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Build’n’Share Challenge #60 - Winter Designer Showdown
Winter Designer Showdown
As you walk to work through the newly fallen snow, you wonder if your new office manager will already be there, or if you will have to turn the heating on yourself. You enter a ready warmed office, smelling of spiced tea and warming mince pies. You think yourself, "Yep, right choice." After weeks of searching, the right person for the job was literally deposited on your doorstep. You met Karl Hedges when you both surprised his sister Julia with her new home. While Julia was off exploring every nook and cranny, you took Karl to one side and explained your situation, remembering that he was looking for a personal assistant role after his husband was laid off. He was very low key and accepted the job on the spot.
Karl stands from behind his desk, all 6' 4" of him, his blonde hair is perfectly styled, and those piercing grey eyes meet yours as he offers to take your coat. The foyer is gleaming, all those wayward portfolios have disappeared from view and you think, if he's accomplished all this over the weekend before Christmas, you truly have picked a winner.
You make your way back to your office, fully expecting him to have cleaned up in there, and as you wonder where he will have placed that all important folder you need this morning, but no, it still looks like your office, all your documents, as far as you can see, are where you left them on Friday night. But, it feels tidier. The blinds have been opened and the glorious winter sun almost blinds you as you step in.
You are surprised when his gravelly voice comes from behind you, you thought he had settled himself back down at his desk.
"I have done what I can, but I didn't want you having to search for documents, photo's or portfolio's you needed."
"Thank you Karl, the place looks fantastic, you didn't have to do all this over the weekend, I wasn't expecting it."
"It was no problem, Grant and the kids were so excited when I told them I had a job, that they offered to come in and help. We made an adventure out of it."
"Thank you so much Karl, this really was above and beyond."
"There is fruit tea and a mince pie on your desk, Grant insisted on baking for you."
"Yes, a very, very, very good choice." The number of very's in your head is getting a bit silly now.
"So what do we have planned this week?" He asks.
"I thought our pool of designers could have a bit of fun this time around, we don't have any pressing contracts right now, so we are going to host a Designer Showdown. They will have four objects from which to chose to build a theme around, and a generous budget to build a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home on the banks of the river in Willow Creek.
The four items are as follows:
http://i.imgur.com/AAbgpU8.png
Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon
The Don't Break Your Back-pack
Spice Of Life Spice Rack
Improbable Ottoman
You will need to download this Shell to take part.
Brief:
A 3 bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom home on Potters Splay a 30x20 lot on the riverbank in Willow Creek
Rules and details:
You can layout the interior however you like.
You cannot change the size or location of foundations, or exterior walls.
Yes, all exterior walls and foundation must remain the same.
You can, however, add walls to the interior and change the roofing;
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 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.
You CAN change the wall and floor treatments to any of your choosing.
The budget for this build is $200,000
The theme is completely up to you. It does not have to be Winter themed (although you must include a Christmas tree somewhere in your home) - 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!
No Sim or Room challenges this time around.
Official Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: rangerlucy
ORIGIN ID: rangerlucy
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Out to Sea
LOT COST:2,500
BUILD COST: 152,955
TOTAL COST: 155,455
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: htps://imgur.com/gallery/ceOVS
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon as my inspiration object. The house is an attempt to recreate the idea of being in a ship surrounded by luxury, with the wooden surroundings like that of the Galleon and many of the colours drawn from the ship
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
FORUM ID: Anadxer
ORIGIN ID: Anadxer
LEVEL: Beginner (My very first Builder Challenge)
LOT: Anadxer’s Potters Splay
LOT COST: §2,000
BUILD COST: §188,120
TOTAL COST: §190,120
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FrvBpkjRwaG72nRyIVPF69nlV-IAXqsqAeVFDz-QP6c/edit?usp=sharing
ENTRY DETAILS: Since the title is winter designer showdown I went with the “The Don't Break Your Back-pack” as my item of inspiration. I used the red color as the focal point using the other colors found in the back pack: blue snowflakes from the blue book, yellow/tan color master bedroom for the workbook in the back pack, and all holiday items have colors found on the back pack.
By the way I don’t know where Potters Splay was at, I change all the names of my lots a long time ago, so I picked a lot that looked close to the pictures and was a 30x20.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please as it is my first challenge I would like to know how I can improve.
FORUM ID: Kilra0
ORIGIN ID: Kilra0
LEVEL: Starting Out (first entry in this challenge, but not my first built )
LOT: potpourri
LOT COST: $2.000
BUILD COST:$181.322
TOTAL COST: $183.322
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/FOGnx
ENTRY DETAILS: a modern family home for energetic sims
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: nocc
Established
FORUM ID: popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID: popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Seasidebreeze Residence
GALLERY LINK:https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/0C07C5E6CF9E11E68FE1466C857219A9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST:134,700
TOTAL COST: 137,200
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:http://imgur.com/a/4dMHl
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon as my inspiration object. My house is a family house with a Nautical theme, mainly with blue and white tones around the house. There is also a pool at the backyard and the kids pirate ship play area thingy (sorry, I'm not sure what it's called) at the front garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
Expert
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: On the High CC's
LOT COST: §2,500
BUILD COST: §161,314
TOTAL COST: §163,814
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Client file
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose as my inspiration object Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon and so decided to make a Hamptons-style coastal house with nautical elements here and there. The interior colors are white, blues, greens and warm wood tones.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: peacemaker-ic: wall and floor textures, windows and doors, corbel, rugs, lighting, cabinets and decor objects; plasticbox: outdoor plants, flowers and trees; alexpilgrim: living chair; nafSims: rugs.
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Casa Picante
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 183,470
TOTAL COST: 185,970
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE
ENTRY DETAILS: Casa Picante was inspired by the spice rack, and the first thing that came into my mind was Southeast Asia because of the spices. This house is an example of Filipino colonial architecture, and the colors of spices are seen throughout the whole house. Since the house is meant to be facing the river, I had to make the curb view as appealing as possible, which explains the great deal of detail and landscaping.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: folala
ORIGIN ID: folala
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/FB324DF1D1A711E68A81466C857219A9?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=serena&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
BUILD COST:
TOTAL COST: 130, 673
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHskRUxAdn
ENTRY DETAILS: A modern house inspired by the improbable ottoman.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @kilra0
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @popettypop2012
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @pronterus
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Winter Designer Showdown
As you walk to work through the newly fallen snow, you wonder if your new office manager will already be there, or if you will have to turn the heating on yourself. You enter a ready warmed office, smelling of spiced tea and warming mince pies. You think yourself, "Yep, right choice." After weeks of searching, the right person for the job was literally deposited on your doorstep. You met Karl Hedges when you both surprised his sister Julia with her new home. While Julia was off exploring every nook and cranny, you took Karl to one side and explained your situation, remembering that he was looking for a personal assistant role after his husband was laid off. He was very low key and accepted the job on the spot.
Karl stands from behind his desk, all 6' 4" of him, his blonde hair is perfectly styled, and those piercing grey eyes meet yours as he offers to take your coat. The foyer is gleaming, all those wayward portfolios have disappeared from view and you think, if he's accomplished all this over the weekend before Christmas, you truly have picked a winner.
You make your way back to your office, fully expecting him to have cleaned up in there, and as you wonder where he will have placed that all important folder you need this morning, but no, it still looks like your office, all your documents, as far as you can see, are where you left them on Friday night. But, it feels tidier. The blinds have been opened and the glorious winter sun almost blinds you as you step in.
You are surprised when his gravelly voice comes from behind you, you thought he had settled himself back down at his desk.
"I have done what I can, but I didn't want you having to search for documents, photo's or portfolio's you needed."
"Thank you Karl, the place looks fantastic, you didn't have to do all this over the weekend, I wasn't expecting it."
"It was no problem, Grant and the kids were so excited when I told them I had a job, that they offered to come in and help. We made an adventure out of it."
"Thank you so much Karl, this really was above and beyond."
"There is fruit tea and a mince pie on your desk, Grant insisted on baking for you."
"Yes, a very, very, very good choice." The number of very's in your head is getting a bit silly now.
"So what do we have planned this week?" He asks.
"I thought our pool of designers could have a bit of fun this time around, we don't have any pressing contracts right now, so we are going to host a Designer Showdown. They will have four objects from which to chose to build a theme around, and a generous budget to build a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home on the banks of the river in Willow Creek.
The four items are as follows:
http://i.imgur.com/AAbgpU8.png
Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon
The Don't Break Your Back-pack
Spice Of Life Spice Rack
Improbable Ottoman
You will need to download this Shell to take part.
Brief:
A 3 bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom home on Potters Splay a 30x20 lot on the riverbank in Willow Creek
Rules and details:
You can layout the interior however you like.
You cannot change the size or location of foundations, or exterior walls.
Yes, all exterior walls and foundation must remain the same.
You can, however, add walls to the interior and change the roofing;
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 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.
You CAN change the wall and floor treatments to any of your choosing.
The budget for this build is $200,000
The theme is completely up to you. It does not have to be Winter themed (although you must include a Christmas tree somewhere in your home) - 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!
No Sim or Room challenges this time around.
Official Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: rangerlucy
ORIGIN ID: rangerlucy
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Out to Sea
LOT COST:2,500
BUILD COST: 152,955
TOTAL COST: 155,455
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: htps://imgur.com/gallery/ceOVS
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon as my inspiration object. The house is an attempt to recreate the idea of being in a ship surrounded by luxury, with the wooden surroundings like that of the Galleon and many of the colours drawn from the ship
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
FORUM ID: Anadxer
ORIGIN ID: Anadxer
LEVEL: Beginner (My very first Builder Challenge)
LOT: Anadxer’s Potters Splay
LOT COST: §2,000
BUILD COST: §188,120
TOTAL COST: §190,120
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FrvBpkjRwaG72nRyIVPF69nlV-IAXqsqAeVFDz-QP6c/edit?usp=sharing
ENTRY DETAILS: Since the title is winter designer showdown I went with the “The Don't Break Your Back-pack” as my item of inspiration. I used the red color as the focal point using the other colors found in the back pack: blue snowflakes from the blue book, yellow/tan color master bedroom for the workbook in the back pack, and all holiday items have colors found on the back pack.
By the way I don’t know where Potters Splay was at, I change all the names of my lots a long time ago, so I picked a lot that looked close to the pictures and was a 30x20.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please as it is my first challenge I would like to know how I can improve.
FORUM ID: Kilra0
ORIGIN ID: Kilra0
LEVEL: Starting Out (first entry in this challenge, but not my first built )
LOT: potpourri
LOT COST: $2.000
BUILD COST:$181.322
TOTAL COST: $183.322
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/FOGnx
ENTRY DETAILS: a modern family home for energetic sims
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: nocc
Established
FORUM ID: popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID: popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Seasidebreeze Residence
GALLERY LINK:https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/0C07C5E6CF9E11E68FE1466C857219A9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST:134,700
TOTAL COST: 137,200
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:http://imgur.com/a/4dMHl
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon as my inspiration object. My house is a family house with a Nautical theme, mainly with blue and white tones around the house. There is also a pool at the backyard and the kids pirate ship play area thingy (sorry, I'm not sure what it's called) at the front garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
Expert
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: On the High CC's
LOT COST: §2,500
BUILD COST: §161,314
TOTAL COST: §163,814
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Client file
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose as my inspiration object Captain Chaz MacFreeling's Galleon and so decided to make a Hamptons-style coastal house with nautical elements here and there. The interior colors are white, blues, greens and warm wood tones.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: peacemaker-ic: wall and floor textures, windows and doors, corbel, rugs, lighting, cabinets and decor objects; plasticbox: outdoor plants, flowers and trees; alexpilgrim: living chair; nafSims: rugs.
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Casa Picante
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 183,470
TOTAL COST: 185,970
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE
ENTRY DETAILS: Casa Picante was inspired by the spice rack, and the first thing that came into my mind was Southeast Asia because of the spices. This house is an example of Filipino colonial architecture, and the colors of spices are seen throughout the whole house. Since the house is meant to be facing the river, I had to make the curb view as appealing as possible, which explains the great deal of detail and landscaping.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: folala
ORIGIN ID: folala
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/FB324DF1D1A711E68A81466C857219A9?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=serena&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
BUILD COST:
TOTAL COST: 130, 673
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHskRUxAdn
ENTRY DETAILS: A modern house inspired by the improbable ottoman.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @kilra0
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @popettypop2012
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @pronterus
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
