Build’n’Share Challenge #31 Fall Designer ShowdownYou are sitting your desk, idly looking out of the window at the fall leaves making their slow descent in the light autumnal breeze when your computer pings with a reminder.
“Oh Shoot.” You think to yourself, “What have I forgotten now?”
Glancing at your screen you see it is actually an email, you really must ask, Rose to change the notification sounds on your new PC. And to let you know what each one actually means.
The title of the email reads “Calling all Builders, Architects and Designers.”
“Hmm, well, I am certainly included in that group.” You think as you scan for the sender. You have learnt not to randomly open emails from just anyone after your last PC was infected with some sort of Trojan Bunny. You were just happy that Rose had thought to backup all your important documents to the cloud.
“Ah, it’s from the Designer’s Guild,” you say out loud. Rose pokes her head through the door.
“Is it that time already?”
Wondering how she heard you with the door closed, you realise that your intercom had been left open after you asked her to bring your last client in. You say a word of thanks that you have been in relative silence and contemplation since.
“Yep Rose, it’s a bit late actually. But there are still leaves falling so we get to have our Fall Designer Showdown.”
Rose smiles, “You know these are my second favourite types of commission?”
“Really?” You ask her, a little surprised.
“What is your favourite?”
“Well, that would be telling,” she says as she closes the door with a smirk.
On the property itself, you will find these 4 items:
You will choose ONE of these items to use as your inspiration to decorate and furnish your house. In the end, when the judges look at your media, they should know which item you chose just by looking at the way you decorated and furnished. Please also include the object you chose somewhere in your house and be sure to have it in a screenshot (unless you choose the bear gnome from Outdoor Retreat and don’t yet have the Game Pack). You can delete the objects on the lot that you didn't choose as your inspiration and the wall piece used to hold the painting. You also cannot duplicate the item (use it more than once on the lot) that you do use as your inspiration.
This is the house!
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Download from the Gallery - Fall Designer Showdown, #BuildnShare, #BnS31
Rules and details:
You can designate the rooms however you like, but your outcome should be a 2bedroom, 1 bathroom, or a 1bedroom, 1 bathroom and study home.
You cannot change the size or location of foundations, walls, and roofing.
Yes, all walls, foundation, and roofing must remain the same.
You can, however, add walls;
You can replace doors, windows, and stairs, but they have to remain in the same position (meaning if it's a 2 tile window, you have to replace it with a 2 tile window or 2 single tile windows, etc.) Doors CAN be replaced with an arch of the same size if desired.
You can't change the roof shape, but you can change the texture and color, the pitch, add trim, adjust the curvature, etc.
You can add structural elements for landscaping purposes, such as a greenhouse, gazebo, or a carport (no garages), but they cannot be attached to the main house.
You CAN change, add or delete any fencing, but you may not use fencing inside the home.
This must be on a 15x20 lot (can be placed in any neighborhood/world).
THERE IS NO BUDGET!
The theme is completely up to you. It does not have to be Winter themed - your house should reflect your inspirational object.
You do not need any game packs to compete. The house was built with only base game elements.
CC is allowed, but please list/link/credit them when you submit so downloaders can find them!
Ready... Set... DESIGN!
There are no side challenges for the Designer Showdown.
Official Entry ListStarting OutFORUM ID: VIRTUALEE
ORIGIN ID: VirtualL33
LEVEL: I am a beginner
LOT: Flower Power; Gallery Link Here: http://goo.gl/AodvXk
LOT COST: 2500
BUILD COST: 97866
TOTAL COST: 100366
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/Virtualee1/slideshow/Flower Power
ENTRY DETAILS: This was a difficult task. However I chose to step outside of the box and went for the pink flower bush. I usually build contemporary/modern builds so whimsical is new for me.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please I want to learn to become a better builder
Forum ID: popettypop2012
Origin ID: popettypop2012
Level : Starting Out (a couple of months ago)
Lot Name: Sunny Sunflower Home
Lot Cost:$2,000
Build Cost: $61,980
Total Cost: $63,980
Entry details : I chose the Dear Old Grandfather Clock and decided on a yellow/brown theme for the house. Hence, the Sunflowers around the house. Also the clock is typical in a old European style house and that's where I got my inspiration for the furniture.
Yes, please for the critique. I am a newbie builder and in much need of constructive criticism. Thanks so much.
Gallery Link:https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/6E5DBB69909A11E5886C67DEF2F8FAF8?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
Slideshow:http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Sunny Sunflower Home
SIM: N/A
ROOM :N/A
EstablishedFORUM ID: Rykel
ORIGIN ID: Simrissie
GALLERY: #Simrissie #BnS31
LEVEL: Established
LOT: http://www.thesims.com/gallery/EB86A6058E0411E58FD4BCD67EAF595D
LOT COST: $1,500
BUILD COST: $58,072 (before live testing and upgrading appliances the cost was $85,889.00)
TOTAL COST: $59,572 ($87,389)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1039.photobucket.com/user/Simrissie/slideshow/BnS31 - Fall Designer Showdown
ENTRY DETAILS: My inspiration item was the "In the balance antique scale". It inspired clean, minimalistic lines and I used the metal/steel and wood materials from the item as a base for decorating the home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, would love to get feedback and improve my building/design skills.
OTHER: MOO, NoCC
CHALLENGE #: 31 - Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: RyeCris16
ORIGIN ID: RyeCris16
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Little Blue Queens
LOT COST: §2,000
BUILD COST: §82,293 (§87,225 is the real price as the game didn't count the paintings and children's drawings)
TOTAL COST: §89,225 (Placed on Rindle Rose in Willow Creek)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Photobucket Slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: I used the Dear Old Grandfather Clock as the inspirational object, and decided to build a Victorian styled cottage with some antique feel. I also decided to make it blue, because many builders are using blue color in their builds, haha! This home has two bedrooms and one bathroom, perfect for a family. Everything in here has no electricity, except the old radio and the lightning. There's a fireplace if you're looking for a cozy feel.
SIM: N/A
ROOM: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: #nocc, but I wanted to give credit to Anfideya for the custom paintings that I used in this build. Please note that paintings are Sim-made so these are 100% not a CC.
EDIT: Link edited! I didn't realized I linked to the library instead of a slideshow yikes!
ExpertFORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Topiary TreesLOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST: 62,325
TOTAL COST: 63,825
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/masajo2/slideshow/Topiary Trees
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose 'Passion's Kiss' as the inspiration object, which reminds me of country cottage plants. This led to a cosy cottage style build.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED if entering - the slideshow is what your judges will primarily go by or N/A if not entering) link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED if entering - the slideshow is what your judges will primarily go by or N/A if not entering) Link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Time For ChristmasLOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST: 65,404
TOTAL COST: 66,104
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://picasaweb.google.com/100834899276394815320/TimeForChristmas?authkey=Gv1sRgCPP9yMmwkZaYDw
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose 'Grandfather Clock' as the inspiration object, which reminds me Christmas of my childhood in my grandmother´s home. The clock reminds me of New Years Eve. In Spain we eat a grape for each month of the year, when strikes twelve strokes, one on each stroke, so the grandfather clock is essential! LOL Well, we switch on the tv for the chimes
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED if entering - the slideshow is what your judges will primarily go by or N/A if not entering) link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED if entering - the slideshow is what your judges will primarily go by or N/A if not entering) Link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: wrathofcath
ORIGIN ID: wrathofcath
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Cozy Christmas CabinLOT COST: $1500
BUILD COST: $101,411
TOTAL COST: $102,911
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/WrathofCath/slideshow/Cozy Christmas Cabin?sort=6
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the "Dear Old Grandfather Clock" for my inspiration and decided to make this a Christmas cabin.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED if entering - the slideshow is what your judges will primarily go by or N/A if not entering) link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED if entering - the slideshow is what your judges will primarily go by or N/A if not entering) Link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: RivendellStar
ORIGIN ID: RivendellStar
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
SteamPunk ShowDownLOT COST: $1,500
BUILD COST: $114,848
TOTAL COST: $116,348
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Not sure how to do this?
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to go with the grandfather clock for my inspirational object for this build. I wanted to do something totally different with the theme and change the shape of the roofing...so I went steampunk style.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:N/A
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOCC
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #: 31 Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: BreeMiles
ORIGIN ID: BreeMiles
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: A Balance Of Time
LOT COST: $1500
BUILD COST: $77,931
TOTAL COST: $79,431
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14313531/#Comment_14313531
The Slideshow LINK Is in the POST ABOVE THIS POST please click it for slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted to do the Balances, A build set in a time, I enjoy in my mind. A home for the adventurer. I was trying to capture a Safari setting the best I could with the items EA has, without using any others CC but my own.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ROOM:N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW:N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Custom Content By BreeMilees. Links To My Custom Content. Walls Floors "Wood" "Carpet"
To Find in the in game gallery, Click Advance then Check Mark Include Custom Content box.
I can't seem to get the link to the build as of now, but it is showing under #BnS31 in the in game gallery. I will post link as soon as I am able to get @Rykel
ResultsStarting Out -:
Comments1st Place: @popettypop2012
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments1st Place: @RyeCris16
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Expert -:
Comments1st Place: @masajo and @WrathofCath
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A