Build’n’Share Challenge #36To Sleep Perchance To DreamYour last client has left the office and you cast your eye over your google calendar to check what’s coming next. “Ah yes,” you think to yourself, “I remember Rose mentioning this one”.
Rose buzzes through on the intercom “Are you ready?” she asks.
“As I’ll ever be!” you reply.
She knocks on the door and as it opens, you and she are almost bowled over by the whirlwind of activity that is your next prospective client.
“Hi, hi! How are you doing?” He asks.
You motion to him to sit, but he show no signs of taking your lead, he seems happy pacing up and down the office.
You take a moment to study him, bronzed skin, closely cropped dark brown hair, brown eyes and a trace of stubble across his chin. He has a rangy body and a grace about his movement that reminds you of the performance of Swan Lake back in Sunset Valley two years ago.
He starts to talk again, his voice a lilting Caribbean accent. “Thanks again for agreeing to meet with me today. I am so excited to finally have somewhere to call home, even if it is going to minuscule!”
You wonder how small he means when he proffers a portfolio to you. Inside are sketches of a modern-looking studio home, the exterior is stucco, the interior post-modern and you have to wonder why on earth he needs an architect when he has these drawings.
“I bet you’re wondering why I need you!” He says echoing your thoughts.
“A little” you admit.
“Well, you see these sketches were completed by my partner, but we had a difference of opinion and decided to go our separate ways. He always said that he wanted to build me a small pad somewhere, where I could go to relax and unwind after a hard day at the studio. Just because he doesn’t want to build it anymore, doesn’t mean I shouldn’t have it, does it?”
“No, of course not,” You say with a smile.
“You mentioned a studio, do you paint?”
“No, I’m a ballet dancer, I’m working with Doug C on a new performance of A Midsummer’s Night Dream. And I want my space darn it! He can’t speak highly enough of you and your little team here, so I thought you would be perfect for me.”
“Mr Marriner.”
“Please, call me Rich.”
He says, still striding around your office.
“OK, Rich, I guess you are looking for a one bedroom build, similar in layout to an apartment.”
“Similar yes, but I most definitely want the exterior to look like a home. I intend to spend a lot of time in the area, if this thing with Doug works out, who knows what may happen next.”
“So, you want a comfy one room home, with all your favourite things within easy reach?” You ask.
“Well, apart from the bathroom, who wants to poop where they eat hey?” He asks with a smile and a twinkle in his eye.
“Of course. Did you have a budget in mind?”
“Nothing too huge, after all, this thing with Doug is at its proposal state right now, it might not ever see the light of day, but I don’t like to dwell on the negative. Let’s say $35,000.”
“It must have somewhere for me to meditate as well, a calm outdoor area maybe?”
“I’m sure we can think of something!”
Shaking hands, he bids you adieu.
You silently send a thought of thanks to whomever it was that was responsible for your previous partnership with Mr Curtis, he certainly sends you his fair share of clients. Though, recently you have started to wonder if he might be holding a slightly ulterior motive.
Brief:
- Must be built on a 15x20 lot, in whichever world you chose
- One room, single storey post-modern exterior home (the only area that can be separated is the bathroom)
- Interior to be no larger than 100 squares total, as a square this would be 10x10, no side can be longer than 10 squares
- Interior is also to be in the post-modern style
- Must haves, areas for sleeping, cooking, eating, reading, yoga and meditation.
- You have a budget of $35,000. The cost of the lot should be included in this total.
Notes: We will need an overhead of your build with gridlines turned on. Your build will not be judged if this requirement is not met.Sim Challenge: Create Rich Marriner, he is athletic and outgoing, his last trait and his aspiration are up to you.
Room Challenge: No room challenge this time around, as it is only really a one room build.
Official Entry ListStarting OutFORUM ID: popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID: popettypop2012
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Modern home w/Garden
LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/8250186FC0CA11E58AAD38A2C276CFFB?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,500
BUILD COST: 30,987
TOTAL COST: 34,487
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Small modern
ENTRY DETAILS: I found it really hard to stick to the budget and had to delete a number of clutter objects but I really had fun with this challenge.
EstablishedFORUM ID: steskens
ORIGIN ID: steskens
LEVEL: Established
LOT:
Apartment Greeny (Sorry not creative with names, haha)
LOT COST: $1 500
BUILD COST: $30 000 (I'm happy I can still enter with, kinda, the same apartment!)
TOTAL COST: $31 500
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Here ( 7 images, with grid on is last one)
ENTRY DETAILS: With 67 tiles (interior) and no wall longer than 10 tiles I'm very pleased to introduce 'Apartment Greeny'. The second, baby version of 'Greeny Apartment' but with a different name, cheaper and little different interior. And I even got a roof, a mailbox and trashcan within the $30 000.
Just take a look at it, but don't forget to use MoveObjects On before testing
FORUM ID: mommataurus2
ORIGIN ID: mommataurus2
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Post Modern Studio
LOT COST: 1500
BUILD COST: 33607
TOTAL COST: 35107
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:imgur.com/a/rQTzY
ENTRY DETAILS:
A tad over budget but I will post it anyway, you can judge it or not @Buildnshare its completely up to you. It was a fun build and looked a whole lot better before I had to trim all the decor to try to make budget.
FORUM ID: amycarolyn
ORIGIN ID:amyckidwell
LEVEL: somewhere between starting out and established
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/3B2297CCC0B711E58944F0F444F2AC13?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns36&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST: 32,609
TOTAL COST: 34,109
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/hIRtn
ENTRY DETAILS: This build was challenging due to the financial limitations. I feel like I was able to produce a nice build though. There is a big mirror and radio to do yoga in front of inside the loft. In the backyard there is a meditation area with a view of a garden and fountain. Thank you for this challenge!
FORUM ID: crysk
ORIGIN ID: crystalkaw74
LEVEL: established I suppose
LOT:
Crystal Loft DesignLOT COST: 1500
BUILD COST: 33477
TOTAL COST: 34977
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Click MeENTRY DETAILS: Tyring to think a bit outside the box with the interiors roomlayout, the bed and the desk are hidden behind a halfwall. At the the other side of that halfwall there is a big mirror and a mat for training ballet. For meditation you may retreat to the balcony and relax watching the fountain. The kitchen takes up a small place at the back of the house. Of course there is room to watch the news on the television in the sitting area besides the entrance.
SIM:
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM:N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Post Modern Studio Home
http://thesims.com/gallery/F021D2FDC25711E58B3CD79AF2EDB76A?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
BUILD COST: $33,477
TOTAL COST: $34,977
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/Sims%204%20BnS%2036
ENTRY DETAILS: A 98 square foot home incorporating post modernism features both inside and out. This tiny studio home features a full kitchen, an entertainment area, a functional kitchen, a bedroom area, and a meditation/yoga area. The backyard has a relaxing patio area with a fountain.
SIM:N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM:N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Link to media
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Established
LOT:
Postmodern ParadiseLOT COST: §1,500
BUILD COST: §33,486
TOTAL COST: §34,986
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Build ImagesENTRY DETAILS: For me, postmodernism goes beyond modernism by introducing ornament, historical elements and whimsy into the exterior and interior design. I chose a basically white modern palette but introduced red and black accents with unexpected architectural shapes and/or interior objects. The house uses 94 squares of the grid.
SIM:
Rich MarrinerSIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
All About RichENTRY DETAILS: I basically followed the brief given in the challenge. Rich Marriner's aspiration is to be a Renaissance Sim. His attributes are Outgoing, Active and Foodie. Sim creation is one of my weakest areas, but I thought I would enter in order to get the practice!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used in either entry
ExpertFORUM ID: Cbear13
ORIGIN ID: Cbear1313
LEVEL: Expert I think
LOT:
Mini ModernLOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST: 33,486
TOTAL COST: 34,986
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Mini Modern SlideshowENTRY DETAILS: I love the color blue mixed with black so that was my inspiration for the colors, the shape inspiration was to shape it kind of like a man which you will see in the grid view picture.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure why not
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Casa BonitaLOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST: 33,447
TOTAL COST: 34,947
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/WqQ2i
ENTRY DETAILS: I built this in Oasis Springs so designed a post-modern build with a Mediterranean feel so it blended in with the surroundings. Open plan interiors with exterior patio, pool and area for yoga and meditation, all landscaped in keeping with the general area.
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:
SolitudeLOT COST: $1500
BUILD COST: $33,466
TOTAL COST: $34,966
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
SlideshowENTRY DETAILS: A post modern style home with a studio design on the interior, for a male ballet dancer looking for rest and relaxation. The tranquil backyard has an area for yoga and meditation or a nice soak in the hot tub.
SIM: Rich Marriner
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: I don't usually create sims but I thought I'd give it a go, this time. I used the description from the brief as my guideline and added the romantic trait with searching for his soulmate, as his aspiration.
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: Issabella14
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
LOT COST: $1500
BUILD COST: $33,476
TOTAL COST: $34,976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Issabella_Koen/slideshow/challenge 36
Gallery link: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: Cosy Lair is a beautiful 21st century open plan modern home.
FORUM ID: Karababy52
ORIGIN ID: Karababy 52
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Marriner PoMoLOT COST: 1500
BUILD COST: 33493
TOTAL COST: 34993
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/4gpED
ENTRY DETAILS: Small Postmodern home with interesting, somewhat quirky architecture design and landscaping. Includes a backyard deck open on one end facing a soothing fountain for a relaxing Yoga and Meditation experience. Interior decorated in bright colors and playful accents features an open floor plan with Chess set, TV/Reading Nook, Wall-mounted Speaker/Stereo, Computer, Locker/Dresser, full Eat-in Kitchen, half-walled Bedroom for privacy and an enclosed Bathroom.
SIM: N/A
ROOM: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/C27EA857C1F711E589947920F38E5392?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
BUILD COST: $33,485
TOTAL COST: $34,985
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/library/123 Pleasant Acres?sort=9&page=1
ENTRY DETAILS: Small modern home with all the amenities and a big home feel.
SIM: N/A
ROOM:N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
ResultsStarting Out -:
Comments1st Place: @popettypop2012
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments1st Place: @StSciurus
Sim Challenge: @StSciurus
Room Challenge: N/A
Expert -:
Comments1st Place: @Karababy52
Sim Challenge: @WrathofCath
Room Challenge: N/A