#BnS132 - Triple The JoyThe deadline for this challenge is 11th December 2019You’ve just finished a quick lunch at your desk when Karl announces your next clients.
“Send them in, Karl,” you reply, quickly making sure there are no signs of your recent meal on your desk or your clothes.
You can see at once that the woman is heavily pregnant as her husband assists her into a chair, his curly head bent solicitously to hers, brown and red locks blending together.
“Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Angevin. How can I help you?” you ask once they are settled.
“We’ve just moved from the city and bought a small house. But that was before we knew Holly was pregnant,” Pierce Angevin begins.
“With triplets,” Holly adds, wrapping her arms around her belly.
“We’re fine with the triplets sharing one large room while they’re small, but the current bedrooms are tiny,” Pierce continues.
“My parents are moving in to help, so we thought we’d have the basement finished and turned into an apartment for them, with its own entrance,” Holly tells you.
“So, larger bedrooms and an in-law suite? Anything else?” you ask, already thinking of ways to make it work.
“An eat-in kitchen big enough for everyone. I love to cook,” PIerce says.
“And a home office. I’m going to be working from home until the triplets go to school, so I’ll need a private space to work,” Holly says.
“We’d also like space to entertain in the backyard if possible. No pool yet, though” says Pierce.
“Oh! And at least one more bathroom!” Holly shifts, looking as if she needs one right now.
“We should have everything ready in two weeks. What is your budget?” You try to finish quickly so Holly can get to the bathroom.
“With Holly’s parents pitching in, we can afford $65,000,” Pierce answers after glancing at his wife and getting her nod.
“Excellent,” you say, the ideas already starting to flow even as you are showing them out of the office.
THE BRIEFBudget: $65,000
Eat-in kitchen
At least 3 baths and 3 bedrooms in total.
In-law suite in the basement with its own entrance.
A home office
Room ChallengeCreate Holly’s office. Budget is 10,000
Sim ChallengeCreate Holly and Pierce Angevin, and Holly’s parents and show them enjoying their new home. Holly can be shown pregnant, or the triplets can be included as toddlers if you prefer.
Entry ListStarting OutFORUM ID: CC1552
ORIGIN ID: CC1552
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Journey's End
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2C7BAA7413F911EA8F232495E2BB44F7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=cc1552&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
GALLERY COST: $61,092
TOTAL COST: $64,092
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/4M7dv9j
ENTRY DETAILS: I had a lot of fun making this build! Reminded of shows like Property Brothers & Fixer upper because of the budget constraint!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @Jcepeda1552
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
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CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: Shakerella
ORIGIN ID: Shakerella
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Domus Familiarus
NEW LOT LINK: 4BR 4BA + Basement Apt https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E12BCB3018A311EA89F84BBF48D73738
LOT COST: $2500
GALLERY COST: $62,253
TOTAL COST: $64,753
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BKkZ5Hi
ENTRY DETAILS: The lower level has 1 bathroom, office for Holly, stackable washer/dryer. The great room has the kitchen, dining, and living areas combined. Outside the back door is a patio for entertaining. Upper level has a bedroom for their 2 girls and 1 bedroom for their son. A bathroom with a tub for those fun bubble baths. A separate bed/bath for the parents. Their bedroom includes a reading area and also balcony to enjoy tranquility. The basement has everything the in laws need including a small kitchen, dining area, sofa for watching TV, full bathroom, and bed. There is a separate outside entryway to the basement.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
EstablishedBUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #132 - TRIPLE THE JOY
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vista Quarry, Oasis Springs, 30x20
NEW LOT LINK: Casa Familiar Feliz https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B08DFD571A0511EA8D82BA891CD6F027?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Aliana101&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,500
GALLERY COST: 61,337
TOTAL COST: 64,837
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Casa Familiar Feliz Slideshow not had time to do commentary yet, will add tomorrow hopefully https://imgur.com/a/7184Ktb
ENTRY DETAILS:
Another one with a challenging budget! I wanted to try something new so thought I’d try a hot/desert map as I’ve never done an Oasis Springs or Strangerville build before, and I been a little obsessed by the idea of a courtyard after being inspired by @wendyology’s last challenge build so wanted to fit one in somehow (thank you). This started out in Strangerville but I ran out of budget so got moved to a cheaper lot in Oasis Springs…I didn’t have MOO on as I moved it which lead to a few hours messing around to look at what stays and what changes if people don’t use it. Found out interesting random things like the terrain paint shifts a little sometimes when placing in different worlds, although I couldn’t work out why!! Always learning, so thank you as always @buildnshare for another fun challenge
On top of base game/holiday pack we only used Jungle Adventure, Strangerville and Toddler Stuff (which my Assistant Designer insists on or she won’t play with me haha. The grandparents apartment is totally all hers after she collapsed in fits of laughter at my attempt at a small living space
So welcome to Casa Familiar Feliz. We’ve made sure that there are some great outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining, that Pierce has a family friendly kitchen to enjoy and that Holly can grab some quiet in her office – if/when triplet children allow any time!! The triplets shared bedroom has toddler beds already in place and welcome balloons waiting where each cot can go once the babies arrive. We’re sure the grandparents will love spending all of their time with the new arrivals but just in case they need a time out from hectic family life their small yet perfectly formed basement flat will let them escape for a while.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Fabulous desert art photos by @luckyheather @harffy @gaiena @juwels64
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: Taoron24121
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes, Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2AE1950A1A9511EA8E00342C8609C7AD
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: $62,989
TOTAL COST: $64,989
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - https://imgur.com/a/NE6mxUX
ENTRY DETAILS: Oddly, one of the easier builds that I've experienced, with a budget. I stayed away from custom art, so there was no flip-flopping of and weird pricing issues going on. A very relaxing build, for me.
The 1st floor holds an open floorplan layout of the Living Area, Kitchen and in-kitchen Seating/dining area, with a diner styled seating with a bar top area for the triplets. This level also has the Laundry a bathroom and a small Office. There is a nice front porch, as well as a rear porch and a grilling/entertaining pato with the entire lot planted with flowers and trees and a fence around three sides, to make the city living seem a little more secluded, private and away from it all.
On the second floor there is a Nursery for the incoming triplets with a bathroom for them, as well as a Master bedroom and Bath for the parents.
The In-Law Suite , located in the basement, has a small kitchen and dining area, that also has a Living space, a bathroom and a bedroom. There is a private entrance on the side of the home, as well as main house access that leads into the kitchen/dining area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
NEW LOT LINK: Cozy Comfort https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EC2FA8031AD511EA851B2495E2BB44F7
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 62,831
TOTAL COST: 64,831
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KglnyAZ
ENTRY DETAILS: This country house provides everything a family needs to be comfortable. Its isolated location provides privacy and great views, yet it isn't so far away that it doesn't have easy access to shops, restaurants and other entertainment. The office can easily be converted back into a bedroom in the future.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:None
ExpertBUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #132: Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C3D5F677138011EA8FD5BA891CD6F027?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS132&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Angevin Home BnS132
GALLERY COST: 63,496
LOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST:64,996
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://imgur.com/gallery/Jh8sKFt
DETAILS: I loved this challenge, even if money was really tight at the end!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
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BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Upland Place in Del Sol Valley
NEW LOT LINK: SomethingOld/SomethingNew https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5569EAC5195D11EA8F07F3DBDD0CBB2C
LOT COST:$2500.00
GALLERY COST: $62,500.00
TOTAL COST: $65,000.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EQQpmd8
ENTRY DETAILS: Built on Upland place in Del Sol Valley, this home has been renovated to give the family three bedrooms for their triplets, a basement suite for the grandparents, as well as an office to give Holly the ability to work form home. We have designed the house with a kind of new retro 70's vibe throughout. Because the lot was quite large, the family decided to sub-divide the lot in order to earn some extra funds to save for a pool for the kids to use when they are a bit older.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself
BUILD ENTRY FORM.
CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Expert.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B13B194C1C8411EA82772495E2BB44F7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000.
LOT NAME: Sporting Space, Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: 62975.
TOTAL COST: 64975.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qZiCzVz
ENTRY DETAILS: The Angevin family were overjoyed when they bought this little, green wooden home in Brindleton Bay. It has a beautiful big dogwoo tree in the yard and even has a basement! However they were even more overjoyed when they found out they were expecting triplets! The home was a little on the small side for that family expantion though. So there's been some space added to the small home, in brick. On one side a large space has been added to make 3 large bedrooms for the kids. On the first floor as to not make Holly's parents go up 2 floors to get to the babies! And on the other side some space has been added to make the kitchen and living space larger (Plus a little shed on the front of the house). On the 2nd floor the small rooms has been transformed into a large bedroom for the parents (with en-suite) and a large office for Holly. And last but not least, the basement has been transformed into an apartment for Holly's parents. They have their own kitchen and living/dining area. A nice bedroom and bathroom. They also have a private entrance to their little apartment and also a staircase going directly into the rest of the home. The backyard still has the big lovely tree, and some nice seating area's. Also a little veggie garden plus play corner for the kids when they get a little older!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Sim ChallengeSIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: first time entering a family
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B20BB0BA138611EA8AB5BA891CD6F027?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS132&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
http://imgur.com/gallery/MCC626P
ENTRY DETAILS: I tried to go by what was written about the sims in the challenge brief. Usually I don't design families, so any suggestions / ideas / feedback is very welcome
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE: /
TUMBLR LINK: /
Room ChallengeROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #132 - Triple the Joy
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3017997A138911EA864ABA891CD6F027?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS132&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 5,379
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/kn0F1My
ENTRY DETAILS: Please remove the uncolored wall, this is intended to be an open office. Just had to add that one for the game to recognise it as a room. The gallery price will be lower once that wall is removed
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE: /
TUMBLR LINK: /
MasterN/A
ResultsStarting OutComments1st Place: @shakerella
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
EstablishedComments1st Place: @AliSim19
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
ExpertComments1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @Talea12345
Sim Challenge: @Talea12345
MasterN/A