ZEN contest ^___^ We have 6 winners & 6 honorable mentions!!

mene · September 2011

Lovely builds everyone. They are all so inspiring
I got them all rec'd

yoda65 · September 2011

originalsim wrote:

Ummmm BadSeagull?...What's with these last minute stunning entries?

:shock:

3 new buildings!!!!Thanks originalsim, imoger, BadSeagull.
your entries are updated on post 2.

It is the last day to enter!!!
Sunday, allow time for the judges to see and appreciate all that!
The results will be announced Monday 19!

mhgzanon · September 2011

Wow BadSeagull!!
Your lot is great. I loved how you sculpted the terrain. Rec'ed and fav :thumbup:

Imoger, your lot is amazing. It's so clean. Nice design. Rec'ed!

3TREES · September 2011

Well there is some stunning entries here lol and I still havenn't seen all of them lol
@Imoger: I love that orange color its like birght but not too bright u nno wat i mean lol? srry i just ramble on a lot lol
@Badseagull: I love how you mad little mountains lol its amazing lol

I have to go rec and still look at the other entries on the other pages too lol

3TREES · September 2011

@Originalsim: I love it I fell in love with it after i saw the first pic lol

Sapphire96 · September 2011

Wow at the latest entries! I have rec'd them!
@BadSeagull as usual, you have come up with something amazing! How do you do it? I am a *little bit* jealous :oops: :P

jimsbaby_19 · September 2011

Name of Lot: Zen
Category: Japanese House with Garden
Link: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4593995
Lot size: 20x30
Description: This lovely little home is built for the sim that wants more zen in their life. Less is more in this little home. It features two bedrooms and one bath. Features two bike racks and a inside/outside garden!

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Reachsims · September 2011

I love these lots! I have left recs for all of them.

One more day to enter the competition. :!:

Stinalina · September 2011

Name of lot: Se'wa Senshin (Peaceful Spring)

Chosen category: Japanese home with garden

Link to download: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4593952

Lot size: 35x25

Description: Its a combination on contemporary and traditional japanese style on a small lot with the koi pond as the main focus, but with many hidden "corners". The pond is almost surrounding the home and has a waterfall (spring) you can cross by a wooden bridge. The garden is landscaped with the purpose to take a beautiful walk on and off the paths. The garden also has many small tranquil places to enjoy and explore. It has high and low trees in different colors all year around, and even a place to practice material art. It also has a dry zen garden with gravel and rocks to represent water.

Like traditional japanese houses, its build on stilts in case of a flood. Above the stilts are a platform like terrace, partly roofed, that can be used as an extension of the inside. The sliding doors all over the house, inside and out towards the garden makes it possible to be one with nature many places and adjust the light as well as room size.

The combination of new and traditional is very apparent inside where there is a indoor rock garden with a traditional zen waterfall and bamboo, and windows from the meditation/living/dancing-room to the bathroom. The elements of nature is everywhere inside the house, its build in wood, with elements of water and stone inside out. In the bedroom and bathroom there are also placed small stones in the floor to stimulate the senses.

The house is simple decorated with few, but functional furnitures.
It has one bedroom, but many places for sims that prefer a straw math and a sleeping bag.
The kitchen is also a dinning room and with a lab top it can be a study too. On the terrace there is room to meditate, converse, fish and paint or light the fire and enjoy a good meal.
In the living room is a stunning view and a well stocked book case.
The home has two bathroom, but one is just so; a bathroom, it has no toilet, because it is with a open window to the indoor zen garden and room and is just for tranquil baths. If you need a larger top and a real garden, go and enjoy the outdoor bathhouse in the garden.

10 Screenshots

Front of house:

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Birdview:

Evening view from the bath house to the other house and the koi pond:

Living room seen from the terrace:

Meditation room with look to the bath room trough the indoor zen garden:

Kitchen/dinning room/study:

The Bath house:

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The waterfall:

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The dry zen garden, bath house and the koi's with the rocks making a path trough the pond:

The garden with the waterfall:

Notes:

My japanese is a little "rusty" so i hope the name of the home has the meaning it is suppose to, in case anyone can correct me please do!

If anyone want to see more pictures please look at my creation tread:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/30/340291.page#6389238

3TREES · September 2011

Seccond rec Stinalina!!!!! Its beautiful!!!

:):):):):)

sashraf · September 2011

All I can say is WOW... and good luck to the judges :!:

I'll stick with the Babies...this would make me want to run and hide :roll:

As soon as there all on the front page I will double check my recs...

Off to check on my tiny little contest and bed :-o

luckyheather · September 2011

Just gave Rec's to the last 2 houses, I dont envy the judges as there are so many lovely creations to look and decide on. I wish EA would make a Japanese Holiday map now :!:

GOOD LUCK TO ALL ENTRANTS xxx and have A Good weekend

svlyn · September 2011

Caught up on all my recs, i must comfort the judges, so many awesome entries. Its not going to be easy for them to decide who wins. Goodluck everyone. I think we all know the meaning of zen just a little bit more.

jobug1015 · September 2011

I can't believe all the awesome entries! I'm glad that I'm not judging this!! Good luck to everyone!!

originalsim · September 2011

Just popping in real quick to wish everyone luck...especially the judges. These entries are truely amazing and I have no idea how they will do this, but I'm glad I'm not one of them.

Sarademoor · September 2011

Oh my Lanta

So many new things

Must go on rec'ing spree. Good luck all and me (because I'm gonna need it!!)

Seriously

I wouldn't want to judge here either

Deadline time already. Time flies!

mhgzanon · September 2011

Yeah! I seems like it was tomorrow when I started to build my Zen temple
Good luck to y'all :thumbup:

BTW, don't you hate that spring clean?!
I wanted some of these zen fusion objects to place these houses like they are here in my game, but that's not possible because they aren't available anymore
:evil:

Sarademoor · September 2011

Rec'ing spree over

Wonderful stuff again

I can't pick a fave

marcel21 · September 2011

@ marcel21, do not get in trouble with finishing your entry! Take care, and welcome when you want! ^.^ Hugs

Thank you for understanding!

Just wish I could have completed this as it was an interesting project

Will have to show you when I finally complete it!

This was very early picks I thought I’d show you on my entry shape and a room

Will be using it as my new build when complete, just as long as I can get the landscaping right :?

Anyway

Just wanted to wish everybody good luck with the contests

Everybody did beautiful with their entries,
Some amazing creations are on this contest and the landscaping and interiors are quite something else :shock:

Good luck with judging as I think you’ll need it

imoger · September 2011

Just arrived home to find some amazing new entries here! Recommends were already left on them.

Many thanks for all kind comments on my creation!

I really don't know how the judges will choose from all these beauties!?
Good luck for everybody, also the judges!

*hugs*

imoger · September 2011

mhgzanon wrote:

BTW, don't you hate that spring clean?!
I wanted some of these zen fusion objects to place these houses like they are here in my game, but that's not possible because they aren't available anymore
:evil:

This spring clean is a real heartache for everybody - there're still some compillation-sets which contains most of these sets, but of course they are very expensive, mainly if you've already have some sets/items from them.

romagi1 · September 2011

I simply would not know where to start on one of these builds so I am amazed at the creativity and beauty that I see in all of these entries.

Yoda, your contest is a Great success! ((HUGS))

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The best of Luck to all, both contestants and judges!

<a href="http://www.hitupmyspot.com/"><img src="http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/mchagebusch/zen master/iStock_000006823391XSmall.jpg"></a><br><a href="http://www.hitupmyspot.com/s/index.php?q=Zen+Frog"> Zen Frog <BR>Myspace Graphics</a>

Stinalina · September 2011

Hi all, and thanks for your kind comments on my build, im so happy i managed to get it done in time cause i love the theme of this competition!!

-Yoda you inspired my first build in ... moths, at least one or more, i think it has been now! Thank you!

Sorry for my "hit and run" entry yesterday, but im still very busy. Unfortunately I haven't had much time to really look at each of your entries, but i have been peeking, and they look really beautiful! i look forward to when i have a little more time to get a better look at all of them! - And like everyone else im absolutely not envying the judges!

Imorger im sorry i did not see your request for a translation sooner, but i found this site that might be helpful an other time:
http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVLPages/ZenPages/ZenNames.html

Good luck to everyone and happy saturday

yoda65 · September 2011

romagi1 wrote:

I simply would not know where to start on one of these builds so I am amazed at the creativity and beauty that I see in all of these entries.

Yoda, your contest is a Great success! ((HUGS))

The best of Luck to all, both contestants and judges!

<a href="http://www.hitupmyspot.com/"><img src="http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/mchagebusch/zen master/iStock_000006823391XSmall.jpg"></a><br><a href="http://www.hitupmyspot.com/s/index.php?q=Zen+Frog"> Zen Frog <BR>Myspace Graphics</a>

Hi! just come back, OMG more new entries!!

I will update Page 1 Post 2 but first;
Merci pour les grenouilles !! Thanks for the frogs! ToO cute! I love!

:P :shock:

Thanks for the message romagi1!
is the last day! Tomorrow the jury will break their heads to pick winners and results will be announced Monday! Good luck to all and thank you again for your fabulous house!

TannerHildman9 · September 2011

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