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#BnS127 - The Smell of Tea and Nutbread

The deadline for this challenge is 18th September 2019

The smell of roses permeates the entire office as you bask in the sunlight from the window behind your desk. Mentally you are constructing a small apartment building for your latest client. Karl's voice comes through on the intercom, spoiling the quiet of the moment. "Your 4:30 is here."

You hit the button on the intercom. "Send them in."

Your office door opens, and Karl ushers in a young, dark-haired couple. After you greet them and everyone is seated, the man speaks with a deep voice. "I am Jerome Washington, and this is my wife, Shirley. We appreciate you seeing us on short notice like this. We inherited a small piece of land in the middle of the city and a small amount of money a few months ago. We were thinking it was a strange place to put a house, and we were thinking of what we could do there when I lost my job at the factory with all those layoffs last week. The money we got is not going to last long."

Shirley takes up the story. "Then my cousin Lashay suggested we try selling my baked goods, like nut breads and cookies, since they are always hits at family gatherings. After a little thought, we decided that selling my baking with our favorite tea blends would be really cool. So we want to build a tea shop on the land."

"Awesome! That sounds like a great idea! We don't have a tea shop in town yet," you say encouragingly.

"But now, our little plot of land needs to do double duty. Our apartment building is being demolished soon, so now we need a new home, too," Mr. Washington explains.

"We have a two year old," Mrs. Washington adds. "And just yesterday we found out we are having twins in about six months. Would it be possible to do a building with the tea shop on the bottom and a house on top, like they used to do it in the old days?"

"We can certainly do that," you agree. "Living above a storefront is coming back into fashion, especially among the younger generation."

"The shop is easy," Mr. Washington continues. "A back area with baking and tea brewing equipment. The customer section needs a counter and display area, about five small tables that seat 2 to 4 people each, and public restrooms. The home part needs to have a set of stairs into the back of the shop and another one on the outside of the building, for personal visitors. We need a minimum of three bedrooms , two and a half baths, and a large family space."

Mrs. Washington adds, "Since we will soon have three little ones, I need a big kitchen so I can do the baking upstairs, too, while I watch the kids. The budget is only $85,000" though, she says with a worried tone.

You take a deep breath, knowing you've done more on less money in the past. "Okay. I know you need a place to live very soon, so how does two weeks sound?" you offer.

The young couple smile at each other and say in unison, "Done!"


THE BRIEF

Due 18th September
Budget is $85,000 (since lot was inherited you DO NOT need to include lot cost this time)
30x40 or smaller lot
Parking for at least 3 cars and landscaping
The build should include:
Tea Shop: restrooms, 5 tables that seat 2 to 4 each, counter space with a cash register, a display area, large baking area in the back with stairs to the living area above, and an outside staircase to the living area.
Living Area: a minimum of three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, a large family space, and a baking kitchen for testing new recipes as well as cooking for the family

Room Challenge

Create the kid's bathroom. Your budget is $10,000.

Sims Challenge

Create the Washington family and show them in the shop and in their home. Be sure to include likes, skills, and clothing choices for each sim in your media slideshow. Family must include Jerome, Shirley, and their 2-year-old child. You can either include infant twins or Shirley as an expectant mother.


Entry List


Starting Out


FORUM ID:Wendyology
ORIGIN ID:Wendyology
LEVEL: Starting out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mint Tea House (Mint Tea Cafe is also available and identical except for the zoning.)
NEW LOT LINK :https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/58EDEE41D33011E98F3E2494C5C427A6
LOT COST: 9000 - the Old Salt House lot.
GALLERY COST: 84,743
TOTAL COST: 93,743
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zTBir7U
ENTRY DETAILS: Rise and shine! This quirky boho-chic cafe is ready to pour all your favorite blends, paired with the best fresh pastries in San Myshuno. Above the tea shop is an apartment that's perfect for a young family with infants and a toddler. Although it's new construction, the architect used reclaimed materials to better blend in with the neighborhood.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure - this one was a challenge.


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Tea For 2 & 2 For Me
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: Taoron24121
ORIGIN ID: Taoron
LEVEL: Your Call
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: (Which lot did you build on?) Preeminent Domain: Magnolia Prominade
NEW LOT LINK: HERE! https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3BCBE5E1D3C111E98B9D3A1BE21D5EF6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=taoron24121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: (what is the cost of the lot you built on?) N/A
GALLERY COST: $84,958
TOTAL COST: $84,958
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rW7ipOm
ENTRY DETAILS:
'Tea For 2 & Two for Me' is a silly play on the song, as there are 2 tops for seating and the couple is expecting Twins.
This was my second build for this entry. Tough build, for the budget, but a great challenge. I ended up building a modern style building but tried to keep some of the same elements of the building materials used in the neighborhood. The 1st floor is the Tea Shop with Tea based items for sale, as well as Baker's Display's for the tasty Treats the wife will be making. I also included a Gift Shop type of Area with Hand Crafted Cards, Clay Pottery Tea items, as well as Loose 'Leaf' Tea Bins and bagged selections. There is also a Kitchen with Tea Brewing Machines and counter space for making Baked good, as well as the Appliances to be able to do so and a clean up station, for all of those dirty dishes.
The 2nd and 3rd floor are the Living Loft with the 2nd floor having entry from the Store and also from the side, exterior stairs from the back side of the building. The 2nd floor houses the Kitchen and dining areas, as well as the Children's Rooms and the Half Bath. The 3rd Floor holds the Family Room, Master bed and Bath, a small Office and a spare room to be be used as the couple see's fit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: matchmakerpt
ORIGIN ID: matchmakerpt
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek (Brindleton Bay)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/pt-pt/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E060AC73D3C911E9808B3A1BE21D5EF6
GALLERY COST: 84,752 simoleons
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/JgNYT7V
ENTRY DETAILS:
It's the first build ever trying to stay within a budget, and it's soooo hard! So sorry for the lack of deco then.
It's a two floor modern building that tries to incorporate the surrounding nature.
The ground floor is where the tea house / coffee shop is located. You can find a standard table, or curl up on one of our sofa tables and read a book and enjoy your tea, while smelling the latest batch of freshly backed cupcakes, coming from the baking area.
On sunny days (not many in Brindleton Bay), you can enjoy the pond view or warm yourself by the bonfire at the outside terrace.
Top floor is the main (and private) living area. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 service toilet, a kitchen and a living room, topped by a wonderfull glass sky light.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Very welcome.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC


The Copper Kettle
FORUM ID: Archer_Girl
ORIGIN ID: saturnspoon
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oak Alcove (Newcrest)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0CFAC141D7CD11E9856FFEC1E351F12F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=saturnspoon&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,860
GALLERY COST: $84,769
TOTAL COST: $86,629
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/8C1l5qW
ENTRY DETAILS: What a fortuitous turn of events for Jerome and Shirley Washington to end up with a small piece of land in Newcrest. As you're probably aware, Newcrest has been going through a bit of a renaissance lately...some call it gentrification...but we're not here to quibble. The point is, what was old is suddenly new again and with the renewed interest in the Bridgeview neighborhood especially, looks like its the perfect spot to start a small business. With Jerome's knowledge of tea and Shirley's baking skills, seemed only logical to open a tea room. Jerome and Shirley also found they had quite the attachment to the three-story apartment building that stood on their land and made the decision to to keep it intact and renovate to suit their own needs. And while they could have used a bit more room, with the family growing the way it is, they're a resourceful couple and they know they can make this work...$85,000 is a tight budget after all. Jerome and Shirley are way too frugal and cautious to go biting off more than they can chew. Let's all wish the Washington family the best of luck and a safe delivery of the twins, and then let's pick a date to all meet up for a spot of tea and nutbread one day soon.


Sim Challenge


Here's my entry for the Washington family.
FORUM ID:Wendyology
ORIGIN ID:Wendyology
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/70185D22D34811E9823D5F3B037E5F47
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ejnj0K2
ENTRY DETAILS: They love food and family, so living above their tea shop is a dream come true. I wanted them to be a fun and happy young couple with the energy to start their business while raising a family. I realized after I finished working on them that Shirley kind of looks like the young, short haired Kelly Rowland in her Destiny's Child era. I'm here for it.
Jerome - Super parent aspiration. Foodie, Outgoing, Family Oriented
Shirley - Master Chef aspiration. Foodie, Cheerful, Creative
Sandra - An independent toddler.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, I'm not usually a CAS person.


Established


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - THE SMELL OF TEA & NUTBREAD
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Old Salt House, San Myshuno 30x30
NEW LOT LINK: Brew’n’Bake https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6F5B9BE2D53D11E984B51EC7164F8428?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns127&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $9,000
GALLERY COST: $84,960
TOTAL COST: $93,960
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Brew’n’Bake Slide Show https://imgur.com/a/REv1yHU
ENTRY DETAILS:
Brew’n’Bake is a brand new Tea Shop on the edge of San Myshuno dockland. Built around the shell of an old derelict factory building, large scale renovation and a little extension work have taken place to create a trendy venue to shop and/or socialise on the ground floor and a three bedroom apartment above.
This was another collaboration piece with my daughter, and had plenty of firsts - I’ve never built in San Myshuno before, never tried an industrial build and (as my mod file got turned off with the update) we thought we’d try a no CC build…….I really do miss the choice of items from my lovely CC but it was probably a good call as I struggled enough with the budget as it was! Yet another great challenge & learning curve, thank you
(No cc also turned out to be an expensive rl choice, as bedroom decorating was apparently ‘impossible!’ without Toddler Stuff pack…..I’m such a soft touch haha, but it’s really great fun to share this with her so I don’t care!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used!


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay Dachshund's Creek 30x20
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9A931D87D7F011E98FC43A1D585935D7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS127&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000--was not counted for the total
GALLERY COST: $84,962
TOTAL COST: $84,962
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/v6A6Xth
ENTRY DETAILS: After inheriting a small piece of land in the middle of town, Mr. Washington has lost his job. To add insult to injury, the apartment complex the family lives in is set to be demolished, so they desperately need a new home fast. The couple has decided, based on family members' encouragement, that opening a bakery/tea shop would be the best way to go, with an apartment above to live in.
The ground floor bakery and tea shop includes a large area for baking in the back and a large storefront with seating both inside and out. The employee area is enclosed by a fence. A small-ish backyard is devoted to toddler games and cozy conversation.
Upstairs the family has a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath apartment home to enjoy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Domus Familiaris
NEW LOT LINK: High Tea https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/85A405C5D9BB11E989825F3B037E5F47
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: 84,974
TOTAL COST: 84,974
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/liCcJYM
ENTRY DETAILS: This house may be small, but the upstairs is cozily decorated and has just room enough for a family with mall children. There are many opportunities to relax and have fun as well as work at either the computer or the stove. The family has private entrances on both sides as well as behind the small tea shop below. It is built up on a small hill, and while the yard is also small, the back has room for a garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None. Uses artwork by eveana, myrca2504, and @rosemow.


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Gingham Tea House (South Square Coffee)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2637A784D9F711E98E31FEC1E351F12F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=rachelshennan&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $84,607
TOTAL COST: $86,607
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2019/09/gingham-tea-house-bns-127.html
ENTRY DETAILS:
Shirley and Jerome just inherited a plot of land and wasn't sure what to do with it. With a love of home baking and wanting to spend more time with her children, Shirley suggested a tea house! This lovely little tea house has been thought out with the children in mind, with a large, 3 bedroom home above the tea shop. There's a massive kitchen for testing out those recipes and creating new ones, a large open plan family area including; sitting area, dining area and a work area, with a portable laptop for being able to work wherever the children are. There's 3 spacious bedrooms, with a large family bathroom and also, an en-suite for when the parents need some time for themselves! The tea room itself is a homey, comforting and welcoming area, offering bright cheerful pops of colour. The tea room has plenty of seating, inside and out, and is the only tea room in the city to welcome those furry friends! A display case has also been placed expertly at the window to showcase the fabulous home-baking available and to entice those customers in.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 – The Smell of Tea and Nutbread
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Enchanting Home Bakery https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FAD75A08DB0111E984853A1D585935D7
LOT NAME: Built on: Brooks Bridge Borough 30x20 lot, (Glimmerbrook)
GALLERY COST: $84,999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rRDXQtm?
ENTRY DETAILS: This bakery tea & coffee shop features a Realm Of Magic theme with a family home upstairs! Uses only two packs intentionally - ROM & Go To Work. Special features include two toddler or child rooms, two cook’s kitchens, a Cupcake Machine, a work area for creating teas, free coffee and fast internet, a small cook's greenhouse/porch, fireplace, working/interactive sandbox, a store play room for the tots and their friends while mom's baking & more!
A note of explanation for a few of my build details:
Spoiler
Note: One of my bedrooms was originally a nursery with bassinets. Once my family's twin infants were born mom was forced to give birth in the hospital (I tried twice, this is how it works)... and the babies teleported to their other small home. (They must own property to own a retail store so my family has a 2nd home they technically live in.) The toddler and adults (unemployed) stay on this lot and run the bakery.
So... The parents went to the other lot/home and aged the babies to toddlers so they could come to this lot (babies cannot be brought to the lot but as toddlers they can. So now I have the toddler twin boys in that room and converted the nursery into a toddler room since those who download the bakery from the gallery will not be able to use it as a nursery anyway since babies cannot be born here or brought here.
That cut into my theme idea and some of the details, and since I was out of time to fight with it further I still only have one of the evil high chairs, I don't use them hardly anyway. Everyone is happier if the toddler 'grabs a plate' and goes to sit on one of the living room children's chairs that are there for them. Works very well.
It features the ‘Homey’, ‘Chef's Kitchen’, and ‘Gnomes’ lot traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by: Picture credit: SimDels, AlJay2000, SimSationalToo, roseymow, AlJay2000, Super_Love_Sims, AnnaVelannA, jasna98, (& my sim)
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID:Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprietor's Square
NEW LOT LINK: Usual problem with CC. You'll have to find it via finding me in the gallery.
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $83,278
TOTAL COST: $85,199
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mcLJGGB
ENTRY DETAILS: The trouble with this brief is that I know this house. There's dozens of home above/business below buildings near where I live and almost every single one is a renovation of a Victorian cottage. This is three storeys, but if you picture a long street lined with dozens of shorter versions of these you've just imagined three different Wellington suburbs on opposite sides of the cbd.
So here we go - the Wellington Washington's. They've also built a Victorian style cottage (to fit in with the neighbours) and are settling in to compete with our over-priced coffeeshops. I built in two tea brewers to instead of an espresso bar, which I figured suited the tea shop concept more?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always. Especially on exteriors and bathrooms. I feel like I struggle with those.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
First of all - the wooden floors! Are mine! I did those! I'm delighted tbh bc I love the Old Hickory floor that came with pets but I didn't love all the colours. And my recolours look kinda okay!
But because of this, they're not up anywhere or anything. I just made them for me. They cost the same as the original Old Hickory floor, but they probably won't show up if you download the lot.
Other credits:
Wendy35Pearly for the Floral Fancy Carpet recolour
Annachibi for the separated Mod Pod Bedframe
Allisas for the Rustic Dream Toddler Bedframe
PearlStitches for the Watercolour Bedding
Budgie for the default plate replacements (not deliberately used, so much as I'm playing a History Challenge atm and totally forgot to remove them)
The Plumbob Tea Society for ... basically everything else. I've done my best to keep a running list, but if I've forgotten anything it almost certainly came from either their cottage garden or teeny tots stuff packs.
I know I've included: decorative mason jars; hanging baskets; hanging mugs; kindermade classics high chair; tea tin herbs; potted herbs; jug 'a lavender; mailbox; floral embroidery; framed marine prints; and teeny tot mattress.
(Might need Move Objects on to place - there's one stubborn column that keeps arguing with a flowerpot just outside the upstairs entry).


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 – The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: OccipitalLobe
ORIGIN ID: Chapscher
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Old Salt House
NEW LOT LINK: Tea & Cake https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=http%3A%2F%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F5E07D8EBDA9311E98CC4FEC1E351F12F
LOT COST: 9,000
GALLERY COST: 75,700
TOTAL COST: 84,700
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Take the tour! https://imgur.com/a/FkhCDEg
ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS127 Tea & Cake is a retail lot with an apartment space. The first floor features a cozy dining room with bakery display cases and a full kitchen with a cupcake factory. The second and third floors are a large apartment with a kitchen, living area, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms. The roof has lovely views of the spice market has lots of space for a rooftop garden and honey bees. Live, play, and work in the city with Tea & Cake!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: ChapscherMKE
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: chapscher.tumblr.com

#BnS127 - The Smell of Tea and Nutbread (continued)

Established (Continued)


Sim Challenge


SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID: saramonster
LEVEL: Unsure
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A1ADADA3D67D11E9839FFEC1E351F12F?
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/24aFrMm
ENTRY DETAILS:
Shirley Washington: Her traits are family oriented, foodie and cheerful. Shirley sees the best in everyone, and is always in a good mood. Her love for baking comes from her grandmother who also was a baker. She doesn't only love baking though, she also enjoys cooking family dinners. She also loves eating the food she makes, which is why she is a total foodie. She loves her family, and can't wait to expand it. Her biggest dream (aspiration) is to have a big happy family! Since she is pregnant, the clothes she wears have to be comfy for her to even bother walking out the house, but she still loves looking feminine and polished.
Jerome Washington: His traits are ambitious, creative and outgoing. Jerome went from one job to another, he has great ambitions which influences his decisions. He's a hard worker, and want to create a family business that can be his family's legacy. He constantly finds new solutions when something doesn't work, like his decision to open a café when he lost his job at the factory. He's also outgoing, and has no problem with talking to just about anyone. This will come in handy starting the family business. His life goal (aspiration) is to be a super parent, he loves his family and want to be the best possible father for his kids. Jerome doesn't really care what he wears, it's mostly Shirley buying his clothes, and he really appreciates that.
Lilah Washington: Her trait is silly. She is still so little, but she loves having a laugh and making her parents laugh. She smiles a lot. Her favorite color is pink, and Shirley loves to dress her up in cute, girly clothes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A5005C35D7FD11E98EBF3A1D585935D7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS127&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/U5vWzHS
ENTRY DETAILS: This multi-cultural family is working towards bigger and better things! The small family is currently expecting twins within about 6 months. They have also come bakery owners. Famous sims are flocking to the store to be seen and to get delicious herbal teas and bakery delights!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


Expert


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
> CHALLENGE #12: The Smell of Tea and Nutbread
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/11776370D28811E98BDB1EC7164F8428?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=ATalea123O&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Cafe BnS127
BUILD COST: 84,774
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/134740023@N04/albums/72157710757549941/with/48701823101/
DETAILS: This is my second attempt for this challenge. I originally started out doing a late medieval build in Windenburg, but that one just didn't have enough space for all the rooms we are supposed to include... So this modern build in San Mioshino (pretty sure I spelled that wrong) was my second attemped. I actually love how it turned ot, even if it was a bit difficult to fit all of the apartment in just one floor the same size as the cafe. I hope it is ok that I made an inside hallwaz for the apartment staircase - tried to put it on the outside of the build and regardless of where I put it it just looked somehow wrong.
Note: I changed the stove in the kitchen (it is still blue in the pictures, instead of the white one I actually used)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Waterlock Redoubt in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: Steeped Tea House https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C1E9A7DDD4DD11E989301EC7164F8428
LOT COST: $2000.00
GALLERY COST: $84,973.00
TOTAL COST: $86,973.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/RgMmmQi
ENTRY DETAILS:
Built in the heart of Windenburg, Steeped Tea House offers tasty treats as well as a large variety of drinks for their guests to enjoy. There is booth, counter, table, as well as outdoor seating available, if you want to stay and enjoy your purchase. There is access to the two story living area above through the kitchen, as well as from the outdoor stairs. Although there is no play area for the children outdoors, there is a beautiful park just seconds away.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:all nocc artwork was created by myself


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread
FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Mistical Tea Shop
NEW LOT LINK:
LOT COST: 2 000
BUILD COST: 84 982
TOTAL COST: 86 982
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/S6kSVvm (ie - the photos are from last to first. I don't know how to change it)
GALLERY LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D21657E4DA1311E982741EC7164F8428?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=50&maxis=false
ENTRY DETAILS: The Mystical Tea Shop is a quaint early 20th century cottage style build with magical stream and garden. Built on Grimmer Brook Watch lot, the underground spring supplies the brook with crystal clear water. Surounded by breathtaking woodsy neighborhood of Grimmer Brook, Mystical Tea Shop fits perfectly and is an awesome place for locals to get together and socialize. I have splurged most of the budget on the building, landscaping and ground floor tea shop. I have provided the Washington family with all the essencial requirement in their home. The reason for this is, that as the Mystical Tea Shop thrives, they will be able to fill their home with more personalized furnishing and accessories.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.


BUILD ENTRY FORM.CHALLENGE #127 - The Smell of Tea & Nutbread.
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Expert.
LOT: There is a CC version on the gallery with custom paintings/pictures and a plain version without the cc. The gallery cost is the same.
Plain version: Is not showing up on the gallery xD *yet??*
LOT COST: 8000.
LOT NAME: The Roadstead, Magnolia Promenade.
GALLERY
COST: 84998
TOTAL COST: 92998.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/PdPoRoW
ENTRY DETAILS: Tea Promenade shop, + Tea room and drive through. On top of the shop is a spacious family home for the Washington family. The 2nd floor contains bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a large green balcony. The 3rd floor is where the living area is located. Also including a half bath, large kitchen, smaller balcony for dining and BBQ-ing plus a larger balcony with a nice pool. The shop itself has plenty of seats, inside and outside, a large kitchen, office and large parking area. This was really challenging with the budget, and i almost gave up (o_O) haha, but it worked out! It was a lot of fun!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Paintings and pictures by: juwels64, SimSationalToo, Shooshaaa, Kikilings, Babewire, NatashaB2010, SurfChicCreation, luckyheather, Simlicy and Morphinomina.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih


Room Challenge


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
> CHALLENGE #127: The Smell of Tea and Nutbread
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4A38A7B2D2A311E98BFA3A1BE21D5EF6?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=ATalea123O&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Bathroom BnS127
BUILD COST: 8,385
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/134740023@N04/albums/72157710760650541/with/48703123202/
DETAILS: This is the bathroom I designed for the room challenge. I used one of the rooms I originally had in the museum build as a rough outline.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


Master


N/A


Results


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


Established
Comments
1st Place: @AliSim19
2nd Place: @Mikkiness
3rd Place: @SheriGR
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @iampes23


Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @Talea12345
Sim Challenge: N/A


Master


N/A

#BnS128 - Whimsyville

The deadline for this challenge is 9th October 2019

Who's up for a NEIGHBORHOOD CHALLENGE ?!? If you were part of BuildnShare before Sims 4, you might remember some of our previous neighborhood challenges like Gnomelandia, Summer of Love, Sanshi-Sumei, and Olde Fairy Tale Village. We are reviving the spirit of the neighborhood challenge with a new concept for Sims 4 - Whimsyville!

Like the challenge name implies, we are looking for buildings a bit out of the ordinary - let’s get our creativity flowing! For example, a clock shop might be shaped like a clock or a bakery could be designed in the image of a layer cake. Or just feel free to incorporate humor, angles, curves, asymmetrical lines, etc. into a build. Use your imagination!! We want to create a city that screams fun.

This is a neighborhood project, and we are starting with the community lots. Please read through the entire list of possible buildings before picking one to build. Then post which category/building you would like to build. First post gets the building - please look at the list of claimed buildings in the front page post AND the current posts in the thread requesting a build before posting a claim. Once the sign-up period has ended, and you have completed your build; you can always pick a second one to do and claim it. This first phase is just for community lots - there will be a second phase where we create families and residential homes for Whimsyville.

Due to the community nature of this challenge, there will be no judging or podium awards given. We will, however, give Maxis Fave recommendations for the most creative entries.


THE BRIEF


We are going to use Newcrest for all of our community lots - specify which Newcrest lot you built on in your entry form
Since every lot has very different needs, the budget is unlimited
Each community lot needs some parking space and landscaping
Use any size lot that makes sense for your build
Feel free to propose your own community building type if one of the listed ones doesn’t strike your fancy
9/18 - 9/24 = sign-ups/proposals
9/25 - 10/9 = build phase


Restaurants/Bars:
Diner - Talea12345
Coffee Shop
Ice Cream Shop - Rostri-Judo
Seafood Restaurant
Fast Food Restaurant - Pirate
Drive-thru Restaurant - Iampes23
Low or Mid-price restaurant
Fancy Restaurant
Dive Bar
Mid Bar
Fancy Bar
Western Saloon

Shops:
Clock Shop-Xenami
Bakery - Taoron
Sports Store
Men's Clothing
Women's Clothing
Beauty Parlor/Barber - Aljay
Wedding Shop - RachelShennan
Kid's Furniture
Furniture Store
Pet Shop - iampes23
Seasonal Shop-ArcherGirl
Flower Shop-Zayven
TV shop/electronics
Thrift Store - AliSim19
Perfume Shop
Toy Store - SimTresa
Other Store(topic must be cleared by BnS staff)

Amusement:
Billiards Hall
Community Pool
Park- Rangerlucy
Theatre - AliSim19
Movie theatre - CaleSims
Art Gallery/Museum-MikkiMikkiMikkiM
Bowling Alley
Gym - Mikkiness
Library - Taoron
Concert Venue
Video Arcade
Art Studio-SimsIslandheart
Dance Studio
Spa
Spa/Sports/Pool Complex - Devilariah

Government Buildings:
City Hall
Police Station
Military Building
Sports Arena
School - familysims
Church - WILDFLOWER1971
Airport-matchmaker
Train Station
Bus Station-Talea12345
Subway/Metro Station
Firehouse
Employment Agency


Other:
Movie lot (where movies are made)
Carnival or fair -sgemm
Fishing Pier/Dock
Port with boat slips
Cemetery/Pet Cemetery - Xamira99
War/Historical monument and park
Archeological dig site
Drive-in Movie Theatre-SimTresa
Floral Gardens - equuest
Pet Park - HIGHER_DESIGN
Gas Station and Mechanic's Shop
Petting Zoo - Mikkiness
Research Station - Talea12345


Room Challenge

None this time


Sim Challenge

None this time.


Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS128 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be considered for Maxis Fave nomination


Entry List


Starting Out


CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: sgemm
ORIGIN ID: sgemm
LEVEL: First entry.
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/72BED0FAE1A911E98C99267D47C7ADE4?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=sgemm&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000
GALLERY COST: 111,920
TOTAL COST: 114,920
TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/ulh4uqM
ENTRY DETAILS: Lakeview Fair was recently built for the people over a small lake in the city. It features a circus tent funhouse, game booths, and dining, as well as a dance floor and hedge maze. It's a fun community hangout, with an autumnal theme, hence why the pictures are taken in that season.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: Taoron24121
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 'Whimsyville Library'
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E02C4882E23B11E9874A7A1175479295
LOT COST: I built it on Avarice Acres and it fits lovely on a 40x30 lot. However, for the purposes of the Gallery and that it could be seen properly, and not from a side view, I uploaded it on Twin Oracle Point, which is 50x40. The former costing $3k. The latter costing $8.5k.
GALLERY COST: $315,640
TOTAL COST: Either $318,640 or $324,140
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/6jQssi5
ENTRY DETAILS:
Whimsyville Community Library: An Open Book
On the 1st Floor, you will find the Young Children's Reading/Play Areas, as well as Check-IN/Out Desks.
On the 2nd Floor are more Children's Reading Areas, with a theme. 'Reading Row' is made to look as a Street of house-like bookcases, with 'Soft Landing' mats for the road, grass, street signs and lamps. The Christmas Reading Room is Christmas all year long. There are also Male and Female Lavatories on this floor.
The 3rd Floor features Adult/Teen Reading Areas. Chess Tables, a Computer Lab and M/F Lavatories.
The 4th Floor contains standard Reading Rooms with cut-outs looking onto the 3rd Floor areas.
The Stairwell is in the 'Spine' with 'Down the Rabbit Hole' decor.
Art by: SimSationalToo, Babewire, AlJay2000 &JadeNchanted
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)\
Forum ID: CaleSims
Origin ID: cambot2201
Level: Starting Out
Sims 4 Lot Name: Twin Oracle Point
Lot Cost: 8,500
Gallery Cost: 145,329
Total Cost: 153,829
Link to Entry Slideshow: https://imgur.com/a/MOAgDTA (All of these images are from different days so they might have changed)
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the school for this challenge! I did an outdoor school, cause I always wanted to go to one. Each grade has a different classroom, with different styles.
Contructive Critism: Yes please.
Credit for CC/Recolors: None
Twitter: None
Facebook: None
Tumblr: None


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: matchmaker
ORIGIN ID: matchmakerpt
LEVEL: ?
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Simternational Airport at Twin Oracle Point in Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/pt-pt/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1941DDF3E5C811E98335FCF935A43D40
LOT COST: 8,500
GALLERY COST: 813,612
TOTAL COST: 822,112
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Kyn6K1k
ENTRY DETAILS: A complete airport for all those VIP sims that are jetsetting around the SimWorld. It includes 2 terminals (Domestic and International Flights), modern design control tower, departures and arrivals hall, several coffee shops, an outdoor lounge bar, basement parking, train station, Duty Free shopping, sleeping pods or Long Transit Facility, restaurants with indoor and outdoor sitting area...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please do!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: Taoron24121
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 'Hansel & Gretel Bakery'
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D47938ACE8ED11E980E4EEB2A79C7201
LOT COST: Hillside Highlands: $2k
GALLERY COST: $45,348
TOTAL COST: Either $47,348
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/bdSIM0o
ENTRY DETAILS:We all know the story. Hansel & Gretel killed the witch. But, what happened after? Well, they did what any resourceful young children would do, they cleaned up the cottage, hung some pretty curtain, hung some lanterns in the trees and opened a bakery! They even built a picnic area and playground in the back, for other lost children to hang out and play! This week's specials are Not-So-Lady Fingers, Gingerbread Hag Cookies and Raisin Sweet-Tooth Cookies! (the latter 2 being references in history, to the witch)
The Bakery is decorated with 254,382,473 Chocolate Chip Cookies...well, maybe not that many, but it sure felt like it. I got halfway through before it dawned on me that within 24 hours, they all may be emitting green smoke. I got lucky. =) They don't, so I carried on. I did attempt some candy cane art for decor on the fence and gumdrops for the facia on the roof, but it looked silly, so I went with the red dog treats on the facia and alternating Fudge and Lemon Bars for window awnings, and pretty colored candy-like lights all around the fence, building and interior, with Candy Cane inspired sidewalks fencing and wall coverings.....and 254,382,473 cookies on the roof......so many cookies.......
There is also a fenced in area, in the back of the cottage, that can be used for gardening, of course, overseen by Patchy, who, if you're good to, will be even more entertainment and enjoyment, for the children and those young at heart.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


FORUM ID: MikkiMikkiMikkiM
ORIGIN ID: MikkiMikkiMikkiM
LEVEL: Beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Beech Byway
NEW LOT LINK: I don't know how to link to this, as the gallery insists I used CC, which I didn't, but it doesn't show up in the web gallery now. But the name is Whimsyville Museum in the gallery.
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 63,194
TOTAL COST: 65,194
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Click https://imgur.com/a/lxSAvCK
ENTRY DETAILS: This museum's exterior was inspired by the painter Piet Mondriaan. On the ground floor you find a toilet, place to hang your coat, and a little gift shop area for souvenirs. The large wall gets used by local artists to showcase their work through murals. You exit in the back, through a little coffee nook. First floor is sculptures + toilets, second floor is paintings, and then there's a loft/third floor for workshops.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure ^_^
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC


Established


OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Beech Byway
NEW LOT LINK: The Toy Box https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5004BE2EE0B311E98AD3402B5B8C1890
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 82,850
TOTAL COST: 84,850
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cuAZwqN
ENTRY DETAILS: Originally, this build was inspired by the giant toybox prop from Get Famous. When I couldn't find a way to get the roof (lid) to look right, I switched to the closed lid version. Though the gallery shows it has 2 levels, it actually only has one, the upper level existing to give the illusion of a deep toybox with handles on the sides. The toys available are varied, though in most cases only one version of each is actually offered. I imagine merchandise would be swapped out as items are sold.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes pleased
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 Whimsyville Thrift Store
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres, 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: Another Sim’s Treasure https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/78AC300CE10211E9828A7A1175479295?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $257,226
TOTAL COST: $260,226
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Another Sim’s Treasure Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/NrNWmFe
ENTRY DETAILS:
I think I might have driven straight through Whimsyville and on to Absurdia with this but it’s been such good fun!! So many items that’s I’ve never found a use for before (who knew that Flower Power lights spin around??!) and probably never will again haha, and lots of playing with resize and moveobjects.
So welcome to the whimsical world of Another Sim's Treasure, an eclectic thrift store collective where there's a preloved bargain for everysim...... made up of four different stores that each sell different kinds of items, with a small bedsit apartment above for when the owner needs a well deserved break. Like any proper treasure trove, sometimes sims will have to wait until one item has been moved/sold before they can get to the one they’ve spied. Sadly I couldn’t make the photos show the spinning flowers or the bubbles coming out of the water but it’s a fun store to play in game
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used. NOCC artwork by Aljay2000


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL:Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
NEW LOT LINK: Newcrest Drive-In Theater https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6A0E1F84E22D11E986C77A1175479295
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 20,815
TOTAL COST: 22,815
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DDFeVw9
ENTRY DETAILS:
The Newcrest Drive-in Theater was established decades ago and has somehow maintaned its popularity into the modern age. It remains small and intimate to give the impression that getting in is special. Families come to treat their kids to amovie and get them out of the house in the summer. Teens like to hang out here with thier dates, though many are more interested in making out than actually watching the movies.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID: wildflower1971
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
NEW LOT LINK: Church BnS128 https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1D525428DCEB11E98B581EC7164F8428
LOT COST: 1500
GALLERY COST: 67463
TOTAL COST: 68963
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Church BnS128 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPiperSims4Gaming%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D956937344652210%26__xts__%5B0%5D%3D68.ARCJmSm_x3gSzkhUql66i_iLszbBANX3P_1qEhpQ6Vlc8iij4IC6qLm6T1ylnt80DlKhjkoDcCygXK3ZwbDlxPw2hF-9VP4GaPK3zp3rHmiuHBlZHxVRVbsrLcNgwP6deKa6Pz1ccrsrEavaS29L40U8_jkn3m-iS7pnPKTAhuYt0bQxm7GvziNy32ZL8zzEswKVaiFfZyJs9NPORLZWxeKJexuHLx1pa2UFutJXKXPazVlDlhL3UGRDbxojEprtpqPcZjChh-HVtx8k_iNWqopd00-TqxqZIVTFOuOiBzgXv4PQKv7XHsdYSSVV3d5QsACidbZcd6SjF5Ojbuoq97DtpouLnl3RLwy_U-TvSMg7ZOtdGjFG0wR66aWVka65mQrYke84JtQCnTz3ghJ2jxmIAklmIeDILRpcEj-eGwgp6nY6o6l4bxJPFsavzwkjTPXekxrhKqKP%26__tn__%3D-UC-R
ENTRY DETAILS: My entry for the #BnS128 challenge. We had to choose a lot to build in the whimsical Community. This is my #Church. With a slight #whimsical feel but a lot of #tradition as well to the church style... I made the lot a park so its easier to visit in the community. This is a small community church traditional stone exterior with lots of stained glass #organ and baptismal font #wedding arch and choir seating area. and an alter for that pastoral message for every Sunday. Oh and a cemetery to visit lost loved ones. I love doing churches as it reflects my inner soul.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK:N/A


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot) Pet Shop
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Newcrest Optimist's Outlook//Pet Lover's Village
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1DE1DBD0E4BE11E987BA7A1175479295?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $76,756
TOTAL COST: $79,756
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/gEXJjJV
ENTRY DETAILS: A small little "village" of shops for pet lovers. It has pet supplies and a training yard. Fountains, extensive foliage, and a small playground offer every member of the family a place to relax with their pets!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: CC-free version can be found here. https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/070D231EE70111E98482303966EC7D90?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=prettypuzzle&max=50&maxis=false All changes are cosmetic except for the replacement of the chicken coop with a small garden and beehive. Full version can be found by searching the in-game gallery.
LOT COST: 3k
GALLERY COST: 129,928
TOTAL COST: 132,928
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/tpEo2mL
ENTRY DETAILS: Visiting Whimsyville Meadows Petting Zoo allows sims of all ages to bond with the natural world around them. Admire our green roofs and meet new animal friends! We're open all day, every day so open YOUR hearts to us!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Functional Chicken Coop by IceMunMun
Animated Chickens,
Animated Sprites, Animated Pigeons, Animated Squirrel, Animated Koi, Animated Iguana, Animated Macaw, and Animated Frogs by Bakie
All animal CC (horns, hooves, rabbit and donkey heads etc) provided by Kalino.
Song lyrics by Samuel E. Wright via Disney.


FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
NEW LOT LINK: CC-free version can be found here. https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0B7D5CC5E76311E98208267D47C7ADE4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=prettypuzzle&max=50&maxis=false Only change is to remove some decorative bicycles. Full version can be found by searching the in-game gallery.
LOT COST: $1.5k
GALLERY COST: $62,962
TOTAL COST: $64,462
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/eH3Zl2D
ENTRY DETAILS:
At Gnome More Tears fitness studio we promise no more tears, fears, or leers.
Come on down if you're looking for a workout for fun and fitness - our gym is like no other, guaranteed!
Gnome More Tears.
Where the climb matters more than the destination.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Bicycles and bike stands by Severinka


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 Whimsyville Theatre
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows, 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: The Owliseum Theatre https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/33B17221E81B11E98DE8303966EC7D90?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $405,423
TOTAL COST: $435,423
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Owliseum Theatre Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/cY75L1F
ENTRY DETAILS:
After having fun with my Thrift Store silliness I deliberately went a completely different route with this build. I wanted to build a grand community theatre that fit with whimsy and I think I managed that with the building, although I have to admit a whimsical interior totally defeated me so I just had fun trying to make a great venue for my Sims. I was aiming for Owl (eyes, ear tufts and beak) but maybe not too successfully as my assistant designer sees Mouse (she got paws and whiskers somehow) - maybe if you squint and turn your head you can find a different creature in there.....I’ll take anything as a success haha.
I’ve been playing with my new graphics software to create the floorplans and I’ve spent a couple of days playing with getting sims into my slideshow…..more learning curves for me from this great challenge so thank you again
So, welcome to the Owliseum Theatre - a brand new centre for the performing arts. As well as the main Owliseum Auditorium you can be entertained in the Owlet Bar, the VIP Lounge, the Little Owl's Theatre or head up to the Roof Top Bar & Terrace before enjoying a show in the Open Air Theatre.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used. NOCC artwork by Aljay2000, juwels64 and Harfyy


CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot) Drive-thru Restaurant
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent/The Fry Box
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/21E73D92E6BD11E9861CEEB2A79C7201?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,500
GALLERY COST: $87,305
TOTAL COST: $89,805
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/85pexEd
ENTRY DETAILS: A small drive-thru restaurant in the shape of a box of fries. It also has an area out front for walk-up customers and a custom menu. Enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 Whimsyville Video Arcade
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs, 30x20
NEW LOT LINK: The Button Masher Arcade https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/01C3BA67E99A11E98610FCF935A43D40?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Aliana101&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $185,004
TOTAL COST: $187,004
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Button Masher Arcade Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/kaiNYwS
ENTRY DETAILS:
Inspired by all of your clever builds, I finally had an idea for a giant ‘something’ – welcome to the Button Masher Arcade! It has a video arcade with both retro and the latest tech, plus an internet cafe, a bar and a skate park. I deliberately used in game glitching to try to create a light up console top – it doesn’t look as good in the stills but I *think* the effect works in game….I liked it anyway lol
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used.


FORUM ID: equuest
ORIGIN ID: equesstrian
LEVEL: First official entry since I messed up my last entry (or at least in a long time)
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: (Which lot did you build on?): Tranquil Crescent, 30x30
NEW LOT LINK: Blossom Park https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/42C00B1DE9F611E985A4267D47C7ADE4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=equesstrian&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2,500
GALLERY COST: §93,348
TOTAL COST: §95,848
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/wTo5Hvt
ENTRY DETAILS: Blossom Park was created with whimsy and sims of all ages in mind. With a floral theme there are plenty of activities for your sims to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure

#BnS128 - Whimsyville (continued)


Established (continued)


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
NEW LOT LINK: Whimseyville Post Office https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D6E04C8EEA2A11E98D53402B5B8C1890
LOT COST: 1500
GALLERY COST: 40,767
TOTAL COST: 49,947 (Descrepancy due to artwork)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/QLc5xzP
ENTRY DETAILS: The Whimsyville post office may be small, but this gives it a more personal feel, where customers can be assured the employees care about them and will handle thier mail with care. The break room is narrow but has space for a fridge, coffee pot and microwave as well as a TV, bookcase and stereo for use during breaks.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none Art credits; JUWELS64 and Michan8


FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
NEW LOT LINK: Web-gallery seems to be down for me atm, but it should be available either by searching prettypuzzle (there's no CC at all this time) or through the in-game gallery. I've got torun out for a bit, but I'll try add a link this evening if it's playing nice by then.
LOT COST: 2k
GALLERY COST: 178,952
TOTAL COST: 180,952
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/5En6Qc6
ENTRY DETAILS: I can explain how my city hall for #BNS128 became a hedge maze. What I can't really explain is how it become a loving take on a labyrinthine underworld*. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy this Whimsyville entry evoking the halls of the dead.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
None!


CHALLENGE #128 – WHIMSYVILLE (COMMUNITY LOT/PET CEMETERY)
FORUM ID: xamira99
ORIGIN ID: xamira99
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Furry Friends Cemetery
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: $122,128
TOTAL COST: $124,628
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Furry Friends Cemetery
ENTRY DETAILS: The Furry Friends Cemetery is a perfect final resting for your furry friends. It provides a service for your beloved pets at a small chapel within the cemetery.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Not Applicable
TWITTER TAG: @xamira_99
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Not Applicable
TUMBLR LINK: Not Applicable


CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
JINGLE PLACE
FORUM ID: saturnspoon
ORIGIN ID: Archer_Girl
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Newcrest - Twin Oracle Point
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FA0A5B91ED3A11E98F30303966EC7D90?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=saturnspoon&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 8,500
GALLERY COST: 156,603
TOTAL COST: 165,103
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Ze6mpMM
ENTRY DETAILS:
Zoned as a cafe, this is the merriest place in Newcrest and offers great opportunities to make memories for your Sims. Enjoy shopping in the gift shop, twirl on our ice rink until your hearts content and enjoy warm beverages and food in the upstairs cafe. Feel free to trim some of our trees. We have a bigger-than-life tree with a train. Inside the tree, kiddos can have their pics made with Santa and there is the Blue Christmas Lounge for those needing a break from the merry-making.


Expert


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128: Whimsyville
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F1E165FDDBED11E980E13A1BE21D5EF6?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: BnS128 Railroad Diner
BUILD COST: 66,549
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/b8fzq8b
DETAILS: Welcome to the Abandoned Railroad Diner. Traditionally Diners where small informal restaurants situated next to railroads and other large trade routes, so the owners of this old railroad depot thought to go with the theme when their depot found itself in the middle of a newly zoned residential zone....
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128: Whimsyville
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6D4DFAF7DBEC11E98BCD3A1BE21D5EF6?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: BnS128 Research Station
BUILD COST: 360,386
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/05xHYl4
DETAILS: Turns out building a whimsy research lab isn't the easiest task, but I did my best: This is RS128. You are probably guessing what that stands for? Well, it basically says Research Station on 128. 128th is the road we are on... but don't tell anyone, the guys here like to keep their secrets! Kinda like Area 51, which you know, is the Government Testing Area 51. Just with the difference that we actually have Alien plants here.... ups, I wasn't supposed to tell you that I guess?! Hmmmm, well, I can show you around the public areas today and if you promise to keep RS128th secrets I might be able to show you what we have in our domes.... maybe.... with a signed confidentiality agreement....
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128: Whimsyville
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E868CB86E2C711E98B73303966EC7D90?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: BusStation BnS128
BUILD COST: 13,229
Build in Oakland Alcove, Newcrest
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/134740023@N04/albums/72157711116657858/with/48814931927/
DETAILS: This is the bus stop at Oak Alcove. Behind it we have a little playground for any impatient kids - I wonder how many of the missed their school bus already?
I would have liked to upload the pictures on imgur, but for some reason that side isn't working for me right now. So flickr it is, which means the describtions are only visible when actually clicking on the picture It's a bit of a bummer, I like it when they are actually in the slide show. Sorry about that...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
NEW LOT LINK: Beauty & The Barber https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/495C0A63E3AD11E98999402B5B8C1890
LOT COST: $2500.00
GALLERY COST: $234,890.00
TOTAL COST:$237,390.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/h9eKyGB
ENTRY DETAILS: This one was a challenge for me! I don't believe that I have ever created something whimsical before. So this is my attempt, lol! I chose to combine the Barber shop and the Beauty parlor, using bright pretty colors for the Beauty Parlor and kind of a cartoon theme for the barber shop.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All NOCC artwork was created by myself AlJay2000


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128: Whimsyville
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/665A8330E92711E98CF5FCF935A43D40?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=Mushroom%20Cafe&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Mushroom Cafe BnS128
BUILD COST: 43,324
Build in Comfy Cubby, Newcrest
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/viyLXHy
DETAILS: This is the Mushroom Cafe owned and managed by Maria. She inherited the mushroom from her grandparents Gnomeo and Juliet and decided that is was to small to live in but perfect for a small cafe. She is also slightly addicted to coffee, so anything where she can dedicate her live to the little beans is just perfect!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please. Also, I was building on my laptop and anyone having some experience with how to navigate the camera that way and willing to help me out is the greatest person ever! I miss my computer with a decent mouse....
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #128 - Whimsyville (Community Lot)
FORUM ID: Rostri-Jodu
ORIGIN ID: Rostrijodu
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rippling Flats in Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: Here https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/72F04319EA3211E98948267D47C7ADE4?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS128&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §3,000
GALLERY COST: §467,252
TOTAL COST: §470,252
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/jHE63d4
ENTRY DETAILS: I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Well, why don't you quit all that racket and get yourself to the Cone of No Shame Creamery! With ample seating, both inside and out, several facilities to make a quick pitstop, and an ice skating rink - yes, an ice skating rink! - there really is no better place to stuff yourself on a dish of Forgotten Marshmallow, Magic Realm Ripple, or Willow Creek Crunch. Oh, and, while you're there, be sure to check out the gift shop. You too can go home with a Freezer Bunny or Coolala of your own!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


Master


N/A


Results


N/A

#BnS129 - Solving the Seniors Situation Part II

The deadline for this challenge is 27th October 2019

Everyone has gone home for the evening, and you are about to close up when two people rush up to the door and knock. You recognize the young woman who you talked to in the park, but the man you cannot place. You open the door wide, saying, “You just caught me! Come in, please”
“We won’t take up much of your time then, “ says the lady as they sqeeze in. “My name is Avery Schwing, and I teach the children who were collecting for the senior sims. This is the journalist who agreed to help our cause, Mack Riccardi. He did a segment on our cause last night on the local news, and we have had an overwhelming response! People are even calling from other areas and donating!”
“I sent the story to a few friends in other cities and countries,” Mack says modestly. “It seems to have gone viral.” He smiles.
“We came to hand over the first check for materials and labor,” Miss Schwing explains, handing you a very generous check. “I expect we will have even more in a few days.”
“Wow!” you exclaim at the size of the check. “This is far more than I even thought possible!”
“The news station is also getting calls of people wanting to help with the building, including skilled laborers offering plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling installations,” Mack adds. “What should I tell them?”
“Send them out to the construction sites, and we will find work for everyone,” you assure them, feeling the tears coming into your eyes. “We have many more houses to build!”


THE BRIEF

*choose ONE of the three senior sims couples to build a house for, making to sure include all their needs/wants in the build.
*to prevent future flooding, the houses need to be built on stilts or foundations at least 8 steps high. No basements, please.
*since the houses were near the river, try to have a water view (ocean or river ) or add a strip of water down one side of the property.
*The budget is $125,000

*Gunter and Norberaht Ausman—they need a master bedroom and ensuite, a guest bedroom, a guest bathroom, a study, a large kitchen, and a separate living space. They like to chart the stars at night. They prefer modern styles.
*Candy Noren and Sofia Banks—they need two master bedrooms with ensuites, a half bath, a small library, and a kitchen/living room combination. They both like to garden. Candy prefers classical design while Sofia hates any shade of brown.
*Mikael and Birgitta Olsson—they need a master bedroom with ensuite, a separate bathroom for guests, a craft room, a man cave, and a combination kitchen/living room. Mikael likes fishing and sports while Birgitta loves floral designs.


Room Challenge

*create a master bedroom room combination for ANY of the three senior sims couples listed.


Sims Challenge

*create the senior sims couple you chose to build for (or any of the three if you are not doing the build challenge). Show them enjoying their new home. Include their likes and skills where applicable. Also show pictures of their clothes.


Entry List


Starting Out


Here's my house!
FORUM ID:Wendyology
ORIGIN ID:Wendyology
LEVEL: Starting out.
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tail's End (will also fit on the Summer Home in Windenberg)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2F7DDF88EF9C11E9879F303966EC7D90
LOT COST: 3000
GALLERY COST: 121,072
TOTAL COST: 124,072
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oOgP7gR
ENTRY DETAILS: The Ausmans might be seniors but they've kept their edge, and they want everyone to know it. The top floor features a master bedroom with skylights and a #telescope patio. There's drama throughout including a glass dining table on a glass floor overlooking the swimming pool. Thinking of the future, there's space reserved for an elevator, Gunter and Norberhart insist they won't need it.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes.


ORUM ID:sgemm
ORIGIN ID:sgemm
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Factory One, Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2297F406F22711E98A1B7A1175479295
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $106,304
TOTAL COST: $108,304
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/YcOvywZ
ENTRY DETAILS: Riverbend Colonial is a classical/colonial home in the heart of Windenburg, overlooking the river. With marble flooring, large windows, and clean white walls, it gives the impression of status while also being cozy. It's grown backyard, a home library, large kitchen, and well styled parlor give it it's character. There are 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #129: Solving the Seniors Situation Pt II
Forum ID: MaryKup
Origin ID: MaryKup
Level: just starting out in BnS
Link to lot:

#BnS130 - Whimsyville Residential

The deadline for this challenge is 13th November 2019

It's time to add even more whimsy to our Sims 4 neighborhoods! What is whimsy, you might ask? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines whimsy as a playful or amusing quality, a sense of humor or playfulness. Your builds should have charm and a humorous quality to them. The ways to accomplish this are infinite - use your imagination and have fun!

This round, we'll be creating residential lots and sim families. The goal is to have a residential home and potential family for every lot in the main Sims 4 neighborhoods (Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, Windenburg, Newcrest, and (possibly) Brindelton Bay). When claiming your lot, please state whether you will be creating a family for the lot or not. To help keep us organized, please submit lots and sims/households in the same post for this challenge.

Available Lots:
Willow Creek:
Streamlet Single - 20x15
Crick Cabana - 20x15
Bargain Bend - 30x20
Daisy Hovel - 30x20
Garden Essence - 40x30
Rindle Rose - 20x15
Potters Splay - 30x20
Riverside Roost - 30x20
Pique Hearth - 30x20
Brook Bungalow - 40x30
Hallow Slough - 30x20
Ophelia Villa - 30x20
Parkshore - 40x30
Umbrage Manor - 40x30
Cypress Terrace - 40x30
Oakenstead - 50x50

Oasis Springs:
Nookstone - 20x15
Agave Adobe - 20x15
Pebble Burrow - 30x20
Sandtrap Flat - 30x20
Slipsod Mesquite - 40x30
Raffia Quinta - 20x15
Dusty Turf - 30x20
Vista Quarry - 30x20
Springscape - 30x20
Cacti Casa - 40x30
Granada Palace - 30x20
Sultry Springside - 30x20
Arid Ridge - 40x30
Rio Verde - 40x30
Yuma Heights - 40x30
Affluista Mansion - 50x50

Windenburg:
Havisham House - 20x20
Proprietor's Square - 30x20
Waterlock Redoubt - 30x20
Factory One - 30x20
Cottage am See - 20x20
Rustic Residence - 30x20
The Summer Home - 40x30
Coorinberg Cottage - 40x30
Dresden House - 64x64
Mid-Nowhere - 20x20
Dock Den - 30x20
Pier Palace - 30x20
The Light house - 40x30
Von Windenberg Estate - 64x64

Newcrest:
Midtown Meadows - 40x30
Beech Byway - 30x20
Fern Park - 30x20
Oak Alcove - 20x15
Comfy Cubby - 20x15
Twin Oracle Point - 50x40
Rippling Flat - 40x30
Avarice Acres - 40x30
Tranquil Crescent - 30x30
Asphalt Abodes - 30x20
Optimist's Outlook - 40x30
Sandy Run - 40x20
Hillside Highlands - 30x20
Civic Highlands - 30x20
Cookout Lookout - 30x20


THE BRIEF

Create a whimsical residence.


Optional challenge

Create a sim or household to reside in your whimsical build


The Sims Challenge

Create a whimsical sim or household


Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS130 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be considered for Maxis Fave nomination


Entry List


Starting Out


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
Forum ID: MaryKup
Origin ID: MaryKup
Level: just starting out in BnS
Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/679CFD14064211EA82DB2495E2BB44F7?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=Rippling Flats&max=50&maxis=false
This house is built for Holly Golight and Paul Varjak, Paul is a computer whiz, outgoing, geek and bookworm, Holly is a Master Actress, she is outgoing, creative and a music lover. They are just starting out in their new life together. No CC
Criticism: Yes please, I'm still learning
Lot cost: 3,000
Gallery Cost: 241,517
My build cost: 241,517
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/WqQ6hKz


This one almost got the best of me!
Challenge 130 Whimseyville (Residential)
FORUM ID: Wendyology
ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite
NEW LOT LINK: All The World is a Sitcom
LOT COST: $4,000
GALLERY COST: $179,774
TOTAL COST: 183,774
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KcCIVaN
This one is built for a multi-generational family. The matriarch is a diva-tasctic grandma. Her adult son, who lost his wife a few years ago is subdued. His daughter and her adopted sister are growing from childhood to their teen years. Finally, a toddler son is a little confused by everything. Come and enjoy a groovy episode with outrageous conflict but always ending in hugs by the end of the story.
GALLERY LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4CE8DC8A068C11EA87F4F3DBDD0CBB2C
TV imitates life, or is it the other way around?


Established


CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville Residential
FORUM ID:Taoron
ORIGIN ID: Taoron24121
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Sandy Run, Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: Coop 'N Run: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FAB23D5DFA9711E988F7267D47C7ADE4
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - https://imgur.com/a/iU5B8vv
ENTRY DETAILS: Coop 'N Run: What I was looking to do was to create a home for the family of Chicken Little. (They will be uploaded as 'The Clucks' ) I created the 'Coop', which is Barn Styled, closed, personal dwelling area, of the Bedrooms, Baths and upstairs, the Theater. The rest of the home, with all of the glass, is the 'Run', containing communal areas, such as the Entertaining/Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining and the Gym, Game Room and Den below, creating a Coop and Run. Hence the name.
There is a front patio for entertaining or lounging, as well, with a Grill and plenty of seating, and along the side of the home, more seating with a fire pit.
The home takes up the entire parcel, so there isn't any real landscaping to be done, and even if there was, they're chickens, and they have scratched it all up by now anyway.


FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose - Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Here https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3C0D7CD9FADF11E985D07A1175479295?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=prettypuzzle&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 90,230
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/BAMSQqw
ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted to keep the floral connotations of "Rindle Rose" so I knew going in that I wanted a huge conservatory, and lots of soft pastels. I kinda got the base layout mostly done, and started thinking that a) there was just a little bit more space I could squeeze out of my shell and b) one little old lady wasn't really a 'family' as such. Thus, the teenaged relative come to visit on an "indefinite basis" as in so many novels I read growing up. Her room is a bit pokey because it used to be a sewing room, or a teeny guest bed, or something.
I'm not 100% sure I nailed the whimsy, but I tried to catch that sense of charm and freedom you associate with certain types of old women - that idealised grandmother type who keeps certain things old fashioned because she's just grown to like them that way, but will also sneak into the annual flower show and steal cuttings off all the hydrangeas because it's absolutely shameful what the garden centre charges for something that should be growing free.
Hoping I nailed that at least.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential)
FORUM ID:Taoron
ORIGIN ID:Taoron24121
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Garden Essence; Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/26D1B5B6024D11EA826BBA891CD6F027
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qkjZfjM
ENTRY DETAILS: I designed and built these three Craftsman type Homes, for The Three Little Pigs. One home is built of Straw, one of Sticks and one of Bricks. Other than the buiulding materials and colors used, the build is the same for each, with the lower lvel containing a 1 Car Garage, Laundry and Guest Bed and Bath. The upper lvel contains the Living Quarters, Kitchen, Meal Seating area and Master Suite.
There is a rear Patio with a grilling area, as well as a front balcony with seating on each home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by ME and #juwels64


Entering both Build and Sim challenge @BuildnShare
Treetop Whimsy
FORUM ID: SE08
ORIGIN ID: SE08
LEVEL: (First entry)
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AE845E1B044311EA89BD4BBF48D73738?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=SE08&max=50&maxis=false (Link works if you copy/paste into the search abr. Couldn't figure out how to link it to the house directly. Scroll to the bottom of the page and it is listed as 'Treehouse Whimsy'
LOT COST: $1,500
GALLERY COST: $57,046
TOTAL COST: $58,546
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/PCevHpI
ENTRY DETAILS: When his wife told him she'd dreamed of living in the treetops since she was a little girl, John asked her to sketch up a design for how her dream home would look. She scribbled out some sketches- lovingly depicting the arch of the windows, the lattices of the windowpanes, a turret on the roof. John then put his wood-working skills to work and turned his wife's dreams into a reality. The result was a whimsical treehouse, nestled in the forest, perched high in a gnarled oak, overlooking a vast expanse of ocean. With its mismatched w
indows, pretty flowerbeds, and mid-nowhere location, this became the perfect little home in which to live out their very own happily-ever-after.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres, Newcrest 40x30 (gallery upload was from Granite Falls where I was play testing but slideshow is Newcrest)
NEW LOT LINK: Seven Dwarves Move Out https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7F297A8054711EA83452495E2BB44F7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Aliana101&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000
GALLERY COST: 127,338
TOTAL COST: 130,338
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/HJxMON0
ENTRY DETAILS:
The build was inspired by a piece of work from Italian illustrator and architect Fredrico Babina's ARCHITALE series, “a tribute to the fairytale universe where the architectures are reinvented to accommodate the protagonists of the story.” See this link for more info. I did try to do a similar modern version but it was soundly dismissed by Assistant Designer (and she was right, my modern building skills are dire :D). So we've done a whimsical twist on a traditional tale....
After Snow White got married & moved out and their story got made into a blockbuster movie, the seven dwarves gave up mining and decided they needed a bit of distance from one another.....but not too much! So they relocated their old house upwards and each of them built a tiny home around it. Now they can have their own space but still be close to their brothers
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC art by Babewire, Mbarnet and me


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Von-Windenburg Estate
NEW LOT LINK: Von-Windenburg Castle V.2 (the one with no custom artwork, though I left it up for the screenshots.) https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5D2BA8DC069611EA8B02BA891CD6F027
LOT COST: 12,000
GALLERY COST: 680,066
TOTAL COST: 692,066
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EtOLBD7
ENTRY DETAILS: Some early founding member of the Von-Windenburg family apparently took the phrase "a man's home is his castle" a little too literally. The residence is literally a castle from the outside, though it lacks an actual portcullis and has no moat. The inside is modern and updated, featuring plenty of art and old family heirlooms along with the shiny and new. Each bedroom is decorated according to the owner's tastes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


Sim Challenge


CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville Sims
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: Taoron24121
LEVEL:
ENTRY DETAILS: The Clucks
Buck Cluck is the father of the Family and an Athelete. He is Family Oriented, Good Natured and very active.
Plucky Cluck, the mother is very into her family and hopes for a successful lineage. She is always cheerful, a neat freak and a vegetarian.
Chicken-Little Cluck, is the son of Buck and Plucky. He is quite the social butterfly, yet a tad gloomy and always thinks the sky is falling.
Henny-Penny Cluck is the daughter of Buck and Plucky and Chicken-Little's sister. (even though classically, in literature, they are the same person...or....chicken, rather) She a Whiz Kid and always cheerful.
Entry Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8FE37061FA9811E98AAC267D47C7ADE4


FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Established
ENTRY DETAILS:
Astelia never planned on children, and she certainly never planned to take on indefinite guardianship of her teenage niece under less than ideal circumstances! Astelia swears she's too old to change her ways, and Raia thinks her elderly aunt is out-of-date and out-of-touch. With luck they'll make the best of things, and without it their family circumstances may go from bad, to worse!
Astelia is an elder with the Freelance Botanist aspiration. Her traits are Cheerful, Loner, and Foodie.
Raia is a teenager with the Best Selling Author aspiration. Her traits are Gloomy and Art Lover.
Harold is a mixed breed ginger cat in a purple dragon costume. His traits are Fuzzy, Friendly, and Lazy.
ENTRY GALLERY LINK Here https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/45260316FAE211E989207A1175479295?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=prettypuzzle&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Just half a dozen shots showing some outfits and such. https://imgur.com/a/IueePUb


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Sims)
FORUM ID:Taoron
ORIGIN ID:Taoron24121
LEVEL:
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D7F8D667025211EA837CF028EED69856
ENTRY DETAILS: The Three Little Pigs
As are their homes, The Three Little Pigs are very different, from each other. I took liberty with the story, in it's original form (outside of the names, as they were blocked by the filter)
Brownie Pig is a lazy slob. His Aspiration is Chief of Mischief with Traits being Childish, Lazy and Slob. He lives in the house built of straw, being the path of least resistence for building, for the least weight and fastest and easiest to build.
Pinky Pig (origionally plum) is neat, but he is a very materialistic and greedy pig. For his Aspiration, I chose Rennaisance Sim, because he also wants to, or at least thinks, he knows everything. His Traits are Glutton (or Covet), Materialistic and Jealous (of things that others have). Being a middling sort of pig, he built his house of sticks.
Blocky Pig (origionally plum) seems to be the smartest (despite what Pinky thinks) and the most stable of the Three Pigs. His Aspiration is Friend of the World, because being neither lazy or slovenly, nor jealous and Covetous, he keeps himself and his home neat and gosh darn it, people like him. (see what I did there?) His TRaits are Cheerful, Outgoing and Neat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Poses by: #SakuraLeon & #juupo45


The Whimsical Whynn's
NEW HOUSEHOLD LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=se08&max=50&maxis=false (couldn't get the link separate; scroll to the bottom of the page. Title is The Whimsical Whynn's)
ENTRY DETAILS: Their story began with once upon a time, when John and Ophelia fell in love at first sight. It continued with 'K-I-S-S-I-N-G in a tree,' after Ophelia used her artististic skills to design a whimsical treehouse that John brought to life with his woodworking skills. Soon, their story will have a new development... Rock-a-bye baby in the treetops.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/54y4bIz
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA


SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana19
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Seven Dwarves https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DE2884CF059111EA8610F3DBDD0CBB2C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Aliana101&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Seven dwarves Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/t6taRhM
ENTRY DETAILS: I've only ever done one sim entry and that was because I'd taken a load of photos for my Benedict Museum build, so this is well out of my comfort zone and probably shows! I'd have liked to have taken more 'action' shots but I'm out of time; I have managed to get one of every dwarf in his own cottage but in retrospect I should have made them sooner and then used them when I did my play testing......always learning haha.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


SIM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Got them replaced without the two custom buffs that were showing up before. Von-Windenburg https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D4DBD816071011EA82ADBA891CD6F027
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/JT8Qmnp (Still working on it, sorry.)
ENTRY DETAILS: Friedrich Von-Windenburg is the family's patriarch and a widower, though being a romantic, he still has an active social life now that he is done grieving. He's also a snob and likes to look good except when he's relaxing at home with his family, then his clothes tend toward casual comfort. He still has some old-fashioned views about what's fashionable, and interestingly enough prefers the color green to red.
Heinrich looks quite a bit like his father and likes to be in charge, which probably serves him well in his business career. He and his wife Adalheid are still verty much in love and he loves spending time with his children when he can, though his father belives that's the nanny's job. He doesn't understand how his heir, Richard, could have turned out to be lazy and irresponsible.
Adalheid wasn't born into money, but she enjoys all the benefits it provides - namely the ability to throw lavish parties on a whim and donate to all her favoirte charities. She likes to wear nice clothes and enjoys an excuse to dress up.
Richard is going through a bit of a goth phase, preferring to wear mostly black. He loves nothing more than to spend the day listening to or playing music, preferrably somethinng of his own creation.
Sara is, as her name implies, a little princess, a girly girl who loves pink and would rather draw or tell stories about her dolls than play sports or roll around int he dirt. This doesn't mean she's queamish though, she can't afford to be with an older brother who loves to tease her.
Stefan is the spoiled baby of the family who is always into everything in his quest to learn all he can about the world around him. His favorite toys are dinosaurs and trains. He deosn't really have a preference in clothes yet, happily wearing whatever cute outfit his parents choose for him.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes pleasez
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


Expert


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cypress Terrace in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Never Grow Up Treehouse https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF9D31F0FDDF11E9827D342C8609C7AD
LOT COST: $8,500.00
GALLERY COST: $114,100.00
TOTAL COST: $122,600.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/1nek06o
ENTRY DETAILS: I built a new tree house for Peter Pan and the lost boys of Neverland. You can find it by the Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning. It comes complete with Captain Hook's flying ship. This tree house It has many different huts, all at different levels, and with many pathways attached to each. The perfect tree house for a good game of tag! There are so many things to discover, and many ways to get there around this tree house. There is even a possibility that the waters are mermaid infested. The perfect home for someone who never wants to grow up!
This build challenged me with all the different levels, connecting the stairs, making the roofs work, not having branches in random places, and making sure it was all usable... but it was soo much fun to build!!
“It is not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do that is the secret of happiness.”
― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All NOCC artwork was created by myself Aljay2000


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
> CHALLENGE #130: Whimsyville
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7674C2C00C011EA8A80BA891CD6F027?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Whimsy Windenburg BnS130&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Whimsy Windenburg BnS130
GALLERY COST: 164,329
BUILD COST: 136,581(this is what it says under lot value and somehow these numbers seem wrong to mee. Any ideas?)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/jQp87NO
DETAILS: I might have choosen the wrong world for this building... put it in anything other than Windenburg and it is plenty whimsy.... As a side note, I did do a family but i suck at doing them (so this isn't an official entry). You can find it in the gallery under "Whimsy Lady BnS130"
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


FORUM ID: @suepea
ORIGIN ID: @photobella
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potter's Splay in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Hodge Podge Lodge https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7146EDFF02FF11EA8AE1F028EED69856?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=photobella&max=50&maxis=false
See Complete Lot here https://imgur.com/a/WmHlJX1
LOT COST: TC
GALLERY COST: TC
TOTAL COST: TC
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: TC
ENTRY DETAILS: My idea was based on an actual house I found called Luna Parc in New Jersey. It was built by an artist and to me, was the perfect example of whimsy in a build. I tried to keep the look and feel of the house as close to the original as possible within the restrictions of Sims 4 building and gameplay. The lot is bright, colorful, cheery, cluttered and ideal for a fun, creative and eccentric Sim family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:

#BnS130 - Whimsyville Residential (continued)


Expert (continued)


Challenge 130 Whimseyville (Residential)
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: Sassilassi
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Whimsical Cottage https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0BFD80plum062111EA81ED4BBF48D73738?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $77,501
TOTAL COST: $80,501
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wnbx3xF
ENTRY DETAILS: This 2-bedroom home was designed for the Whimsons, an elderly couple who just retired to Whimseyville with their 2 cats. The second bedroom has been converted to a study. The back yard features a garden, comfortable seating area under the shade of the weeping cherry tree, and a pond for both fishing and swimming. The house is decorated in an anything-goes and whimsical style, much like the Whimsons themselves.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Pictures by @juwels64 and @FruitLoops40. Perfect multi-plants by @SheriGR


BUILD ENTRY FORM.
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville Residential.
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Expert.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43328plum2069511EA807B4BBF48D73738?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 10000.
LOT NAME: Oakenstead, Willow Creek.
GALLERY COST: 415935.
TOTAL COST:425935.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/IqQhHnn
ENTRY DETAILS: The Blocks Villa. Random collored blocks put together. Home to 4 young adults each with their own dreams and goals. And... a guest house to fill as ou see fit The main house has a large eat-in kitchen, a formal dining area, laundry room, large living area with TV, pool (inside) and many terraces. The garden also has a pool, a dining area, lounge area, yoga area, gardening area and much more. Ooh and on the first floor of the guest house is a gym
STRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih


Sim Challenge


SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville (Residential/Sims)
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: The Whimsons https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F437C617062111EA84184BBF48D73738?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/VSA4vGM
ENTRY DETAILS: Wayne and Wilma Whimson recently retired to a cottage in Whimseyville with their 2 cats, Whiskers and Wiley. Although getting on in years, the Whimsons are sill quite active, and a little, well, whimsical, both in their style and the house they chose. And they absolutely dote on, and enjoy spoiling, their 2 cats.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


SIM ENTRY FORM.CHALLENGE #130 - Whimsyville Sims.
FORUM ID: DevilariahORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Expert.
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E36500C6069411EA8FD24BBF48D73738?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nqU1Yy3
ENTRY DETAILS: These are 4 roommates that live in the Blocks Villa. Nikki is a sporty young woman. She loves sports and helping out others with their work outs, motivation and health. Fay is a hopeless romantic. She hopes to meet The One while living in the Villa, get married, move out and have lots of babies in a new home. Matt is a very musical and outgoing guy. He's well on his way to becoming a famous musician. And last but not least, Lars. He is a very confident and populair young man. He's trying to make it on the internet and befriend sims everywhere.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please ?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
Ehh i dont know why the pics are like this (instead of the just the square it shows when you take the pic), so please ignore the dude that had bad timing...


Master


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Results


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#BnS131 - Fostering the Future

The deadline for this challenge is 27th November 2019

Munching on brownies the "Box" family gave you as a thank you, you think back on the last few hectic months of building. You actually have a few hours of quiet today. Not that you aren't keeping busy, as you have just rearranged the furniture in your office so that more natural light hits your desk. You swallow the last bite of brownie just as Karl knocks on the door. Feeling a bit like the cat that swallowed the canary, you open the office door yourself. Karl steps in and closes the door behind him.

"Uhm...," Karl whispers, looking shaken. "I think there is a cult in the lobby wanting to see you."

You laugh out loud. "Well, it would be something different!" You motion for him to show them in.

Karl ushers in four people in unusual clothing. The two men are wearing plain, homespun overalls. The two women are wearing long, plain dresses. Somehow the outfits remind you of the Amish and Mennonite cultures, but you can see why Karl thought they were part of a cult.
"Welcome! Won't you please have a seat," you greet the foursome with a smile.

They sit down, and one of them introduces the group. "Thank you. This is Rayne Collins," the man says, pointing to a raven-haired, younger woman. "Mr. and Mrs. Ankit Patel. And I am Anders Hans. We are all foster parents, and Mrs. Patel and I are also social workers. We have been lucky enough to get the go-ahead for a new youth camp. We would love for you to design it for us."

"I would be delighted to design it," you say without hesitation, immediately starting to take notes. "How many children will be involved? And is it a day camp or an overnight camp?"

"We are hoping to have up to 30 youths a day, with about 15 to 20 of them staying at night," Mrs. Patel tells you in a brisk manner. "The camp is really going to be a working farm that will help the teens connect with the earth and plants and learn some real life skills."

"But..." Mr. Patel hesitates. "well, some of the teens will be troubled youths from the detention system. And some of the foster kids will be known run-aways as well. Unfortunately, we will need high fences around the farm. If you can camouflage the fences in any way, we would be grateful. It would be awful for the kids to be discouraged by the fences as soon as they saw the place. But it is a necessary precaution."

You nod at him. "I understand. So, concealed fences, large garden plot... Will there be animals?"

"Heavens, no!" exclaims Miss Collins. "Keeping up with the teens will be bad enough!" She laughs easily. "We will need two different houses or wings for sleeping and bathing, each with enough room for 10 boys or girls. Two beds maximum per room, to keep conflicts down and give some privacy to the kids. Each wing or house also needs a bedroom and en suite for an adult or adult couple. The main building will house a cafeteria and four classrooms."

Mr. Hans adds, "Could you add a rec room as well? The kids will need a way to unwind. And tons of storage for games, sports equipment, etc." He pauses and thinks. "A small office. Oh, and a shed for the gardening tools. I think that is it..." He looks around expectantly, and the others nod.

"Okay," you murmur, looking over your notes. "That is all do-able. I can get all that done in two week/four weeks. What is the budget?"

"We have $150,000. Will that be enough?" Mr. Hans asks nervously.

"I can make that work," you assure them, mentally noting to donate the cost of the lot.

They all express their thanks on the way out. You immediately call Karl in to start looking for a suitably large lot for your new project.


THE BRIEF


The budget is $150,000. Do not include the cost of the lot in the budget this round.
Use a 30x40 or larger lot.
Must include a garden area and a shed.
Either 2 wings of a large building OR 2 different buildings for the sleeping quarters, each with a master bedroom and en suite plus five other bedrooms with two beds each and either public bathrooms or enough bathrooms for the 10 kids per building
The main building must include: a cafeteria, a small office, public restrooms, a rec room with lots of storage, and 4 classrooms.
Enclose the lot in a tall fence. Camouflage the fence as best you can.


Room Challenge

Create the cafeteria with seating for at least 20 people. The budget is $25,000.


Sims Challenge

Create one or two of the adults and three of the teens for the farm, showing them working in the garden and enjoying the other parts of the farm. Include their likes, skills, and pictures of their clothing choices.


Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS131 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be considered for Maxis Fave nomination.


Entry List


Starting Out


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Established


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #131 - Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: Wendyology
ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Von Windenberg Estate
NEW LOT LINK: Courtyard Farms https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/10A708F20C1811EA88F8342C8609C7AD
LOT COST: 13,500???
GALLERY COST: 149,650
TOTAL COST: 149,650 (since lot is donated.)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/kWmmvC4
ENTRY DETAILS: Flavor text: "An accident involving a cauldron, a llama, and a wormhole generator destroyed the Von Windenberg Estate. The property was abandoned for several years and has now been repurposed as a farm camp and home for disadvantaged youths."
Architect's notes: This was built on a modular design, all student bedrooms are the same size. Student bathrooms alternate corners with faculty bedrooms, so the restroom should never be too far away. Restrooms are currently all gender. The layout is designed to encourage students to go out to the central courtyard, but they can also get to any point in the building and stay inside.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course!


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #131 - Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead, Willow Creek 50x50
NEW LOT LINK: Oakenstead Farm https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5930B89D0E0511EA84462495E2BB44F7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Aliana101&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: n/a for this challenge
GALLERY COST: 149,990
TOTAL COST: 149,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Oakenstead Farm Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/mYoKDKJ
ENTRY DETAILS:
Wow this budget was tough! And so many rooms! Think I spent nearly as much time choosing which items I/they could do without as I did building haha (actual plants or leave them some weeding to do? Do they really need two stoves? Vending machines or not? And beautiful NoCC artwork very quickly got swapped out for beautiful NoCC photographs ). I visited this kind of residential centre with school and church many times as a child/teen and they were always kind of bare and basic, now I know why…… I started out by trying to get that same austere but fun feeling those childhood residentials had anyway, and the tight budgeting just made it that much easier!
So welcome to Oakenstead Residential Farm, a youth camp where troubled teens can experience living a simple life, connecting with the earth and plants while learning some real life skills. Oakenstead Farm has it's own wind turbine to generate power for it's three separate buildings - the main Farmhouse plus two Dorm houses for teens on a residential stay, Cedar House and Willow House – and can teach students gardening, flower arranging, carpentry, herbalism, bonsai pruning plus essential life skills such as debate and discussion. A kitchen, a dining room, a rec room, 4 classrooms, an office, an equipment store, 18 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms with a total of 10 toilets.......oh and a shed!!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Fabulous NOCC art photos by @rosemow @Taoron @AlJay and @sparklili


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #131 - Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: Taoron24121
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hound's Head
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/69F5E8530E2211EA8715BA891CD6F027
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $148,896
TOTAL COST: N/A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BoDZyuD
ENTRY DETAILS: I'm with the rest of you. This was fairly tough for the budget and size, although I did have an easier time than with past challenges. My biggest enemy is my use of custom art which doesn't always register in the build and makes the price change when you log back in. In fact, I logged onto the lot just now and when I left it, after making sure everything was balanced out, I was $15 under budget. When I came back, it was more than $4k over budget. So, out of frustration, I just started deleting some things, to get back below budget. I hate that and now I'm a little shorter on decor than I wanted to be.
Anywho,...I did a single building on a single floor. The propert has a gate and fence on one side, naturally, and the ocean behind it. I wrapped the house and rear of the property in high fencing with razor wire and then covered it all in large bushes.
The front of the house has a large porch and upon entering, there is a full legth hallway going to each side wing and the foyer, which contains the 'Office' and Check-In area with 2 classrooms on each side of the Foyer, with 5 desks for students and a teacher's desk. Behind that is the cafeteria, with seating for up to 36. On the left of the Cafeteria is a good sized kitchen and on the right, the rec room, which has items for entertainment, crafting and other skills.
Each wing holds 5 double bedrooms for the students, with 2 communal bathrooms and a Master Suite for the adults, as well as a seating area in the 'lobby' of the Dorms, in each wing.
Head out back and there is a large farm for the harvest of all kinds of different fruits and vegetables for use on the farm, as well as for selling locally, at the markets, to help supplement the income of the Camp.. There is a large Gardening Shed for storage of farming implements as well as a Basketball Court and fishing pond, for the use of the Students, for recreation. You'll also find a water tower in the back, for supplying the water needed to keep the farm running.
I'm thrilled with the new Script that allows for respositioning and rotating items, to be able to place the Weeding tools in the the wheelbarrows and other spots, as well as standing the rakes and push brooms upright and lean them on the walls and other items.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by: Me, FruitLoops40 & juwels64


Room Challenge


ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #131 - Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: Wendyology
ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
LEVEL: Established
GALLERY COST: 23,157
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Pdj3kX0
ENTRY DETAILS: My dining hall for "Fostering the Future." The kitchen is open to the rest of the room because teens need to learn how to cook the ingredients they've grown on the farm. Overall I've tried to balance sleek geometrics with a homey details.
Farm to Table - https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E97CE8260A1411EA814A342C8609C7AD
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course!


Expert


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #131 - Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hounds Head in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: Brindleton Bay Youth Farm https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B481FD4110AA11EA8333F028EED69856
LOT COST: ?
GALLERY COST: $148,628.00
TOTAL COST: ?
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Brindleton Bay Youth Farm https://imgur.com/a/4Z7asgl
ENTRY DETAILS: Brindleton Bay Youth Farm is a camp that feels more like a home, designed for troubled youth. For kids who have no family, or a dysfunctional one, this camp is meant to be "family". The teens are not just here for a good time. Just like a real family, the teens are expected to help out. They will help prepare meals, clean, do yard work and of course care for the garden (Those cow plants sometimes need some extra special attention There are many skill building opportunities for the teens such as fitness, gardening, cooking, music, painting, fishing and flower arranging. The classrooms include a science lab, music room, art classroom and a regular classroom for all other subjects. This farm is designed to help the teens make healthy positive choices, learn to work together, and overcome the difficult obstacles that life trows at them; in order to give them a brighter future.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All NOCC artwork was created by myself AlJay2000


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
> CHALLENGE #131: Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D9004C5A088311EA8E00F028EED69856?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS131&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Youth Center BnS131
GALLERY COST: 149,971
BUILD COST: /
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Part 1: http://imgur.com/gallery/1q0Ox3y
Part 2: http://imgur.com/gallery/9MT3Kdp
-> sorry about that, but it won't let me upload more than 30 pictures at a time.
DETAILS: Overall I am quite happy with this build. I wish I could have spend more on the rec room, but I kinda ran out of money also really struggled with the grass / earth painting tool - think I painted the ground three times and every time I hit upload (to the gallery) all of it disappeared again... this build might be slightly cursed.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD ENTRY FORM.
CHALLENGE #131 - Fostering the Future.
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Expert.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FF4EEF27119A11EA87D54BBF48D73738?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: Donated lot.
LOT NAME: Von Windenberg Estate, Windenburg.
GALLERY COST: 149737.
TOTAL COST: 149737.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/537ZSp4
ENTRY DETAILS: The new spot for a Youth Camp on this beautiful island in Winderburg. This old building has been transformed to house many youth and also be a great home for the 4 adults.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih


Room Challenge


ROOM ENTRY FORM
Challenge #131 - Fostering the Future
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0C89F896093511EA8F52342C8609C7AD?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS131&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 22,575
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/NVMMUm8
ENTRY DETAILS: The cafeteria. I wish I could build that big of a cafeteria in my main build, but money is way tighter in that one!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: The kitchen that can be seen through the window was made by Cluttersim
TWITTER TAG: /
FACEBOOK PROFILE: /
TUMBLR LINK: /


Master


N/A


Results


Starting Out


N/A


Established
Comments
1st Place: @AliSim19
Room Challenge: @wendyology
Sim Challenge: N/A

Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @Talea12345
Sim Challenge: N/A


Master


N/A

#BnS132 - Triple The Joy

The deadline for this challenge is 11th December 2019

You’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 BRIEF


Budget: $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 Challenge

Create Holly’s office. Budget is 10,000


Sim Challenge

Create 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 List


Starting Out


FORUM 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:
TUMBLR LINK:


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


Established


BUILD 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


Expert


BUILD 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:
TUMBLR LINK:


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 Challenge


SIM 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 Challenge


ROOM 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: /


Master


N/A


Results


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


Established
Comments
1st Place: @AliSim19
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A


Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @Talea12345
Sim Challenge: @Talea12345


Master


N/A

#BnS133 - Tears of a Clown

The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2020

You do a double take as your next client waddles into your office. It is a clown, on the tall side, with a bright cheery face, a rainbow wig, and over-sized bright green shoes. His outfit is multi-colored with big pom-pom buttons down the front.

"Hello! Love the costume!" you greet him with a hardy handshake.

He beeps a horn and bows. "Thank you! My name is Ash Rutherford. Please excuse my costume. I have been cheering up the kids in the hospital today. I do it nearly every week." He sighs deeply as you both sit down. "But I am here to talk about a place for me to hang my rainbow wig. I am in the midst of a divorce, and my wife wants me out as soon as possible."

"I am sorry to hear about the divorce, but I can definitely help you build a new home you will love!" you say encouragingly. You can tell he needs cheering up as much as the children in the hospital might need it.

"My budget is very slim at $74,000. What I do have is a small plot of land with four shipping containers which I had been using as storage for the past ten years. I have managed to clean the containers out completely. I have heard some people actually live in shipping containers, and I was wondering if maybe we could use them to make a house for me?" He looks tired, unsure, and incredibly sad, distorting the smiling mouth make-up on his face.

"I can certainly work with the shipping containers," you assure him with a smile. "What kind of rooms do you need, aside from a kitchen and a bathroom?"

"Actually, I need two bathrooms. My little girl, Emily, will be with me every other weekend, and she will need her own bedroom and bathroom. She is six and loves bunnies and cats. I need a bedroom and bath, but my bathroom can also be a guest bathroom. The kitchen is good, but it can be small with a microwave since I am not the best cook. Oh, and I would love a library/media room. Outside I would like an area for picnics and a grill. Emily will need a place to play." He sighs again.

You look over your notes again. "That is quite a list to do on that budget, but I am sure you and Emily will both love your new home! I can have it done by the end of the month."

The sad clown suddenly looked brighter. "I can't thank you enough!"


THE BRIEF


Budget: $74,000
Unlike most challenges, the lot cost can be ignored for this one as Ash already owns his lot.
At least 2 baths and 2 bedrooms in total.
Each container is 4x12 spaces
The client requires a bedroom and bath for Emily, a small kitchen, a library/media room, a master bedroom, and a second bathroom with a door to the master bedroom and another door for guests to use
Include a a grill, picnic area, and a play area outdoors


Room Challenge

Create the master/guest bath (be sure to include 2 access doors). Budget is 7,500


Sim Challenge

Create Ash Rutherford and name his clown persona, and create Emily. Be sure to include likes, skills, his day job, and clothing choices for both. Show them in their new home.


Entry List


Starting Out


FORUM ID: Pepper61
ORIGIN ID: Pepper6661
LEVEL: First time Entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF5B656335E511EA8BA6A2238314F86D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pepper6661&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: owned lot
GALLERY COST: $73,506
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Fg5I9q8
ENTRY DETAILS: For years Ash has been doing charity work at the local hospital. dressing up as a clown to entertain and brighten the days of sick children. His wife soon to be Ex has filed for a divorce and he was faced with a short timeline to find somewhere to live. He came to me with hopes that i could turn his 4 storage containers into a beautiful home for his and his daughter that visits him every other weekend. with a not so big budget of 74k. I was able to pull some strings and get the build done rather quickly with the help of some friends who were excited to work with shopping containers. The end result, he seemed very happy with his new home. For the future he hopes to become a famous childrens book writer.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: thanks @rosemow , SimSationalToo, JadeNchanted and Mag6002 for your artwork.


FORUM ID: CC1552
ORIGIN ID: CC1552
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9E816D1F3EEE11EA8CC1C9C0EC5675FD?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=cc1552&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $73,812
TOTAL COST: $75,812
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/LOBpNli
ENTRY DETAILS: Ash wanted a cozy home for him and his daughter Emily when she visited. I made sure to give Emily her own corner in the backyard which has a picnic/crafts area and her very own tree house. The back porch has the grilling area that Ash wanted and a second picnic area for adults. If there is to be dancing the couch can easily be moved from the back porch to make room. The house is very colorful reflecting the clown that Ash is. Each room has it's own color but the color schemes match through out except for Emilys room which is pink/purple. The media room has it's own curtain that can be closed to give the feel of a movie theater. The fish tank coffee table is very entertaining as well as useful. Ash can play with Emily in the picnic area, swings, tree house, or swimming in the big pool.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: @JCepeda1552
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: Becka28
ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
LEVEL: first time entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend - Willowcreek 30 x 20
NEW LOT LINK: Shipping Container Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F88BB656401311EA8CC2C9C0EC5675FD
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: $69,820
TOTAL COST: $71,820
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/MbUYdNi
ENTRY DETAILS: Ash has recently divorced from his wife and is branching out from the regular suburban and moving to a shipping container home. The home contains room for both himself and his daughter Emily. Being a shipping container home windows aren't down everyside of the building to maintain structural integrity. The containers are placed in an L shape to form a border around a large deck which will be useful for entertaining when Ash feels ready to entertain once again. The home contains a special storage area for his clowning gear as well as a microphone so Ash can practice for his true career dream of becoming a stand up comedian. The natural texture of the containers is featured as the containers are only partially clad in colourful panels. The graffiti that was drawn on the containers at the storage lot has been maintained and featured as urban art on the building.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


FORUM ID: MapleDarling
ORIGIN ID: JinxtheCanadian
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A69E913544AF11EA85997B704FCB04A0?searchtype=hashtag&category=lots&time=all&searchquery=BnS133&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: 65,824
TOTAL COST: 65,824
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/23ReMOS
ENTRY DETAILS: A mix of modern style, the playfulness of childhood, and a bit of industriality! In my build, I imagine that Ash really wanted this house to please his daughter, and so she gets two whole floors to herself!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
TWITTER TAG: @DarlingMaple


Established


FORUM ID:Wendyology
ORIGIN ID:Wendyology
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oak Alcove - Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0A4581C3371811EA88A2E4B33953C835
LOT COST: n/a owned by client
GALLERY COST: $73,714
TOTAL COST: $73,714
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/Ioel58m
ENTRY DETAILS: The client's four shipping containers on a 15 by 20 lot have been transformed into a cozy but stylish townhome. My objective was to keep things sleek and manageable for this newly single dad, but allow room for entertaining when he's ready to return to the dating world.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Sand Bar--changed to Colorful Clown Haven
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/956C679C373411EA8240E4B33953C835?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,500--30x20 lot
GALLERY COST: $73,957
TOTAL COST: n/a this challenge
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/djrSL8q
ENTRY DETAILS: As requested, four shipping containers have been transformed into a cozy home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: taoron24121
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose; Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/13619176396D11EA8794A6DB93CFDFBB
GALLERY COST: $73,976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/NZw1iqF
ENTRY DETAILS: Great build and family concept. I had a lot of fun working within those confines.
I decided to play 3 of the shipping containers side-by-side and stagger them, with the middle container gaining entery to the home and creating a little foyer, with the other two giving an offset exit to the patio, from either bedroom. I had initially considered propping the 4th container up on it's end, and designing a fort-like play area for the child, but I had trouble wasting that much space as I felt it would have hurt the 'Media Room' needs. In the end, I placed the 4th along the facia of the home, as a second floor and used the wasted space behind it, for the play area, with high glass fencing for safety and extended the roofing over the top, to protect from weather and added glass sections, for light, creating a larger 'patio' play area, outside, but still a part of the home, for the child.
I did choose to run the stairs to the second floor down the middle of the home and up into the 4th container, so I chose to separate the media room into two sections, with one for reading, with a desk area and laptop and the other for Movies and Gaming. (I don't like noise when I am reading either. (Homer and CSI don't blend)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure


FORUM ID: Alisim19
ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vista Quarry, Oasis Springs, 30x20
NEW LOT LINK: 'Moving On' Container Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2AFC87643F6D11EA88DFC574DF535189?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Aliana101&max=50&maxis=false&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=&max=50&maxis=true&time=all&category=all&searchquery=Aliana101&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: n/a, owned lot
GALLERY COST: $73,973
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: 'Moving On' Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/JdCkaij
ENTRY DETAILS:
Doing some research for this challenge was such an eye opener, I honestly has no idea that container builds were such a big thing! As ever I found out some really interesting things, such as the challenges around getting the right insulation, the risk of dangerous pesticides having soaked into the flooring and the problems created by condensation.......I love that I learn something new with these challenges, thank you @BuildnShare I hit a slight hiccup when I reread the brief and realised I'd missed that the bathroom should be accessible from two sides, took me a while to redesign the top floor!
To make life as easy as possible for the newly single Ash we've kept external maintenance to a minimum on this property but have included some lovely entertaining spaces for him and Emily so they'll be encouraged to have plenty of friends around and move on with their lives. The living areas are designed to encourage them both to spend lots of time together, and we've made them as bright and airy as possible so that it doesn't actually feel like living in a metal box. As the home is mostly for a single man, we've kept the clutter/extra deco items to a minimum. Finally, given that Ash will have less time to work when he has to stay home with Emily, we've installed a video recording station so that Ash can start to earn money by vlogging from home (our version of the media room!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Lovely NoCC art by SimSationalToo


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
NEW LOT NAME: Crate Expectations https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BA5F913E423411EA82E29CA70E92B1B2
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: 66,047
TOTAL COST: 66,047
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wlKMjKF
ENTRY DETAILS: These four stacked shipping containers have been decorated in a colorful, eclectic style. The green exterior helps it blend into the environment, disturbing the scenery as little as possible. It is uncluttered but comfortable, providing everything sims need to be happy and entertained.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None. One painting by roseymow has been included.


BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Upland Place in Del Sol Valley
NEW LOT LINK: ~ Upland >< Place ~ https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2652F7A343E411EA8F9BC574DF535189?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 72,803
TOTAL COST: 72,803
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Build N Share #133 "Tears of a Clown " https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2619461861607222
ENTRY DETAILS: Using the slim budget of & 74,000.00. We arranged the storage units in a square so that there was a courtyard in the middle. The units were made to not stand out like containers. We gave them individual roofs and over lapped them so there would be peaks , that would give it the look of an ordinary home. A Car port was added and a roof covers the middle court yard - like a garden room- its glass..Inexpensive siding was added.Total cost came in under budget at 72,803.00 . All of the customers requirements were met , and then some..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Clown art by KSsDesign & SimSationalToo in the gallery.
TWITTER TAG: Diane Pinkus
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


JUST FOR FUN ENTRY


**Just for Fun** Build Entry
CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Deadgrass Discoveries
NEW LOT LINK: Four 53' Containers
LOT COST: 2500
GALLERY COST: 84361
TOTAL COST: 86861, yes, way over but I put so much time in I still wanted to post
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/tNgVPf9
ENTRY DETAILS: So why the just for fun entry? A shipping container is always 8' or 2.44m wide. A tile is one meter. I could not reconcile the four tiles wide with shipping container. (There would be too much overhang when loaded on a truck deck) It’s not you @BuildnShare it's me. 12x4x4=192. Your modular buildings would be like 40' work camp modular buildings or school portables. 16x3x4=192 so same tile count, is closer to the 53' ISO container.
Ash had four containers on an island next to an old lighthouse. The containers were stacked in an interlocking pattern, lashed together to withstand the winter winds and secured to raised pilings so the container bottoms won't decay. The mesh skirting is to dissuade any pragmatic skunks or racoons from getting any ideas. You can't see it but there is plank foam insulation secured under each of the containers and sealed. On the inside, the unfinished wood plank floors have been sanded and sealed. There is staircase on the inside corner where the four containers intersect. The staircase has extra support posts to take weight down to the floor of the lower containers. This is needed because all the strength in a container is in the corners. For the interior finishing, there are interlocking plank foam backed drywall panels secured to spacers and then the corrugated areas behind the walls and ceiling were filled with spray foam. The home feels quiet, it does not feel tinny or echoey. Window openings were cut into the containers and good R factor windows were inserted. Cladded trim was added at all the junctions and corners for extra strength and to close any gaps. The exterior should not require much upkeep. Four brightly coloured containers might look a little clownish but Ash really doesn't mind.
For the interior I went on an unabashed CC binge using more "slim” furnishings since my containers are only 3 tiles wide. I very rarely use CC but decided to go all out for this build. The front door leads to a vestibule then straight into the kitchen. There is no stove but the SIMs are just fine with a fridge, microwave and coffee pot. After the kitchen, there is an open area with laundry, a door leading outside and the base of the stairs. Wrapping around the staircase is the library, as we enter the next container there is a cozy seating room with a fireplace and past that is the media room. The media room has a carpet floor for better acoustics. Upstairs is a bit of a playroom then on the right there is a bathroom and through the bathroom is Emmaleigh's room. Emmaleigh has a little balcony and fire escape. Upstairs to the left is a half bath for guests then Ash's room and at the end of that container above the front door a full en-suite.
The landscaping is simple and meant to blend-in with the surrounding flora. The open space in the elbow of the building has a fire pit, grill, picnic table and swing set. The view of the sea is probably breathtaking.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: SIMKEA Furnishings by illogical simmer (Tumblr), Modern Kitchen Stuff by littledica (MTS), Family Fun Stuff by simsi45 (MTS), Corrugated Metal Wall by Komudesigns (TSR)


Sim Challenge


CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: Taoron
ORIGIN ID: taoron24121
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5F2ECEAD3D7111EA8E19C574DF535189
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qOH0Rrt
ENTRY DETAILS: Ash Rutherford is a struggling Comedian and method Clown. He's struggles, because he's always so depressed, after losing his wife to a Bozo. The only thing that gets him by, day to day, is his daughter Emily, who helps to keep his spirits up. Emily loves cats and bunnies and hopes that her father can start holding down a job....any job, so that he can afford to let her have a cat of her own someday. Meanwhile, she keeps making sure he has good jokes and plenty of balloons.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure


SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Single Dad https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/35E84351448E11EA8E05C9C0EC5675FD?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BuildNShare 133, Tears of a Clown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2620270631526345
ENTRY DETAILS: After the divorce was said & done, Ash walked away with full custody of his daughter Emily. Her Mom made a quick exit to pursue Money, er- her new boyfriend, her Boss. Since her birth Ash has cared for Emily. He was a full time Dad pursuing his Entertainment Career at night & on the weekends.Father & daughter are best of friends & in their new home became a family of 3, adopting a stray cat that kept hanging around the lot.. Emily is a B student in school. She is a Goofball like her Dad & she is an artistic prodigy. Ash is now employed full time in the entertainer career, he is an Open Mic Seeker. He is Goofy , Cheerful & a Foodie. Rhea the adopted stray is skittish, Spoiled & Fluffy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


CHALLENGE #133 - Tears of a Clown
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Beep! Beep! https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FFA8ECC744BF11EA8DB5424E4954C218
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ddnli5A
ENTRY DETAILS: Ash is a school teacher by day, a Dad whenever he gets the chance and a silly clown named Beep! Beep! who spreads good cheer to children in hospital. Emmaleigh is the daughter of Ash Rutherford and Missy Street by KittySnowball. She is usually with her mom but she has tons of fun with her Dad. She knows he misses her terribly so she cherishes her time with him and tries extra hard to behave when she is with him.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of Course!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CAS CC