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Build’n’Share Challenge #40

La Casa Dello Splendore
You let out an indulgent sigh of pleasure, sitting on the walk in front of your favorite cafe. In front of you is the remains of an amazing pasta dish and your preferred sparkling beverage. A soft breeze caresses your cheek, keeping the warmth of the sun from becoming too intense. There couldn’t be a better way to wait for a late appointment than this.

You are roused from your doze by a low female voice in an entrancing accent saying, “Mi scusi, Signora. Are you the architect?” You open your eyes to find a beautiful woman standing next to you. Deep red hair, so dark its almost burgundy, frames a face that could have been model for a statue in the Renaissance, set with a pair of large black eyes. Unlike most redheads you’ve seen, her skin is a delicate golden tan. She is dressed in a lovely, long shirt that looks as if someone has painted a watercolor garden across it, over a pair of snug embroidered jeans. Over her shoulder is a large purse in shades that compliment her shirt. She’s the kind of woman who looks like she should be trendsetting in Milan while wearing her most casual of clothing.

“I am. Its nice to meet you.” You hold out a hand, getting one back that is both perfectly manicured, and yet bears the calluses of someone used to holding tools.

“Bene. I am Eleganza della Pietra. We had an appointment. I am so sorry I was late. I am new here and got lost.” She says apologetically, sitting down when invited.

“Its all right. I had a beautiful lunch outside on a beautiful day. Who could complain about that?” You say with a smile, making her laugh softly. “What can I do for you, Ms della Pietra?”

She smiles a Mona Lisa smile and says “Please, call me Eleganza.”

“Thank you Eleganza. Where are you from?”

“I am from Venice. I moved here to have different,” There is a pause while she looks for the right word. “Ispirazione.”

“You are an artist?” you ask, guessing at the meaning of her word.

“Si. I am a scultrice.”

You pause, “A sculptress?”

“That is the word.” Eleganza pulls out a notebook from her pretty bag and hands it to you. “I am still working on my Simlish. A friend wrote out what I want for you, in case I do not get the words right.”

“Your Simlish is great.” You assure her, taking the notebook and reading over the requirements. “This is perfect. Just one question.”

“Si?”

“What kind of budget do I have?”

“Oh, 150,000! Is that enough?”

“Should be fine. I’ll have it done for you in a couple weeks.”

“Che’s stupendo!” She exclaims happily.

Requirements:

Italianate style house on moderate lot

3 bedrooms, 2 baths

Separate building for an sculpting studio with lots of light and a half bath

Landscaping

Small pool

Budget: 150,000 (to include lot cost as well as build cost)

Sim Challenge:

Create Eleganza della Pietra, give her the creative trait, the rest is up to you.

Room Challenge:

Design the sculpting studio with a budget of 30,000.



Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Casa dei girasoli
LOT COST: §2,000
BUILD COST: §147,454
TOTAL COST: §149,454
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I was inspired by the painting of sunflowers against a blue sky found in Decorations. Yellow and blue were used throughout for interior decoration, and sunflowers are to be found inside and outside the house. An Italian woman who wants an Italianate house must be quite eclectic, so that is the style of the interior I chose.
SIM: Eleganza della Pietra
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: All about Eleganza
ENTRY DETAILS: Besides the creative trait, I gave her the art lover and romantic traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


Expert
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Capodimonte
LOT COST: 2,000
BUILD COST: 147,786
TOTAL COST: 149,786
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/mqsxP
ENTRY DETAILS: Italianate style villa on a moderate lot, I chose a 20 x 30 in Windenburg. Elegant interior design for Eleganza with light and airy rooms. Private pool, patio and bbq at the rear leading to the sculpting rooms and art pergola.
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


Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @StSciurus
Sim Challenge: @StSciurus
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @masajo
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #41

A Taste For Finer Things
You are engrossed in the latest issue of 'Dwell' when Rose’s dog begins barking frantically in alarm. You rush across your office and throw open your door to see a tall, spindly man with a very unhappy white cat hissing and digging its claws into the man’s shoulder. Rose is trying desperately to restrain her uncharacteristically agitated dog and shoots you a look that clearly says 'HELP!'

“Why don’t you come in my office, sir,” you say, motioning to the office behind you. The man rushes past you into the office. As soon as the door closes, the cat becomes docile and begins to purr. Like its owner, the cat is long and thin, with white fur, faint grey striping, and the largest ears you’ve ever seen on a cat.

“What a peculiar cat. I’ve never seen one like that before, Mister..?”

“Corbett. Niles Corbett. My companion is Buerre Blanc. She is a Devon Rex.”

“It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Corbett. I apologize for the welcoming committee. My assistant's dog is usually very friendly, but this is the first time we've had a feline visitor. What can I do for you?” Mr. Corbett is a sour-looking man with a long face, a heavy brow, and a small down-turned mouth. His clothes are understated but clearly made of fine fabrics.

“Well, I'm in need of a new home for myself and Buerre Blanc,” he says, stroking the cat's pale fur. “I am a professional food critic and author of the blog 'Pour L'Assiette'. I work from home, so I need something with a comfortable study. I would also like two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and another full bathroom for the rest of the house. I don't need a lot of room, as it's just Buerre Blanc and me, but I would like quality furnishings and a well-appointed kitchen with an attached room for wine storage. I am a collector of fine wines, so the wine storage should have separate temperature controls.”

“Is there a particular style of home you prefer, Mr. Corbett?”

“I gravitate toward French Country architecture. I enjoy the stately architecture and formal aesthetic.”

“What kind of budget are we dealing with, and how soon would you like your new home completed?”

“Apartment life has grown quite tiresome for me. Buerre Blanc and I are both ready for the quiet of our own home. We would like to be out of our apartment in two weeks. As for the budget, I am prepared to spend up to 95,000 and not a penny more. I trust that is feasible?”

“Absolutely! I will get started immediately!”

Requirements:

20x30 lot in the world of your choice
95,000 budget
French Country style architecture
2 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite bathroom
1 extra full bathroom
Well-appointed kitchen with separate wine storage
Study
Living room
Dining area
Garage
Fine furnishings

Room Challenge:

Create the well-appointed kitchen, the budget for this room is 20,000

Sim Challenge:

Create Niles Corbett and show him living in his new home. Niles is a gloomy loner, who aspires to be Master Chef



Official Entry List

Starting Out
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: L'Aubergine
LOT COST: 2,000
BUILD COST: 92,900
TOTAL COST: 94,900
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/Aubergine
ENTRY DETAILS: A peaceful french country style house, inspired by the eggplant (aubergine in french) colors. This house has all the conveniences of modern life, but without losing the country traditional charm.
SIM: Link to Gallery Upload
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: (Name where the Room can be found on The Gallery or N/A if not entering) Link to Room on Gallery
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: none


Established

N/A


Expert
FORUM ID: Rcone
ORIGIN ID: Rconewarrior
LEVEL: Established or Expert
LOT: Le Chateau Rose
LOT COST: $2000
BUILD COST: $92,900
TOTAL COST: $94,900
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/C6jA5
ENTRY DETAILS:
A French Country Cottage built on a moderate 30 x 20 in Newcrest. Plan is modified from a house I stayed at in the french country side in the 90s. The house is decorated with fine well built furniture based on what was actually in the real house. On the main floor as you come into the house are 2 arches leading to, on the left the living room and on the right the dining room with the kitchen behind it with a walk- in Wine storage room. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a study. The master bedroom contains a en-suite bathroom. The second bathroom for the house is located on the second floor at the front of the house. The Back patio/yard contains a Barbecue and dining set for sims to sit and relax. Also located in the back patio is a small garden for your Sims to plant their own Produce.
As I said this is based on a house I stayed in for about a month it was more orange in shade and had a 3 car garage workroom with a guest suite above which is where I stayed. It was quite lovely but far more over grown with a pool and on a fairly large lot of land I think about 3 acres.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Concrit away


FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Beauvoir
LOT COST: 2,000
BUILD COST: 92,699
TOTAL COST: 94,699
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/DG2V0
ENTRY DETAILS: French country style cottage built in Windenburg. Separate room in kitchen for wine storage. Bedrooms in the basement. Covered walkway from house to garage. Picnic and bbq area outside the back door.
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


Results

Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @emere
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @masajo and @rcone
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #42

Spring Designer Showdown
It is that time again! Time to let your style truly shine and compete in the Spring Designer Showdown! First, you must pick an inspiration object from the seven below:

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1. Caress Wheel Barrench (§275) < Indoor Plants < Decorations

2. Captain Chaz MacFreeling’s Galleon (§1225) < Sculptures < Decorations

3. PenguinVision Children’s Television Set (§275) < Televisions < Electronics

4. In the Balance Antique Scale (§200) < Miscellaneous < Decorations

5. Bright Idea Robot Lamp (§70) < Table Lamps < Lighting

6. Knight of the Octagon Table Suit of Armor (§8200) < Sculptures < Decorations

7. Ordinary Things Shadowbox Display (§1200) < Wall Decorations < Decorations

The above are all base game objects and may be recolored and/or resized as the game allows. Build a fully decorated, fully landscaped house inspired by one of these objects.

Requirements:

• Lot size: your choice anywhere in any of the five cities
• House must contain at least one bathroom and areas to sleep, eat and prepare food. The style, number of rooms and levels is up to you!
• Feature your inspiration object somewhere on the lot (at least one of your slides should show this!).
• Budget: §250,000 (This includes the cost of the lot and the inspiration object.)

Room Challenge:

• Build a fabulous kitchen inspired by one of the objects above. The object must be incorporated into the kitchen.
• Budget: §40,000

Sim Challenge:

Create a household (one or more Sims) to live in your inspiration house. Provide a backstory for the household relating to the inspiration object.



Official Entry List

Starting Out
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: The Steampunk Balance https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/C40740140BE411E68CC814EC581C4F6D
LOT COST: 3,500
BUILD COST: 186,831
TOTAL COST: 190,331
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/Balance
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the In the Balance Antique Scale. I build a steampunk house for one or maybe two sims who look for knowledge. I feel the steampunk is the balance between past and future, reality and imagination, and what we know and what we will discover.
SIM: Link to Gallery Upload
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: (Name where the Room can be found on The Gallery or N/A if not entering) Link to Room on Gallery
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: none.

Established
FORUM ID:popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID:popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established?
LOT: Red Victorian Family Home
GALLERY LINK: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/61408C07086F11E689F0B45EC46F5166?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
BUILD COST:
TOTAL COST: 222,498
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Red Victorian Home
ENTRY DETAILS:
I chose the Caress Wheel Barrench for my Spring Showdown item. This is my first time trying to build a Victorian house, but I've always wanted to try it. There are some of these houses in my city and they look so pretty. This house is made for a family with kids and because there are 4 bedrooms, it is suitable for a big family.

Expert
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Sciurian Craftsman
LOT COST: §2,000
BUILD COST: §223,516
TOTAL COST: §225,516
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the Ordinary Things Shadowbox Display as my inspiration object. To me it conveyed a sense of the handmade, useful and everyday. I imagined a family of four moving in—the father, a scientist and craftsman, who loves working with wood and probably built much of the furniture and shelving in the house; the mother, an artist and writer; a teenage son with ambitions to be a rockstar; and a little girl, who is creative and fascinated by life. The Craftsman style of Amercian houses seemed like the perfect model for what to build. I used lots of dark wood, mostly contrasted with white walls and pops of red and green.
SIM: The Jansons family
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Meet the Jansons family
ENTRY DETAILS: Edgars Jansons moved his family from Latvia to Newcrest to work in the Science Laboratory. He is a skilled craftsman who likes to build things for his family. His wife Vizma is and accomplished artist. Their teenage son Kristers want to be a rockstar, and their daughter Zita just loves being a kid!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


Results

Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @emere
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: @StSciurus
Sim Challenge: @StSciurus
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #43

Fairy Rescue
“How very sad,” you think to yourself as your eyes wander over the pretty little park.

Barely large enough for a single family picnic, it hosted 3 trees clustered together over the flower strewn grass. It was more decorative than functional. And according to the glaring sign at the edge nearest the road, it was shortly going to be replaced by a gas station. You sigh, saddened by the loss of the little park. You had driven past if for years, and while you never stopped, it still perked you up every time you passed. Now though, you take your time, studying it to carefully imprint it on your mind.

As you stroll slowly around the little park taking pictures, a flash of colour catches your eye. You pause for a moment, trying to see it again. You’ve seen that kind of flash before. It had led to the monumental task of helping to build a fairy tale village. Knowing that the fey can be shy, you continue taking your pictures before sitting beneath one of the trees. To pass the time until the shyness fades, you flip through the pictures. Once that’s done, you lean your head back, letting your eyes close, and simply bask in the quiet beauty.

After nearly half an hour of basking, you hear a whispery voice say, “What does demo-oh-lis-hed mean?” It has that underlying chime you had learned to associate with the magical. Slowly opening your eyes, you see a face peeping through the leaves. Indigo eyes watch your every move like a nervous bird.

Speaking softly and gently, you reply “It means that this park is going to be razed.”

“Raised?” asks a second voice. Still moving slowly you look down to see a second person sitting on a flower near your knee. Unlike the first, this one is clearly female, with sunflower yellow hair. Her eyes and wings are the blue of a summer sky.

“Flattened. Destroyed.” you tell her as gently as you would a small child. A wrong tone of voice would send them scattering.

“Destroyed!” A pair of purple haired fairies pop out from nowhere, startling you and the sunflower haired fairy.

The female with pansy purple hair and marigold yellow eyes and wings stomps her foot. “They can't do that! We live here! Tell them to stop it!” She demands imperiously.

“Yeah!” says her companion, a male with violet hair. His eyes and wings are the brilliant orange of an aloe flower.

“She cant just make them stop,” says the original indigo eyed fairy, now perching in full view like a bird. He brushes rose red hair from his eyes.

“But we live here Balsam!” protests the sunflower haired fairy. She turns tearful eyes on you. “Isn't there anything that can be done?”

You let out a soft groan, wondering how you keep getting caught up in these things. To give yourself time to think, you ask their names. The blue eyed fairy introduces herself as Hyacinth, a flower fairy. The indigo eyed male is Balsam, a tree fairy. The pansy haired girl is Kiwi and her violet haired companion is her brother, Fig. Both of them are tree fairies as well.

“Are you the only fairies here?” you ask curiously.

“Yes,” says Kiwi sadly, “All the others left along time ago. And now we have to go too.”

“But where?” Fig asks gloomily, climbing up to sit on another tree branch. Hyacinth takes flight, fluttering her distress.

You hmm, holding out your hand for Hyacinth to perch in. As you look into her hopeful little face, an idea blooms.

“Well…” They look at you expectantly. “I cant save this home.” There are hopeless little cries. Before they can dissolve into worse, you continue. “However, that doesn’t mean I cant help you find a new one. I’m a builder and I’ve been asked to make a new park for our town. They didn’t really give me any specifics, so I can make it into a new home for you and still make them happy.”

“You can?” Asks a hopeful Balsam. “But they will take away our home in a month!”

“Piece of cake!” you assure him, making all four fairies launch into a delighted frenzy of fluttering. You pull out your phone again to start making notes. By the time you finally leave near sundown, you have several ideas on how to pull off your promise and 4 excited fairies.

Brief:

30×30 minimum lot
35,000 budget
Make a full functioning park for people to enjoy and fairies to thrive in
Create 4 areas within the park for the fairies to occupy

Sim Challenge:

Create the 4 fairies



Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
FORUM ID: popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID: popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Parkshore
Gallery Link: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/CF08D17D128011E6848C36C1CD05B5C7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 31,038
TOTAL COST: 33,538
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Fairy Park
ENTRY DETAILS: The park has plenty of things for the fairies (and normal sims) to enjoy. There are two magic trees at the back and a nice cherry blossom trees. There are plenty of trees scattered around the park for the tree fairies. Hyacinth, the flower fairy lives around the flower patch near the entrance. There are garden plots for the fairies when they get hungry. There is also a fountain and fishing pond.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


CHALLENGE #: 43 - Fairy Rescue
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Little Fairy Park https://www.thesims.com/en_AU/gallery/8611A2EF13D011E68CC800F8A5012CFB
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 32,323
TOTAL COST: 34,823
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/Park
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a small whimsical park where the four fairies can live, but also they can share with sims of all ages. It is a functional park with many activities to have a magical good time.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


Expert
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Periwinkle Park
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 32,438
TOTAL COST: 34,938
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/NHdZY
ENTRY DETAILS: Mediaeval theme with fairies in mind built around a central fountain in case the fairies get thirsty. Trees placed for the tree fairies, Balsam (behind the pirate ship), Kiwi (near the piano gazebo) and Fig (behind the monkey bars). Hyacinth, a flower fairy with sunflower yellow hair has a special place among the sunflower plants.
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


Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @emere
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @masajo
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #44

This One’s for the Bronies
“This is a mighty pretty park” a woman’s voice says from nearby.

You look over at the speaker, unaccustomed to hearing such a thick southern accent. A blonde young woman wearing a Stetson walks along beside a rather tall and strongly built young man.

The sandy haired man simply responds, “Eeyup.”

“AJ! Mac!” calls a youthful voice.

The two adults turn around, showing you the strong family resemblance in their freckled faces. A little girl with bright red hair runs up to them.

AJ hunkers down to her level, “What's got you so excited Blossom?”

She pushes her short sleeves up a bit more, revealing the tattoo of 3 red apples on her bicep.

“Did you see them cute little houses?” She asks, pointing at one of them. “What are they for?”

“Don’t know. Likely just decoration.” AJ says.

Unable to resist, you speak up. “They’re fairy houses.”

All three focus on you. You walk over to smile down at the little girl with a bright pink bow in her hair. “There are four fairies who live here. They keep the park blooming and healthy.”

“How do you know?” Asks Blossom interestedly.

“Because I designed the park for them.”

“Wow!”

“That sure is something. Ain't it Mac?” says AJ as she stands back up.

“Eeyup” is the laid back reply.

“Would you like a tour of the park?” you offer with a smile.

AJ and Mac take you up on the offer, while blossom runs off to examine the houses again. During the tour you learn that Mac, AJ, and Blossom are all new arrivals to the town. They decided to move after a wildfire devastated their family orchard. AJ is clearly the more talkative of the two, being forthright and practical. Her elder brother, Mac, seems content to listen, contributing with an “Eeyup” or a “Nope” from time to time. Blossom is the youngest and a cheerful little spitfire, running back and forth and exploring the beauty of the park. The matriarch of the Smith family, Granny, will be joining them when they get settled, according to AJ.

“What are you looking for?” you ask, sensing an opportunity. “Maybe I can help.”

Mac wanders off to play with Blossom as AJ sits down on a bench. You sit next to her as she starts to speak. “Well, we want a large piece of land, since we’re wantin’ to restart the farm. A house obviously.”

“How many bedrooms?”

“At least four, with one on the ground floor for Granny. She’s getting’ on in years and stairs ain't always easy for her to manage.”

“Bathrooms?”

“Well, 4’d be nice, but me an’ Blossom can share. Wouldn’t be the first time. “ She smiles. “So at least 3 I think. Don’t want the house too big you know. Don’t need it takin up too much of the land, ya know?”

“Are you gonna grow anything other than the apples?”

“Yep. At the old place we had a vegetable garden. Sure did grow some tasty carrots. And we had chickens.”

“What about budget? Did you have an idea of that?”

“Bout 50,000. Insurance wouldn’t cover more than that.” She scowls. “Never mind the generations that was there.”

“Don’t forget the barn.” Mac says, as he trots by with Blossom on his back.

“Right. Used to take a family picture in front of the barn every year. Be nice to continue that this year.”

“Understandable.” You say, checking over the notes you made on your phone. “Sounds like you guys have some pretty solid ideas of what you want.”

“Well, not knowin’ what you want never got you anything.” She observes, flipping her pony tail over her shoulder. “you wouldn’t happen to know someone who can help us get it do you?”

“As Mac would say, eeyup.” AJ laughs at your imitation. You hand her a business card. “Give me a little time. I’ll call you as soon as I’m done.”

Brief:

50,000
4 bedrooms, minimum 3 bathrooms.
Apple trees
Vegetable garden
Chickens
Barn

Sim Challenge:

Make the Smiths:

Mac: Family oriented, loves the outdoors, creative
AJ: Family oriented, loves the outdoors, self assured
Blossom: Family oriented, loves the outdoors, outgoing



Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Apple Farm https://www.thesims.com/gallery/FDB7A74A1EF811E685BF496604DFD993
LOT COST: 3,000
BUILD COST: 46,906
TOTAL COST: 49,906
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/apple
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the design of an old southern farm but with the bright colors of the apple color palette. This way the Bronies can feel again at home and joyful with their new beginning. The Bronies can be together inside the house and at the outside, but also each one of them have their own space.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none.

FORUM ID: popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID: popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Apple Farm
Gallery Link: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/6FABE0BE208711E6840A55A400D911F8?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §3,000
BUILD COST: §46,850
TOTAL COST: §49,850
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Apple Farmhouse
ENTRY DETAILS: Hopefully the Bronies would like this cosy farmhouse with a veggie garden, fishing pond and lots of apple trees. There is also a comfortable outdoor seat to relax on the porch and also a lot of fun things for Blossom to play with.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


Expert
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Orchardleigh Farm (link to follow)
LOT COST: $2,000
BUILD COST: $47,641
TOTAL COST: $49,641
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link to Slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: Orchardleigh Farm is a working apple orchard, with an old red barn and a couple of hen houses. The interior consists of a large open plan kitchen, living and dining area downstairs along with a ground floor bedroom and ensuite. The first floor consists of a further 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS: N/A
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, except in game cheats

ORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Squirrel Run Farm
LOT COST: §3,000
BUILD COST: §46,999
TOTAL COST: §49,999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: Squirrel Run Farm is a family farm with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It is simple and affordable, but includes a barn for animals, a vegetable garden, a fishing hole and an apple orchard.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC

Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
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: @StSciurus and @FaithofKaela
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #45

Pied á terre
As you breeze through the reception area on your way to the studio, you notice that the coffee table is strewn with fashion and celebrity gossip magazines. You pause for a minute, because Rose usually keeps a wide variety of reading material for waiting clients. Then you notice that on the cover of each magazine is a photograph of former supermodel turned fashion and media mogul, Ute Wagner.

You look up and Rose is there smiling broadly. “Rose, why are there so many magazines…”

“Because she is your next client!” Rose interjects.

And before you can say more, in walks Ms Wagner herself, looking even more beautiful than the photographs. You usher her into the studio. Rose follows with your morning cup of coffee and a tall glass of San Pellegrino water with a single ice cube and a slice of kiwi fruit for Ms Wagner. (“How does Rose know,” you wonder, “what Ute Wagner drinks?”)

“Perfect, Rose!” Ms Wagner says to her with her charming German accent.

“So, Ms Wagner,” you say “how may we help you?”

“Please call me Ute!” Her smile lights up the room. “We have already cast and will start shooting in two weeks, a new season of In or Out, which will be based in Newcrest.”

“I see,” you nod. In or Out is a wildly popular fashion-based reality television show. Ute Wagner is the producer, host and one of the judges.

“Since I will be flying in and out of Newcrest for several months, I decided to buy an apartment that I can use as a pied à terre. It is the top floor of a lovely old 1970’s style apartment building with two spacious balconies. The developers of the building have completely gutted the inside of the apartment, and I need you to create for me a home-away-from-home.”

“Of course!” you say. “What are your specific requirements?”

“Well, let’s see. I will definitely need a decent walk-in closet for my clothes and shoes,“ she laughs. “And an ensuite bathroom to the bedroom. I’ll also need an office. Oh, and a second bedroom and bathroom. My dear friend, Tim Glenn, will be a frequent visitor.”

“Will he be the mentor for the contestants?” you ask.

“You’ve watched the show before!” she exclaims and you find yourself blushing.

“Anything else for the apartment? What about the kitchen?”

“I won’t be doing a lot of cooking myself, but I need a well equipped kitchen for the caterer. And I need a place to entertain, too. Maybe one of the balconies? Well, I’ll leave that up to you. Oh, and because I will be on the top floor, the developer said I could put in a fireplace. I’d really like a fireplace somewhere in the apartment!”

“Great!” you say. “What about style and color? What do you prefer?”

“I’m not fussy. Something modern and comfortable—not too cluttered. As for color, surprise me!” she gives you a wry smile that makes you feel like one of the contestants on her show. “And can you have the apartment ready for me in two weeks?”

“Yes indeed!” you reply as you show her out the door. You realize that you have your own “make it work” moment (in the words of mentor, Tim Glenn) and get right back to your desk to start sketching.

Requirements:

This is strictly an interior design challenge. You can download the apartment building shell here. (The shell uses only base game materials.) None of the exterior walls, wall textures, windows and doors; landscaping; common areas; or front door to the apartment may be changed. The wall height and roof may not be changed either. You may add walls, half walls, interior doors (and interior windows if you need them) to lay out the interior of the top floor apartment. Light fixtures may be added to the apartment balconies (but existing ones may not be changed).

Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Walk-in closet
Second bedroom
Second bathroom (full)
office
well-equipped kitchen
entertainment area
fireplace
the usual living/dining areas

Budget: §95,000 (This is the budget for the interior of the apartment and is in addition to the cost of the apartment building and 40 x 30 lot. The original building was placed on Avarice Acres in Newcrest . You may place it on any 40 x 30 lot, preferably in Newcrest. Make a note of the beginning cost of the lot once the apartment building is placed and before you start building the interior of the apartment. Since Ute has already purchased the apartment, you need not worry about the lot cost or the cost of the lot with the shell apartment building.)

Room Challenge: Create a fabulous walk-in closet for Ute Wagner. Budget: §9,000.

Sim Challenge: Create Ute Wagner with Ambitious trait. Other traits and aspiration are up to you!


Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
FORUM ID:popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID:popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT:Pied à terre BnS45
Gallery Link: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/59E954372CEA11E686DD3F3C9DAB756E?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 92,289
BUILD COST: 157,990
TOTAL COST: 250,279
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Pied a terre
ENTRY DETAILS: Sorry @BuildnShare but I made a mistake an decorated the 3rd level and not the penthouse. By the time I realised it, it was too late. There is no way I could start and redo everything again at the top level. I hope that's okay:)

FORUM ID: Lebanna
ORIGIN ID: Annabelli22
LEVEL: Established (normally Expert, but I'm a bit out of it, you can change me)
LOT: Build 'n Share 45 - Entry
Gallery Link: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/3575B4AB2DB111E687E9782A5866B965?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS45&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000
BUILD COST: 252.812 (Gallery value)
TOTAL COST: 255.812
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s125.photobucket.com/user/Bel-Anna/slideshow/Sims/Build n share 45 - Pied a terre?sort=9
ENTRY DETAILS: Modern cozy apartment, that is by no means small. This apartment is meant to host and entertain. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, a walk in closet, office and 2 balconies. Where ever the sun shines, you can sit outside.

Expert

N/A


Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Lebanna
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #46 - Tribute

Tribute
Insert copied brief here

“Hey Rose!” you say, waving a magazine. “Look who is on the cover again!” She groans as you plop the magazine on her desk, letting the brilliant white smile of Douglas Curtis the 3rd blaze upwards.

“Now what did that attention hound do?” she asks.

You pick up the magazine, laughing. “I don’t know. I haven’t read it yet.” Classifying him as an attention hound isn’t unfair. The adventurer never shied away from publicity. “But I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to know you asked.”

Rose let out an exasperated sigh, “Don’t start. He called this morning and was heavy on the darlings and honeys.”

“You know if you tell him to stop, he will. Doug isn’t a bad guy.”

She makes a noncommittal noise, then says “he wants you to come by his pied a terre tonight.”

Now its your turn to let out an exasperated sigh. “I hope it isn’t to brag about his latest cover…”

That evening you knocked on his door. When he opened the door, it wasn’t the beaming, slightly arrogant gent you were expecting. Instead the smile was missing and his face looked tired and sad. “Hello Douglas.”

“Hello. Thank you for coming out.” He ushers you in and offers a drink. He himself sits down with a glass of amber liquid mixed with some ice.
After a few moments of silence, you ask tentatively “Is something wrong Douglas?”

He rouses himself. “Sorry. I-…My grandmother  died the day before yesterday.”

“I’m so sorry to hear that. Were you close?”

“Yes. I would stay with Nona when my parents were out of town, on holidays and during school vacations. She ran a bakery in Venice. It was practically my home.” He takes a long drink, “I remember being little and laying on sacks of ingrediants early in the morning in the back room. I could hear the thumping of her kneading bread for the days baking. I would wake up a couple hours later to the smell of fresh breads. She’d cut up a loaf and spread her home made jam on it for my breakfast.” He smiles a little. “Believe it or not, I’m a pretty good baker.”

“It sounds like you have a lot of great memories of her.”

“I traveled around so much as a kid…Nona was home to me.” He looked down, blinking away tears. After a few moments her clears her throat, “Which brings me to what I asked you to come by for. I want you to build something special.”

“A bakery in Nona’s name?” you ask with a smile.

He smiles back, “A bakery and baking school in one.” You blink in surprise. Douglas continues, “Nona was always looking for someone to teach how to make good food. She believed that food was the heart of every family. That food made with love and skill would make the home stronger and better. And no meal was ever complete without breads and pastries.

“She loved what she did so much, even in the midst of summer when the ovens were going full blast. I want to honor Nona by starting a bakery that would actually work as a bakery, one where someone can come and have a cup of coffee with their morning rolls, but also teach people how to make these delicious things themselves. People who could love it as she did. As you love your work. What do you say?”

“I can get started tomorrow.”

Requirements:

• Build a bakery that actually functions as a real bakery
• An eating area for people to sit and savor
• A teaching area for others to learn
• Landscaping

Budget: §55,000

Room Challenge: (No room challenge this time)

Sim Challenge: Create Douglas Curtis's Nona, either as a living Sim or as a ghost!


Official Entry List

Starting Out


Established

FORUM ID:popettypop2012
ORIGIN ID:popettypop2012
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Pasticceria Della Nonna
Link to Gallery: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/6D50931C306C11E6866CE2EBE115989E?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=popettypop2012&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:51,629
BUILD COST:3,000
TOTAL COST: 54,629
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s373.photobucket.com/user/cillaben/slideshow/Bakery for BuildnShare
ENTRY DETAILS: I decide to build a warm, cosy bakery that is also feminine (hence, the pink) so Nonna would love it. The cooking school is upstairs and the bakery is downstairs where customers can dine in or buy some baked goods to take home.

CHALLENGE #: 46 - Tribute
FORUM ID: Don_Oello
ORIGIN ID: Don_Oello
LEVEL: established
LOT: Panetteria di Nona
LOT COST: 2000
BUILD COST: 52959
TOTAL COST: 54959
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Panetteria di Nona
ENTRY DETAILS: Last time i entered this comp was at #BnS28, so now i'm back in the game with Panetteria di Nona (Nona's Bakery). With the limited budget i came up with a fairly simple design which feels right in place in Windenburg.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


FORUM ID: PersRealmsShadow
ORIGIN ID: PersRealmsShadow
LEVEL: Established (alive? XD)
LOT: Baked With Amore
LOT COST: 1500
BUILD COST: 51787
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and build cost added together) 53287
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Le plum Slideshow, it's been awhile have pity
ENTRY DETAILS: Wanted this to feel like you're walking into nona's kitchen when you're learning, duo stoves and a back entrance for the trainees, open dining for everyone else, a small side nook for those who want to eat outside. Also.. since Nona was cheating on that baking, there's a baking machine hiding downstairs but don't tell her grandson that She works with old wood stoves, and a woodpile right outside the door makes for a convenient punishment detail for those acting up in the kitchen.
Link to Entry cause I'm a wierdo who forgot to U.U
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None but one of these days I'll remember I can use my CC and recolors *shame*


Expert
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Nona's Delectables
LOT COST: 1,500
BUILD COST: 53,416
TOTAL COST: 54,916
LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/09B17E6A365011E68700B68DB0DD1726?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/library/Nonas Delectables?sort=9&page=1
ENTRY DETAILS: An old brick warehouse converted to retail space. The bakery and cafe are located on the ground floor with a classroom and teaching kitchen on the 2nd floor. There are both outdoor and indoor seating areas. I kept kind of an industrial feel with exposed bricks and bar height tables, as well as, a comfortable lounge area. The classroom is small, only accepting 8 students per class. Nona believes in teaching from her own personal cookbooks and does not use computers. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm and are intended for people who want to improve their baking skills. The teaching kitchen is small and students are encouraged to work in teams to help with their social skills.
SIM: N/A
ROOM: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None

Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Don_Oello
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @gmcrozier
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #47 - A Home of Our Own

A Home of Our Own
Reginald Worthington the 3rd. You 'hmm' softly to yourself, trying to picture what your next appointment might look like. It never worked but it was a fun mental exercise that let you put aside the last appointment in favor of the next. With a name like that he probably came from a privileged family, so… sun streaked blonde hair and a Caribbean tan. Maybe some designer clothes and shoes worth your car. Laughing at yourself, you give instructions to show him in when Rose calls back that he is here.

The young man that walks in has no resemblance to your mental image. Instead of sun streaked perfectly coiffed, his dark chocolate hair is short but in need of a trim. He pushes his glasses up and brushes his bangs out of his eyes before shaking your hand. Instead of designer labels, his jeans and shirt are well worn and you’re pretty sure that his sneakers are older than your car. You sit back down at your desk after the pleasantries are over. “So, Mr Worthington, what can I do for you?”

He gives you a charming, boyish smile that completes his cute nerd look. “Just call me Reggie. Some of my friends have had you build them houses, and they highly recommended you.”

You grin, “I love referrals. Mind if i ask who?

“The Ryunotens and Jesus Wu.”

“I know them all quite well. I saw Dream not that long ago actually. She was glowing.”

He chuckles, “Yeah. She’s really excited about being a mom. It took Mike about 10 tries before he could finally tell me about it in a coherent manner.” That depiction of the clever, quick talking lawyer makes you laugh. “Anyway, my fiancée and I are in need of a house.”

“Congratulations.”

“Thanks.” He pulls out his phone and shows you a picture of an Asian woman that very much embodies the word gorgeous. “Aisu and I have never really had a home, being street rats for the majority of our lives. She thinks I am here looking for an apartment, but I want to surprise her with a home of our own. Especially since we are expecting.”

“That’s wonderful!”

“Yeah. A little earlier than planned but we are both big on the idea of having a large family and you have to start somewhere.”

“Very true.” You click your pen, “What are you looking for in the way of a house?”

“Well, see, that’s the rub. I’ve always liked a Suburbia thing and Aisu prefers more Japanese aesthetics, so if you could blend it into something comfortable and family friendly that would be great. I think, you know, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths should be a good start right? And a backyard for the kids to play in. And I need somewhere to work.”

“Like a study?”

“Kind of. See I got lucky and got an apprenticeship at a computer repair firm that covered my education. I’ve been with them for about 10 years now, but the owner is selling to a larger company. I’m being cut as a redundant position.” He scowls for a moment before perking back up. “But the severance package is giving us this fresh start. So I’m going to start a repair business here and I need someplace to work where little hands wont be grabbing at delicate parts.”

“Gotcha. Any other desires?”

“Not really. Aisu’s very clever when it comes to domestic stuff so she will probably fill in anything I’ve missed when she gets here.”

“Okay. Did you have a budget for this?”

He thinks for a minute. “Um, about 40k i think. I might be able to add more to it, but I want to make sure we have a nest egg for when the baby comes you know?”

“40k will be fine,” you assure him.

Requirements:

3 bed 2 bath
Fenced back yard
Blend of suburbia and Japanese styles
Family friendly
Workshop for Reggie
Landscaping
30×30 or larger
40k budget

Sim Challenge:

Reggie is family oriented, creative and a geek
Aisu is family oriented, neat and self-assured



Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
CHALLENGE #: 47 - A Home of Our Own
FORUM ID: Don_Oello
ORIGIN ID: Don_Oello
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Mod Shui
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 37476
TOTAL COST: 39976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Mod Shui
ENTRY DETAILS: this mix of modern and japanese style is blessed with the ancient spirits of the void to keep evil away.

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


Expert
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Naoki
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 37,481
TOTAL COST: 39,981
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/1PK1N
ENTRY DETAILS: Suburban style home with Japanese aesthetics built on a 30x30 lot. Garage converted into the study/computer workshop. Chose a Japanese name to reflect the tree at the front, Naoki. meaning 'honest tree'.
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: Kindaiteki
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 37,456
TOTAL COST: 39,956
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: LINK
ENTRY DETAILS: Kindaiteki is a mix of suburbia and Japanese styles, and it incorporates the traditional house styles of Japan with a modern twist. This home has three well-appointed rooms as well as a workshop safely tucked away from little hands. Bamboo shades around the house can be rolled up or down to control the flow of sunlight. The backyard is spacious enough for kids to play in with a tree acting as shade. Kindaiteki (近代的) means "modern" in Japanese.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS: N/A
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC

FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: expert
LOT: 706 Cherry Blossom Lane
LOT COST: 2,500
BUILD COST: 37,426
TOTAL COST: 39,926
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/library/706 cherry blossom lane?sort=9&page=1
ENTRY DETAILS: https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/493E1CE443F511E683A21B82B3D1E332?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
Asian inspired suburban home.

SIM: N/A

ROOM: N/A

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Don_Oello
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @gmcrozier
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #48 - The Four Sisters of the Apocalypse

The Four Sisters of the Apocalypse
You aren’t quite sure what to make of the group standing in the lobby of your office. It’s only four young women, but they somehow seem more…intense than you would expect. Even Rose's little dog had retreated to its bed, silently.

One of the young ladies is clad entirely in black, pants, vest top and all. Her short raven hair has a single streak of vivid purple, the same color as her eyes. Like the others, she has some solid muscle showing in her arms. She’s tall, nearly six feet you would guess. She introduces herself as “Roxanne Planes, also known as Gunk.” Seeing your confusion she explains that its short for gothic punk.

On her left, one of her friends stands with military straightness. She has dark brown hair pulled into a ponytail and rich green eyes. She’s a perfect example of the beautiful girl next door looks. Clad casually in blue jeans and a t shirt under a leather jacket, she still looks ready for duty. Gunk introduces her as Carrie Logan.

Journye is the third of the group, standing near a window. Somehow she reminds you of a wolf, with a lean narrow face and a stronger build. Surprisingly, she has royal blue hair and green eyes. Something about her and the way that she studies you makes you think that she’s been in more than her fair share of fights. She too wears a t-shirt that does nothing to hide her muscled arms and a pair of loose jeans.

Gunk gestures to the last of her friends, Sarah, as if deliberately reminding you of her presence. And indeed she had slipped your mind, even though you had looked at her just minutes ago. Clad in all white, she wears a bodice style top, white pants and a white overcoat. Even her boots are white. Her black and white streaked hair is cut into a shaggy style that compliments her feline features. Something about her yellow eyes is very predatory and unnerving.

Instead of inviting them back to your office, four of you settle into chairs in the lobby. Sarah opts to stand near Gunk. Clearly the leader of her little group, Gunk says, “We’ve heard you’re the best architect in town.”

“Well, I try.” You say modestly.

She smiles, friendly and disarming. “Well, we need a house. Several houses actually.”

“Several?”

“Yeah, one for each of us. Eventually. For now we need a place for the four of us while we get established. We are a band called The Four Sisters of the Apocalypse and got a solid signing bonus for our first album. We want to get established before we go for separate houses.”

“Makes sense,” you say, not entirely believing her claim of a band. Not with the constant scanning of the room and general alertness they are displaying. “What would you like?

“This first house is going to be mine,” says Gunk. “I like space and privacy. Since we dont know how long its going to take to get established, we will need rooms for all four of us. Preferably with our own bathrooms. It could get ugly if we have to share one or two bathrooms. We need someplace to practice our music. I sing and play guitar, sarah plays drums, Journye’s on keyboard and Carrie plays bass. We are all big on fitness and sparring, so we need a place to work out. And a garage. Sarah babies her car.”

“All very doable. Whats my budget?”

“About 60k.” Gunk tells you. “And if you could decorate their bedrooms in their favorite colors, I suppose I could put up with that. My favorite color is purple.”

Carrie makes a rude gesture at Gunk then says, “My favorite is brown. Journye’s is blue and Sarah’s, surprise surprise, is white.”

“Not a problem. Anything else?”

“How soon?” Asks Gunk with another friendly smile..

Brief:

4 bed 4 bath, decorated in the girls favorite colors
Gym
Studio
Garage
Privacy and landscaping
40×30 or larger
60k budget

Sim Challenge:

Make the girls:

Gunk is creative, self-assured, and outgoing
Carrie is a bro, self-assured and outgoing
Journye is athletic, cheerful and loves the outdoors
Sarah is creative, loner, genius


Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: Established
LOT: For the Band https://www.thesims.com/gallery/37385C274C8111E68998A2797C20B203
LOT COST: 2,000
BUILD COST: 57,920
TOTAL COST: 59,920
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/band
ENTRY DETAILS: For the Band is a modern house with an industrial twist. It keeps the privacy of the band members without being claustrophobic. But also shows the public face of the band: its music. Decorated with a grey color palette with notes of vibrant colors. It is a house that can be improved in the future without a full renovation.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


Expert
FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Whispering Trees
LOT COST: 3,000
BUILD COST: 56,964
TOTAL COST: 59,964
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/6vmF7
ENTRY DETAILS: Modern house for the four band members with adjoining garage, separately built music studio, rear patios with bbq/dining and lounge area. Four bedrooms, each decorated in the girls favourite colours, all with en-suite bathrooms. Small gym.
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


Results


Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @emere
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @masajo
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Build’n’Share Challenge #49 -Summer Designer Olympics

Summer Designer Olympics
In honor of the Rio Olympics, for this challenge you are to choose one of these five Sims:

Maja Alquist (female)
Represents: Europe
Career: Athletic
Favorite color: Blue

Kesse Kogo (male)
Represents: Africa
Career: Scientist
Favorite color: Black

Xenia Caixeta (female)
Represents: Americas
Career: Business or Retail
Favorite color: Red

Ya Yuèzhèng (male)
Represents: Asia
Career: Entertainer (violinist)
Favorite color: Yellow

Chloe Foster (female)
Represents: Australia/Oceania
Career: Painter
Favorite color: Green

Using the above information, create a house for your chosen Sim.

Requirements:

• 30 x 20 lot anywhere in the five communities
• at least 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
• landscaping
• Budget: §150,000

Sim challenge: Create your chosen Sim and show her or him enjoying the house. Ambitions and traits are up to you! :smiley:



Official Entry List

Starting Out

N/A


Established
FORUM ID: emere
ORIGIN ID: osiazul
LEVEL: Established
LOT: For a violinist https://www.thesims.com/gallery/81F9C70155F711E689BD00299E3A664B
LOT COST: 2000
BUILD COST: 147, 782
TOTAL COST: 149,782
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/osiazul/slideshow/yellow
ENTRY DETAILS: This house is for Ya Yuèzhèng. It is inspired in art deco shapes. It is a house for an artist, outdoor lover and his family. It is sunny and bright with little asian details.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none.


Expert
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Mtelo
LOT COST: §5,500
BUILD COST: §135,241
TOTAL COST: §141,741
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Client file
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose Kesse Kogo to design a house for. I was inspired by a modern design on a Kenyan home builder's website. Since Kesse is a scientist, I filled the house with plants, gems, insects and other natural collectables. For the color scheme, I used black (his favorite color), pops of red and green (black, red and green are on the flag of Kenya), and bold patterns.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC

FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Shanghai Honey
LOT COST: §2,000
BUILD COST: §147,556
TOTAL COST: §149,556
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE
ENTRY DETAILS: Renowned violinist Ya Yuèzhèng was looking for a house that allows him to practice his craft. I created a combination of mid-century architecture with hues of yellow and red to reflect his country of birth. The house features a music room in the basement with sunken gardens, and there is a place where family members can offer respect to their ancestors.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC

FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL:Expert
LOT: Iis Bend
LOT COST: $2,000
BUILD COST: $147,851
TOTAL COST: $149,851
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Iris Bend
ENTRY DETAILS: Designed for Aussie Chloe Foster (Art Lover, Lover of the Outdoors and Active) inspired by an Australian Beach Home floorplan. This three bedroom, 3 bathroom home has everything an active, aspiring painter needs, an art studio, a swimming pool, lots of outdoor spaces, including an alfresco dining area and several balconies.
(Note to judges: Not all the artwork has been included in the final upload, as Chloe is a level 10 painter and a number of her works were masterpieces that inflated the cost of the home by quite a margin. I understand if this disqualifies my entry, but wanted to make you aware.)
SIM: Chloe Foster
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: You can see Chloe here.
ENTRY DETAILS: Chloe Foster is Australian, as such she loves the outdoors, she longs to be a Painter Extraordinaire as she loves art, she is also incredibly active. Her favourite colour is green.
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None

FORUM ID: masajo
ORIGIN ID: Cevans1962
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Adonis
LOT COST: 129,190
BUILD COST: 2,000
TOTAL COST: 131,190
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://imgur.com/a/wz0kY
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose Maja Alquist, athlete representing Europe, with blue as her favourite colour. Adonis is a modern villa with contemporary landscaping and a rear garden comprising bbq patio, pool and bin storage. Interior décor is a blue scheme and covers three floors. Spacious gym at the very top with adjoining bar area and door leading to the roof terrace designed for yoga.
SIM: N/A
ROOM: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC

FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: 801 Coastal Drive
https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/gallery/F208822B586611E68F2C2586F7E7056B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
BUILD COST: 133,881
TOTAL COST: 135,881
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/library/801 Coastal Drive?sort=9&page=1
ENTRY DETAILS: 801 Coastal Drive is built on the Dock Den lot in Windenburg. Having beautiful 360 degree views, it is the ideal location for a painter's retreat. With touches of green through out Chloe feels right at home. The water and the isolation reminds her of her home in Australia.
SIM: N/A
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:
ROOM: N/A
ROOM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: N/A
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC

FORUM ID: bouquetcatcher
ORIGIN ID: bouquetcatcher
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Entrepreneur's Abode
LOT COST: $2,000
BUILD COST: $145,963
TOTAL COST: $147,963
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Entrepreneur's Abode
ENTRY DETAILS: This home was commissioned by Xenia Caixeta: Argentinan, entrepreneur, lover of red. In reds, blacks and whites this home combines clean, modern lines with organic curves and a touch of Asia. The large open-concept first floor includes a stunning entry, state-of-the-art eat-in kitchen, large living room with fireplace, powder room, formal dining and large office. Upstairs, the spacious master suite includes a large bedroom and bath with dual sinks, enclosed toilet and a spa tub, plus a private balcony. There are two guest bedrooms/hobby rooms, currently furnished as a guest bed and a meditation/relaxation room. These share a bath, again with dual sinks and enclosed toilet. Also upstairs is a gym, or a fourth bedroom as needed. Perhaps the most amazing feature of this home is the view from the nearly wall-to-wall windows. Outside is a beautiful pool and entertainment area, plus two gardens perfect for sitting and unwinding after a hard but rewarding day at the shop.
SIM: Xenia Caixeta
SIM ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Xenia Caixeta
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Caixeta: Argentinan, entrepreneur, lover of red. Ambitious, self-assured and a true genius, this beautiful and stylish business woman has the passion and drive to do anything she can dream. Where will her path lead?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always welcome!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


Results

Starting Out -:
1st Place: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @emere
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A

Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @masajo
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A