIGIN ID: benlow11
LOT: Curtis Public Library
LOT COST: 4,000
BUILD COST: 145,787
TOTAL COST: 149,787
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/17172001@N06/sets/72157651854191570/
Link to Gallery: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/FC3A04F8EEC811E48F4E55E4B4723409?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=benlow11&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, I used MOO and the cheats to unhide/unlock items.
Doug’s Comments: Loving the modern interior of this Cape Cod style library.
Expert
FORUM ID: misscbong
ORIGIN ID: misscbong
LOT: Curtis Millienium Library
LOT COST: $4,000
BUILD COST: $145,039
TOTAL COST: $149,039
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s7.photobucket.com/user/misscbong/slideshow/Curtis%20Millenium%20Library
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
Doug’s Comments: Holy Moly! Totally blown away by the modern architecture with a nod back to a more classic time with those friezes..
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LOT: Curtis Community Library
LOT COST: 145,976
BUILD COST: 4,000
TOTAL COST: 149,976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/masajo2/slideshow/Grand%20place%20of%20learning
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Doug’s Comments: This place is so much more than I asked for, loving the classical architecture and it would be remiss of me not to comment on that gorgeous landscaping.
Results
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Starting Out - Judge:
Established - Judge:
Expert - Judge:
#17 A Grand Place of Learning
This Week’s Challenge Specifics:
As you step into the office, you notice a large bouquet on Rose’s desk. You also see Rose’s expression, a kind of dread mixed with awe.
“All OK Rose?”
“These flowers were just delivered, for me apparently, but there is no note. I have a horrible feeling I know only one person who would make such an over the top gesture…”
You smile to yourself, as you know full well who sent the flowers but have been sworn to secrecy.
“Were there any messages while I was out showing Henry and Evangeline around?”
“Kaye Johnson called to invite you round for a meal, between you and me, I think she might have something to tell you, she sounded ever so disappointed that you weren’t here.”
“Bless, I haven’t seen her much recently, we’ve both been busy, what with her and those little munchkins and me with this place.” Rose nods knowingly.
“Well, off you go into your office and I’ll make you a nice cup of tea.”
Inspecting the mammoth creamy coloured bevy of gloriously scented lilies, roses, germinis, lisianthus and spray chrysanthemums, your mind drifts back to the voicemail you received a couple of days ago. Wandering back into your office, you replay the message over in your mind.
“Well, hello there my dear!” Is how the message started, in such a heavily accented southern drawl, that you immediately knew who the caller was.
“I am immensely sorry that I am not in the country to avail your services personally. But I am on a dig you see, out in Egypt at the moment. No, I can’t do that right now, can’t you see I’m on the ‘phone? Sorry about that, now, what was I saying? Ah yes, the reason for my call, I want you to build Willow Creek a new public library. A grand place of learning. It shall of course have to be named after myself in some way or other, but I’ll leave the details for you to figure out, I know I’ll just love anything you can come up with. Ah, wait, now there was one other thing, wasn’t there?.” You hear a muffling of the handset as it is obvious he is trying to continue another conversation with someone close by. “Of course, the money! How could I forget the money?! Let’s give you a budget of $150,000, and please replace the original structure and place it on the same lot. Ok then, that should be all. Any questions, feel free to email me at douglascurtisthethird@gmail.com. Oh, and I hope Rose appreciates the little gift I sent her! Please don’t let on that they are from me, or I might have to rethink the commission.” You heard a playful tone in his voice at the end there, but still, you can’t be too careful and the last thing you want to do is upset a client like Douglas Curtis The Third.
Rose knocks on the door and brings you a steaming hot cup of tea with a shortbread biscuit on the saucer. You suddenly feel very guilty at keeping the secret from her.
“So, what’s on the agenda?” She asks.
“Well, I had a voicemail from the one and only Douglas Curtis The Third a couple of days ago.” You wink at her and her mouth forms a perfect ‘O’.
“He has apparently bought the Willow Creek Library and wishes it to be replaced with something a little more grand.”
Rose still has not uttered a word. She backs out of your office and you stifle a giggle.
The Brief:
You will need to demolish and build on the same site as the Willow Creek Research Library.
You have a budget of $150,000 Total Cost (including the base lot cost which is $4,000).
It has to look grand, we have no more information than that.
You will need to include a computer area, seating area, reference area, children’s area and public facilities (toilets).
There must also be a space to sit and read outside.
It needs to be name after its benefactor in some way.
On a side note you may use basements if you wish.
Room Challenge:
The Reference Library. Please design a reference area for the library, no larger than 10x7, it must include bookshelves, desks. A place to do some serious learning. Your budget for this is $15,000.
Sim Challenge:
We want to see who will frequent the new library, will they be bums just looking for a place to sit down, or serious scholars? Please provide us with 3 sims, complete with back stories. You have complete creative freedom for their traits and aspirations.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID:pammiechick
LOT NAME: Curtis Heritage Library
LOT COST: $4000.00
BUILD COST: $145,000
TOTAL COST: $149,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s259.photobucket.com/user/pamcalvert/slideshow/library?sort=6
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All from TSR: Gab Contemporary Living, Luau Outdoor furniture, Shabby Chic Used Living, Attraction Bedroom, Geoscape Wallpaper, Monaco
Bedroom, Tulton bathroom, Galaxy Walls, Attraction bathroom, Akumata Living Area
Doug’s Comments: What an outstandingly modern library, I have to admit, I was hoping for something a little more traditional, but this may just have changed my mind.
Established
FORUM ID: Liziann1
ORIGIN ID:DizziSquirrel
LOT: Curtis Creek Library
LOT COST: $4000
BUILD COST: $140.271
TOTAL COST: $144.271
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s141.photobucket.com/user/dizzisquirrel/slideshow/17%20Build%20N%20Share
LINK TO GALLERY http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/CA82FF9CEDF411E480EB74782C4318E8?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=dizzisquirrel&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Debug, Moo and Unlocks used.
Doug's Comments: I just love the relaxed atmosphere you have managed to create in your library.
FORUM ID: Zita1966
ORIGIN ID:ReneVeronicaZita
LOT NAME: DC FOUNDERS LIBRARY
LOT COST: $4000.00
BUILD COST: $114193.00
TOTAL COST: $118193.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/gallery/Kmo5f
LINK TO GALLERY: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/9D7FC38FE55811E481F155E4B4723409
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Moo
Doug's Comments: Wow, totally blown away with the modern architecture of your library!
FORUM ID: VanillaChai
ORIGIN ID: VanillaChaiPWNS
LOT: DC Library and Cafe
LOT COST: $4,000
BUILD COST: $144,114
TOTAL COST: $148,114
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Jennifer_Alvey/slideshow/DC%20Library%20and%20Cafe
LINK TO LOT:
https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/3DA12FB5E63611E48004CC87F435584E?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=buildnshare17&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, but I did use MOO, bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlment and bb.showhiddenobjects
Doug's Comments: Just loving the book end sections of roofing! And a café, everything I asked for and more.
FORUM ID: Lisa17Ann
ORIGIN ID: Lisa17Ann
LOT: Curtis Community Library
LOT COST: $4000
BUILD COST: $118,672
TOTAL COST: $122,672
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s70.photobucket.com/user/puppyhugger17/slideshow/Curtis%20Community%20Library?sort=9
LINK TO GALLERY: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/26BD5D1FE68111E483FA74782C4318E8?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Curtis Community Library&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Debug, Moo and Unlocks used.
Doug's Comments: That roof! Wow, what more can I say? Such a lush atrium as well, colour me impressed.
FORUM ID: Issabella14
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LOT: DC Pyramid of Knowledge
LOT COST: $2 000 (Daisy Hovel)
BUILD COST: $145 701
TOTAL COST: $147 701
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Issabella_Koen/slideshow/Challenge%2017
GALLERY LINK:
http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/DAA434B0E6B511E48A8A6931A5A3888F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, but I did use MOO, bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlment and bb.showhiddenobjects
Doug's Comments: Wait, didn’t I just come back from Egypt? Very, very cool architecture! Such a cool kids area as well, wish this had been around when I was a little’un.
FORUM ID: folala
ORIGIN ID: folala
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/580E4E26E87011E48126CC87F435584E?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=the third tower of wisdom&max=25
LOT COST: 4,000
BUILD COST: (The cost of the build, not including the lot price)
TOTAL COST: 147,862
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/slideshow/sims4buildnshare17
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
Doug's Comments: Well colour me impressed! Loving the tower architecture and the protected book room, great idea.
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LOT: Curtis Memorial Library
http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/7177CD27EAC711E488E36931A5A3888F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=25
LOT COST: $4,000
BUILD COST: $145,517
TOTAL COST: $149,517
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/Curtis%20Memorial%20Library
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Doug's Comments: Absolutely loving the classical architecture, and the outstanding detail you got even on the interior of the library.
FORUM ID: Kezflake
ORIGIN ID: elsing2000
LOT: D.C.III Central Library
LOT COST: $4000
BUILD COST: $146,000 (exactly)
TOTAL COST: $150,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: mysimslegacy.com/d-c-iii-central-library
LINK TO GALLERY
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC BuyDebug, MOO and Unlock
Doug's Comments: Absolutely loving the classical architecture, and the outstanding detail you got even on the interior of the library.
FORUM ID: benlow11
ORIGIN ID: benlow11
LOT: Curtis Public Library
LOT COST: 4,000
BUILD COST: 145,787
TOTAL COST: 149,787
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/17172001@N06/sets/72157651854191570/
Link to Gallery: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/FC3A04F8EEC811E48F4E55E4B4723409?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=benlow11&max=25
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, I used MOO and the cheats to unhide/unlock items.
Doug’s Comments: Loving the modern interior of this Cape Cod style library.
Expert
FORUM ID: misscbong
ORIGIN ID: misscbong
LOT: Curtis Millienium Library
LOT COST: $4,000
BUILD COST: $145,039
TOTAL COST: $149,039
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s7.photobucket.com/user/misscbong/slideshow/Curtis%20Millenium%20Library
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
Doug’s Comments: Holy Moly! Totally blown away by the modern architecture with a nod back to a more classic time with those friezes..
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LOT: Curtis Community Library
LOT COST: 145,976
BUILD COST: 4,000
TOTAL COST: 149,976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/masajo2/slideshow/Grand%20place%20of%20learning
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Doug’s Comments: This place is so much more than I asked for, loving the classical architecture and it would be remiss of me not to comment on that gorgeous landscaping.
Results
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Starting Out - Judge:
Established - Judge:
Expert - Judge:
