Build’n’Share Challenge #57 - Hipster Loft Apartment Hipster Loft Apartment The doorbell to your studio rings, and as you race to the front door you think, “I sure miss Rose!” So far you have found no one to replace her and all the temps you have hired have been inadequate, including the one who didn’t show up today! At least you remembered that a young couple had scheduled an appointment for this morning.
You greet a lovely young woman with coffee colored skin and short black hair who introduces herself as Jenna Jaspar. With her is a pale young man with wild and long red hair, a hipster beard and glasses. He is Derek Darby, Jenna’s boyfriend. Both young people are heavily tattooed, are wearing earrings, skinny jeans and t-shirts.
You offer them something to drink, and they both ask for chai tea. If Rose were here, you would have chai tea to give them, but all you can find in the studio kitchenette is some herbal mint tea. They accept the tea—grudgingly, it seems to you.
“So what may I do for you both today?” you ask.
Jenna starts, “I don’t really think we need you at all—no offense—but Daddy insisted I see you about designing our apartment in San Myshuno.”
“And who is your father?” you continue politely, ignoring the “no offense” remark.
“Um, Jefferson Jaspar. We’re from Oasis Springs, you know,” she replies.
And you do know! Jefferson Jaspar is a prominent businessman in Oasis Springs, and his wife, Joanna is currently the mayor!
“Jenna is a trust fund baby,” Derek inserts with a bit of sarcasm (and resentment?).
“Can it, boyfriend!” Jenna shoots back. They have obviously had this discussion before.
Trying to get things back on track, you say, “Where in San Myshuno is your new apartment?”
“We scored a really dope apartment in the Spice Market district. Daddy thinks it’s a dump, though,” Jenna says.
“It just needs a little TLC is all,” Derek interrupts. “I coulda fixed it up myself.”
“But Daddy talked to landlord,” Jenna shoots ‘a look’ at Derek. “The place has been gutted now, and he—I mean ‘we’—want you to design a two-bedroom, one bathroom apartment for us. The second bedroom is Mom’s idea.”
“Yeah,” Derek interrupts again, “I think she’s planning to visit us—like, often!”
“She is not, Derek! She also insists that it has a decent kitchen, but it can be small. If it were up to us, we wouldn’t need a kitchen. We eat most of our meals out, or do take out.”
“And don’t forget about the computer, Jenna,” Dereks interrupts for the third time.
“Oh yeah,” Jenna says. “Derek needs a workspace with a computer.”
“I scored a great job with SimsArt!” Derek can hardly contain himself. “We’re working on a spinoff to the VoidCritters franchise called Ninja Squirrel Blowout!”
“And I need an easel,” Jenna continued. “I have a job at the Arts Center.”
“Okay!” you say. “What sort of style do you like?”
“I think an industrial vibe is dope!” Derek says. “And I’m kind of a boho chic princess,” Jenna says looking at Derek. And the two burst out laughing.
Requirements: You do not have to own City Living to enter this challenge! You can download the apartment shell here:https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/E9EAC65BA68911E68825E3E25C38B524?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=StSciurus&max=50&maxis=false
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
small kitchen area
computer work area for Derek
easel for Jenna
usual dining and living areas
interior style: industrial with a boho chic vibe
What you cannot change:exterior walls and windows
exterior wall textures (including the balcony)
balcony railing
front door (brown)
What you can change:add interior walls and doors
interior wall textures
door to balcony
add light fixtures, including balcony
Budget:total of §45,681: §6,681 for the lot and apartment shell, §39,000 for the apartment interior renovation
the build can either be uploaded as a lot to the gallery, or as a room following this tutorial: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/902379/tutorial-how-to-share-apartments-in-the-gallery-for-the-upcoming-city-life
Sim Challenge:Create Jenna and Derek and show them enjoying their new apartment. Jenna’s aspiration is Painter Extraordinaire. Derek’s aspiration is Computer Whiz. Everything else is up to you!
Room Challenge:No room challenge this time.
Official Entry ListStarting OutN/A
EstablishedFORUM ID: SOraya4sims
ORIGIN ID: Bladian1
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Industrial Chic
LOT COST: 6,681
BUILD COST: +/- 37.500
TOTAL COST: 45.505
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/1RNGi
ENTRY DETAILS: A nice Industrial chic appartment. i think Jenna and Derek will like it a lot.. its really a fusion of the 2 styles. i would not mind to live here. The computer/painting area is an area appart but it is still part of the living area's.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
FORUM ID: Breezyblue022
ORIGIN ID: Breezyblue022
LEVEL: Established
LOT:
Hipster apartment LOT COST: §6,681
BUILD COST: §38,976
TOTAL COST: §45,657
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/CHJnA
ENTRY DETAILS: A colorful industrial apartment decked out with boho chic décor.
SIM:
Hipster coupleSIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/foHL0
ENTRY DETAILS: Derek is an ambitious computer geek who loves to try out different cuisines at every restaurant he can. Jenna is an outgoing art-lover who could spend days looking at every art piece in any museum that she visits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: established
LOT: 19 Culpepper Apartment https://www.thesims.com/gallery/6A4EEE71AC7C11E68FF6A68B05B62D2F
LOT COST: 784
BUILD COST: 38,596
TOTAL COST: 39,380
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/apartment
ENTRY DETAILS: I want to keep the industrial look but with the warm touch of the boho style. So the ambiance is urban but with a vibrant feeling to keep the vitality and energy needed in a city. The apartment is small but it offers privacy to the residents in each room.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none.
FORUM ID: Don_Oello
ORIGIN ID: Don_Oello
LEVEL: Established
LOT:
Pepper IndustriesLOT COST: 6681
BUILD COST: 38989
TOTAL COST: 45670
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/kUnqG
ENTRY DETAILS: Pepper Industries was once a warehouse in the spices district of San Myshuno, now it's converted to a 2 bed/1 bath apartment with a boho vibe. some bits needs tlc though like some bits of wall and the balcony
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS: N/A just realtor Archie Tect playtesting
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTY DETAILS: Lot is saved as a room for placement in San Myshuno
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
ExpertFORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Indichic LifeLOT COST: 6,681
BUILD COST: 38,974
TOTAL COST: 45,655
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/S2TvF
ENTRY DETAILS: Industrial meets Boho Chic to reach a happy medium. Colourful, warm and cosy, yet chic and stylish, meeting the demands of both styles.
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: folala
ORIGIN ID: folala
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/EAAF7A47AB6811E682C0A68B05B62D2F?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=folala&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 784
BUILD COST: 38, 214
TOTAL COST: 38, 998
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHskoHEoCE
ENTRY DETAILS: My flat has an Industrial look with a hint of boho chic, hopefully. I put the desk in the main bedroom to leave the living area more open and give Jenna plenty of room to fling paint around! The balcony has a seating area & small garden
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
FORUM ID: popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID: popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT: 19 Culpepper House
Gallery Link:
https://www.thesims.com/gallery/B5298026AAE411E68489A68B05B62D2F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 784
BUILD COST: 37,447
TOTAL COST: 36,663
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/Xv5N9
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose a mostly boho style with touches of industrial for the young couple.
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: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Boho Industrial FlatLOT COST: 6,681
BUILD COST: 39,000
TOTAL COST: 45,681 (Exact amount!!!)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
HEREENTRY DETAILS: I went with a bright industrial look with some boho touches here and there. This two-bedroom apartment comes with a bathroom, a small kitchen, a living area with an area for painting, a veranda, and a computer nook. I'm not very familiar with this style, but I'm glad it turned out well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
ResultsStarting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments1st Place: @emere
2nd Place: @BreezyBlue022
Sim Challenge: @BreezyBlue022
Room Challenge: N/a
Expert -:
Comments1st Place: @folala
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A