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#BnS162 - Safe Haven
The deadline for this challenge is 30 June 2022
You welcome your newest clients into your office with a smile. “I understand you want something other than a traditional home?”
Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien nod at you. Riley defers to their older colleague.
“We want to create a safe place for LGBTQ youth to hang out and meet others like them,” Nicola explains.
You lean forward, intrigued. “This sounds interesting, tell me more.”
“It should look more like a home than your average youth center, with a big family room for watching T.V. or just hanging out having fun, an eat-in kitchen, and at least two full bathrooms,” Nicola continues.
“We had in mind a computer lab and study space in addition to a small library and somewhere for sims to work on skills such as music and painting.”
“It all sounds amazing and fun,” you say, wanting to help them bring this dream to life.
“One more thing - the center should have a quiet spot somewhere, either inside or in the garden, where teens can go to be alone and just think or write,” Riley adds.
You nod, realizing they’ve thought of everything. “What’s your budget?”
Nicola takes over again. “We were given the land through a grant. Our group has raised $200,000 for this project.”
“Wonderful. We can have it ready in one month,” you promise.
THE BRIEF
Budget: $200,000 (Gallery cost only, Riley and Nicola own the lot.)
Lot: Any size in any world.
Requirements:
Must look like a home.
Needs an eat-in kitchen
A large family room with plenty of seating and activities
At least two bathrooms
A library
A computer lab
A study space
A skills room - music, painting, fitness, etc.
Add any additional spaces you think the youth center should have as long as they fit your budget.
Remember to landscape
Sim Challenge
Create Nicola O’Brien and Riley Rees along with at least 4 teens and/or children to enjoy the youth center. Note: while Riley is a gender neutral name, Nicola can be either an Italian masculine name or a German and English feminine name, so the choice of genders and pronouns for both adults is up to you.
Room Challenge
Create the family room - should have a T.V., seating and at least one other activity. Budget: $20,000
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns162 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
n/a
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Safehouse
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprieters Square
NEW LOT LINK:
GALLERY COST: $ 198584
TOTAL COST: $ 198584
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XFfMIP8
ENTRY DETAILS: #Kiteldesigns #BNS162 In Windenberg, there is a group of people that need protecting from the traditional culture of the town. These people are the lbgtq community. In this seemingly innocuous Commerical/residential combo, is a secret safehouse for those who need temporary or more permanent help. on the bottom floor, is a tutoring center, and café, both have ways for LBTQ to sneak into the safehouse, on the right side of the building which holds a cafeteria, hang out space, educational room, group therapy room, private therapy rooms, and extra secure safe house dorm rooms. the dorms are for those who ran away from an abusive situation. The right side of the building (accessible from the apartment entry door in the center of the first floor) has two apartments (one partially furnished with debug items, one not furnished due to costs) Inspiration from this build came from the Partihaus home nearby, and british terrace/london apartments where they are often above commercial lots..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Expert
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE
#162 **SAFE HAVEN**
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead Community Center
NEW LOT LINK: Oakenstead Community Cent https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F4F3414D2F76911EC8888566FAF7AD0DA%3Fcategory%3Dlots%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Dnewest%26time%3Dweekly%26searchquery%3DPINKUSFAMILY%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $ 194,576
TOTAL COST: $ 194,576
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fvanity%3D1652411471645604%26set%3Da.3314059005480834
ENTRY DETAILS: The land that was granted to Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien, was the Oakenstead lot in Willow Creek. To our surprise There happened to be an old, abandoned Estate house in that plot of land. We were able to keep under the budget by restoring the Grand brick mansion . With a little elbow grease and some hard work it became the Oakenstead Community Center .
Made to look more like a home than your average youth center. Equipped with a Family style eat-in Country kitchen. The big family room is the hub of the center. With its big TV and gaming tables, one can watch TV or just hang out. The library off the Kitchen has an immense collection of books for all types of studies. In the garage is a Simple workout & game area . For the serious athletic or to just blow off steam.
Upstairs one will find themselves immersed, in the art corner at the top of the stairs. There are many quiet spaces where one can read and quietly study throughout the center & grounds. There is a Computer lab & Music room too. 2 guest bedrooms are also upstairs. For those in need of accommodations overnight. Yoga classes are also offered. As an alternate to normal fitness routines. Focusing on the mind/body connection.
The Center also hosts a Community Garden . There are Chickens to tend to , too. There is plenty to do , here at this Safe Haven. Take a dip in the pool, have a Picknick , a barn fire or watch a Movie outside on the big screen. There is a play ground for the kids and many other fun things to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by #SimSationalToo #Fruitloops40 & #ThePlumBobSims in the gallery
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #162 - Safe Haven
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: It's A Good House in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: Harmony House https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2FB2E513CBEE6C11EC8422566FAF7AD0DA
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $190,309.00
TOTAL COST: $190,309.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #162 - Safe Haven https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2F1LpcjTm
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.
You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will be as one - John Lennon
My story...
Spoiler
After meeting with Riley and Nicola in my office I had some concerns about the project that they were asking me to do. I requested to meet with them again at the local Burger King so I could explain my dilemma.
I shared with them how I was not comfortable building a "club" designed specifically for a particular race, culture, class, religion, sexual orientation, or any other thing that causes division among us. We are all made unique and because of that we will have differences. We need to learn to love each other despite our differences. Our uniqueness makes us special, and our differences compliment each other. I would love to see the world of Brindleton Bay come together, diverse but united, in love for each other. Embracing the fact that we are ALL unique and we are ALL loved. I suggested that this safe haven be for anyone. We will absolutely gear the home towards teenagers, but everyone in need of a safe space will be welcome. The space will be used to show love to those who need it the most. Kindness and encouragement will be shown and any negative or hateful speech or actions will not be tolerated.
Riley and Nicola totally understood my concerns and absolutely loved the idea I proposed!
Riley suggested that we bring this proposal to the community to get their feedback. The results we astounding! Brindleton Bay rallied together in support of the project, donating many items for the home. Some crafted and knitted items, others gave money. One family even donated their old yellow couch. But all agreed that this will be a wonderful addition to their world.
ENTRY DETAILS:
Riley & Nicola's new home and Brindleton Bay's newest Community Center does not have a particular style, but I would describe it as "homey". I wanted anyone who enters to instantly feel comfortable and safe. The artwork throughout the home is motivational and encouraging. I used quotes from movies, books, and different authors to inspire others. There are many different rooms and spaces where sims can have a quiet space to themselves, and plenty of opportunities for skill building as well. There is a large common area with an open concept living space including the eat in kitchen. A large media room with plenty of seating, five bathrooms, a library, computer lab, study hall, sunroom, greenhouse, woodworking shop, yoga studio, a garage that has been converted into a gym/game room as well as an office where sims can meet with Riley or Nicola for counseling and advice.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made created by myself
Results
Starting Out
n/a
Established
Comments
1st Place: @KitelDesigns
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
The deadline for this challenge is 30 June 2022
You welcome your newest clients into your office with a smile. “I understand you want something other than a traditional home?”
Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien nod at you. Riley defers to their older colleague.
“We want to create a safe place for LGBTQ youth to hang out and meet others like them,” Nicola explains.
You lean forward, intrigued. “This sounds interesting, tell me more.”
“It should look more like a home than your average youth center, with a big family room for watching T.V. or just hanging out having fun, an eat-in kitchen, and at least two full bathrooms,” Nicola continues.
“We had in mind a computer lab and study space in addition to a small library and somewhere for sims to work on skills such as music and painting.”
“It all sounds amazing and fun,” you say, wanting to help them bring this dream to life.
“One more thing - the center should have a quiet spot somewhere, either inside or in the garden, where teens can go to be alone and just think or write,” Riley adds.
You nod, realizing they’ve thought of everything. “What’s your budget?”
Nicola takes over again. “We were given the land through a grant. Our group has raised $200,000 for this project.”
“Wonderful. We can have it ready in one month,” you promise.
THE BRIEF
Budget: $200,000 (Gallery cost only, Riley and Nicola own the lot.)
Lot: Any size in any world.
Requirements:
Must look like a home.
Needs an eat-in kitchen
A large family room with plenty of seating and activities
At least two bathrooms
A library
A computer lab
A study space
A skills room - music, painting, fitness, etc.
Add any additional spaces you think the youth center should have as long as they fit your budget.
Remember to landscape
Sim Challenge
Create Nicola O’Brien and Riley Rees along with at least 4 teens and/or children to enjoy the youth center. Note: while Riley is a gender neutral name, Nicola can be either an Italian masculine name or a German and English feminine name, so the choice of genders and pronouns for both adults is up to you.
Room Challenge
Create the family room - should have a T.V., seating and at least one other activity. Budget: $20,000
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns162 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
n/a
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Safehouse
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprieters Square
NEW LOT LINK:
GALLERY COST: $ 198584
TOTAL COST: $ 198584
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XFfMIP8
ENTRY DETAILS: #Kiteldesigns #BNS162 In Windenberg, there is a group of people that need protecting from the traditional culture of the town. These people are the lbgtq community. In this seemingly innocuous Commerical/residential combo, is a secret safehouse for those who need temporary or more permanent help. on the bottom floor, is a tutoring center, and café, both have ways for LBTQ to sneak into the safehouse, on the right side of the building which holds a cafeteria, hang out space, educational room, group therapy room, private therapy rooms, and extra secure safe house dorm rooms. the dorms are for those who ran away from an abusive situation. The right side of the building (accessible from the apartment entry door in the center of the first floor) has two apartments (one partially furnished with debug items, one not furnished due to costs) Inspiration from this build came from the Partihaus home nearby, and british terrace/london apartments where they are often above commercial lots..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Expert
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE
#162 **SAFE HAVEN**
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead Community Center
NEW LOT LINK: Oakenstead Community Cent https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F4F3414D2F76911EC8888566FAF7AD0DA%3Fcategory%3Dlots%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Dnewest%26time%3Dweekly%26searchquery%3DPINKUSFAMILY%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $ 194,576
TOTAL COST: $ 194,576
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fvanity%3D1652411471645604%26set%3Da.3314059005480834
ENTRY DETAILS: The land that was granted to Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien, was the Oakenstead lot in Willow Creek. To our surprise There happened to be an old, abandoned Estate house in that plot of land. We were able to keep under the budget by restoring the Grand brick mansion . With a little elbow grease and some hard work it became the Oakenstead Community Center .
Made to look more like a home than your average youth center. Equipped with a Family style eat-in Country kitchen. The big family room is the hub of the center. With its big TV and gaming tables, one can watch TV or just hang out. The library off the Kitchen has an immense collection of books for all types of studies. In the garage is a Simple workout & game area . For the serious athletic or to just blow off steam.
Upstairs one will find themselves immersed, in the art corner at the top of the stairs. There are many quiet spaces where one can read and quietly study throughout the center & grounds. There is a Computer lab & Music room too. 2 guest bedrooms are also upstairs. For those in need of accommodations overnight. Yoga classes are also offered. As an alternate to normal fitness routines. Focusing on the mind/body connection.
The Center also hosts a Community Garden . There are Chickens to tend to , too. There is plenty to do , here at this Safe Haven. Take a dip in the pool, have a Picknick , a barn fire or watch a Movie outside on the big screen. There is a play ground for the kids and many other fun things to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by #SimSationalToo #Fruitloops40 & #ThePlumBobSims in the gallery
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #162 - Safe Haven
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: It's A Good House in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: Harmony House https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2FB2E513CBEE6C11EC8422566FAF7AD0DA
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $190,309.00
TOTAL COST: $190,309.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #162 - Safe Haven https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2F1LpcjTm
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.
You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will be as one - John Lennon
My story...
Spoiler
After meeting with Riley and Nicola in my office I had some concerns about the project that they were asking me to do. I requested to meet with them again at the local Burger King so I could explain my dilemma.
I shared with them how I was not comfortable building a "club" designed specifically for a particular race, culture, class, religion, sexual orientation, or any other thing that causes division among us. We are all made unique and because of that we will have differences. We need to learn to love each other despite our differences. Our uniqueness makes us special, and our differences compliment each other. I would love to see the world of Brindleton Bay come together, diverse but united, in love for each other. Embracing the fact that we are ALL unique and we are ALL loved. I suggested that this safe haven be for anyone. We will absolutely gear the home towards teenagers, but everyone in need of a safe space will be welcome. The space will be used to show love to those who need it the most. Kindness and encouragement will be shown and any negative or hateful speech or actions will not be tolerated.
Riley and Nicola totally understood my concerns and absolutely loved the idea I proposed!
Riley suggested that we bring this proposal to the community to get their feedback. The results we astounding! Brindleton Bay rallied together in support of the project, donating many items for the home. Some crafted and knitted items, others gave money. One family even donated their old yellow couch. But all agreed that this will be a wonderful addition to their world.
ENTRY DETAILS:
Riley & Nicola's new home and Brindleton Bay's newest Community Center does not have a particular style, but I would describe it as "homey". I wanted anyone who enters to instantly feel comfortable and safe. The artwork throughout the home is motivational and encouraging. I used quotes from movies, books, and different authors to inspire others. There are many different rooms and spaces where sims can have a quiet space to themselves, and plenty of opportunities for skill building as well. There is a large common area with an open concept living space including the eat in kitchen. A large media room with plenty of seating, five bathrooms, a library, computer lab, study hall, sunroom, greenhouse, woodworking shop, yoga studio, a garage that has been converted into a gym/game room as well as an office where sims can meet with Riley or Nicola for counseling and advice.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made created by myself
Results
Starting Out
n/a
Established
Comments
1st Place: @KitelDesigns
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
