Your newest client is the most unusual yet. From head to toe, he is dressed as if he stepped from the pages of a history book. His outfit would have been the height of fashion 80 to 150 years ago. The jacket, shirt, tie, pants and shoes look new and well-made, not old. This is clearly not a costume.
You show no surprise, though you are curious. “Hello, sir. How can I help you?”
“The name’s Wells, Herbert George Wells. I was testing my new time machine and found myself stranded here,” he says.
“Oh! Then the time machine is real?” you blurt out.
He gives you an affronted look. “Of course it is. Now then, it will take me some time to fix the machine and get home. In the meantime, I need a house. One that reminds me of my own time. I have made the acquaintance of a lovely young woman who calls herself a student of history. In the event I choose to remain here, we will require extra bedrooms for a family. A minimum of three in total.”
You listen closely, though you are still not convinced this isn’t some elaborate prank or the result of some mental illness which has made your client believe he is in fact H.G. Wells. For now, you’ll treat him like any other client. “I would like to help you. Do you have a budget?”
To your surprise, Wells nods. “My… girlfriend… has offered to fund this project. We have $186,600 available, will that be enough?”
“More than enough. You want a faithful recreation of a home from your time period?”
“Yes. Oh, I have no objection to modern technology, and naturally, electricity and plumbing are a must.”
“Naturally,” You agree. “Do you have a color preference?”
“I prefer to avoid pastels, but otherwise, I will leave the choice of appropriate colors in your hands.”
“Thank you for your trust. The house will be ready in a month. Ah, one other thing, how can I contact you?”
“Do not concern yourself, I will come to you in one month’s time.”
THE BRIEF
Budget 186,600.
Build a house in a style that would have been popular at any point in H.G. Wells’ lifetime.
Decorate the interior as closely as you can to what would have been period-appropriate. Mr. Wells will forgive any necessary upgrades, such as modern kitchen appliances.
The house must have at least three bedrooms and one bath.
Landscaping should match the style of the house.
Include any additional rooms or spaces you fill will fit and which the budget allows.
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Room challenge
Create H.G. Wells’s living room Budget: 15,000
Sim Challenge
Create H.G Wells, including traits, aspiration, likes and dislikes. Be sure to show us all of his outfits. It’s up to you if you stays true to the past or choses to embrace present day styles.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns161 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #161 – Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: tatselk
ORIGIN ID: tatselk
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: Wells Manor (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/15D30450D2C711EC88B97E0C7F7F7A61)
LOT COST: § 3,000
GALLERY COST: § 179,765 [NOTE: somehow, the cost was higher when I was in play mode but lower when I uploaded the build to the Gallery in free build mode]
TOTAL COST: § 182,765
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/684147423726190592/wells-manor
ENTRY DETAILS:
For the exterior, I went for a British Queen Anne Revival style which was popular in the UK during the Victorian era.
For the interiors, I decorated the house in a formal and ornate way to reflect the tastes in the Victorian era.
Key features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a library, an art studio and a greenhouse. There is also a secret lab for Wells to work on his time machine!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #161
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Blast From the Past
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F61CD4EBC04311EC8EEE9350E70D1D67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 3000
GALLERY COST: $ 177,871
TOTAL COST: $ 180,871
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cVdiSwW
ENTRY DETAILS: This Edwardian inspired home is ready for HG Wells to come live in. Although it has electricity and modern plumbing, most of the home is true to the Edwardian period. Hints of steam punk and sci-fi art is scattered throughout the home in honor of HG Wells. This home has 4 normal beds, and 1 servant quarters. There are 3.5 baths for the family, and one for the servants as well. Lucious gardens surround the home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC Gallery Artwork from #Kiransims #NakoSama1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Waterside Warble
NEW LOT LINK: London Towne BnS161
LOT COST: 9000
GALLERY COST: 177586
TOTAL COST: 186586
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/jmIqmBu
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the Edwardian Townhouse style because Wells, having grown up poor in Victorian England, might be happy that middle-class families can now have good housing. The Edwardian townhomes are more modest than the homes for the rich in Victorian times but accessible to more families. I chose the art deco style because I think someone who grew up in the Victorian aesthetic would consider art deco to be a logical progression of the popular aesthetic. It's simpler than the Victorian but still a little bit showy. My initial build was half a duplex. It had a basement. There was a kitchen, dining, front room, hall, and half bath on the main floor. Upstairs there were four bedrooms, two toilets, two baths and sinks in each room. I had safely saved my entry to my gallery. Thespina got an offer to marry for money, so they did. I used those funds to expand the home to include the rest of the lot. I then selected 'overwrite' instead of 'save new' thus cannibalizing my entry. I decided to still submit the expanded home within the budget but not all the rooms are furnished. The home now has a library and family room added to the main floor and three more bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. I included several high-tech objects to delight Wells. He was a scientist with a Victorian imagination about progress and technology so I think he would be intrigued by a robot vacuum, clothes dryer, talking toilet and a whole basement full of sciency things. The landscaping is an English rose garden with a garden path leading to a gazebo and a bird bath outside the dining room window. There is also a garden of harvestables because the bills are about $6750 which they can afford with two incomes and the proceeds from the garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #161 **BLAST FROM THE PAST**
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprietors Square
NEW LOT LINK: Back in Time https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CE6D4B5DD4B011EC89949350E70D1D67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 2,000
GALLERY COST: $ 182,212
TOTAL COST: $ 184,212
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3279104992309569
ENTRY DETAILS: It has been 3 weeks since the home has been finished & moved into. We chose Windenburg . It was more than fitting , the neighborhood has access to a library, a cafe, & a nice park all with in walking distance. The architecture of the home is reminiscent of H.G. Wells time.. This partial Timber Framed home has 3 + bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. There is a period-appropriate Kitchen with modern convinces modestly added. There is an office ( laboratory ) for Wells . A Formal living room ( smoking room ) & dining room. The time Machine sits in the glass roofed attached green house, being worked on . The home is on the Proprietor's Square 30x20 lot. It is reminiscent to the Home in " The Time Machine" Book, & Movie from the 1960's. That home was in Richmond, a borough on the Thames River, on the outskirts of London. Similar to this neighborhood in Windenburg. It Looks lived in with all the objects & books Wells had brought with him from his own time, and objects he has collected from traveling.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by Ninnster in the Gallery
CHALLENGE #BNS161 - Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Municipal Muses in Willow Creek 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CF3106BAD51111EC8ECB98FA96677A6B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4.000
GALLERY COST: $182.591
TOTAL COST: $186.591
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NR3GrhY
ENTRY DETAILS: It’s a home reminiscent of Victorian times, but in a modern version, mixed with a little industrial and steampunk style. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms + two separate toilets. It has a large kitchen and a huge living room. One half of the double greenhouse is Catherine’s, the other is Wells ’laboratory, and there’s the almost finished time machine. (I recently built a greenhouse for a collaborative lot, and I’m glad I was able to use it here as well.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - A Blast From The Past
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
LEVEL:Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: The Magnolia https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/322A5012D39A11EC84B29350E70D1D67
LOT COST: $4000.00
GALLERY COST: $176,335.00
TOTAL COST: $180,335.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Blast From The Past https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/iT1plTW
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to build HG a Colonial styled home made to look like it belongs in the English countryside from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. I found a house plan called "The Magnolia" that was straight out of the Sears catalog and used that as my inspiration for this build. There is a formal living and dining room, a den, sunroom, drawing room, and kitchen. There is a large primary bedroom and two spare bedrooms, all with attached decks. The third floor is the butlers living quarters. The landscaping is formal with many flowers and hedges, made to look like an English garden. There are fountains, a gazebo, fishing pond as well as a tennis court for good looks. The home has all the amenities that the modern day time has to offer but I have designed it to be fully functional off the grid if HG prefers.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All NOCC artwork was made by myself
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 -Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
HOUSEHOLD: Time Travel Buddies https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/690729C5D30511EC858598FA96677A6B
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW The Wells Household https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/4n1h6G9
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided HG needed a couple of friends. First his partner in crime, Thomas Butler. He is HG's best friend and butler. Second I added his modern day girlfriend, Catherine Robbins. Herbert George Wells is a genius who is proper and loves books. His life aspiration is to have a nerd brain and he is a quick learner as well. Thomas Butler is a young adult who likes to keep things clean, loves food, and is proper. His lifetime aspiration is to be a master chef. Catherine Robbins loves history. Her life aspiration is to become an archeology scholar and she is a quick learner. She is a romantic at heart, loves books, and is an overall good person.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
You welcome your newest clients into your office with a smile. “I understand you want something other than a traditional home?”
Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien nod at you. Riley defers to their older colleague.
“We want to create a safe place for LGBTQ youth to hang out and meet others like them,” Nicola explains.
You lean forward, intrigued. “This sounds interesting, tell me more.”
“It should look more like a home than your average youth center, with a big family room for watching T.V. or just hanging out having fun, an eat-in kitchen, and at least two full bathrooms,” Nicola continues.
“We had in mind a computer lab and study space in addition to a small library and somewhere for sims to work on skills such as music and painting.”
“It all sounds amazing and fun,” you say, wanting to help them bring this dream to life.
“One more thing - the center should have a quiet spot somewhere, either inside or in the garden, where teens can go to be alone and just think or write,” Riley adds.
You nod, realizing they’ve thought of everything. “What’s your budget?”
Nicola takes over again. “We were given the land through a grant. Our group has raised $200,000 for this project.”
“Wonderful. We can have it ready in one month,” you promise.
THE BRIEF
Budget: $200,000 (Gallery cost only, Riley and Nicola own the lot.)
Lot: Any size in any world.
Requirements:
Must look like a home.
Needs an eat-in kitchen
A large family room with plenty of seating and activities
At least two bathrooms
A library
A computer lab
A study space
A skills room - music, painting, fitness, etc.
Add any additional spaces you think the youth center should have as long as they fit your budget.
Remember to landscape
Sim Challenge
Create Nicola O’Brien and Riley Rees along with at least 4 teens and/or children to enjoy the youth center. Note: while Riley is a gender neutral name, Nicola can be either an Italian masculine name or a German and English feminine name, so the choice of genders and pronouns for both adults is up to you.
Room Challenge
Create the family room - should have a T.V., seating and at least one other activity. Budget: $20,000
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns162 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
n/a
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Safehouse
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprieters Square
NEW LOT LINK:
GALLERY COST: $ 198584
TOTAL COST: $ 198584
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XFfMIP8
ENTRY DETAILS: #Kiteldesigns #BNS162 In Windenberg, there is a group of people that need protecting from the traditional culture of the town. These people are the lbgtq community. In this seemingly innocuous Commerical/residential combo, is a secret safehouse for those who need temporary or more permanent help. on the bottom floor, is a tutoring center, and café, both have ways for LBTQ to sneak into the safehouse, on the right side of the building which holds a cafeteria, hang out space, educational room, group therapy room, private therapy rooms, and extra secure safe house dorm rooms. the dorms are for those who ran away from an abusive situation. The right side of the building (accessible from the apartment entry door in the center of the first floor) has two apartments (one partially furnished with debug items, one not furnished due to costs) Inspiration from this build came from the Partihaus home nearby, and british terrace/london apartments where they are often above commercial lots..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Expert
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE
#162 **SAFE HAVEN**
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead Community Center
NEW LOT LINK: Oakenstead Community Cent https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F3414D2F76911EC8888566FAF7AD0DA?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $ 194,576
TOTAL COST: $ 194,576
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3314059005480834
ENTRY DETAILS: The land that was granted to Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien, was the Oakenstead lot in Willow Creek. To our surprise There happened to be an old, abandoned Estate house in that plot of land. We were able to keep under the budget by restoring the Grand brick mansion . With a little elbow grease and some hard work it became the Oakenstead Community Center .
Made to look more like a home than your average youth center. Equipped with a Family style eat-in Country kitchen. The big family room is the hub of the center. With its big TV and gaming tables, one can watch TV or just hang out. The library off the Kitchen has an immense collection of books for all types of studies. In the garage is a Simple workout & game area . For the serious athletic or to just blow off steam.
Upstairs one will find themselves immersed, in the art corner at the top of the stairs. There are many quiet spaces where one can read and quietly study throughout the center & grounds. There is a Computer lab & Music room too. 2 guest bedrooms are also upstairs. For those in need of accommodations overnight. Yoga classes are also offered. As an alternate to normal fitness routines. Focusing on the mind/body connection.
The Center also hosts a Community Garden . There are Chickens to tend to , too. There is plenty to do , here at this Safe Haven. Take a dip in the pool, have a Picknick , a barn fire or watch a Movie outside on the big screen. There is a play ground for the kids and many other fun things to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by #SimSationalToo #Fruitloops40 & #ThePlumBobSims in the gallery
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #162 - Safe Haven
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: It's A Good House in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: Harmony House https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B2E513CBEE6C11EC8422566FAF7AD0DA
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $190,309.00
TOTAL COST: $190,309.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #162 - Safe Haven https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/1LpcjTm
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.
You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will be as one - John Lennon
My story...
Spoiler
After meeting with Riley and Nicola in my office I had some concerns about the project that they were asking me to do. I requested to meet with them again at the local Burger King so I could explain my dilemma.
I shared with them how I was not comfortable building a "club" designed specifically for a particular race, culture, class, religion, sexual orientation, or any other thing that causes division among us. We are all made unique and because of that we will have differences. We need to learn to love each other despite our differences. Our uniqueness makes us special, and our differences compliment each other. I would love to see the world of Brindleton Bay come together, diverse but united, in love for each other. Embracing the fact that we are ALL unique and we are ALL loved. I suggested that this safe haven be for anyone. We will absolutely gear the home towards teenagers, but everyone in need of a safe space will be welcome. The space will be used to show love to those who need it the most. Kindness and encouragement will be shown and any negative or hateful speech or actions will not be tolerated.
Riley and Nicola totally understood my concerns and absolutely loved the idea I proposed!
Riley suggested that we bring this proposal to the community to get their feedback. The results we astounding! Brindleton Bay rallied together in support of the project, donating many items for the home. Some crafted and knitted items, others gave money. One family even donated their old yellow couch. But all agreed that this will be a wonderful addition to their world.
ENTRY DETAILS:
Riley & Nicola's new home and Brindleton Bay's newest Community Center does not have a particular style, but I would describe it as "homey". I wanted anyone who enters to instantly feel comfortable and safe. The artwork throughout the home is motivational and encouraging. I used quotes from movies, books, and different authors to inspire others. There are many different rooms and spaces where sims can have a quiet space to themselves, and plenty of opportunities for skill building as well. There is a large common area with an open concept living space including the eat in kitchen. A large media room with plenty of seating, five bathrooms, a library, computer lab, study hall, sunroom, greenhouse, woodworking shop, yoga studio, a garage that has been converted into a gym/game room as well as an office where sims can meet with Riley or Nicola for counseling and advice.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made created by myself
Time for another summer designer showdown, so put on your creativity hats!
It looks like the back end of this build got blown away in some sort of disaster. To make matters worse, the architect has disappeared along with the plans.
Your task: Try to figure out what the architect’s intentions were and complete the build.
You may not move any of the existing walls, but you can extend the sides or simply add a rear wall. You may not raise or lower the foundation. All color swatches, pillars, stairs, fences, windows, wall trim and doors may be changed or moved.
Budget: 177600
Lot size: 30x20 or larger in Willow Creek.
Add the usual interior spaces - bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen,dining, living, etc.
Basements are permitted.
Landscape, as always.
For an additional (optional) challenge, see how much you can do basegame only.
No Room Challenge
No Sim Challenge
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns163 or your entries will not be judged!
FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7C85A58113811ED851724432DB1AECE
LOT COST: 2000
GALLERY COST: 175,087
TOTAL COST: 177,087 (the lot value showed as higher when I had never left build mode though, no idea why)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/6e1jFeC
ENTRY DETAILS: To combat the rising cost of living, Willow Creek recently abolished its single family zoning laws. This program has so far been quite successful, so when the architect for a house in Foundry Cove abandoned a half-finished project, the town stepped in. They offered to heavily subsidize building costs for anyone willing to build a multifamily dwelling on the property. Joseph Foster, a long-time resident and retired architect, said he'd been thinking about moving to an apartment with his granddaughter Kylie because it could do both of them some good to be around more people. He drew up plans for a small apartment building with four units and a shared patio space, with a large first floor apartment for himself. Terrence and Sanjay Bowers inquired about one of the upstairs units. They had been living in San Myshuno, but wanted their two young kids to grow up in a suburban neighborhood where there was plenty of space to play outside. Terrence and Sanjay told their friends Allison and Noah about the project. Recently married, the couple had been looking for a starter home and a first floor unit perfectly suited their needs. With three of the four units filled, the project seemed like it was almost set to start construction, but there was a snag with the last unit. Joseph's friend Rika Lopez was interested in moving to an apartment (she said her house just felt too empty now that her kids had moved out), but the remaining upstairs unit was simply too big for her to live in by herself. After two weeks with no other interest in the project, the town was set to sell it to a developer to build a single family mini-mansion on when Terrence had an idea. He proposed splitting the large upstairs unit into a smaller unit perfectly sized for Rika and a little studio apartment. Joseph altered the plans and everyone put out the word to their friends and family. Sanjay's cousin's daughter's friend Kana was interested. Only having graduated from Foxbury Institute a year prior, she never thought she'd be able to afford her own place so soon and a little studio was the perfect size for her and her cat Loki.
The residents are:
Unit 1: Allison and Noah, newlyweds who are both in their early 20's
Unit 2: Joseph (in his 80's) and his granddaughter Kylie (~16)
Unit 3: Sanjay and Terrence (late 20's/early 30's) and their children Lilo (toddler) and Will (young child)
Unit 4: Rika (~60)
Unit 5: Kana (~22) and her cat Loki
Notes from the builder: The shell immediately looked like a small apartment building to me, so I decided to go in that direction. I haven't played Sims 4 in probably six months and this was a really fun challenge to come back to the game with! Unlike most of my builds, this build is not intended to actually be played in. It has not been playtested and there are several areas of the build that won't function properly (including the fact that it's an apartment building for 10 sims and a cat).
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #163
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Summer Showdown
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow
NEW LOT LINK: Says It has CC, but do not have any CC installed.
GALLERY COST: $ 134085
Lot cost: 3000
TOTAL COST: $ 137085
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UeEVglJ
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by #misspie03 and #Mag6002 in the gallery
Description
This half-done home was turned into a lovely American Southern Plantation style home. With a Master suite on the bottom floor, Formal dining beautiful kitchen and Living room. Large Laundry room with side entrance. Large yard with pool. The second floor comes with 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a bonus space. The upper balcony also provides extra hang out space in the summer.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] Willow Creek, Hallow Slough 30x20
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/22B61889FA6D11EC84F642C88C887120?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=#BnS163&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,500
GALLERY COST: $170,171
TOTAL COST: $175,671
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qHEDiNl
ENTRY DETAILS: From a partial build to a full home, this showdown took on a classical twist! I expanded the upper balcony. The first floor is in the Neo-classical style (as much as possible) with a small library, living room, dining room, and kitchen. A small basement houses the laundry room and storage. The second floor has a master bedroom and another bathroom set up as a nursery. The third floor has three bedrooms, one of which is set up as a room for the butler or a guest room. The outside is a grass-free space with trees, bushes, and flowers filling out the front and backyards. The backyard also has a barbecue area and a doll house for the kills to play with. The lot traits are child's play, sunny aspect, and teen neighborhood. The challenge is Spooky!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: zucchinionpizza
ORIGIN ID: zucchinionpizza
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cypress Terrace in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Greek Revival Family Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F732972B0CCC11ED8571B676E60D36BD
LOT COST: $ 8,500
GALLERY COST: $ 134,408
TOTAL COST: $ 142,908
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/aFPQI5o
ENTRY DETAILS: Our Cypress Terrace family has used the money they got from insurance to rebuild their home. Their stay in grandma's place was cut short when their Greek revival home was finished. Mom, dad (or moms or dads) and their 3 kids can finally return to their home sweet home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE: #BNS163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potter's Splay in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E003E916FFE811EC87CD0D4620ABDF1B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2,500
GALLERY COST: §105,865
TOTAL COST: §108,365
Note: charity gets §69, 235 --- the amount left over.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/I01qysC
ENTRY DETAILS:
Michaela Rader is Eliza Pancakes best friend and neighbor. They even borrow each other's clothes. However, one night, Micaela's house was damaged when the first tornado in 87 ("4 score and 7 years ago" a score is 20 years) years struck her house and took the back half of it away! Michaela was able to escape in her borrowed clothes. She just slipped on Eliza's purple flip flops and ran to her storm cellar that her great-great uncle built hours before the last tornado struck so long ago!
Note: I wanted this build to have an old, hand-crafted/knitted feel, along with some more modern comforts --- as if she slightly modernized her great-great uncle’s mid 1930s home, which his great great uncle built for his wife and two children in the mid 1800s (another 87 years before that. The children’s room is a guest room now because Michaela is single with no children. The remaining funds will be donated to the town’s emergency fund for anyone whose lot was affected by the unexpected tornado in parts of Willow Creek. The Pancakes’ house was somehow not affected.
She replaced the door recently on the storm cellar so that it was stronger than the original wooden door. She found the moss-covered roof intact down the street put it back on and build the rest of the house again.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
CHALLENGE #BNS163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Municipal Muses in Willow Creek 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D2F5E7E70C5411ED8D6F24F9B64D6FEC?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4.000
GALLERY COST: $173.583
TOTAL COST: $177.583
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nvTpXLc
ENTRY DETAILS: Base game family home with 4 bedrooms. On the second floor there are a master bedroom, and 2 kidsrooms, and there is 1 bedroom in the tower too. I moved the front door a little to the left, creating a covered entrance area. I added a third level to the right, part of it in the tower and part of it under the roof. In the building and in the garden, I tried to give many opportunities for occupation and relaxation to the sims, like: treadmill, grill, jacuzzi, greenhouse, chess, study, reading corner, pool, outdoor children's play area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
After too long, another email from the Hawthorne Project has arrived in your inbox. You open it up to find out what your fifteenth project for the organization will entail, and your heartstrings are immediately tugged by the plight of the Daniels family. You are inspired to do all you can to help Roger, Regina and their 4 children. Teenage Rocky’s efforts to help his family by getting a job are laudable ,but he should be free to be a boy, hanging out with friends, focusing on school and looking forward to prom, not his next paycheck. The idea of a baby and two toddlers without a home as summer nears its end is distressing, and you are eager to get to work.
Roger Daniels, his wife Regina, his son from a previous marriage named Rocky, his twin toddlers Johnny and Parker, and the new baby Alyssa have had a desperate run of bad luck since just before the pandemic started. First, Roger, who worked in construction, suffered a worksite accident that left him permanently lame with a bad back. He has filed to try and get disability, but the paperwork has not yet gone through. Not long after the pandemic, Regina lost her bar keeping job at the local pub due to a lockdown of non-essential work. The lockdown went on so long, the owners lost so much money that they had to permanently close the bar. Regina has been applying for any job opening she can find, but so far she has not been hired. And her unemployment ran out long ago.
The family are currently living in a tiny cabin behind their church thanks to an understanding congregation. It is not a permanent solution for the growing family. Luckily, 17 year old Rocky has a part-time job at the local hamburger joint. He has been working all the hours he can get to help the entire family get necessities and food. The family also have turned to food pantries, but they have to go to multiple pantries to get enough for the whole family to eat every day. To make up for the electricity and water the family uses, Regina does some cleaning in the church during the week and runs the daycare during church services.
Roger has become desperate and applied for public housing, but he was told the waiting list is several years long. He has become depressed since he can no longer support his family. He spends his time watching the small children and playing horseshoes. The young ones are mainly cranky in this uncertain environment.
While Regina was cleaning the church office and waiting to do a job search on the computer, a new volunteer told her about the Hawthorn Project. As soon as the computer was free, she emailed her application in, crossing her fingers for luck. She is well aware that if something does not change soon, the family could be pulled apart. And then she worked on applying for more jobs in the hopes that something good will happen on that front too!
THE BRIEF
Budget: 160,000
Build at least four bedrooms - the twins can share a room.
The house needs at least two bathrooms.
Include the usual living areas and any additional space as your budget allows.
Remember to landscape.
As with all Hawthorne challenges, add items for the Daniels family to work on their skills - an easel, computer, blocks for the toddlers, something to help build fitness, etc.
Create Rocky’s bedroom. Keep his traits in mind. Budget: 12,000.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 - The Hawthorne Project XV
FORUM ID: IvyRowen
ORIGIN ID: IvyRowen
LEVEL:
Lot built on: : Garden Essence in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7CC55D4F284311ED8285048C8771715F?searchtype=ea_origin_id&category=all&time=all&searchquery=IvyRowen&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 92,673
TOTAL COST: 94,673
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: imgur.com/a/OQRrLqO https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=http://imgur.com/a/OQRrLqO
ENTRY DETAILS: This is my first entry to any building contest. It has been quite a learning process. Willow Creek had made low interest loans available to Foundry Cove residences to improve their home and property. The 2 corner lots were empty. The mayor and city council were excited to learn one of the lots were purchased by the Hawthorne Project. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house is a single floor home. It features a front and back porch with a backyard patio. The front of the home from left to right as you face it holds the master bedroom/bathroom, the kitchen/living room, and activity room. The left leg holds the nursery, the twins’ room, and bathroom 02. I thought it important to keep their rooms close to the parents as they need close attention and supervision. Rocky’s room is in the right leg along with the guest bathroom (bathroom 03). As a teen, he would probably welcome the privacy this gives him. The activity rooms hold a couple of exercise equipment and an activity tree for the toddlers. That way when Rocky is minding the toddlers, he can watch them and exercise at the same time.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM – Yes, Please. I want to keep learning
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Wall Hangings
Activity room: purplelavendar
Nursery: roseymow
Bathroom02: AliasLTS
Teen room: SunnyCrackit
Livingroom/hallway01: Lousari
Master bedroom: mnewi1103
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 - The Hawthorne Project XV
FORUM ID: IvyRowen
ORIGIN ID: IvyRowen
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: Daniels by iampes23
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW - imgur.com/a/4p8rF6h https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=http://imgur.com/a/4p8rF6h
ENTRY DETAILS: When the Daniels family came to me Some were missing hair and articles of clothing. I tried to stay close to the original as I could.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM – Yes, please. I want to keep learning
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 **THE HAWTHORNE PROJECT XV**
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hillside Haven
NEW LOT LINK: Sims 4 Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4C06123297011ED8C00B63311F0D0F3?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,800.00
GALLERY COST: $153,472.00
TOTAL COST: $ 155,272.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3360566964163371&type=3
ENTRY DETAILS: Nestled at the end of its own private driveway. Hillside Haven is a short walk from the Plumbite Pier, aka the amusement park! This home was made with all of the Daniels family's needs in mind. To keep costs down for the family's Bills, solar panels were installed on the roof. There are Plenty of skill building objects for the whole Family. Starting with Rocky - an electric Guitar. The Twins- nesting blocks & Wabbit Tablets. An Easel for anyone who would like to paint. Downstairs there is exercise Equipment. A punching bag in our teen boy's room and a weightlifting machine by the Fizzing station. Someone's new Hobby. No More Horseshoes for Rodger. The Lot cost $1,800.00 .Build- Gallery cost Coming in at $153,472.00, almost 4,000.00 under budget.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art was used from the Gallery . Thanks to Juwels64, ThePlumBobSims & SimSationalToo.
The deadline for this challenge is 30 September 2022
“Welcome, have a seat,” you say, escorting the two women and their three children into your home. You think all three are girls though one has very short red curls and one wears a baseball cap under which only a hint of blond hair is visible.
“Thank you for seeing us,” Aitana Villareal flips her long ponytail over her shoulder as she sits.
“Yes, we know it’s short notice,” her wife, Agnes Rey, agrees. A headband keeps her blond hair out of her face. “I hope you don’t mind that we brought Lorena, Brigida and Tonya with us.”
“It’s no trouble at all; I had a cancellation. And it’s perfectly fine,” you say, smiling “Now, can I help you?”
“We just bought an old barn at the edge of town,” Aitana replies. “We would like some help fixing it up and turning it into a home.”
Agnes nods eagerly. “We want to maintain some of the rustic elements - you know, columns, barn doors, exposed beams - but to update the interior enough to make it comfortable. As much of the original structure must be preserved as possible.”
“We’re thinking an open floor plan on the lower level, with a nice kitchen for Agnes - “
“And a fireplace for Aitana.” Agnes gives her wife a loving smile.”
“Don’t forget, you said we could have the loft as a playroom, Mom, Mama.” the girl wearing the baseball cap interrupts.
“Shush, Lorena, we were getting to that,” Aitanaa scolds gently. “Sorry. We were thinking the girls could have a playroom upstairs near their bedrooms, if possible.”
“I think we can handle that,” you promise.
“All of us love outdoor activities, so if you could keep that in mind while designing the backyard, that would be great,” Anges says.
“Of course. Do you have a color scheme in mind?”
“We like most colors. Wood tones with touches of bright colors like blue, yellow and green would be perfect,” Aitana replies.
“But not pink. I hate pink,” the young girl who most resembles Aitana declares.
“No pink, understood,” you say seriously, before turning your attention back to her mothers. “What is your budget?”
“$130,000,” Aitana replies.
“Excellent. We’ll have your new home ready for you in one month.”
THE BRIEF
Budget: 130,000
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Build a barndominium style house. The exterior must be obviously based on a barn.
The house should have at least three bedrooms plus a playroom for the girls.
The first floor should have an open floor plan with a nice kitchen and at least one fireplace.
Include at least two bathrooms.
Landscape - include lots of outdoor activities.
Sim Challenge
Create the Rey-Villareal family. You can pick all traits, aspirations, likes and dislikes - remember one of the girls dislikes pink. Create outfits suited for spending time outside. Show the family enjoying their new home.
Room Challenge
Create the girls’ new playroom. Budget: $10,000
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns165 or your entries will not be judged!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #165 - Barndominium
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME:2 Olde Mill Lane
NEW LOT LINKweb gallery is not responding
LOT COST: 5200
GALLERY COST: 77644
TOTAL COST: 82844
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qgNEzBg
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a barndominium built into a three bay machine shed. The main floor is open and kind of industrial to go with the galvanized steel walls. Upstairs are a playroom, two children's bedrooms, a family bathroom and primary suite. Per the family's request, I have used yellow, green and blue. The outdoor space is designed for a busy active family who like the spend time outside.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:none used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #165 -" Barndominium "
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: " It's A Good House " in BrindeltonBay ( The Hecking's House lot)
NEW LOT LINK: Modern Barn Living https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/893D2D49410B11ED8E9E65A7CA1A65B2?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 3,500.00
GALLERY COST: $ 129,887.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3384223685131032
ENTRY DETAILS: A Captivating custom contemporary Home was created from the old barn .It is now ready for it's new owners to come make it shine even brighter.
As you enter through the double front doors you are immediately taken by the natural light, exposed beams & open floor plan.
The large eat-in Country kitchen features a center island bar, with tons of cabinet space and easy access to the rear patio. The first floor offers two sitting areas, kitchen, formal dining room, office, & a full bath. The grand sitting room has a cathedral ceiling & a wood burning fireplace as requested.
Upstairs you'll find 3 light filled bedrooms & a laundry room . The primary bedroom has an ensuite bath, a small office, and sliders to a private balcony. The other 2 bed rooms are connected by a Jack n Jill bath , with a Play room at the end of the hall in the loft. All with a color scheme with touches of Wood tones & soft bright colors like blue, yellow and green.
Outside All of the original structure with it's rustic elements, has been preserved.
The landscaping was cleaned up. There are lots of outdoor activities for this Family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes..
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art used from the gallery. Big Thanks to SimSationalToo & Juwels64.
The deadline for this challenge is 31 October 2022
It’s time to show us your spooky builds!
For this fall designer showdown, your client is some sort of occult often associated with spookiness and Halloween: an alien, a ghost, a vampire, a werewolf or a witch. You may of course build for one or all of them if you want to.
Choose one of the towers in the screenshot below to build your house around. You can use it wherever and as often as you want. The tower’s wall and foundation height and size can be changed as needed. Walls can be removed to join the tower to other rooms - no more than 2 if you’re using a square or rectangle, up to half for circles and octagons. Windows and doors can be added anywhere. CC is allowed. Yes, you can use cc to create goblins, fairies, ogres, etc.
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Premade tower shells can be found on the gallery under Fall22 Designer Showdown, or #bns166 and #fall2022
THE BRIEF
Budget: No budget this time
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Must have at least one bedroom, one bath, and the usual roomos a house needs.
If you’re building for a witch, make sure to include a room for practicing magic and creating potions. (Yes those of you who like tormenting your sims can give the vampire a basement full of cells.)
Landscape! Keep it spooky, but remember to build in summer. If you really want to, you can include autumn screenshots. At least one nighttime exterior shot would be nice but not required.
Sim Challenge
While there usually isn’t a sim challenge for a designer showdown, you’re welcome to create your chosen client(s) and include them in your slideshow.
The deadline for this challenge is 30 November 2022
The woman who steps into your office with her bright smile and even brighter red hair the color of the autumn leaves falling past your window is a welcome sight on such a cold, gray day.
“Hello. Millicent Rogers, right?”
“Yes, but please call me Millie. No one calls me Millicent,” she says.
“Of course, I apologize. How can I help you?”
“I just inherited my great-grandmother’s house and garden. The house is a mess, so I would like some help renovating and restoring it. If you think it should be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up, I’ll accept that,” Millie Rogers replies.
“I’m happy to help. Will you want to keep the original style?”
“No, that’s all right. I know the place could use some updating. There are just a few pieces I want to save. It’s the gardens I’m more concerned about. They were special to my great-grandmother and to me, so I really want to restore them.”
“We can help with that too,” you assure her.
“Can you? Oh, thank you! It’s a bigger project than I thought it would be.” She smiles again, relieved.
“We can, and you’re very welcome. What’s your budget?”
“Oh well, Great-gran was very wealthy, so I’ve $250,000 to spare for this project.”
“That’s very generous. Do you have any color preferences?”
Millie thinks for a minute. “Anything, so long as it’s not too dark.The original house had three bedrooms, and I’d like to keep that number. I don’t need much space since there’s just me.”
“All right, we’ll keep that in mind.” You stand to walk her to the door, preparing to leave for the day yourself.
THE BRIEF
Budget $250,000 including lot cost.
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
At least three bedrooms and one bath.
Include a kitchen, living room, dining room, and whatever other rooms your budget allows.
Landscape: Include lots of flowers.
Pick at least three heirlooms for Millie to display in her new home. Suggestions: grandfather clock, gramophone, globe.
Sim Challenge
Create Millie Rogers and show her enjoying her new home and garden. You can pick her traits, aspiration, likes, dislikes, and orientation.
Room challenge
Create Millie’s living room. Budget: $15,000.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns167 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: mustanggranny
ORIGIN ID: mustangslday
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A44C6F735A5B11ED8666F0B1A11A51A4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=mustangslday&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $88,608
TOTAL COST: $91,608
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/Uc3WR5N
ENTRY DETAILS: Millicent "Millie" Rogers inherited her great-grandmother's estate, which was in desperate need of repairs. She hired a local contractor to restore it to the beauty it was before. Features a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, with a lovely sunroom, private office, and a special garden to remember her great-grandmother. She kept a few items from the estate, a desk, grandfather clock, bookcase, and she had the kitchen stove and refrigerator restored to new.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2 Olde Mill Ln in Henford-on-Bagley
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4C3A43A6C0B11ED87A6B0367017BAFF?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $130,464
TOTAL COST: $133,464
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/gZEdOXw
ENTRY DETAILS: This cozy cottage is just right for Millicent and her family. Idyllic vistas, fishing pond , two tiered garden--one for veggies and the other for Millicent's flower collection. There's also a kids fort, chicken coop, many pumpkins scattered throughout, bbq and fire pit. Inside is a cottage country theme throughout with a study/craft room, and library/game room upstairs. Millicent's heirlooms are her great grandfather's watch, globe bar, and antique armoire.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 167: Millie Rogers
FORUM ID: @icanhassims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Millie & Missy https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/947BBCCF5A4B11ED814991D38A4BBB40
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.icanhassims.com/post/bns-167-revival-1
ENTRY DETAILS:
Millie recently inherited her wealthy great-grandmother's house and garden. Luckily, she also inherited her great-grandmother's wealth because Millie loves to be fashionable and only wears high-end clothing. She can be a bit snobby but she just considers it good taste. As an ambitious perfectionist, Millie has big plans for her inherited home and property.
She also spoils her little Bichon Frisé, Missy, rotten. It's a good thing she has a large and peaceful backyard to even out Missy's tendency to be vocal and playful. She's also been so sheltered by Millie that she's a bit jumpy too.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Just For Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: Classic Feminine Glamour https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/59BF91E56C3711ED80EAB0367017BAFF
LOT COST: $3000.00
GALLERY COST: $225,273.00
TOTAL COST: $228,273.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #167 - Revival https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/qiS5R7P
ENTRY DETAILS:
I decided to restore this beautiful Victorian home rather than building new, as the structure of the home was still in good shape. I kept it's original style but updated and modernized the interior of the home. The interior of the home has a unique style that I like to call "classic feminine glamour" There are plenty of bold wall papers, pinks and golds, and florals throughout the home giving this home quite the luxurious feel. There are many of Great Gram's treasures throughout the home and I have cleaned up the gardens around the property which really makes this home come alive.
The deadline for this challenge is 31 December 2022
Those of you who have been around for a while may remember Whimsyville, our last Sims 4 neighborhood challenge.
This is a scaled-down version of that, with only one phase: Community lots. Specifically, community lots geared toward holiday shopping. Any holiday you like so long as it’s winter themed - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, anything else you can think of or invent. Use your creativity.
Please read through the entire list of possible buildings before picking one to build. Then post which 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. If there is enough interest, a second, residential phase may happen.
Due to the community nature of this challenge, there will be no judging or podium awards given.
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. Note that since Twin Oracle Point is so large, it can be multipurpose.
Feel free to propose your own community building type if one of the listed ones doesn’t strike your fancy
12/1 - 12/7 = sign-ups/proposals
12/8 - 12/31 = build
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: tatselk
ORIGIN ID: tatselk
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Optimist’s Outlook
NEW LOT LINK: Winterfest Wonderland https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F309B2F0788411ED87B591D38A4BBB40
LOT COST: § 3,000
GALLERY COST: § 183,220
TOTAL COST: § 186,220
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/703254260021952512/winterfest-wonderland
ENTRY DETAILS:
I built this as a cosy place that Sims can spend their Winterfest holiday at. There is a private dining room for larger groups to dine in. There is even an ice-skating rink for Sims to work off their Winterfest Grand Meals! If your Sims are running this restaurant, they can also take a break and rest in the owner’s suite.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/tatselk
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 168: Winter Market
FORUM ID: @icanhasims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hillside Highlands https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5D72AE3D781811ED812591D38A4BBB40
NEW LOT LINK: Winterfest Flower Shop
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 71,824
TOTAL COST: 73,824
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.icanhassims.com/post/winterfest-flower-shop
ENTRY DETAILS:
The Winterfest Flower Shop is ready to start your holiday season off right! In addition to the assortment of plants and flowers, there is a small coffee bar on the second floor to get caffeinated or enjoy some hot cocoa in the snow on the porch outside. On the third floor, customers can watch flower arranging and trimming in action! All flowers are grown right on the property in the small greenhouse out back. Parking is available in the rear.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: Christmas Clothing Store https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9CC7777779A111ED8B01B0367017BAFF
LOT COST: $3000
GALLERY COST: $297,254
TOTAL COST: $300,254
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #168 - Winter Market https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/VvbDGp5
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to make my clothing store look like an old department store. It is decorated with a glamourous vintage style, using plenty of gold and white with many Christmas decorations displayed inside and outdoors as well. There is parking in the back but I have added an underground parking garage for those sims who don't want to deal with the cold weather. There is a security office, as well as an owners office in case there are some long nights at the store. When you enter the store there is a large Christmas tree surrounded by gifts that people have donated for those less fortunate. When you head up to the second level there is a place to get your picture taken with Santa/Father Winter. This floor is also where you will find children's and men's clothing as well. The third floor is exclusive to women's fashion. Each floor has small change rooms to try on an outfit you may be interested in buying.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I made the Handicapped parking sign and elevator art myself
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] Newcrest's Twin Oracle Point/Oldman's Winterfest Trees
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7CC254E179B511ED80AA91D38A4BBB40?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $8,500
GALLERY COST: $88,749
TOTAL COST: $97,249
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/eW6NWbx
ENTRY DETAILS: Oldman's Winterfest Tree Farm is a pick your own live tree to be cut down by an employee. Trees are charged by the foot, and there are many different kinds and heights of the trees. The family also sells decorations for inside and outdoors. Books about the legends and stories of Winterfest? Sure, the Oldman's keep those in stock! A giant toy train will keep the kiddies occupied while you find that perfect tree for your perfect Winterfest! Come check out our discounted prices!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: mustanggranny
ORIGIN ID: mustangslday
LEVEL: Starting out
Lot Name: Second Bloom Boutique - Built on Beech Way
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F236D8437DAE11ED88667BD05C5BC5BF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=mustangslday&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: $70495
TOTAL COST: $72495
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/hhNIWBR
ENTRY DETAILS: A small hometown second hand boutique and tea shop. Enjoy a little cup of tea while listening to a comedy act or watch a little television, play a little game of chest or buy some wonderful hand me down clothes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
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BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE: CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent in NewCrest
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B00FB758823F11ED8D2C26A91520AB2B?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2,500
GALLERY COST: §296,387
TOTAL COST: §298,887
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hsaMovs
ENTRY DETAILS:
This electronics store has just about everything! Want a TV from the 1970s? Got it! Want a cutting-edge computer? Got it! Want anything in-between? Got it! Come check us out! We bought and built our snazzy store on the old Tranquil Crescent lot in NewCrest!
Note:
The Sims birthday (February 4, 2000) is my Holiday! I used lots of Sims colors and plumbobs! Perfect for an electronics store!
February is still in the winter, but we're starting its 23rd birthday party early, so it fits the brief!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: becka28
ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
NEW LOT Name: BNS168 Winterfest Grocery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/05107C72891111ED82025259FFB507B1
LOT COST: $2500
GALLERY COST: $93, 278
TOTAL COST: $95,728
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow for BNS168 Winterfest Grocery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/Gp75wWS
ENTRY DETAILS: I made my grocery store like the modern self contained small ones near where I live and not a big chain store. I tried to provide a range of things that would be helpful to gameplay eg. simple living ingredients, preprepared meals and high skill level cooking / baking items. Stacking the shelves and placing the items took forever. I wish Grocery stores were their own type of lot with shopping trolleys and sims able to buy multiple things in a shop.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2023
It’s time for another designer showdown and you’re going to have to bring your creativity and fix-it skills for this one!
This floorplan was created by a very bad architect. It’s your job to turn it into a liveable house.
Keep the exterior walls intact. You can delete, add or move any of the interior walls. Add doors, windows, porches, roofs, and columns anywhere you like. You can change the foundation height.
The shell can be found on the gallery under #winter23, #winterdesignershowdown23 or #bns169
THE BRIEF
Budget: $70,000
This house needs at least 2 bedrooms and one bath.
Include a kitchen, living room and dining room.
You may add a basement.
Remember to landscape.
Sims Challenge
None this time.
Room Challenge
None this time
Remember to include the hashtag #bns169 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: SannaJo_Pink
ORIGIN ID: SannaJoPink
LEVEL: This is my first entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Isle of Volpe Park lot 50×40 in Henford-on-Bagley
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/85A4271FA1A311ED87C1A15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,750 (Isle of Volpe Park lot 50×40)
GALLERY COST: $63,674
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost plus gallery cost) $69,424
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=sannajopink&set=a.123603190624911
ENTRY DETAILS: My very first entry for this official Build and Share challenge.This lovely cottage was created with room for a growing family--including a large master bedroom, homey living room/kitchen/dining nook and a fully landscaped yard for outdoor fun and family time as well. I hope your sims enjoy living here! Please note: Includes extensive use of debug, unlocks, and MOO, so please have these activated before placing the lot
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Gently
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I did not use downloaded CC in the lot but did use images from the gallery for artwork on the walls--that said, I have created two versions of the lot--one with these various artworks and one without because I couldn't provide a link to it as lots with CC do not show up in the gallery. I'd prefer the lot with the images be used to enter and that's what I made my screenshots with, but provide the link to the "no cc" lot just in case
Artwork from the gallery was used from these artists: shanii22, madradmandee, AlJay2000, hootofthesims, tiya33, & MrsBarbiex3
Established
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] The Summer House in Windenburg 40x30 (changed to Modern Tudor iampes23)
NEW LOT LINK: no link due to CC
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $66,970
TOTAL COST: $69,970
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zZvhOiw
ENTRY DETAILS: This beautiful home is Tudor on the outside and a bit more modern on the inside. It is a cozy 2 bed/2 bath home with a laundry room and a pool!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Two wallpapers made with Sims 4 Studio by iampes23
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Just For Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite in Oasis Springs
NEW LOT LINK: 70K Mid-Century Modern https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/439FD6B0947911ED85F75AD81E1F2E19
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: 67,879
TOTAL COST: 69,879
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #169 Winter Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/MYdNL5y
ENTRY DETAILS: For the Winter Designer Showdown I have taken the empty shell of a house and turned it into a mid-Century modern family home. I added a roof and extended it to create a carport addition. I also added platforms throughout the house, giving the bedrooms and kitchen shorter wall space. This created a unique view into the dining room from the kitchen when I added a half wall divider. With the extra money allotted I was able to give the family so many wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy, which included a pool. Perfect for Oasis Springs!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
The deadline for this challenge is 28 February 2023
The young couple who enter your office look both nervous and determined somehow. You do your best to set them at ease with a friendly smile. “Come in, sit down,” you say.
“Thank you. I’m Sandalio Villalobos and this is my fiancee Selene Moon,” the man says in a deep voice. He sits, angling his body to block the sunlight falling through the window. Only once the other chair is in shadow does Selene sit, dodging the spill of sunlight on the floor.
“What can I do for you?” you ask.
Selene holds your gaze. “I suppose we should tell you right now, if you agree to help us, you might find yourself unpopular with both Werewolves and Vampires. Neither of our families approve of our relationship or our plan to marry. They don’t understand our love.”
“Or believe it’s real.” A growl underlies Sandalio’s words.
Selene squeezes his hand. “Calm down, you can’t go into a fury here,” she whispers.
“I’ll try.” He looks back at you. “If you’d rather not build us a home, we understand.”
“Oh, I’m willing to help, don’t worry. What did you have in mind?”
“Three bedrooms in case we have guests or decide to expand our family someday and a basement,” Selene says.
“I would like a den with big windows so I can see the outdoors,” Sandalio adds.
“A man-cave. Or should that be wolf-cave?” Selene smiles at him.
You nod, making notes. Building a house to meet the needs of two very different clients will be a challenge. Maybe there’s a reason their love is forbidden? But it’s not your place to judge. “Do you have any other requirements?”
“Just don’t make it shabby. Please. I don’t know where that idea came from,” Sandalio says.
“And it can’t be in Forgotten Hollow or Moonwood Mill. We both want plenty of trees for privacy,” Selene adds.
“All right. This should all take about a month. May I ask where you’re staying in the meantime?”
“With friends. Thank you for your concern,” Sandalio replies.
You nod and see them out, already planning their home.
THE BRIEF
Budget:125,000
The house should have three bedrooms and at least one bath.
Include a den for Sandalio.
Build a basement that would suit both a werewolf and a vampire.
Landscaping should include plenty of trees to screen the house from view.
Sim Challenge
Create Sandalio Villalobos and Selene Moon. Pick their traits, preferences and aspirations. Remember to screenshot all their outfits. Show them enjoying their new home. Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have the packs, just use your imagination. CC is allowed.
Room Challenge
Create Sandalio and Selene’s basement. Budget: 20,000
Remember to include the hashtag #bns170 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #170 -Forbidden Love
FORUM ID: Felicia_Queens
ORIGIN ID: Felicat82
LEVEL: (Starting out, Established, Expert, or Master. If this is your first entry leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.}
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres in Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FCF4BFCEB68711ED8BFCDBF0E623206E?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
GALLERY COST: $107,696
TOTAL COST: $110,696
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/JQTPgAM
ENTRY DETAILS: The home opens into a spacious living room with plenty of room for gathering. Off the main living area is a den especially for a werewolf with stunning views of the local landscape. Just across the hall from the living room you'll find a formal dining room leading to a tidy kitchen. Next to the kitchen, a utility room provides laundry amenities. Across from there, you'll find a cozy guest room and bath. A nursery awaiting either a tiny wolf or a little bat is already prepared for a new arrival. Luxury awaits in a generous master suite, perfect for alone time. Downstairs, the basement contains a cell for full moon nights as well as a stock of frogs for plasma. There is also a writing desk for telling their unique tale.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
CHALLENGE #170 -Forbidden Love
FORUM ID: az314
ORIGIN ID:Azel314
LEVEL: first entry
[b[2 Olde Mill Lane:[/b]
NEW LOT LINK: Aeternus Grove https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/03B751E2B6E811ED854191CD403CF988
LOT COST:$5889 (I think? First time doing anything like this, it was the blank lots value)
GALLERY COST:$79,481
TOTAL COST: $85370
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/FMVw8A4
ENTRY DETAILS: Aeternus Grove (I image Selene named their new home) is an adorable, compact house that give them plenty of private outdoor space. Its most loved spaces are their exercise room, Selene's kitchen and Sandalio's den (he refuses to call it a sunroom)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
Facebook:
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Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #170 - Forbidden Love
FORUM ID:Az314
ORIGIN ID:Azel314
LEVEL: first entry
HOUSEHOLD: Forbidden Love www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BA4B54AEB60D11ED8B91B60DC017736A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/9yvuNAy
ENTRY DETAILS: Selene Moon and Sandalio Villalobos are engaged and ready to move into the house of their dreams! Sandalio is a quiet introvert, he is quick to anger and impatient with strangers. He prefers to spend his time outdoorswith his love. Selene might be allergic to the sun, but that doesn't mean she needs to be allergic to color! She loves PINK and all bright colors! A romantic at heart, she loves to spend time with Saldalio outside every night
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
“Hello,” your latest client says, smoothing his neatly pressed business suit. “I”m Thomas Renteria of Community Living. I just bought up a new lot and I’d like you to design and build the houses I have in mind for it,”
You like that he gets right to the point, but one word catches your attention. “Houses? Plural?”
“Yes. Building one house on a large lot is so inefficient when there are so many homeless sims out there, don’t you think?” Mr. Renteria asks.
“Yes, I suppose so. Are we talking about apartment buildings then?”
“Oh, no, just a fourplex - four attached homes, each with their own separate entrance, driveway, and yards.”
You listen closely, taking notes. “Do you have a particular style in mind?”
“No, I’m leaving that up to you. Each unit will have an open floor plan with a combined kitchen, living and dining room and 3 bedrooms upstairs.”
“And should all units be identical?” you ask.
Mr. Renteria shakes his head. “I would prefer that each be individual, though with some common design and layout elements. Same style, different colors. Maybe one has two couches while another has a sectional sofa, for example.”
“I understand. It will be tight, but I think we can finish this project on time,” you say.
Mr. Renteria smiles, relaxing. “Good. I already have buyers lined up for the first four units.”
THE BRIEF
The budget: 250,000 (Mr. Renteria owns the lot, so lot cost is not included)
Lot size: 40x30 or larger
Build a fourplex. Units can be arranged anyway you like - all in a line, two pairs facing opposite directions, or four separate units spread across the lot
Each must have a separate entrance, driveway, and yard
Each unit needs an open floor plan living space
Include three bedrooms and at least one bath
Landscape
Sim Challenge
Create a family to live in one of the four units you’ve built for them. You can pick their traits, aspirations, likes, dislikes, etc. Show all of their outfits. Show them enjoying their new home.
Room Challenge
Build the great room of one of the four units. Budget: 15,000
Remember to include the hashtag #bns171 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Warehouse Fourplex
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D63E60C8D02D11ED899491CD403CF988
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: 249,825
TOTAL COST: 249,825
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/g2oSk24
ENTRY DETAILS: When Mr. Renteria showed me the lot and explained what he wanted, he was thinking we'd tear down the old warehouse that had been sitting abandoned on the lot for years. After taking a look around, I showed Mr. Renteria my plan and he loved it! I was hoping that using the old structure would save us some money, but between the window and door replacements, plus adding skylights and various repairs, it didn't end up being any cheaper. Mr. Renteria's idea of keeping them all in the same style definitely made things cheaper though! I was able to buy furniture, flooring, and even wall coverings at a bulk discount! All of the units share very similar floor plans, with the front two and back two each being a mirrored pair. Since I wanted the families to be able to do their own decorating, I left them plenty of space to do so and even hung blank picture frames that they can fill with artwork or photos. The only exception to this is the kids bedrooms, which are decorated as requested by the families.
Notes from the builder: I live in a townhouse that's quite similar to the brief, so my initial plan was to base my build on where I live (just with 4 units instead of 30-something). I got to work on that, but it just wouldn't come together. The exterior was weird and boxy, the roof looked off no matter what I did, and I couldn't figure out a sensible floor plan. So I decided to try starting over with something totally different. I got the idea for a converted old warehouse/factory and I'm really happy with how it came together! The only disappointing thing is that I couldn't find a lot matching what I wanted. The one I settled on at least has the right vibe, even though the area directly surrounding it doesn't fit as well. I have a picture and explanation of what I was looking for in my slideshow.
This was a really fun challenge for me once I got a build I was happy with. I intentionally avoided adding clutter and decorations since the families haven't moved in yet. This was definitely a challenge where I played with color a lot, especially since I limited my wall and floor swatches to keep continuity between the units. I gave each unit a distinct color scheme. I also tried to use most of the furniture pieces and rugs in multiple units, and I kept my selection especially limited in the downstairs open areas so that those match in every unit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
Whoops, I went a little over the deadline on this one! No worries if it's too late to be judged.
FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
LEVEL: Starting Out
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4E67C030D04411ED8FA7ABE2FB754142
GALLERY COST: 14,877
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AlGJxU8
ENTRY DETAILS: Just a nice cozy great room for a family with living, dining, and a kitchen, plus a bonus front door and entryway!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: zucchinionpizza
ORIGIN ID: zucchinionpizza
LEVEL: 2nd entry but my 1st entry (summer designer showdown) has not been judged yet so I don't know my level
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rippling flats in Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: Victorian Townhouses https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5F8170C2C5A111ED86E0C73E283683F6
LOT COST: $3,000 (Mr. Renteria owns the lot, so lot cost is not included)
GALLERY COST: $249,401
TOTAL COST: $252,401 (Mr. Renteria owns the lot, so lot cost is not included)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/B41Dz2c
ENTRY DETAILS: Four houses ready for four different families. If you and your family are *cough* more active at night and likes to drink a certain red liquid, the brown house is highly recommended for you.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #BNS171 - Four Square
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Foote Great Room
Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1D811F31BEE511ED8CEDABE2FB754142?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §14,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/vW1575R
ENTRY DETAILS:
After the Arts Center in San Myshuno burned to the ground, Thomas Renteria bought the lot to build a new four plex to house four homeless Sim families. The Foote family is one of the four families who would like to purchase one of the lot's homes. This is the fish-loving Foot family's great room. The walk to the Spice District to fish at the pier and cook many creative fish dishes.The two children love fishing too!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 - Four Square
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Got My Foote in the Door
Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DF334186BFB611ED8953C73E283683F6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/PzWBVhk
ENTRY DETAILS:
Backstory:
The Foote family is quite an eclectic bunch, although, they do share some traits and all four love the colors, red, white and blue, like to fish and dislike spooky music. The mother is ambitious and creative, but clumsy, the father is a bro, but creative and a perfectionist, while their daughter is a creative music-lover and their son is a creative perfectionist (who just lost his two front teeth, and Mother and daughter like to bowl.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established,
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Old Penelope
NEW LOT LINK:https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F29AA7BCD8711ED8332C73E283683F6?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns171&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3500
GALLERY COST:234082
TOTAL COST: 237582
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: part 1 https://imgur.com/a/ZXJJPqL part 2 https://imgbox.com/g/BKVnWKnTE7
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Rentaria is helping gentrify the Plaza in Strangerville. I built four boxy homes with front porches so they would look believable as infill in Strangerville. The houses have an open living space and three bedrooms upstairs each.
Mr.Rentaria found a cross-section of Sims one might expect to find in Strangerville to occupy his homes. A local married to a military Sim and their baby, a covert agent, a couple of conspiracy theorists, and a scientist with his science baby and his pet rat. The interiors of the homes are decorated to tell the stories of these Sims.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by Aljay2000 and MeekaDeminore, thank you for your art
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vacuous Green, in Del Sol Valley
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C6CDC0B7C86611ED83B3DBF0E623206E?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A Lot is Purchased by Client
GALLERY COST: $ 245,770
TOTAL COST: $ 245,770
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100062756754214&set=a.663854732383079
ENTRY DETAILS: Our fourplex - four attached homes, each with their own separate entrance, driveway, and yard. Is located in Del Sol Valley on a 50 x 40 lot called Vacuous Green. ( This was the perfect lot ( for me ) because of the driveways built into the sidewalk. outside of the lots boundaries ) Each unit has an open floor plan with a combined kitchen, living and dining room on the main floor and 3 bedrooms upstairs. The 2 end units have an extra Family room on the main floor & an ensuite bathroom in the Master Bedroom. Along with a separate washer & dryer. The 2 middle units have 1 half bath downstairs and 1 full bath upstairs. The 2 middle units have mirrored floor plans. As do the 2 end units- give & take some footage for the Kitchen & family room. I had fun with this Challenge- It was a-lot. I usually like clutter - I had to hold myself back . I feel this one built itself. I started it and it took off.. Thank you - I was not going to approach this one. But I did and am glad- It was Fun..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by ThePlumBobSims with Thanks from the gallery.
Comments
The deadline for this challenge is 31 May 2022
Your newest client is the most unusual yet. From head to toe, he is dressed as if he stepped from the pages of a history book. His outfit would have been the height of fashion 80 to 150 years ago. The jacket, shirt, tie, pants and shoes look new and well-made, not old. This is clearly not a costume.
You show no surprise, though you are curious. “Hello, sir. How can I help you?”
“The name’s Wells, Herbert George Wells. I was testing my new time machine and found myself stranded here,” he says.
“Oh! Then the time machine is real?” you blurt out.
He gives you an affronted look. “Of course it is. Now then, it will take me some time to fix the machine and get home. In the meantime, I need a house. One that reminds me of my own time. I have made the acquaintance of a lovely young woman who calls herself a student of history. In the event I choose to remain here, we will require extra bedrooms for a family. A minimum of three in total.”
You listen closely, though you are still not convinced this isn’t some elaborate prank or the result of some mental illness which has made your client believe he is in fact H.G. Wells. For now, you’ll treat him like any other client. “I would like to help you. Do you have a budget?”
To your surprise, Wells nods. “My… girlfriend… has offered to fund this project. We have $186,600 available, will that be enough?”
“More than enough. You want a faithful recreation of a home from your time period?”
“Yes. Oh, I have no objection to modern technology, and naturally, electricity and plumbing are a must.”
“Naturally,” You agree. “Do you have a color preference?”
“I prefer to avoid pastels, but otherwise, I will leave the choice of appropriate colors in your hands.”
“Thank you for your trust. The house will be ready in a month. Ah, one other thing, how can I contact you?”
“Do not concern yourself, I will come to you in one month’s time.”
THE BRIEF
Budget 186,600.
Build a house in a style that would have been popular at any point in H.G. Wells’ lifetime.
Decorate the interior as closely as you can to what would have been period-appropriate. Mr. Wells will forgive any necessary upgrades, such as modern kitchen appliances.
The house must have at least three bedrooms and one bath.
Landscaping should match the style of the house.
Include any additional rooms or spaces you fill will fit and which the budget allows.
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Room challenge
Create H.G. Wells’s living room Budget: 15,000
Sim Challenge
Create H.G Wells, including traits, aspiration, likes and dislikes. Be sure to show us all of his outfits. It’s up to you if you stays true to the past or choses to embrace present day styles.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns161 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #161 – Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: tatselk
ORIGIN ID: tatselk
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: Wells Manor (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/15D30450D2C711EC88B97E0C7F7F7A61)
LOT COST: § 3,000
GALLERY COST: § 179,765 [NOTE: somehow, the cost was higher when I was in play mode but lower when I uploaded the build to the Gallery in free build mode]
TOTAL COST: § 182,765
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/684147423726190592/wells-manor
ENTRY DETAILS:
For the exterior, I went for a British Queen Anne Revival style which was popular in the UK during the Victorian era.
For the interiors, I decorated the house in a formal and ornate way to reflect the tastes in the Victorian era.
Key features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a library, an art studio and a greenhouse. There is also a secret lab for Wells to work on his time machine!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - A Blast From The Past
Forum ID: xXQueenBeeXx
EA ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
Level: Starting Out
Sims 4 Lot Name: The Summer Home
New Lot Link: Romance in Chemicals https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB08D9CDE12B11EC8EAE1AF0A3DBEC50?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=XxXQueenBeeXx&max=50&maxis=false
Lot Cost: 3,000
Gallery Cost: 172,385
Total Cost: 175,385
Link to Slideshow: https://imgur.com/gallery/twVVqFa
Entry Details: It's a Queen Anne style home with three stories, a gazebo, and a well manicured garden. I decided that there would be a conservatory as in my head cannon the friend he met the present introduced him to botany. The third floor hallway is dedicated to his writing, reading, and time machine repairs. There are 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, one of which has a fireplace. I tried keeping the color pallet consistent throughout as I found it overall a very fun one to use in this.
Constructive Criticism: Yes, please!
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #161
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Blast From the Past
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F61CD4EBC04311EC8EEE9350E70D1D67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 3000
GALLERY COST: $ 177,871
TOTAL COST: $ 180,871
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cVdiSwW
ENTRY DETAILS: This Edwardian inspired home is ready for HG Wells to come live in. Although it has electricity and modern plumbing, most of the home is true to the Edwardian period. Hints of steam punk and sci-fi art is scattered throughout the home in honor of HG Wells. This home has 4 normal beds, and 1 servant quarters. There are 3.5 baths for the family, and one for the servants as well. Lucious gardens surround the home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC Gallery Artwork from #Kiransims #NakoSama1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Waterside Warble
NEW LOT LINK: London Towne BnS161
LOT COST: 9000
GALLERY COST: 177586
TOTAL COST: 186586
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/jmIqmBu
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the Edwardian Townhouse style because Wells, having grown up poor in Victorian England, might be happy that middle-class families can now have good housing. The Edwardian townhomes are more modest than the homes for the rich in Victorian times but accessible to more families. I chose the art deco style because I think someone who grew up in the Victorian aesthetic would consider art deco to be a logical progression of the popular aesthetic. It's simpler than the Victorian but still a little bit showy. My initial build was half a duplex. It had a basement. There was a kitchen, dining, front room, hall, and half bath on the main floor. Upstairs there were four bedrooms, two toilets, two baths and sinks in each room. I had safely saved my entry to my gallery. Thespina got an offer to marry for money, so they did. I used those funds to expand the home to include the rest of the lot. I then selected 'overwrite' instead of 'save new' thus cannibalizing my entry. I decided to still submit the expanded home within the budget but not all the rooms are furnished. The home now has a library and family room added to the main floor and three more bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. I included several high-tech objects to delight Wells. He was a scientist with a Victorian imagination about progress and technology so I think he would be intrigued by a robot vacuum, clothes dryer, talking toilet and a whole basement full of sciency things. The landscaping is an English rose garden with a garden path leading to a gazebo and a bird bath outside the dining room window. There is also a garden of harvestables because the bills are about $6750 which they can afford with two incomes and the proceeds from the garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161- Blast from the Past
FORUM ID:jojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: JojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Gilded Family Space https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F5DEF774D57C11EC80E87A088609793C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 18027
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/QFN4JqV
ENTRY DETAILS: This is the family room. My build has a formal sitting room also. The house is late Edwardian London townhouse and the style is art deco.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:none used
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - Blast from the Past
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Filbert & Wells BnS161 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/11023340CC2411EC8147ED5D8401040F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/imWuEb3
ENTRY DETAILS: My version of Wells and a fictitious girlfriend
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:non used
Expert
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #161 **BLAST FROM THE PAST**
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprietors Square
NEW LOT LINK: Back in Time https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CE6D4B5DD4B011EC89949350E70D1D67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 2,000
GALLERY COST: $ 182,212
TOTAL COST: $ 184,212
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3279104992309569
ENTRY DETAILS: It has been 3 weeks since the home has been finished & moved into. We chose Windenburg . It was more than fitting , the neighborhood has access to a library, a cafe, & a nice park all with in walking distance. The architecture of the home is reminiscent of H.G. Wells time.. This partial Timber Framed home has 3 + bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. There is a period-appropriate Kitchen with modern convinces modestly added. There is an office ( laboratory ) for Wells . A Formal living room ( smoking room ) & dining room. The time Machine sits in the glass roofed attached green house, being worked on . The home is on the Proprietor's Square 30x20 lot. It is reminiscent to the Home in " The Time Machine" Book, & Movie from the 1960's. That home was in Richmond, a borough on the Thames River, on the outskirts of London. Similar to this neighborhood in Windenburg. It Looks lived in with all the objects & books Wells had brought with him from his own time, and objects he has collected from traveling.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by Ninnster in the Gallery
CHALLENGE #BNS161 - Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Municipal Muses in Willow Creek 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CF3106BAD51111EC8ECB98FA96677A6B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4.000
GALLERY COST: $182.591
TOTAL COST: $186.591
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NR3GrhY
ENTRY DETAILS: It’s a home reminiscent of Victorian times, but in a modern version, mixed with a little industrial and steampunk style. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms + two separate toilets. It has a large kitchen and a huge living room. One half of the double greenhouse is Catherine’s, the other is Wells ’laboratory, and there’s the almost finished time machine. (I recently built a greenhouse for a collaborative lot, and I’m glad I was able to use it here as well.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Sim Challenge
Build n Share CHALLENGE #161 -Blast from the Past
SIM ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: H.G.Wells Engagement https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5E2FC241DD6F11EC8763BE628091EA4B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY Album Photos https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3288371458049589
ENTRY DETAILS: I did a lot of research on H.G.Wells.
I have learned so much about one of my Favorite Authors. Back in Victorian times his ideas on Womens Lib & romance were way before their time. He was also quite the ladies man. He broke many of the moral code back then.. ( Some things I did not need to know) H.G. Wells was more then an author. he was also a teacher, historian, & a journalist. A futurist, he wrote a number of utopian works and foresaw the advent of aircraft, tanks, space travel, nuclear weapons, satellite television and something resembling the World Wide Web. His science fiction imagined time travel, alien invasion, invisibility, and biological engineering. He was dubbed the "Shakespeare of science fiction".
I was not going to submit an entry here. I had started out with a Sim that mostly resembled Sim Guru Ninja.. LOL
I think I did a pretty good job from pictures of a Young H.G.Wells and Jane his 2nd wife..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - A Blast From The Past
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
LEVEL:Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: The Magnolia https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/322A5012D39A11EC84B29350E70D1D67
LOT COST: $4000.00
GALLERY COST: $176,335.00
TOTAL COST: $180,335.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Blast From The Past https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/iT1plTW
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to build HG a Colonial styled home made to look like it belongs in the English countryside from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. I found a house plan called "The Magnolia" that was straight out of the Sears catalog and used that as my inspiration for this build. There is a formal living and dining room, a den, sunroom, drawing room, and kitchen. There is a large primary bedroom and two spare bedrooms, all with attached decks. The third floor is the butlers living quarters. The landscaping is formal with many flowers and hedges, made to look like an English garden. There are fountains, a gazebo, fishing pond as well as a tennis court for good looks. The home has all the amenities that the modern day time has to offer but I have designed it to be fully functional off the grid if HG prefers.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All NOCC artwork was made by myself
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 -Blast from the Past
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
HOUSEHOLD: Time Travel Buddies https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/690729C5D30511EC858598FA96677A6B
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW The Wells Household https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/4n1h6G9
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided HG needed a couple of friends. First his partner in crime, Thomas Butler. He is HG's best friend and butler. Second I added his modern day girlfriend, Catherine Robbins. Herbert George Wells is a genius who is proper and loves books. His life aspiration is to have a nerd brain and he is a quick learner as well. Thomas Butler is a young adult who likes to keep things clean, loves food, and is proper. His lifetime aspiration is to be a master chef. Catherine Robbins loves history. Her life aspiration is to become an archeology scholar and she is a quick learner. She is a romantic at heart, loves books, and is an overall good person.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @xXQueenBeeXx
Established
Comments
1st Place: @KitelDesigns
Room Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER
Sim Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
The deadline for this challenge is 30 June 2022
You welcome your newest clients into your office with a smile. “I understand you want something other than a traditional home?”
Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien nod at you. Riley defers to their older colleague.
“We want to create a safe place for LGBTQ youth to hang out and meet others like them,” Nicola explains.
You lean forward, intrigued. “This sounds interesting, tell me more.”
“It should look more like a home than your average youth center, with a big family room for watching T.V. or just hanging out having fun, an eat-in kitchen, and at least two full bathrooms,” Nicola continues.
“We had in mind a computer lab and study space in addition to a small library and somewhere for sims to work on skills such as music and painting.”
“It all sounds amazing and fun,” you say, wanting to help them bring this dream to life.
“One more thing - the center should have a quiet spot somewhere, either inside or in the garden, where teens can go to be alone and just think or write,” Riley adds.
You nod, realizing they’ve thought of everything. “What’s your budget?”
Nicola takes over again. “We were given the land through a grant. Our group has raised $200,000 for this project.”
“Wonderful. We can have it ready in one month,” you promise.
THE BRIEF
Budget: $200,000 (Gallery cost only, Riley and Nicola own the lot.)
Lot: Any size in any world.
Requirements:
Must look like a home.
Needs an eat-in kitchen
A large family room with plenty of seating and activities
At least two bathrooms
A library
A computer lab
A study space
A skills room - music, painting, fitness, etc.
Add any additional spaces you think the youth center should have as long as they fit your budget.
Remember to landscape
Sim Challenge
Create Nicola O’Brien and Riley Rees along with at least 4 teens and/or children to enjoy the youth center. Note: while Riley is a gender neutral name, Nicola can be either an Italian masculine name or a German and English feminine name, so the choice of genders and pronouns for both adults is up to you.
Room Challenge
Create the family room - should have a T.V., seating and at least one other activity. Budget: $20,000
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns162 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
n/a
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Safehouse
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Proprieters Square
NEW LOT LINK:
GALLERY COST: $ 198584
TOTAL COST: $ 198584
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XFfMIP8
ENTRY DETAILS: #Kiteldesigns #BNS162 In Windenberg, there is a group of people that need protecting from the traditional culture of the town. These people are the lbgtq community. In this seemingly innocuous Commerical/residential combo, is a secret safehouse for those who need temporary or more permanent help. on the bottom floor, is a tutoring center, and café, both have ways for LBTQ to sneak into the safehouse, on the right side of the building which holds a cafeteria, hang out space, educational room, group therapy room, private therapy rooms, and extra secure safe house dorm rooms. the dorms are for those who ran away from an abusive situation. The right side of the building (accessible from the apartment entry door in the center of the first floor) has two apartments (one partially furnished with debug items, one not furnished due to costs) Inspiration from this build came from the Partihaus home nearby, and british terrace/london apartments where they are often above commercial lots..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Expert
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE
#162 **SAFE HAVEN**
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead Community Center
NEW LOT LINK: Oakenstead Community Cent https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F3414D2F76911EC8888566FAF7AD0DA?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $ 194,576
TOTAL COST: $ 194,576
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #162 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3314059005480834
ENTRY DETAILS: The land that was granted to Riley Rees and Nicola O’Brien, was the Oakenstead lot in Willow Creek. To our surprise There happened to be an old, abandoned Estate house in that plot of land. We were able to keep under the budget by restoring the Grand brick mansion . With a little elbow grease and some hard work it became the Oakenstead Community Center .
Made to look more like a home than your average youth center. Equipped with a Family style eat-in Country kitchen. The big family room is the hub of the center. With its big TV and gaming tables, one can watch TV or just hang out. The library off the Kitchen has an immense collection of books for all types of studies. In the garage is a Simple workout & game area . For the serious athletic or to just blow off steam.
Upstairs one will find themselves immersed, in the art corner at the top of the stairs. There are many quiet spaces where one can read and quietly study throughout the center & grounds. There is a Computer lab & Music room too. 2 guest bedrooms are also upstairs. For those in need of accommodations overnight. Yoga classes are also offered. As an alternate to normal fitness routines. Focusing on the mind/body connection.
The Center also hosts a Community Garden . There are Chickens to tend to , too. There is plenty to do , here at this Safe Haven. Take a dip in the pool, have a Picknick , a barn fire or watch a Movie outside on the big screen. There is a play ground for the kids and many other fun things to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by #SimSationalToo #Fruitloops40 & #ThePlumBobSims in the gallery
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #162 - Safe Haven
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: It's A Good House in Brindleton Bay
NEW LOT LINK: Harmony House https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B2E513CBEE6C11EC8422566FAF7AD0DA
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: $190,309.00
TOTAL COST: $190,309.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #162 - Safe Haven https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/1LpcjTm
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.
You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will be as one - John Lennon
My story...
Spoiler
After meeting with Riley and Nicola in my office I had some concerns about the project that they were asking me to do. I requested to meet with them again at the local Burger King so I could explain my dilemma.
I shared with them how I was not comfortable building a "club" designed specifically for a particular race, culture, class, religion, sexual orientation, or any other thing that causes division among us. We are all made unique and because of that we will have differences. We need to learn to love each other despite our differences. Our uniqueness makes us special, and our differences compliment each other. I would love to see the world of Brindleton Bay come together, diverse but united, in love for each other. Embracing the fact that we are ALL unique and we are ALL loved. I suggested that this safe haven be for anyone. We will absolutely gear the home towards teenagers, but everyone in need of a safe space will be welcome. The space will be used to show love to those who need it the most. Kindness and encouragement will be shown and any negative or hateful speech or actions will not be tolerated.
Riley and Nicola totally understood my concerns and absolutely loved the idea I proposed!
Riley suggested that we bring this proposal to the community to get their feedback. The results we astounding! Brindleton Bay rallied together in support of the project, donating many items for the home. Some crafted and knitted items, others gave money. One family even donated their old yellow couch. But all agreed that this will be a wonderful addition to their world.
ENTRY DETAILS:
Riley & Nicola's new home and Brindleton Bay's newest Community Center does not have a particular style, but I would describe it as "homey". I wanted anyone who enters to instantly feel comfortable and safe. The artwork throughout the home is motivational and encouraging. I used quotes from movies, books, and different authors to inspire others. There are many different rooms and spaces where sims can have a quiet space to themselves, and plenty of opportunities for skill building as well. There is a large common area with an open concept living space including the eat in kitchen. A large media room with plenty of seating, five bathrooms, a library, computer lab, study hall, sunroom, greenhouse, woodworking shop, yoga studio, a garage that has been converted into a gym/game room as well as an office where sims can meet with Riley or Nicola for counseling and advice.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made created by myself
Results
Starting Out
n/a
Established
Comments
1st Place: @KitelDesigns
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
The deadline for this challenge is 31 July 2022
Time for another summer designer showdown, so put on your creativity hats!
It looks like the back end of this build got blown away in some sort of disaster. To make matters worse, the architect has disappeared along with the plans.
Your task: Try to figure out what the architect’s intentions were and complete the build.
You may not move any of the existing walls, but you can extend the sides or simply add a rear wall. You may not raise or lower the foundation. All color swatches, pillars, stairs, fences, windows, wall trim and doors may be changed or moved.
Download here: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D2373BECF96811EC81B8DCB82ACC7C81
THE BRIEF
Budget: 177600
Lot size: 30x20 or larger in Willow Creek.
Add the usual interior spaces - bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen,dining, living, etc.
Basements are permitted.
Landscape, as always.
For an additional (optional) challenge, see how much you can do basegame only.
No Room Challenge
No Sim Challenge
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns163 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Daiyu
ORIGIN ID: DaiyuStarr
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Parkshore Mini Mansion
NEW LOT LINK: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F387CA88088711ED8656B676E60D36BD?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=DaiyuStarr&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §5,500
GALLERY COST: §171,399
TOTAL COST: §176,899
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/PeN3iA3
ENTRY DETAILS: A cute mini-mansion built on Parkshore in Willow Creek. Inside is a tight squeeze, but functional and charming. Plenty of outdoor space to indulge in a variety of hobbies.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7C85A58113811ED851724432DB1AECE
LOT COST: 2000
GALLERY COST: 175,087
TOTAL COST: 177,087 (the lot value showed as higher when I had never left build mode though, no idea why)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/6e1jFeC
ENTRY DETAILS: To combat the rising cost of living, Willow Creek recently abolished its single family zoning laws. This program has so far been quite successful, so when the architect for a house in Foundry Cove abandoned a half-finished project, the town stepped in. They offered to heavily subsidize building costs for anyone willing to build a multifamily dwelling on the property. Joseph Foster, a long-time resident and retired architect, said he'd been thinking about moving to an apartment with his granddaughter Kylie because it could do both of them some good to be around more people. He drew up plans for a small apartment building with four units and a shared patio space, with a large first floor apartment for himself. Terrence and Sanjay Bowers inquired about one of the upstairs units. They had been living in San Myshuno, but wanted their two young kids to grow up in a suburban neighborhood where there was plenty of space to play outside. Terrence and Sanjay told their friends Allison and Noah about the project. Recently married, the couple had been looking for a starter home and a first floor unit perfectly suited their needs. With three of the four units filled, the project seemed like it was almost set to start construction, but there was a snag with the last unit. Joseph's friend Rika Lopez was interested in moving to an apartment (she said her house just felt too empty now that her kids had moved out), but the remaining upstairs unit was simply too big for her to live in by herself. After two weeks with no other interest in the project, the town was set to sell it to a developer to build a single family mini-mansion on when Terrence had an idea. He proposed splitting the large upstairs unit into a smaller unit perfectly sized for Rika and a little studio apartment. Joseph altered the plans and everyone put out the word to their friends and family. Sanjay's cousin's daughter's friend Kana was interested. Only having graduated from Foxbury Institute a year prior, she never thought she'd be able to afford her own place so soon and a little studio was the perfect size for her and her cat Loki.
The residents are:
Unit 1: Allison and Noah, newlyweds who are both in their early 20's
Unit 2: Joseph (in his 80's) and his granddaughter Kylie (~16)
Unit 3: Sanjay and Terrence (late 20's/early 30's) and their children Lilo (toddler) and Will (young child)
Unit 4: Rika (~60)
Unit 5: Kana (~22) and her cat Loki
Notes from the builder: The shell immediately looked like a small apartment building to me, so I decided to go in that direction. I haven't played Sims 4 in probably six months and this was a really fun challenge to come back to the game with! Unlike most of my builds, this build is not intended to actually be played in. It has not been playtested and there are several areas of the build that won't function properly (including the fact that it's an apartment building for 10 sims and a cat).
Established
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #163
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Summer Showdown
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow
NEW LOT LINK: Says It has CC, but do not have any CC installed.
GALLERY COST: $ 134085
Lot cost: 3000
TOTAL COST: $ 137085
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UeEVglJ
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by #misspie03 and #Mag6002 in the gallery
Description
This half-done home was turned into a lovely American Southern Plantation style home. With a Master suite on the bottom floor, Formal dining beautiful kitchen and Living room. Large Laundry room with side entrance. Large yard with pool. The second floor comes with 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a bonus space. The upper balcony also provides extra hang out space in the summer.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] Willow Creek, Hallow Slough 30x20
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/22B61889FA6D11EC84F642C88C887120?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=#BnS163&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,500
GALLERY COST: $170,171
TOTAL COST: $175,671
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qHEDiNl
ENTRY DETAILS: From a partial build to a full home, this showdown took on a classical twist! I expanded the upper balcony. The first floor is in the Neo-classical style (as much as possible) with a small library, living room, dining room, and kitchen. A small basement houses the laundry room and storage. The second floor has a master bedroom and another bathroom set up as a nursery. The third floor has three bedrooms, one of which is set up as a room for the butler or a guest room. The outside is a grass-free space with trees, bushes, and flowers filling out the front and backyards. The backyard also has a barbecue area and a doll house for the kills to play with. The lot traits are child's play, sunny aspect, and teen neighborhood. The challenge is Spooky!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: zucchinionpizza
ORIGIN ID: zucchinionpizza
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cypress Terrace in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Greek Revival Family Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F732972B0CCC11ED8571B676E60D36BD
LOT COST: $ 8,500
GALLERY COST: $ 134,408
TOTAL COST: $ 142,908
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/aFPQI5o
ENTRY DETAILS: Our Cypress Terrace family has used the money they got from insurance to rebuild their home. Their stay in grandma's place was cut short when their Greek revival home was finished. Mom, dad (or moms or dads) and their 3 kids can finally return to their home sweet home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE: #BNS163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potter's Splay in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E003E916FFE811EC87CD0D4620ABDF1B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2,500
GALLERY COST: §105,865
TOTAL COST: §108,365
Note: charity gets §69, 235 --- the amount left over.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/I01qysC
ENTRY DETAILS:
Michaela Rader is Eliza Pancakes best friend and neighbor. They even borrow each other's clothes. However, one night, Micaela's house was damaged when the first tornado in 87 ("4 score and 7 years ago" a score is 20 years) years struck her house and took the back half of it away! Michaela was able to escape in her borrowed clothes. She just slipped on Eliza's purple flip flops and ran to her storm cellar that her great-great uncle built hours before the last tornado struck so long ago!
Note: I wanted this build to have an old, hand-crafted/knitted feel, along with some more modern comforts --- as if she slightly modernized her great-great uncle’s mid 1930s home, which his great great uncle built for his wife and two children in the mid 1800s (another 87 years before that. The children’s room is a guest room now because Michaela is single with no children. The remaining funds will be donated to the town’s emergency fund for anyone whose lot was affected by the unexpected tornado in parts of Willow Creek. The Pancakes’ house was somehow not affected.
She replaced the door recently on the storm cellar so that it was stronger than the original wooden door. She found the moss-covered roof intact down the street put it back on and build the rest of the house again.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow
NEW LOT LINK: Summer Staycation https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EE8296B80B9D11ED8AB9752C1E30C998?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 3,000
GALLERY COST: $ 154,982
TOTAL COST: $ 157,982
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3333340560219345
ENTRY DETAILS: "Whether sitting on the side porch watching the birds fly home to nest or sitting in the backyard overlooking a sunset, this home brings priceless peacefulness. The updated kitchen consists of a center island, White quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The wood floors are gorgeous, not seen in many homes these days." ( excerpt taken from the Real-estate description )
In Late June my husband & I went house hunting in real life. We went to an open house at an older beautiful brick colonial built in 1929 in our town. In looking at the shell for July's challenge I tried to re-create that home. The home consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths .An updated Kitchen & Pantry. A furnished basement and a sunroom office. Created in Willow Creek at the Brook Bungalow lot.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art from the gallery by SimSationalToo & Juwels64
CHALLENGE #BNS163 - Summer Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Municipal Muses in Willow Creek 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D2F5E7E70C5411ED8D6F24F9B64D6FEC?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4.000
GALLERY COST: $173.583
TOTAL COST: $177.583
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nvTpXLc
ENTRY DETAILS: Base game family home with 4 bedrooms. On the second floor there are a master bedroom, and 2 kidsrooms, and there is 1 bedroom in the tower too. I moved the front door a little to the left, creating a covered entrance area. I added a third level to the right, part of it in the tower and part of it under the roof. In the building and in the garden, I tried to give many opportunities for occupation and relaxation to the sims, like: treadmill, grill, jacuzzi, greenhouse, chess, study, reading corner, pool, outdoor children's play area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Master
N/A
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @ForeverTuesday
Established
Expert
Master
n/a
The deadline for this challenge is 31 August 2022
After too long, another email from the Hawthorne Project has arrived in your inbox. You open it up to find out what your fifteenth project for the organization will entail, and your heartstrings are immediately tugged by the plight of the Daniels family. You are inspired to do all you can to help Roger, Regina and their 4 children. Teenage Rocky’s efforts to help his family by getting a job are laudable ,but he should be free to be a boy, hanging out with friends, focusing on school and looking forward to prom, not his next paycheck. The idea of a baby and two toddlers without a home as summer nears its end is distressing, and you are eager to get to work.
Roger Daniels, his wife Regina, his son from a previous marriage named Rocky, his twin toddlers Johnny and Parker, and the new baby Alyssa have had a desperate run of bad luck since just before the pandemic started. First, Roger, who worked in construction, suffered a worksite accident that left him permanently lame with a bad back. He has filed to try and get disability, but the paperwork has not yet gone through. Not long after the pandemic, Regina lost her bar keeping job at the local pub due to a lockdown of non-essential work. The lockdown went on so long, the owners lost so much money that they had to permanently close the bar. Regina has been applying for any job opening she can find, but so far she has not been hired. And her unemployment ran out long ago.
The family are currently living in a tiny cabin behind their church thanks to an understanding congregation. It is not a permanent solution for the growing family. Luckily, 17 year old Rocky has a part-time job at the local hamburger joint. He has been working all the hours he can get to help the entire family get necessities and food. The family also have turned to food pantries, but they have to go to multiple pantries to get enough for the whole family to eat every day. To make up for the electricity and water the family uses, Regina does some cleaning in the church during the week and runs the daycare during church services.
Roger has become desperate and applied for public housing, but he was told the waiting list is several years long. He has become depressed since he can no longer support his family. He spends his time watching the small children and playing horseshoes. The young ones are mainly cranky in this uncertain environment.
While Regina was cleaning the church office and waiting to do a job search on the computer, a new volunteer told her about the Hawthorn Project. As soon as the computer was free, she emailed her application in, crossing her fingers for luck. She is well aware that if something does not change soon, the family could be pulled apart. And then she worked on applying for more jobs in the hopes that something good will happen on that front too!
THE BRIEF
Budget: 160,000
Build at least four bedrooms - the twins can share a room.
The house needs at least two bathrooms.
Include the usual living areas and any additional space as your budget allows.
Remember to landscape.
As with all Hawthorne challenges, add items for the Daniels family to work on their skills - an easel, computer, blocks for the toddlers, something to help build fitness, etc.
Sim Challenge
Download the Daniels family from the gallery here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A1C3FC6586FA11EC8412B1B887CF3384
Room Challenge
Create Rocky’s bedroom. Keep his traits in mind. Budget: 12,000.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 - The Hawthorne Project XV
FORUM ID: IvyRowen
ORIGIN ID: IvyRowen
LEVEL:
Lot built on: : Garden Essence in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7CC55D4F284311ED8285048C8771715F?searchtype=ea_origin_id&category=all&time=all&searchquery=IvyRowen&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 92,673
TOTAL COST: 94,673
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: imgur.com/a/OQRrLqO https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=http://imgur.com/a/OQRrLqO
ENTRY DETAILS: This is my first entry to any building contest. It has been quite a learning process. Willow Creek had made low interest loans available to Foundry Cove residences to improve their home and property. The 2 corner lots were empty. The mayor and city council were excited to learn one of the lots were purchased by the Hawthorne Project. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house is a single floor home. It features a front and back porch with a backyard patio. The front of the home from left to right as you face it holds the master bedroom/bathroom, the kitchen/living room, and activity room. The left leg holds the nursery, the twins’ room, and bathroom 02. I thought it important to keep their rooms close to the parents as they need close attention and supervision. Rocky’s room is in the right leg along with the guest bathroom (bathroom 03). As a teen, he would probably welcome the privacy this gives him. The activity rooms hold a couple of exercise equipment and an activity tree for the toddlers. That way when Rocky is minding the toddlers, he can watch them and exercise at the same time.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM – Yes, Please. I want to keep learning
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Wall Hangings
Activity room: purplelavendar
Nursery: roseymow
Bathroom02: AliasLTS
Teen room: SunnyCrackit
Livingroom/hallway01: Lousari
Master bedroom: mnewi1103
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 - The Hawthorne Project XV
FORUM ID: IvyRowen
ORIGIN ID: IvyRowen
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: Daniels by iampes23
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW - imgur.com/a/4p8rF6h https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=http://imgur.com/a/4p8rF6h
ENTRY DETAILS: When the Daniels family came to me Some were missing hair and articles of clothing. I tried to stay close to the original as I could.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM – Yes, please. I want to keep learning
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 -The Hawthorne Projext XV
FORUM ID: IvyRowen
ORIGIN ID: IvyRowen
LEVEL:
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/40B6E304285511ED84A6E9E66F837312?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=IvyRowen&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 11353
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: //imgur.com/a/GXEUozO
ENTRY DETAILS: Room includes a computer table and computer for Rocky’s gaming. Walls decorated with DJ posters due to his love of music.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please. I want to keep learning
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: DC wall hangings by SunnyCrackit
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 - The Hawthorne Project XV
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] Bargain Bend in Willow Creek (now The Daniels' Home)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EE932F39288F11ED83B1A06E5F657934?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $140,736
TOTAL COST: $142,736
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/z9NjJlR
ENTRY DETAILS: The lot has a four bedroom home on it with two full baths and two half baths. It also has a playroom and a fun yard for the kids. Since getting the house, both Regina and Roger have started their own businesses and seem to be doing much better.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no recolors
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 -The Hawthorne Project XV
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Steel Rock Box
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A06D8503151511ED8B49B94D9C023555?category=rooms&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §11,987
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/Q8Cnw6Q
ENTRY DETAILS:
The Daniels family is going to live in the recently deserted lot of CopperDale High. So far, the builder has only completed Rocky's room klepto, music lover, body builder aspiration with a love of video gaming!
Note: I called the room a kitchen! Other than that, it's fine! If it's not fine and I need to call it a bedroom, let' me know please @BuildnShare. Thanks!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Expert
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #164 **THE HAWTHORNE PROJECT XV**
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hillside Haven
NEW LOT LINK: Sims 4 Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4C06123297011ED8C00B63311F0D0F3?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,800.00
GALLERY COST: $153,472.00
TOTAL COST: $ 155,272.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3360566964163371&type=3
ENTRY DETAILS: Nestled at the end of its own private driveway. Hillside Haven is a short walk from the Plumbite Pier, aka the amusement park! This home was made with all of the Daniels family's needs in mind. To keep costs down for the family's Bills, solar panels were installed on the roof. There are Plenty of skill building objects for the whole Family. Starting with Rocky - an electric Guitar. The Twins- nesting blocks & Wabbit Tablets. An Easel for anyone who would like to paint. Downstairs there is exercise Equipment. A punching bag in our teen boy's room and a weightlifting machine by the Fizzing station. Someone's new Hobby. No More Horseshoes for Rodger. The Lot cost $1,800.00 .Build- Gallery cost Coming in at $153,472.00, almost 4,000.00 under budget.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art was used from the Gallery . Thanks to Juwels64, ThePlumBobSims & SimSationalToo.
Master
N/A
Just for Fun
Aljay - I don't think I will make an official entry this month, but I still wanted to share my house for the Daniels family with you. This was my first attempt at trying to make a split level home.
Gallery name: Split Level Family Home
Link to slideshow: BnS #164 - The Hawthorne Project https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/EYVhBnh
Results
Starting Out:
Comments
1st Place: @IvyRowen
Room Challenge: @IvyRowen
Sim Challenge: @IvyRowen
Established:
Expert:
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master:
The deadline for this challenge is 30 September 2022
“Welcome, have a seat,” you say, escorting the two women and their three children into your home. You think all three are girls though one has very short red curls and one wears a baseball cap under which only a hint of blond hair is visible.
“Thank you for seeing us,” Aitana Villareal flips her long ponytail over her shoulder as she sits.
“Yes, we know it’s short notice,” her wife, Agnes Rey, agrees. A headband keeps her blond hair out of her face. “I hope you don’t mind that we brought Lorena, Brigida and Tonya with us.”
“It’s no trouble at all; I had a cancellation. And it’s perfectly fine,” you say, smiling “Now, can I help you?”
“We just bought an old barn at the edge of town,” Aitana replies. “We would like some help fixing it up and turning it into a home.”
Agnes nods eagerly. “We want to maintain some of the rustic elements - you know, columns, barn doors, exposed beams - but to update the interior enough to make it comfortable. As much of the original structure must be preserved as possible.”
“We’re thinking an open floor plan on the lower level, with a nice kitchen for Agnes - “
“And a fireplace for Aitana.” Agnes gives her wife a loving smile.”
“Don’t forget, you said we could have the loft as a playroom, Mom, Mama.” the girl wearing the baseball cap interrupts.
“Shush, Lorena, we were getting to that,” Aitanaa scolds gently. “Sorry. We were thinking the girls could have a playroom upstairs near their bedrooms, if possible.”
“I think we can handle that,” you promise.
“All of us love outdoor activities, so if you could keep that in mind while designing the backyard, that would be great,” Anges says.
“Of course. Do you have a color scheme in mind?”
“We like most colors. Wood tones with touches of bright colors like blue, yellow and green would be perfect,” Aitana replies.
“But not pink. I hate pink,” the young girl who most resembles Aitana declares.
“No pink, understood,” you say seriously, before turning your attention back to her mothers. “What is your budget?”
“$130,000,” Aitana replies.
“Excellent. We’ll have your new home ready for you in one month.”
THE BRIEF
Budget: 130,000
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Build a barndominium style house. The exterior must be obviously based on a barn.
The house should have at least three bedrooms plus a playroom for the girls.
The first floor should have an open floor plan with a nice kitchen and at least one fireplace.
Include at least two bathrooms.
Landscape - include lots of outdoor activities.
Sim Challenge
Create the Rey-Villareal family. You can pick all traits, aspirations, likes and dislikes - remember one of the girls dislikes pink. Create outfits suited for spending time outside. Show the family enjoying their new home.
Room Challenge
Create the girls’ new playroom. Budget: $10,000
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns165 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #165 - Barndominium
FORUM ID: Theraythe
ORIGIN ID: Therathe
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 3 Olde Mill Lane
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Therathe&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,200
GALLERY COST: $107,391
TOTAL COST: $112,5591
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ar1VKVb
ENTRY DETAILS: An beautiful old barn has taken on a second life as a charming family home. The lot includes a treehouse for the children as well as a chicken coop and plenty of area to garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No cc
SPACE FOR PICTURES:(No more than 2 please)
Facebook:
Twitter: @permatiredmomma
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #165 - Barndominium
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME:2 Olde Mill Lane
NEW LOT LINKweb gallery is not responding
LOT COST: 5200
GALLERY COST: 77644
TOTAL COST: 82844
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qgNEzBg
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a barndominium built into a three bay machine shed. The main floor is open and kind of industrial to go with the galvanized steel walls. Upstairs are a playroom, two children's bedrooms, a family bathroom and primary suite. Per the family's request, I have used yellow, green and blue. The outdoor space is designed for a busy active family who like the spend time outside.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:none used
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #BNS165 - Barndominium
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Barn Rainbow
Gallery Link:
https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C96B07DB3C4C11ED84892FE0B3FAFF18?category=rooms&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=barn rainbow&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §9,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/8AGFCrJ
ENTRY DETAILS:
After having bought a barn to renovate into their new home, this is the girls' playroom. The fence to the empty wall in the playroom to make it look like a loft that has a new drywall behind it to reduce noise from the children’s playroom to the rest of the house. They painted the old door to the playroom in a fun pattern but made sure to leave some spots unpainted for a more rustic look.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Expert
CHALLENGE #BNS165 - Barndominium
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Lighthouse in Windenburg 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/35DC46933C3011ED8879C234F6D71F6C?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $129.997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/xPz5gq2
ENTRY DETAILS: On the second floor there are 3 kidsrooms, a bathroom, and a playing area. First floor have a big kitchen/dining, living room with fireplace for Aitana, a small bathroom, a study, and the masterbedroom with bath. I tried to keep the rustic columns, beams and doors in the interior.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: 2 noCC paintings by Tiya33
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #165 -" Barndominium "
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: " It's A Good House " in BrindeltonBay ( The Hecking's House lot)
NEW LOT LINK: Modern Barn Living https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/893D2D49410B11ED8E9E65A7CA1A65B2?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 3,500.00
GALLERY COST: $ 129,887.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3384223685131032
ENTRY DETAILS: A Captivating custom contemporary Home was created from the old barn .It is now ready for it's new owners to come make it shine even brighter.
As you enter through the double front doors you are immediately taken by the natural light, exposed beams & open floor plan.
The large eat-in Country kitchen features a center island bar, with tons of cabinet space and easy access to the rear patio. The first floor offers two sitting areas, kitchen, formal dining room, office, & a full bath. The grand sitting room has a cathedral ceiling & a wood burning fireplace as requested.
Upstairs you'll find 3 light filled bedrooms & a laundry room . The primary bedroom has an ensuite bath, a small office, and sliders to a private balcony. The other 2 bed rooms are connected by a Jack n Jill bath , with a Play room at the end of the hall in the loft. All with a color scheme with touches of Wood tones & soft bright colors like blue, yellow and green.
Outside All of the original structure with it's rustic elements, has been preserved.
The landscaping was cleaned up. There are lots of outdoor activities for this Family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes..
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art used from the gallery. Big Thanks to SimSationalToo & Juwels64.
Master
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Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Theraythe
Established
Comments
1st Place: @JojoMOMSTER
Room Challenge: @coolsim9999999
Expert
Master
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The deadline for this challenge is 31 October 2022
It’s time to show us your spooky builds!
For this fall designer showdown, your client is some sort of occult often associated with spookiness and Halloween: an alien, a ghost, a vampire, a werewolf or a witch. You may of course build for one or all of them if you want to.
Choose one of the towers in the screenshot below to build your house around. You can use it wherever and as often as you want. The tower’s wall and foundation height and size can be changed as needed. Walls can be removed to join the tower to other rooms - no more than 2 if you’re using a square or rectangle, up to half for circles and octagons. Windows and doors can be added anywhere. CC is allowed. Yes, you can use cc to create goblins, fairies, ogres, etc.
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Premade tower shells can be found on the gallery under Fall22 Designer Showdown, or #bns166 and #fall2022
THE BRIEF
Budget: No budget this time
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Must have at least one bedroom, one bath, and the usual roomos a house needs.
If you’re building for a witch, make sure to include a room for practicing magic and creating potions. (Yes those of you who like tormenting your sims can give the vampire a basement full of cells.)
Landscape! Keep it spooky, but remember to build in summer. If you really want to, you can include autumn screenshots. At least one nighttime exterior shot would be nice but not required.
Sim Challenge
While there usually isn’t a sim challenge for a designer showdown, you’re welcome to create your chosen client(s) and include them in your slideshow.
Room Challenge
No room challenge this time.
Entry List
Starting Out
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Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 166: Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: @icanhasims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Wolfsbane Manor in Forgotten Hollow
NEW LOT LINK: Vampirus Domocile https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A36B0D96438311ED86AF734E9303C2DB
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 198,769
TOTAL COST: 200,769
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/166-spooky-fall-designer-showdown.html
ENTRY DETAILS:
Vampirus Domocile is a welcoming vampire home, ready to move in and enjoy good company and good blood... er food. The #garden pathway and small #pond in the back bring a gothic romantic feel to the property.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 166: Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: @pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Collective Cabin in Moonwood Mill
NEW LOT LINK: Witch Upon a Star https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4D6CCAA553E011ED842ECE5F53552F4F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 236,084
TOTAL COST: 238,084
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/bFThWeO
ENTRY DETAILS:
This is a spooky mansion for a spellcaster couple with a teen, child ,toddler and baby. Fun things to do for the whole family . Perfect for spells ,potions and more. There are spooky offerings throughout the home including bats, spiders, and other creepy things lurking!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CHALLENGE #166 -Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: MaryKup
ORIGIN ID: Marykup
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: fall designer showcase
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F626394B595011ED8ADAB0367017BAFF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
GALLERY COST: 163,826
LINK TO ENTRY https://imgur.com/a/l4NccJi
This is a spooky Victorian Style home just perfect for a witch and her family. Halloween themed throughout. Lots of purples, orange and blacks. Plenty of things to do inside and out. Great for spellcasters.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks to #Mag6002, #Brids78 and #Peaceloveb for the very cool art work.
Expert
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Sapphire Shores
NEW LOT LINK: Abandoned Ship https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/24D93133564F11ED85B8CE5F53552F4F?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns166&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 9,000
GALLERY COST: 160,615
TOTAL COST: 169,615
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/bqtnjrG
ENTRY DETAILS: This build tested my patience, but overall, I think the effort was worth it! I love making grungy builds, so when I saw this month's challenge, my mind immediately went, "abandoned and decrepit pirate ship."
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #166 - Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Glimmerbrook Watch in Glimmerbrook
NEW LOT LINK: Witch's Haunted House https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F318845358BA11ED874B91D38A4BBB40?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,175
GALLERY COST: $ 92,794
TOTAL COST: $ 95,969
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100062756754214&set=a.549198007182086
ENTRY DETAILS: I made a Cute ,spooky- 1 bedroom 1 bath Country Cottage Ready for Halloween ! It's a Haunted House Residential in Glimmerbrook. It is Homey- has, Great Soil, a Home Studio it has ghosts. It was created for a solitary witch. I took the 3 towers and made them into a Spooky Cute Country Home . I play tested every part of the home & its skill building objects to make sure they all work..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Master
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Results
Starting Out
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Established
Expert
Master
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The deadline for this challenge is 30 November 2022
The woman who steps into your office with her bright smile and even brighter red hair the color of the autumn leaves falling past your window is a welcome sight on such a cold, gray day.
“Hello. Millicent Rogers, right?”
“Yes, but please call me Millie. No one calls me Millicent,” she says.
“Of course, I apologize. How can I help you?”
“I just inherited my great-grandmother’s house and garden. The house is a mess, so I would like some help renovating and restoring it. If you think it should be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up, I’ll accept that,” Millie Rogers replies.
“I’m happy to help. Will you want to keep the original style?”
“No, that’s all right. I know the place could use some updating. There are just a few pieces I want to save. It’s the gardens I’m more concerned about. They were special to my great-grandmother and to me, so I really want to restore them.”
“We can help with that too,” you assure her.
“Can you? Oh, thank you! It’s a bigger project than I thought it would be.” She smiles again, relieved.
“We can, and you’re very welcome. What’s your budget?”
“Oh well, Great-gran was very wealthy, so I’ve $250,000 to spare for this project.”
“That’s very generous. Do you have any color preferences?”
Millie thinks for a minute. “Anything, so long as it’s not too dark.The original house had three bedrooms, and I’d like to keep that number. I don’t need much space since there’s just me.”
“All right, we’ll keep that in mind.” You stand to walk her to the door, preparing to leave for the day yourself.
THE BRIEF
Budget $250,000 including lot cost.
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
At least three bedrooms and one bath.
Include a kitchen, living room, dining room, and whatever other rooms your budget allows.
Landscape: Include lots of flowers.
Pick at least three heirlooms for Millie to display in her new home. Suggestions: grandfather clock, gramophone, globe.
Sim Challenge
Create Millie Rogers and show her enjoying her new home and garden. You can pick her traits, aspiration, likes, dislikes, and orientation.
Room challenge
Create Millie’s living room. Budget: $15,000.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns167 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: mustanggranny
ORIGIN ID: mustangslday
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A44C6F735A5B11ED8666F0B1A11A51A4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=mustangslday&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $88,608
TOTAL COST: $91,608
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/Uc3WR5N
ENTRY DETAILS: Millicent "Millie" Rogers inherited her great-grandmother's estate, which was in desperate need of repairs. She hired a local contractor to restore it to the beauty it was before. Features a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, with a lovely sunroom, private office, and a special garden to remember her great-grandmother. She kept a few items from the estate, a desk, grandfather clock, bookcase, and she had the kitchen stove and refrigerator restored to new.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: Cavapoo_King
ORIGIN ID: Cavapoo_King
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Basegame Family Home II
NEW LOT LINK: here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/22CD9559612811ED8A42B0367017BAFF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Cavapoo_King&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:$6,500
GALLERY COST: $173,611
TOTAL COST: $180,111
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/0bI53VK
ENTRY DETAILS: Each bedroom has a different colour scheme (blue (2x), green and pink. I might of done a few too many flowers. It is completely base game. I built it on the umbrage Manor lot in Willow Creek.(40x30)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes, please.
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 167: Revival
FORUM ID: @icanhasims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 14 Nettle Lane in Henford-on-Bagley
NEW LOT LINK: Quiet Cottage https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/207831005B2C11ED84117E5A82CDDB73
LOT COST: 3,500
GALLERY COST: 80,993
TOTAL COST: 84,493
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.icanhassims.com/post/bns-167-revival-1
ENTRY DETAILS:
This quiet peaceful cabin has a beautiful relaxing garden and pond ready to welcome your favorite sim and their little dog. With three bedrooms and 2 baths, this home is ready for either a small family or your sim's overnight guests. The spacious open floorplan allows for easy flow between common areas and the large garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
Challenge: #167 - Revival
Forum ID/Origin ID: AlphaFFrog
Level:
Sims 4 Lot Name: Memory Lane
New Lot Link: Memory Lane https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2CFEFE486C1111ED8F3691D38A4BBB40?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Memory%20Lane&max=50&maxis=false
Lot Cost: 3,000
Gallery Cost: 118,273
Total Cost:121,273
Link to Slideshow: Screenshot Thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17656973/#Comment_17656973
Entry Details: Grandma left her prized three bed cottage to her creative granddaughter Millie because she knew she would bring fresh life to it while preserving the things that really matter (like her biscuit tin collection). Millie updated Memory Lane with an extension overlooking the garden but otherwise kept much of grandma’s style/house intact. She even kept the bedrooms she and her sibling stayed in as children, updating them for her niece and nephew to use when they visit (kids don’t like lead paint nowadays).
Constructive Criticism: Yes, please
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2 Olde Mill Ln in Henford-on-Bagley
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4C3A43A6C0B11ED87A6B0367017BAFF?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $130,464
TOTAL COST: $133,464
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/gZEdOXw
ENTRY DETAILS: This cozy cottage is just right for Millicent and her family. Idyllic vistas, fishing pond , two tiered garden--one for veggies and the other for Millicent's flower collection. There's also a kids fort, chicken coop, many pumpkins scattered throughout, bbq and fire pit. Inside is a cottage country theme throughout with a study/craft room, and library/game room upstairs. Millicent's heirlooms are her great grandfather's watch, globe bar, and antique armoire.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID:jojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: JojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Umbrage Manor
NEW LOT LINK: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1BB73E44713211ED84E291D38A4BBB40?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Private%20Garden%20Manor&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 6500
GALLERY COST: 170375
TOTAL COST: 176875
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/G11xeVc
ENTRY DETAILS: My objective was to create a renovated home using the legacy layout and a mix old old a new items. Millie has filled this house. She has everything she needs for gardening, hosting parties, creating and recording music and staying in shape.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: non used
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 167: Millie Rogers
FORUM ID: @icanhassims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Millie & Missy https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/947BBCCF5A4B11ED814991D38A4BBB40
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.icanhassims.com/post/bns-167-revival-1
ENTRY DETAILS:
Millie recently inherited her wealthy great-grandmother's house and garden. Luckily, she also inherited her great-grandmother's wealth because Millie loves to be fashionable and only wears high-end clothing. She can be a bit snobby but she just considers it good taste. As an ambitious perfectionist, Millie has big plans for her inherited home and property.
She also spoils her little Bichon Frisé, Missy, rotten. It's a good thing she has a large and peaceful backyard to even out Missy's tendency to be vocal and playful. She's also been so sheltered by Millie that she's a bit jumpy too.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/M3pqNBY
ENTRY DETAILS:Millie loves gardening and music. She is a very successful actress.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 167: Living Room
FORUM ID: @icanhassims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Millie’s Living Room https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B248E3225B2A11ED8FC77E5A82CDDB73
GALLERY COST: 9,606
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
ENTRY DETAILS: https://www.icanhassims.com/post/bns-167-revival-1
Millie's original living room is part of an open floor plan and so this is a modified room that reflects it.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Prowler's Patch
NEW LOT LINK: Prowler's Garden Patch https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B31A89B670E811ED858991D38A4BBB40?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 3,765
GALLERY COST: $ 140,949
TOTAL COST: $ 144,714
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100062756754214&set=a.571715421597011
ENTRY DETAILS: Great-grandmother's Home & gardens have been restored. Lovely 3-bedroom old-fashioned English cottage. The home was renovated & restored to its original style, with some updates. It was decided when Millie Rogers, Toured the home with our demolition team, it brought up all her warm & fuzzy memories from her childhood. That she felt so comfortable & loved here.
The home was power washed on the outside and painted the original color from childhood photos of Millie's. The interior (with elbow grease) was cleaned & repainted & wallpapered. With slight updates to the bathrooms and kitchen. Millie also -reupholstered the original living room couches. The grandfather clocks were restored along with many beloved personal pieces of her great-grandmothers. Millie herself with a little help from the landscapers restored the garden to perfection.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Master
n/a
Just for Fun
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #167 - Revival
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Just For Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: Classic Feminine Glamour https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/59BF91E56C3711ED80EAB0367017BAFF
LOT COST: $3000.00
GALLERY COST: $225,273.00
TOTAL COST: $228,273.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #167 - Revival https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/qiS5R7P
ENTRY DETAILS:
I decided to restore this beautiful Victorian home rather than building new, as the structure of the home was still in good shape. I kept it's original style but updated and modernized the interior of the home. The interior of the home has a unique style that I like to call "classic feminine glamour" There are plenty of bold wall papers, pinks and golds, and florals throughout the home giving this home quite the luxurious feel. There are many of Great Gram's treasures throughout the home and I have cleaned up the gardens around the property which really makes this home come alive.
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Cavapoo_King
Established
To follow
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master
n/a
The deadline for this challenge is 31 December 2022
Those of you who have been around for a while may remember Whimsyville, our last Sims 4 neighborhood challenge.
This is a scaled-down version of that, with only one phase: Community lots. Specifically, community lots geared toward holiday shopping. Any holiday you like so long as it’s winter themed - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, anything else you can think of or invent. Use your creativity.
Please read through the entire list of possible buildings before picking one to build. Then post which 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. If there is enough interest, a second, residential phase may happen.
Due to the community nature of this challenge, there will be no judging or podium awards given.
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. Note that since Twin Oracle Point is so large, it can be multipurpose.
Feel free to propose your own community building type if one of the listed ones doesn’t strike your fancy
12/1 - 12/7 = sign-ups/proposals
12/8 - 12/31 = build
Venues
Bakery - @MaryKup
Toy Store - @pammiechick
Outdoor Market - @Theraythe
Restaurant - @tatselk
Cafe - @chrischris8894
Thrift Store - @mustanggranny
Clothing Store - @AlJay
Furniture Store @Cavapoo_King
Electronics Store - @coolsim9999999
Grocery Store - @Becka28
Flower Shop - @icanhassims
Winterfest Tree Farm - @iampes23
Any Retail not on this list.
Sims Challenge
None this time.
Room Challenge
None this time
Remember to include the hashtag #bns168 with your build!
Entry List
CHALLENGE #BNS168 - Winterfest Market
Winterfest Toy Shoppe
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: ???
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres in Newcrest 40x30
NEW LOT LINK: Winterfest Toy Shoppe https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/393ACADD764311ED8C7163F9ED2BA5A4?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $171,598
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/rq9WVRM
ENTRY DETAILS: This is an old fashioned toyshop just in time for winterfest .There's loads of toys of every kind and a place to visit Father Winterfest. Wonderful for those who like retail. All set up to make simoleons with items set for sale. In the back is a gazebo, party area, ice skate rink, and more! There's an upstairs bedroom and kitchenette for the owners if they want to live there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: 2 noCC paintings by CaitlinAnwyn
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: tatselk
ORIGIN ID: tatselk
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Optimist’s Outlook
NEW LOT LINK: Winterfest Wonderland https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F309B2F0788411ED87B591D38A4BBB40
LOT COST: § 3,000
GALLERY COST: § 183,220
TOTAL COST: § 186,220
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/703254260021952512/winterfest-wonderland
ENTRY DETAILS:
I built this as a cosy place that Sims can spend their Winterfest holiday at. There is a private dining room for larger groups to dine in. There is even an ice-skating rink for Sims to work off their Winterfest Grand Meals! If your Sims are running this restaurant, they can also take a break and rest in the owner’s suite.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/tatselk
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE – 168: Winter Market
FORUM ID: @icanhasims
ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hillside Highlands https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5D72AE3D781811ED812591D38A4BBB40
NEW LOT LINK: Winterfest Flower Shop
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 71,824
TOTAL COST: 73,824
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.icanhassims.com/post/winterfest-flower-shop
ENTRY DETAILS:
The Winterfest Flower Shop is ready to start your holiday season off right! In addition to the assortment of plants and flowers, there is a small coffee bar on the second floor to get caffeinated or enjoy some hot cocoa in the snow on the porch outside. On the third floor, customers can watch flower arranging and trimming in action! All flowers are grown right on the property in the small greenhouse out back. Parking is available in the rear.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: Christmas Clothing Store https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9CC7777779A111ED8B01B0367017BAFF
LOT COST: $3000
GALLERY COST: $297,254
TOTAL COST: $300,254
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #168 - Winter Market https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/VvbDGp5
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to make my clothing store look like an old department store. It is decorated with a glamourous vintage style, using plenty of gold and white with many Christmas decorations displayed inside and outdoors as well. There is parking in the back but I have added an underground parking garage for those sims who don't want to deal with the cold weather. There is a security office, as well as an owners office in case there are some long nights at the store. When you enter the store there is a large Christmas tree surrounded by gifts that people have donated for those less fortunate. When you head up to the second level there is a place to get your picture taken with Santa/Father Winter. This floor is also where you will find children's and men's clothing as well. The third floor is exclusive to women's fashion. Each floor has small change rooms to try on an outfit you may be interested in buying.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I made the Handicapped parking sign and elevator art myself
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] Newcrest's Twin Oracle Point/Oldman's Winterfest Trees
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7CC254E179B511ED80AA91D38A4BBB40?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $8,500
GALLERY COST: $88,749
TOTAL COST: $97,249
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/eW6NWbx
ENTRY DETAILS: Oldman's Winterfest Tree Farm is a pick your own live tree to be cut down by an employee. Trees are charged by the foot, and there are many different kinds and heights of the trees. The family also sells decorations for inside and outdoors. Books about the legends and stories of Winterfest? Sure, the Oldman's keep those in stock! A giant toy train will keep the kiddies occupied while you find that perfect tree for your perfect Winterfest! Come check out our discounted prices!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: mustanggranny
ORIGIN ID: mustangslday
LEVEL: Starting out
Lot Name: Second Bloom Boutique - Built on Beech Way
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F236D8437DAE11ED88667BD05C5BC5BF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=mustangslday&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: $70495
TOTAL COST: $72495
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/hhNIWBR
ENTRY DETAILS: A small hometown second hand boutique and tea shop. Enjoy a little cup of tea while listening to a comedy act or watch a little television, play a little game of chest or buy some wonderful hand me down clothes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
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BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE: CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent in NewCrest
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B00FB758823F11ED8D2C26A91520AB2B?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2,500
GALLERY COST: §296,387
TOTAL COST: §298,887
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/hsaMovs
ENTRY DETAILS:
This electronics store has just about everything! Want a TV from the 1970s? Got it! Want a cutting-edge computer? Got it! Want anything in-between? Got it! Come check us out! We bought and built our snazzy store on the old Tranquil Crescent lot in NewCrest!
Note:
The Sims birthday (February 4, 2000) is my Holiday! I used lots of Sims colors and plumbobs! Perfect for an electronics store!
February is still in the winter, but we're starting its 23rd birthday party early, so it fits the brief!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE: CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: Theraythe
ORIGIN ID: Therathe
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point - Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A4E8DE8C83B411ED841D26A91520AB2B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Therathe&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §8,500
GALLERY COST: §42,542
TOTAL COST: §51,042
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/sFlGpem
ENTRY DETAILS:
The one-stop shop for your holiday needs. Wander the stalls while enjoying a warm beverage or stop to watch the street performers!
Note:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winter Market
FORUM ID: becka28
ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
NEW LOT Name: BNS168 Winterfest Grocery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/05107C72891111ED82025259FFB507B1
LOT COST: $2500
GALLERY COST: $93, 278
TOTAL COST: $95,728
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow for BNS168 Winterfest Grocery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/Gp75wWS
ENTRY DETAILS: I made my grocery store like the modern self contained small ones near where I live and not a big chain store. I tried to provide a range of things that would be helpful to gameplay eg. simple living ingredients, preprepared meals and high skill level cooking / baking items. Stacking the shelves and placing the items took forever. I wish Grocery stores were their own type of lot with shopping trolleys and sims able to buy multiple things in a shop.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #168 - Winterfest Bakery
FORUM ID: MaryKup
ORIGIN ID: MaryKup
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Acres
NEW LOT Name: BNS168 Winterfest Bakery
Link to lot https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A8F16F93894711ED854026A91520AB2B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
GALLERY COST: 95612
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Gpb4thL
ENTRY DETAILS:I made my Bakery 2 stories. One floor dedicated to the bakery, the second has an expresso area, nectars, and and outdoor area to use weather permitting. There is a fully functional kitchen down stairs and a cupcake maker upstairs. Lovely Holiday Decorations throughout
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Sure!
The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2023
It’s time for another designer showdown and you’re going to have to bring your creativity and fix-it skills for this one!
This floorplan was created by a very bad architect. It’s your job to turn it into a liveable house.
Keep the exterior walls intact. You can delete, add or move any of the interior walls. Add doors, windows, porches, roofs, and columns anywhere you like. You can change the foundation height.
The shell can be found on the gallery under #winter23, #winterdesignershowdown23 or #bns169
THE BRIEF
Budget: $70,000
This house needs at least 2 bedrooms and one bath.
Include a kitchen, living room and dining room.
You may add a basement.
Remember to landscape.
Sims Challenge
None this time.
Room Challenge
None this time
Remember to include the hashtag #bns169 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: SannaJo_Pink
ORIGIN ID: SannaJoPink
LEVEL: This is my first entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Isle of Volpe Park lot 50×40 in Henford-on-Bagley
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/85A4271FA1A311ED87C1A15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,750 (Isle of Volpe Park lot 50×40)
GALLERY COST: $63,674
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost plus gallery cost) $69,424
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=sannajopink&set=a.123603190624911
ENTRY DETAILS: My very first entry for this official Build and Share challenge.This lovely cottage was created with room for a growing family--including a large master bedroom, homey living room/kitchen/dining nook and a fully landscaped yard for outdoor fun and family time as well. I hope your sims enjoy living here! Please note: Includes extensive use of debug, unlocks, and MOO, so please have these activated before placing the lot
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Gently
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I did not use downloaded CC in the lot but did use images from the gallery for artwork on the walls--that said, I have created two versions of the lot--one with these various artworks and one without because I couldn't provide a link to it as lots with CC do not show up in the gallery. I'd prefer the lot with the images be used to enter and that's what I made my screenshots with, but provide the link to the "no cc" lot just in case
Artwork from the gallery was used from these artists: shanii22, madradmandee, AlJay2000, hootofthesims, tiya33, & MrsBarbiex3
Established
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] The Summer House in Windenburg 40x30 (changed to Modern Tudor iampes23)
NEW LOT LINK: no link due to CC
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $66,970
TOTAL COST: $69,970
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zZvhOiw
ENTRY DETAILS: This beautiful home is Tudor on the outside and a bit more modern on the inside. It is a cozy 2 bed/2 bath home with a laundry room and a pool!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Two wallpapers made with Sims 4 Studio by iampes23
Eco Family Beauty
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Old Mill in Evergreen Harbor
NEW LOT LINK: Eco Family Beauty https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8C82481E9C1811ED830F5259FFB507B1?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns169&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $66,914
TOTAL COST: $69,914
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/1xUitBX
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to ecolifestyle at its finest. Gorgeous interior with neutral and ecofriendly living in mind. Blends in nicely at Evergreen Harbor. Surprise party basement with bar, pool, keyboard, guitar and more! Thank you to mbarnet for wonderful artwork.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: mbarnet artwork from gallery
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Forest Hideaway in Granite Falls
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/213C50B999EF11ED82597BD05C5BC5BF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,500
GALLERY COST: $63,854
TOTAL COST: $ 66,354
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100062756754214&set=a.617959623639257
ENTRY DETAILS: That cabin your family rented every year at the end of the summer for as long as you remember. A 2-bedroom, 2 bath with an outdoor shower and water closet. Hot tub, and everything you could imagine to do over your summer vacation leading in to the first week of fall.. Plenty of skill building objects included.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Master
N/A
Just for Fun
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Just For Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite in Oasis Springs
NEW LOT LINK: 70K Mid-Century Modern https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/439FD6B0947911ED85F75AD81E1F2E19
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: 67,879
TOTAL COST: 69,879
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #169 Winter Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/MYdNL5y
ENTRY DETAILS: For the Winter Designer Showdown I have taken the empty shell of a house and turned it into a mid-Century modern family home. I added a roof and extended it to create a carport addition. I also added platforms throughout the house, giving the bedrooms and kitchen shorter wall space. This created a unique view into the dining room from the kitchen when I added a half wall divider. With the extra money allotted I was able to give the family so many wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy, which included a pool. Perfect for Oasis Springs!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #169 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Just for Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potter's Splay in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/38E07BFD9DDF11ED8B545259FFB507B1?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2,500
GALLERY COST: §§67,469
TOTAL COST: §§69,969
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/z7m56Mz
ENTRY DETAILS:
The Snowflake family has filled their new home with blue and white colors to represent snowflakes, as well as some snowflakes around their unique abode.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @SannaJo_Pink
Established
Comments
1st Place:
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Master
N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 28 February 2023
The young couple who enter your office look both nervous and determined somehow. You do your best to set them at ease with a friendly smile. “Come in, sit down,” you say.
“Thank you. I’m Sandalio Villalobos and this is my fiancee Selene Moon,” the man says in a deep voice. He sits, angling his body to block the sunlight falling through the window. Only once the other chair is in shadow does Selene sit, dodging the spill of sunlight on the floor.
“What can I do for you?” you ask.
Selene holds your gaze. “I suppose we should tell you right now, if you agree to help us, you might find yourself unpopular with both Werewolves and Vampires. Neither of our families approve of our relationship or our plan to marry. They don’t understand our love.”
“Or believe it’s real.” A growl underlies Sandalio’s words.
Selene squeezes his hand. “Calm down, you can’t go into a fury here,” she whispers.
“I’ll try.” He looks back at you. “If you’d rather not build us a home, we understand.”
“Oh, I’m willing to help, don’t worry. What did you have in mind?”
“Three bedrooms in case we have guests or decide to expand our family someday and a basement,” Selene says.
“I would like a den with big windows so I can see the outdoors,” Sandalio adds.
“A man-cave. Or should that be wolf-cave?” Selene smiles at him.
You nod, making notes. Building a house to meet the needs of two very different clients will be a challenge. Maybe there’s a reason their love is forbidden? But it’s not your place to judge. “Do you have any other requirements?”
“Just don’t make it shabby. Please. I don’t know where that idea came from,” Sandalio says.
“And it can’t be in Forgotten Hollow or Moonwood Mill. We both want plenty of trees for privacy,” Selene adds.
“All right. This should all take about a month. May I ask where you’re staying in the meantime?”
“With friends. Thank you for your concern,” Sandalio replies.
You nod and see them out, already planning their home.
THE BRIEF
Budget:125,000
The house should have three bedrooms and at least one bath.
Include a den for Sandalio.
Build a basement that would suit both a werewolf and a vampire.
Landscaping should include plenty of trees to screen the house from view.
Sim Challenge
Create Sandalio Villalobos and Selene Moon. Pick their traits, preferences and aspirations. Remember to screenshot all their outfits. Show them enjoying their new home. Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have the packs, just use your imagination. CC is allowed.
Room Challenge
Create Sandalio and Selene’s basement. Budget: 20,000
Remember to include the hashtag #bns170 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #170 -Forbidden Love
FORUM ID: Felicia_Queens
ORIGIN ID: Felicat82
LEVEL: (Starting out, Established, Expert, or Master. If this is your first entry leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.}
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres in Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FCF4BFCEB68711ED8BFCDBF0E623206E?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
GALLERY COST: $107,696
TOTAL COST: $110,696
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/JQTPgAM
ENTRY DETAILS: The home opens into a spacious living room with plenty of room for gathering. Off the main living area is a den especially for a werewolf with stunning views of the local landscape. Just across the hall from the living room you'll find a formal dining room leading to a tidy kitchen. Next to the kitchen, a utility room provides laundry amenities. Across from there, you'll find a cozy guest room and bath. A nursery awaiting either a tiny wolf or a little bat is already prepared for a new arrival. Luxury awaits in a generous master suite, perfect for alone time. Downstairs, the basement contains a cell for full moon nights as well as a stock of frogs for plasma. There is also a writing desk for telling their unique tale.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
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CHALLENGE #170 -Forbidden Love
FORUM ID: az314
ORIGIN ID:Azel314
LEVEL: first entry
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NEW LOT LINK: Aeternus Grove https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/03B751E2B6E811ED854191CD403CF988
LOT COST:$5889 (I think? First time doing anything like this, it was the blank lots value)
GALLERY COST:$79,481
TOTAL COST: $85370
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/FMVw8A4
ENTRY DETAILS: Aeternus Grove (I image Selene named their new home) is an adorable, compact house that give them plenty of private outdoor space. Its most loved spaces are their exercise room, Selene's kitchen and Sandalio's den (he refuses to call it a sunroom)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
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SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #170 - Forbidden Love
FORUM ID:Az314
ORIGIN ID:Azel314
LEVEL: first entry
HOUSEHOLD: Forbidden Love www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BA4B54AEB60D11ED8B91B60DC017736A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/9yvuNAy
ENTRY DETAILS: Selene Moon and Sandalio Villalobos are engaged and ready to move into the house of their dreams! Sandalio is a quiet introvert, he is quick to anger and impatient with strangers. He prefers to spend his time outdoorswith his love. Selene might be allergic to the sun, but that doesn't mean she needs to be allergic to color! She loves PINK and all bright colors! A romantic at heart, she loves to spend time with Saldalio outside every night
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Established
Forbidden Love Nest
CHALLENGE #170 - Forbidden Love
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canyon in Glimmerbrook
NEW LOT LINK: Forbidden Love Nesthttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D42951E7AD4311ED8426C73E283683F6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,000
GALLERY COST: $120,275
TOTAL COST: $123,275
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/tfxL5Ru
ENTRY DETAILS:Sandalio Villalobos and Selene Moon needed a home away from their families who don't approve of a werewolf and a vampire loving each other. So they've run off to a quiet place in the woods . Sandalio loves all the finer things so this home has a maximalist vibe with hot springs, bbq, party tables, wolf den and a basement that only a vampire and werewolf could love. They wantchildren so there's a child and a teen room as well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes, please
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BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #170 -Forbidden Love
FORUM ID: PinkusFamily
ORIGIN ID:PinkusFamily
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rustic Residence
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6C8B7C8CB7BE11ED8BEA89F004CCB65B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 2,000
GALLERY COST: $ 122,505
TOTAL COST: $ 124,505
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.634218605346692&type=3
ENTRY DETAILS: In Windenburg far from Forgotten Hollow & Moonwood Mill. Down its own long tree lined private drive. This Residence was created for Star crossed lovers- He is a Werewolf, she a Vampire. 4 bedrooms 4 baths. Rustic ( But Not Shabby) decor fits each individual Occult. Basement for Him on a Rampage, For her Vampiric sleep.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:Art by SimSationalToo & Juwels64, with great Thanks from the Gallery.
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1st [email protected]: @pammiechick
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The deadline for this challenge is 31 March 2023
“Hello,” your latest client says, smoothing his neatly pressed business suit. “I”m Thomas Renteria of Community Living. I just bought up a new lot and I’d like you to design and build the houses I have in mind for it,”
You like that he gets right to the point, but one word catches your attention. “Houses? Plural?”
“Yes. Building one house on a large lot is so inefficient when there are so many homeless sims out there, don’t you think?” Mr. Renteria asks.
“Yes, I suppose so. Are we talking about apartment buildings then?”
“Oh, no, just a fourplex - four attached homes, each with their own separate entrance, driveway, and yards.”
You listen closely, taking notes. “Do you have a particular style in mind?”
“No, I’m leaving that up to you. Each unit will have an open floor plan with a combined kitchen, living and dining room and 3 bedrooms upstairs.”
“And should all units be identical?” you ask.
Mr. Renteria shakes his head. “I would prefer that each be individual, though with some common design and layout elements. Same style, different colors. Maybe one has two couches while another has a sectional sofa, for example.”
“I understand. It will be tight, but I think we can finish this project on time,” you say.
Mr. Renteria smiles, relaxing. “Good. I already have buyers lined up for the first four units.”
THE BRIEF
The budget: 250,000 (Mr. Renteria owns the lot, so lot cost is not included)
Lot size: 40x30 or larger
Build a fourplex. Units can be arranged anyway you like - all in a line, two pairs facing opposite directions, or four separate units spread across the lot
Each must have a separate entrance, driveway, and yard
Each unit needs an open floor plan living space
Include three bedrooms and at least one bath
Landscape
Sim Challenge
Create a family to live in one of the four units you’ve built for them. You can pick their traits, aspirations, likes, dislikes, etc. Show all of their outfits. Show them enjoying their new home.
Room Challenge
Build the great room of one of the four units. Budget: 15,000
Remember to include the hashtag #bns171 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Warehouse Fourplex
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D63E60C8D02D11ED899491CD403CF988
LOT COST: N/A
GALLERY COST: 249,825
TOTAL COST: 249,825
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/g2oSk24
ENTRY DETAILS: When Mr. Renteria showed me the lot and explained what he wanted, he was thinking we'd tear down the old warehouse that had been sitting abandoned on the lot for years. After taking a look around, I showed Mr. Renteria my plan and he loved it! I was hoping that using the old structure would save us some money, but between the window and door replacements, plus adding skylights and various repairs, it didn't end up being any cheaper. Mr. Renteria's idea of keeping them all in the same style definitely made things cheaper though! I was able to buy furniture, flooring, and even wall coverings at a bulk discount! All of the units share very similar floor plans, with the front two and back two each being a mirrored pair. Since I wanted the families to be able to do their own decorating, I left them plenty of space to do so and even hung blank picture frames that they can fill with artwork or photos. The only exception to this is the kids bedrooms, which are decorated as requested by the families.
Notes from the builder: I live in a townhouse that's quite similar to the brief, so my initial plan was to base my build on where I live (just with 4 units instead of 30-something). I got to work on that, but it just wouldn't come together. The exterior was weird and boxy, the roof looked off no matter what I did, and I couldn't figure out a sensible floor plan. So I decided to try starting over with something totally different. I got the idea for a converted old warehouse/factory and I'm really happy with how it came together! The only disappointing thing is that I couldn't find a lot matching what I wanted. The one I settled on at least has the right vibe, even though the area directly surrounding it doesn't fit as well. I have a picture and explanation of what I was looking for in my slideshow.
This was a really fun challenge for me once I got a build I was happy with. I intentionally avoided adding clutter and decorations since the families haven't moved in yet. This was definitely a challenge where I played with color a lot, especially since I limited my wall and floor swatches to keep continuity between the units. I gave each unit a distinct color scheme. I also tried to use most of the furniture pieces and rugs in multiple units, and I kept my selection especially limited in the downstairs open areas so that those match in every unit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
Whoops, I went a little over the deadline on this one! No worries if it's too late to be judged.
FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
LEVEL: Starting Out
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4E67C030D04411ED8FA7ABE2FB754142
GALLERY COST: 14,877
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AlGJxU8
ENTRY DETAILS: Just a nice cozy great room for a family with living, dining, and a kitchen, plus a bonus front door and entryway!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: zucchinionpizza
ORIGIN ID: zucchinionpizza
LEVEL: 2nd entry but my 1st entry (summer designer showdown) has not been judged yet so I don't know my level
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rippling flats in Newcrest
NEW LOT LINK: Victorian Townhouses https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5F8170C2C5A111ED86E0C73E283683F6
LOT COST: $3,000 (Mr. Renteria owns the lot, so lot cost is not included)
GALLERY COST: $249,401
TOTAL COST: $252,401 (Mr. Renteria owns the lot, so lot cost is not included)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/B41Dz2c
ENTRY DETAILS: Four houses ready for four different families. If you and your family are *cough* more active at night and likes to drink a certain red liquid, the brown house is highly recommended for you.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canyon in Glimmerbrook
NEW LOT LINK: Sophisticated Townhomes https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7D9D10ABC9911ED88CA91CD403CF988?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: NA
GALLERY COST: $249,518
TOTAL COST: $249,518
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: 1-3 townhomes: https://imgur.com/gallery/lmhNsje 4th townhome: https://imgur.com/gallery/f53lNYK
ENTRY DETAILS: This 4 plex is for either families or friends or it can be used as a dorm. Sleek, contemporary interiors make for posh living spaces. There's a yard for each home but also a common area with spa, grill and lounge area plus playground for children.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #BNS171 - Four Square
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Foote Great Room
Gallery Link:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1D811F31BEE511ED8CEDABE2FB754142?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §14,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/vW1575R
ENTRY DETAILS:
After the Arts Center in San Myshuno burned to the ground, Thomas Renteria bought the lot to build a new four plex to house four homeless Sim families. The Foote family is one of the four families who would like to purchase one of the lot's homes. This is the fish-loving Foot family's great room. The walk to the Spice District to fish at the pier and cook many creative fish dishes.The two children love fishing too!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 - Four Square
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Got My Foote in the Door
Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DF334186BFB611ED8953C73E283683F6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/PzWBVhk
ENTRY DETAILS:
Backstory:
The Foote family is quite an eclectic bunch, although, they do share some traits and all four love the colors, red, white and blue, like to fish and dislike spooky music. The mother is ambitious and creative, but clumsy, the father is a bro, but creative and a perfectionist, while their daughter is a creative music-lover and their son is a creative perfectionist (who just lost his two front teeth, and Mother and daughter like to bowl.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD entry
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: SerraNolwen
ORIGIN ID: SerraNolwen
LEVEL: Established? I'm not entirely sure, but I think that's what I entered as previously.
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bathe de Rill (originally the community pool in Lykke Center)
NEW LOT LINK: Windenburg Townhouses on the gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9307DB2BCF4611ED8E9791CD403CF988?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SerraNolwen&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000 (already owned by the sim)
GALLERY COST: 246 616 simoleons
TOTAL COST: 249 616 simoleons
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://imgur.com/a/qOYtX0g
ENTRY DETAILS: I tried to make a very modern building to fit in Lykke Center. Each house has its own color scheme, décor style and layout. However, since it was primarily built by a promoter, some elements that would have been there before sims moved in are the same, with just the color changing : floors, cabinetry, plumbing and main appliances.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM : Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established,
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Old Penelope
NEW LOT LINK:https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F29AA7BCD8711ED8332C73E283683F6?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns171&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3500
GALLERY COST:234082
TOTAL COST: 237582
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: part 1 https://imgur.com/a/ZXJJPqL part 2 https://imgbox.com/g/BKVnWKnTE7
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Rentaria is helping gentrify the Plaza in Strangerville. I built four boxy homes with front porches so they would look believable as infill in Strangerville. The houses have an open living space and three bedrooms upstairs each.
Mr.Rentaria found a cross-section of Sims one might expect to find in Strangerville to occupy his homes. A local married to a military Sim and their baby, a covert agent, a couple of conspiracy theorists, and a scientist with his science baby and his pet rat. The interiors of the homes are decorated to tell the stories of these Sims.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by Aljay2000 and MeekaDeminore, thank you for your art
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BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #171 -Four Square
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vacuous Green, in Del Sol Valley
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C6CDC0B7C86611ED83B3DBF0E623206E?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A Lot is Purchased by Client
GALLERY COST: $ 245,770
TOTAL COST: $ 245,770
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100062756754214&set=a.663854732383079
ENTRY DETAILS: Our fourplex - four attached homes, each with their own separate entrance, driveway, and yard. Is located in Del Sol Valley on a 50 x 40 lot called Vacuous Green. ( This was the perfect lot ( for me ) because of the driveways built into the sidewalk. outside of the lots boundaries ) Each unit has an open floor plan with a combined kitchen, living and dining room on the main floor and 3 bedrooms upstairs. The 2 end units have an extra Family room on the main floor & an ensuite bathroom in the Master Bedroom. Along with a separate washer & dryer. The 2 middle units have 1 half bath downstairs and 1 full bath upstairs. The 2 middle units have mirrored floor plans. As do the 2 end units- give & take some footage for the Kitchen & family room. I had fun with this Challenge- It was a-lot. I usually like clutter - I had to hold myself back . I feel this one built itself. I started it and it took off.. Thank you - I was not going to approach this one. But I did and am glad- It was Fun..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by ThePlumBobSims with Thanks from the gallery.
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