Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[TheChronicR]

Liking it so far, Danefaith. Nice and unique. Is it the final version or still WIP?

[danefaith]

@ Gogo: Yup the arch can be walked under.  I'll have to see if there's enough room to hold a wedding, but its primary purpose at the moment is decorative.

Edit: Wedding went smoothly, although it was a little crowded lol.

@ Phyre: Good points.   I'd address the anachronism of it by saying it could have been added at a later date by a later owner.  Normally, unless I'm dealing in modern/contemporary or craftsman, I can represent that by using a different building material than the main building.  Might use shingles to make it feel lighter as well.

As for weight, I'll definitely concoct a more sufficient support structure to address that.

@ Shenice: Thanks, trying to branch out a bit.  Might be doing a series of 'revival' styles.  I'd say this one takes subtle influences from Greek Revival, which is a pretty cool style with an interesting history.  Jefferson found architecture to be symbolic, and hated Colonial styles because they were reminiscent of English exploitation, and so he introduced a style influenced by classical Greek, as a symbol of democracy.

@ Chronic: Definitely still a WIP.  I'll probably go through this with a fine tune comb like a hundred times, and I'm not even at the interior yet.  

[samoht04]

Dane - That looks awesome! Your ability to stick to a theme and build like it is something I just can't do. I'm one of those, Build what you want where you want type of people. So a lot of my Houses end up a big clump of walls and windows. 

[danefaith]

I've always thought you had quite a creative edge.  It's mostly just taking that creativity and weaving it through architectural guidelines.  Architecture isn't as free form as, say, painting, where you can take your brush and produce essentially anything, because a painting does not have an ergonomic function it needs to meet.  As opposed to say, basket weaving.  While it is no doubt a wonderful artform, at the end of the day, the product needs to be a basket.  It needs to be a container and its thatch-work needs to have structural integrity.  Achieving those parameters requires following specific guidelines, and from there, weaving your creativity right into the seams.

Obviously for designing a house, the guidelines aren't as cut and dry, but getting yourself into that mind frame isn't difficult at all.  All it really takes is deciding on a style, versing yourself in the little intricacies that make that style work.  from there, its weaving together the basic needs of a building, the style parameters you chose, and your creativity.

[Shenice93]

Interesting analogy Danefaith. I've never heard of building being compared to basket weaving. Though I must admit I understand where you are coming from because of it. Any other analogy and it probably would have flown right over my head.

[danefaith]

So there's the improved support structure for the extension.




And here's the extension's interior and balcony space.  A little sun room and a nice seating area.




Dove downward to add a workshop into the basement.

Then it was time to get serious... 





State room and kitchen.

[Micler]

@Danefaith- Haha, there's a stove on the balcony off the kitchen . The new build is great! I think it's awesome that you're branching into other styles. I also always like how you include all of the skill items a sim could ever need! I'd love to see you take on a Victorian or Gothic Revival home.

[danefaith]

I don't catch glimpse of it until I was uploading.  Said, "hmm, should probably delete that for a better photo... Ah, who cares."

Thanks, I'm glad to see my branch out's being well received.  I actually hope to do a couple revival styles, probably hit those notes as well.

[pallyndrome]

danefaith, I absolutely love the overhang, and all the lovely rooms inside. The only bit I'm unsure about is the balcony. A pity most of your houses are so expensive - I only have one family that could possibly afford them.

[TheChronicR]

Great work on the new build! Well done with landscaping, I like it. Maybe you could replace the "outdoor stove" with a grill instead? Whatever, the house is excellent.

[Phyre]

Dane; I absolutely love the improved exterior!

The added columns make the house better, instead of less. It no longer looks like that element is trying to pull the house down. Next to that, I think you've taken a very creative approach to solving the anachronism of the element. The fact that it's created completely out of glass (windows), and designed as a solarium (which is decorated much more modern than the rest of the house), really makes it show that it wasn't part of the original house. However, with the stairs, the columns, and the creative use of those shelves you've integrated it very well in what would have been the original design - making the house better for it.

Well done!

[Shenice93]

My gosh Danefaith! This house is easily becoming my favorite done by you. I absolutely love the sun room. It's so cute. Love the colors of the kitchen and sitting room too. Very nice. 

[Hosfac]

I hadn't checked this thread in a while...and was shocked to see that Danefaith was building a house that wasn't modern architectural style?     Could this really be?  I had to page back a bit to find out how this phenomenon started lol. 

Seriously though, the house is utterly stunning from start to finish.  The living room area is especially striking, and the acoustic bass and retro record player fit into the theme of the house unusually well, and the landscaping is as superb as yours always is.  You make me jealous in that respect:  I've never really been any good at it.

However, my current building project is going to force me to work on that, and I'll undoubtedly be asking for advice at some point lol. 

[beccaboo105]

@Dane
That house is gorgeous! I love it, another great creation 

[danefaith]

I hadn't checked this thread in a while...and was shocked to see that Danefaith was building a house that wasn't modern architectural style?     Could this really be?  I had to page back a bit to find out how this phenomenon started lol. 

Seriously though, the house is utterly stunning from start to finish.  The living room area is especially striking, and the acoustic bass and retro record player fit into the theme of the house unusually well, and the landscaping is as superb as yours always is.  You make me jealous in that respect:  I've never really been any good at it.

However, my current building project is going to force me to work on that, and I'll undoubtedly be asking for advice at some point lol. 

Thanks.  It's been a fun little excursion out of the norm, and definitely a boundary pusher.

Definitely drop in with some pictures.  Plenty of good minds here to offer their assistance.