Building Contest 1, 2011 - A Town House - Open for Comments

[samoht04]

Building Contest 1 - A Town House

You must read the Rules and Instructions Thread first, if you haven't already.

Your Task:
    To build a standard town house (Not an Apartment), it has to look right in a town or city situation, imagine it being amongst shops and other venues, what you do with the inside is up to you completely.

Specifications:

• Can house Four Sims, you chose the ages. (Do not add any Sims)
• Your budget is $70,000, you don't have to spend it all.
• It must be on a 30x30 Lot.

Current Status: Closed for Voting

Contest Start Date: August 26, 2011  
Contest End Date:  11:59pm September 8, 2011

Do not post any comments or compliments in this Thread until the Contest is closed, any Questions please PM either samoht04 or lilygirl.

How to post your entry?
When you post your entry you need to have a name for your House/Lot, it can be as imaginative as you want, you also have to describe your entry, imagine you are trying to sell it to someone, you will need pictures, a maximum of 10 although you can have less, you need to post the Lot size and the price of your entry, this is an example of how you lay it out:

House Name:
Price:
Lot Size:
Description:
Content:
Pictures with annotation:
Download Link:

For information on how to upload to the Swap Shop and upload Screenshots, See the Rules and Instructions Thread.


Final Entries: - Listed by Date of Entry and Approval
TallStar - Red Windows Town House
Gogowars329 - Limed 'n' Grey - Comments
imaGleek - Modern Modest - Comments
SassySimmer - Student Digs
ZapKid - Suburban Dream - Comments
caliban - MIR Angular Comfort - Comments
VampirePlasma - Everyday Charms - Comments
grimsoul - Two Family Townhouses - Comments
KJSinclair - Beach Townhouse - Comments
Ballerina4Life - The Sweet Little Town House
Katluvr - Brownstone Townhouse - Comments
Chuckles_82 - The Ammaranth
Lynley1248 - Morningview Townhouse - Comments
Lilygirl - Panorama House
kiko94 - Classy Skybrought - Comments
dimy77 - 36 Sweetwater Loop
Choccolatee - Dora Townhouse - Comments
MoonsAreBlue - Townhouse Alicious
Joria - Bluesy Brownstone
Micler - Spruceview Townhouse - Comments
  

If you have any questions about the contests then please PM - samoht04 or lilygirl, with your questions!


Last Update: Aug 31st - Update Entries List

[TallStar]

House Name: Red Windows Townhouse
Price: $64,517
Lot Size: 30x30
Desription:This classy little town home has a welcoming outside, with an industrial and modern inside. With 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath this home is perfect for any aspiring young family. Its pluses include an open floor plan, play space for the kids, and a nice fenced in backyard.
Content:  Items From WA,HELS, AMB, LN, and GEN
               Free Plant From This Set.
Pictures:

Front of house

Backyard

First floor

Second floor

Third floor

Entryway

Dining room/Kitchen

Master bedroom

Kids play space
Download Link: Clicky clicky.

[CreativeCrayola]

I thought we weren't allowed to use store content?

[samoht04]

You are allowed to use Free Store Content as long as you post a link to download it.

[CreativeCrayola]

Ok, thanks for the clarifacation

[samoht04]

We recieved a question about doing this Contest as an Apartment but we are going to say No to doing them like that, simply because not everyone knows how and also because of the changes in Lot Value from using the Buydebug Markers.

[Gogowars329]

Now my turn to show off my house!

Contest Build #1
Name: Limed ‘n’ Gray
Price Unfurnished: $51,420
Price Furnished: $69,880
Lot Size: 30 x 30
EP and SP Content: Ambitions, (Front Door, Windows, Dresser) Late Night, (Video Game, Display Stand, Dining Chairs, Soap Pumps,  Living Chairs, Sink, Toilet) Outdoor Living, (Plant) and Generations (Loft Bed, Couch, Living Chairs)
Store Content: Modern HDTV by Webbsta Industries
Additional Facts: Includes a small garden with watermelon, lettuce and lime plants/ trees.
Description: This townhouse has an open backyard and lots of space to expand. With a master suite, a child's bedroom and a teenager's den, this house easily won the Spacious Award. The builders even left a little surprise in the front garden...

From the Curb:

The Spacious Backyard:

The Garden:

Ground Floor:

First Floor:

Loft:

Kitchen:

Dining/Living Room:

Master Suite:

Child’s Suite:

Here's the Link: Limed 'n' Gray-3br and 4ba

[VampirePlasma]

I finished my house but I forgot to take pictures! I'll try to do it now!

[imaGleek]

Name: Modern Modest
Price: 68,401
Lot Size: 30x30
EP and SP: Generations and Ambitions
Description: This family house consists of two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Perfect for a family with two little girls.












Swap Shop Link:
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=6588.msg137859#new

[SassySimmer]

Name:  Student Digs
Price:  $66,063
Lot size:  30x30
Description:  A Three Story 4 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms Student accommodation in the heart of the City, closely situated to the High street as well as the clubs and pubs.  Each bedroom has its own en-suite. There are 4 common areas including a kitchenette on the 2nd floor for those late night study snacks.
Content:  WA, AMB, LN, OLS, HELS, GEN



From the street you can see the impressive original structure.  There is a small court yard at the front of the building which has bike stands and a bench.  There is also a call box which rings in each of the individual bedrooms.



The ground floor has most of the Common rooms



The lounge, to rest after a long day of study.



The main Kitchen area, which also has a washer and dryer as well as a dining area.



The Study which has wireless enabled internet access for your own laptops



The First Floor, which has 2 of the bedrooms.



The Second Floor, which has 2 bedrooms and the Kitchenette area.



The Kitchenette



All of the bedrooms are decorated and furnished the same.  The en-suites on the first floor have showers, those on the second floor do not.

Swap Shop Link:  Student Digs

[ZapKid]

Here's my entry.

Living the Suburban Dream
Lot Size: 30x30
Prices: $66,399 furnished, $38,625 unfurnished
Expansions: Base, Hi-End Loft, Ambitions, Late Night
Free Store Content: None

This family home is perfect for the family of 4! The stunning location combined with the gorgeous wrap-around veranda leaves a home you are not likely to forget. Includes the suburban feel and a jaw-dropping backyard, perfect for the adult and kid alike!

Photo time!

Front:



Backyard from the Right:



Backyard from the Left:



Cozy Eating Area:



Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen:



Adult Bedroom:



Teen Bedroom:



Front (Night):



I'm still a little confused about the whole "townhouse" thing, so I need to know if I did it right

You can download here.

[caliban]

Name: MIR Angular Comfort
Lot Size: 30x30
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Costs are taken from construction site at 99 Landgraab Ave, SV
Cost when furnished: 69,979
Cost when unfurnished: 49,865
Requires expansion/Sims 3 store content: World Adventures, Late Night, Generations (& Town Life)

This large home features a rooftop patio, an established vegetable garden, an office and a home gym.



Layout of first and second floors:




Master bedroom and bath:




Nursery and a teen bedroom:




Downstairs the living room, kitchen and the back patio:





Download from: Swap Shop

[VampirePlasma]

-Building Contest Entry- Townhouse #1; Everyday Charms.

Lot Size:30x30
Prices: Unfurnished: 32,219. Furnished 59,988
Expansion(s): Base Game. Ambitions (Trash Can)
Store Content: None.
Additional Bonus: Includes a garden with, lettuce, grapes, tomato, apple trees, bell pepper, and 2 special others.
Make a everyday a charm in this charming house  3 (spacious) Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.
Perfect home for four, the backyard is great for family time.

Photo Time!

Home.

Living Area

Kitchen

Small Dining

Bathroom

Girl's Room

Adult Bedroom

Teen's Room


Yard, is missing one more picture, but the rules 

Link:http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=6600.0

[grimsoul]

House Name: Two Family Townhouse
Price: $68,633
Lot Size: 30x30
Description:To save space in a town that's getting over crowded this house was split in the middle to accommodate 2 family's.
Both sides of the house has what a family needs to live. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1 half bath, kitchen, sitting area, dining area and a fire place for those romantic evenings.
Content: Base game only

Overview of the house


First floor


Second floor


One of the kitchens


Living area


Download link

[KJSinclair]

House Name: Beach Townhouse
Price: Unfurnished: 40,478 - Furnished: 67,609
Lot Size: 30x30
Description: 4 bedroom 2 bathroom split into two 2 bedroom 2 bathroom houses with separate landscaped yard
Content: All EPS
Pictures with annotation:

Front View:



Ground Floor Overhead:



Second floor Overhead:



Family home close up - Ground Floor:



Family Home close up - Second Floor:



Bachelor Pad close up - Ground Floor:



Bachelor Pad close up - Second Floor:



Yard shots:






Download Link: http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=6604.new#new