#BnS119 - For The Old Gold And GreenThe deadline for this challenge is 22nd May 2019You lean back in your chair, trying to remember what it was like to be a college student and what you would have wanted. It seems like so long ago, or maybe it’s just so much has happened since then. You’ve grown, you’ve changed, no matter how much you’d like to think you haven’t. Sure, you remember being there, but you just can’t quite imagine yourself
back in that old dorm again.
You buzz the intercom. Karl? Do you have a minute?”
“Of course!” he replies, and is in your office a few moments later with notebook and pencil at the ready.
“You went to college,” you say as he takes a seat. It isn’t really a question, more to set the context.
“Well, the community college, yes,” he replies.
You hum thoughtfully, then ask, “So you weren’t in a dorm?”
“No, I had a small apartment with a couple of friends.”
“Well, I’ve been asked to design a new dormitory building for Sim U. But they want something new and fresh for their incoming students. I’ve been trying to remember what it was like living in one. I think it’s just been too long.”
“Well, my niece is a freshman at university this year,” he offers.
“Oh?”
“Yep! The Fighting Gnomes. Go Gold and Green!” he cheers with a laugh, clearly very involved in his niece’s school life.
That’s not too far away, you could drive there and back in a day.
“Karl, I think we need to take a road trip! How would your niece feel if we crashed her place for an afternoon and got some input from the students? I’d like some insight into what their needs are in a dorm space.”
He pulls out his cell phone and hits the speed dial. “I’ll ask her!”
THE BRIEFBudget: 155,000
Design a dormitory for 8 students with the following requirements:
8 single-occupancy rooms
Shared lavs/baths
Shared kitchen and dining hall
Shared common room
Space for quiet study
Yard space for outdoor activities
The design should reflect a fresh new look for the modern student.
You can decide whether your dorm is unisex or mixed.
Sim ChallengeCreate Karl’s niece and at least 3 of her dorm mates, and have them inspect the new building for young-adult approval!
Room ChallengeCreate a single occupancy dorm room of no more than 15 squares in size (squares can be in any configuration).
Entry ListStarting OutFORUM ID: KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID: abc1538544310
LEVEL: Beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
NEW LOT LINK: BNS119-Fightn Gnomes Dorm https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E52FA35F750B11E98CBD02EE088C8087?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 151,598
Lot Cost: 3000
Total Cost 154,598
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown BnS118 https://imgur.com/a/rh6pfvV
ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS119 - FOR THE OLD GOLD & GREEN #Kiteldesigns A modern desgin dorm mixed dorm building for the Fighting Gnomes! Beautiful landscaping leads to the entrances for the dorm. on the bottom left holds the dining hall and computer lab, with a comfortable sitting area. The bottom right contains two TV rooms for students.. There is a study table, and game tables in this area. Upstairs contains the dorm rooms for students. Girls right, boys left. Large spacious bathrooms, and laundries on each side.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None Used
FORUM ID:EmilieFlora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: planet honey pop
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C0928D417A8511E987D100595E6A28A1?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns119&max=50&maxis=falseLOT COST: $15,000
GALLERY COST: $144,992
TOTAL COST: $159,992
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: noCC
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs (30x20)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ABDF9AF57D0611E982B672BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 152,749
TOTAL COST: 154,739
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mhRm0mw
ENTRY DETAILS: The Eco Dorm (aka The bumpy Dorm, due to the bumpy texture of the outside) has recycled plastic siding, solar panels on the roof and surprisingly for a dorm, hardwood floors that came from the trees that had to be cut down to make the building. It is the first week of school so some of the students have moved in and decorated, while other dorms are still empty. One of the 3 1/2 baths has a fire exit to be up to code, but the door has a lock so no one can come in from the outside. The first floor has a sitting and tv area with a private study room and study/reading nooks. The Green and Yellow kitchen has lots of space to make meals, and more than enough tables and chairs for inviting friends other for a meal. Outside has some eating areas, a bbq, chess table and lots of shaded area to sit and read a book outside. I spend the extra money and went with the unbreakable toilets,showers and fridge so the school doesn't have worry about fixing things all the time. There is a laundry room in the basement.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, I had a hard time with the layout and I feel like this build is a Plain Jane
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cantina "El Árbol del Jaguar"
NEW LOT LINK: has cc, so search prettypuzzle in the in-game gallery
LOT COST: I ... um ... turns out that if you bulldoze the cantina lot it's worth $500? so I guess that?
GALLERY COST: $153,431
TOTAL COST: 153,931 by that maths?
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EmdjmiL
ENTRY DETAILS: Students at the Selvadoradian branch of Sims U enjoy a fantastic blend of modern and traditional environments as they live and study alongside the locals. Apply for next years intake, today!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Striped Carpet by Sailfin
Selvadoradian Desk (Double) by WildlyMiniatureSandwich
Itty Bitty Clay Vases by simsi45
Juglans Stove by Wondymoon
Room ChallengeFORUM ID:KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID:abc1538544310
LEVEL: Beginner
ROOM: BNS#119 DormROOM
LOT COST: §3,000
LOT NAME: Avarice Aces
GALLERY COST:§21146
LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/939F3D1C79CA11E9862126A9E137F5E7?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=abc1538544310&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DLmhiZ5
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
https://imgur.com/OrUmxoW
FORUM ID:EmilieFlora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: Beginner
ROOM: Dormroom/Uni Halls
LOT COST: §2,00
LOT NAME: Rindle Rose
GALLERY COST:§13,827
LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A6B10C977A3811E98B4B72BD36CF0372?category=rooms&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=dorm&max=50&maxis=falseLINK TO SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cR247iR
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
GALLERY COST: 3,583
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/RaTLCd1
LINK TO Gallery Build: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9674C5477D0211E980E872BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
ENTRY DETAILS: Seeing that this is a New Build I figured I wouldn't decorate it, since a dorm would come like this in real life. I used the grey bedding because a dorm would come with just a mattress and grey blended in. I did put some decorated one in the slide show from the Dorm build so you can see how it could look once Sims' moved in.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (Only a maximum of two per entry, please)
Sim ChallengeFORUM ID:EmilieFlora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/10BC3DA97A4111E9802072BD36CF0372?category=households&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jamieson&max=50&maxis=falseLINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EHoV3ZD
ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: noCC
EstablishedFORUM ID: wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID: wildflower1971
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil cresent (new crest)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DD9E81FA7AB111E9802700595E6A28A1
GALLERY COST: 150,722
Lot Cost: 2500
Total Cost: 153,222
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FPiperSims4Gaming%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D868978886781390
ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS119 - FOR THE OLD GOLD & GREEN mixed dorm building. First floor Girls with common areas and kitchen and dinning
Upstairs boys with common quiet areas and study areas. Also outdoor balcony quiet area for natural enjoyment. Back yard activites and a close line for those wo do not want to walk to the laundry. The entrance features a desk are for checking in the dorm mates and offers some security.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None Used
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Inner Circle in Del Sol valley
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8EABBBAC7CF811E9848874A4C3BD1993?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2400
GALLERY COST: 152,186
TOTAL COST: 154586
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2403309066555837
ENTRY DETAILS: Inspired by the Sims 3 University life, dorms. Inner Circle Dormitory has traditional New England-inspired architecture.This Dormitory is Co-ed. Housing 8 single dorm rooms,with shared Lavs/baths. There is a Shared kitchen & dining hall. A Shared common room. Space for quiet study. A garage, swimming pool & outdoor space for Party's & other activities..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE:https://facebook.com/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
LOT:https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/010A96AD7D0511E98B8272BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2.000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence.
GALLERY COST:152739.
TOTAL COST:154739
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/dlzmWTv
ENTRY DETAILS: My take on a dorm for the modern student. Tried to make a sleek looking home, with a lot of space to hang. Kept the dorm itself pretty simple, no crazy colors. However some of the bedrooms are a little colorful. The bedrooms are big and all have a double bed, there are several balcony's and a large garden with bar, hot tub, pool, lounge area, bbq and basketbal court. The basement is a zen garden and study.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Room ChallengeFORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D5137B8F7A7E11E983C474A4C3BD1993?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $11,258
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/pwZxeNx
ENTRY DETAILS: The room is compact, but offers plenty of storage space - cupboards above the bed, drawers under the bed, plus a dresser, large bookcase, and space to hang your clothes. Includes bookcase, computer and guitar for skill building.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: Devilariah.
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah.
LEVEL: Established.
ROOM:https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C041830D7A5F11E98CC800595E6A28A1?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST:18997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/yWxN0SD
ENTRY DETAILS: My take on a single occupancy dorm room for a modern student. Tried to make a sleek bedroom, study and living space in one, but also have it make sense and make it seem somewhat spacious. I hope i achieved that
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Sim ChallengeFORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C8BE9E497D0411E98A9372BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hloMSP7
ENTRY DETAILS: Karl's niece and her 3 dorm mates (Teens).
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ADA059777D0111E986E126A9E137F5E7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2403510223202388
ENTRY DETAILS: Can 4 Sims from different walks of life endure life together as room mates ? On the surface these Sims have little in common with each other.. Karl's Niece - the jock. Shari Reinhardt- the goth Artist, Nolan Miller- the party Animal & Russell Hawkins- the Outdoor Enthusiast.. Will this group eventually discover that they are more similar than different.?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: @DianePink
ExpertFORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Affluista Mansion in Oasis Springs
NEW LOT LINK: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fathena.thesims.com%2Fv1%2Fimages%2F1%2F0x00001a03%2F52D8854A-7A76-11E9-83C3-72BD36CF0372%2F00-filled.jpg
LOT COST: $10,000.00
GALLERY COST: $144,845.00
TOTAL COST:$154,845.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Rumvi2w
ENTRY DETAILS: Sim U Co-ed Dorm was designed with a fresh new look for the modern "athletic" student. The building is designed to reflect the school colors of gold and green throughout. It has many outdoor activities for the students to enjoy on the large yard, as well as inside. Go Gold and Green!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All art was created by AlJay2000
Room ChallengeFORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/94A1C9147C4C11E9894972BD36CF0372?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Mannanna&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 22,076
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/I4wfRd6
ENTRY DETAILS: My inspiration for this room came from my kids college dorms. 15 squares of living makes it about right, lol. Jam packed with their favorite must have's makes it cluttered but yet homey.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
MasterFORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AF8790E27CE411E9823872BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 3.000
LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
GALLERY COST: § 151.963
TOTAL COST: § 154.963
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/VVrxzTT
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a dorm for the modern students. Downstairs you'll find the kitchen, the dining space and restrooms; a library/study zone and a backyard ready for basketball, picnic, chess and yoga. Upstairs you'll find 8 bedrooms, a common room with a TV, games table and a DJ booth; and the laundry and full bathrooms.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: https://13vadersims.tumblr.com/
ResultsStarting OutComments1st Place: @Mikkiness
Room Challenge: @EmilieFlora
Sim Challenge: @EmilieFlora
EstablishedComments1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Room Challenge: @Allears
Sim Challenge: @Devilariah
ExpertComments1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @mannanna
Sim Challenge: N/A
MasterComments1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A