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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2085 on: December 15, 2011, 06:20:09 PM »
Looks fine! The back area (with the pool) looks a little odd, though. You could try using that gray wall covering you used on the front.
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2086 on: December 15, 2011, 07:20:20 PM »
Oh yeah, new home. (Inspired by Yara's.. that home was amazing!)







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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2087 on: December 15, 2011, 08:02:01 PM »
@gogowars - I'd put maybe a platform on the roof on the front section to tidy up the roof a little. I'd also reccomend either different pavers, or just a different tone. To start with I thought too much grey, but actually I think the grey really suits, and I like the way the driveway swings in. I'm glad that my builds have been a source of inspiration - the more we inspire each other, the more wonderful builds our community will have! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

@zapkid - I actually like yours better (edit: than the one that inspired you) - the extra overhang and the grey at the bottom makes it look less 's' shaped. Awesome job on the tennis court!

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2088 on: December 15, 2011, 08:07:05 PM »
Thanks! I'm liking your builds also- can't wait to see the final world, also!  :D
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2089 on: December 15, 2011, 08:10:57 PM »
@ GogoWars
I really love the exterior of this house! I particularly like to pool area with the walled-in plants. My one suggestion would be to use a solid grey colour for either the half walls around the driveway and pool area OR for the driveway itself and the ground around the pool area. I think it's just a little too much of that brick pattern. Great job!


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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2090 on: December 15, 2011, 11:31:12 PM »
I'm sorry guys, having some problems with my adsl cable so cant online by my computer (I'm using my phone now). I will fix it and continue to share my house as soon as possible. I'm sorry :D.
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2091 on: December 16, 2011, 12:18:12 AM »
@Agneza - Your houses look great, your style is definitely your own. I think I can only do modern-esque houses lol. Currently I am working on my next tutorial (walk-out basements and other uses for foundation) and my building contest 8 creation so it might be a while before I can rework the wall curving tutorial. However, if you need some clarification maybe you can send me some questions and I can try to better describe the technique :)

@Yara - Great modern house, I for one am a fan of the S curve lol. I would suggest maybe easing the black section of the house into a grey though. I think it is too dramatic at the moment, grey might be a softer touch. Also, have you considered using one of the more subtle stone or masonry designs instead of a solid white color. A few of them can create a soft texture while still maintaining that modern look for a really beautiful effect. I can send you an image of what I mean if you need clarification.

@Gogo - As others stated, it might be better to use a different masonry or stone design for either the driveway or the back. I would also suggest walling in the hedges in the front (half wall around the back). I think leaving it un-walled like that deters from that modern look. As for the backyard, have you considered a curved cover (or maybe even for the frontyard lol). I know, I know, me suggesting a curve... how original, but it might work rather well.



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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2092 on: December 16, 2011, 08:23:58 AM »
@Yara - Great modern house, I for one am a fan of the S curve lol. I would suggest maybe easing the black section of the house into a grey though. I think it is too dramatic at the moment, grey might be a softer touch. Also, have you considered using one of the more subtle stone or masonry designs instead of a solid white color. A few of them can create a soft texture while still maintaining that modern look for a really beautiful effect. I can send you an image of what I mean if you need clarification.
first of all, i want to thanks you guys so much ... :D

@norenegonc: Thank you for your suggestions. The reason that i'm used a lot of those "solid white color" is because between the floor and the wall, it have a small space (if you look close enough, you may see it), and personally, i dont like this "little space". Beside, I'm running out of ideal with those "painting" job. So "solid color" would be a great solution for me, at now :D. And of course, for those who downloaded my house, they can feel free to edit it to whatever they want :D. I'm not a "This is mine, you cant change it without my permition", guys.

By the way, if you can show me some pictures about what you're talking about, i'm verry happy for it. Look foward to your suggestions to increase my "building skill" :P.

P.s: I'm not good at English (actually, I'm an idiot at English), forgive me if i'm wrong :D. Thank you all.
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2093 on: December 16, 2011, 01:20:32 PM »
Norenegonc - thank you for kind words and great tutorial. I have few open projects and when I'll finish it I'm going to learn curvet walls. I have many ideas. Thanks again  ;)

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2094 on: December 16, 2011, 02:36:58 PM »
At last I finished exterior of my Fantasy house. I hope you will enjoy in  fairytale atmosphere.... ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2095 on: December 16, 2011, 05:16:44 PM »
\\Chuckles, it's amazing. I will download and enjoy for sure!

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2096 on: December 16, 2011, 08:29:33 PM »
So I started a new creation lol. I feel like I am working on 7 different things at once, between buildings and tutorials, without actually finishing any of them hah. This new one is of course based on the famous works of Mr. Tolkien. I also cannot take credit for the build technique which I believe was discovered by a Chinese builder and then engineered by Teeheehee. So thanks to both of them for discovering a bit of build magic. Anyway… this house is for those of you that always felt like they should be living in a hobbit house hah. I almost feel like I now want to build a Middle Earth world but alas the CAW tool is not for macs :(   (Although using some CFE magic to build Gondor would be so much fun hah).

As you can likely see, don't let the small outdoor size fool you, the majority of the house is underground. The small room in the front could be like an entrance hall and the rest is the actual house. I did not furnish it and do not intend to before throwing it onto the forums, I thought I would get some thoughts first though.













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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2097 on: December 16, 2011, 09:23:55 PM »
Wow, this place certainly has seen an upsurge in activity.  Impressive stuff!


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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2098 on: December 16, 2011, 10:08:05 PM »
 norenegonc - you are amazing !!! Long time I want do this (I need it for my fantasy world) but I can't ...please ...please can you explain  me how you do that????..wooow ... ;D

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #2099 on: December 17, 2011, 01:03:25 AM »
Agneza I am blown away by your wonderful builds.  I love this fairy tale cottage!  You guys are inspiring me!

Norenegonc I love the Ecco house!  Really fine job.  Imagine how huge you could actually make this by going down 4 levels.  Did you know you can plant a veggie garden underground?  I've often dreamed of building like this big complex on a 64 x64 lot.  Very small on top with lots of rocks and stuff for added protection.  Underneath an area that is garden/fishing/farm.  A part that is "city", (dwellings), an industrial part and a rec part.  Too much though.  It would take an entire world I think.

On the other hand I've been reading too many Salvatore books and am considering what the Underdark would be like and what dwarven "Halls" would be like.  This from a person who loves the surface world!
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