Building Contest 3, 2011 - An Asian Home, Open for Comments

[samoht04]

I'd also like Feedback. I found it so hard getting the stupid Roof to look even partially right, I nearly gave up, Lol.

[Katluvr]

Congratulations, Chuckles, on a well deserved win!  Congrats to everyone who entered, I thought all the entries were brilliant and it was hard to vote for just 3 of them!

[ratchie]

I would appreciate feedback too.

Alright then for the people,so far,who requested feedback.

Sassysimmer I loved the layout of the first floor it was decorated beautifully.I felt that the ground floor was too empty there was far to much empty space for my liking. The landscaping was perfect and it looked so relaxing I didn't really like the roof it looked slightly princess castle to me.

Vampire Plasma I liked the inside the interior looked peaceful and tranquil. I did not like the outside it was too modern for my tastes. I also felt that perhaps your pictures did not do your build justice.

Shipperke I loved the design and the placement of the furniture but could you please please please paint a wall or two I really do not like all the grey. I was not overly keen on all the different shapes and styles of windows. I liked the simplicity of the garden it looked relaxing.

Lynley This had such wonderful kerb appeal. I could just imagine my Sim sitting in the gazebo on a warm spring evening having a glass of nectar and chilling. The rooms were well laid out my only slight problem is that it was slightly too dark.

Lilygirl I loved the design of the house the landscaping was superb. While I liked the layout of the rooms I didn't feel that the decor said Asian to me. It was beautiful but it just wasn't saying Asian.

Samoht Again the landscaping and shell of the house was beautiful. I really liked the interior the choices of furnishings and placement of furniture was spot on you have an eye for design. The green got a little overwhelming especially the bathroom.

Rachel

[Schipperke]

Shipperke I loved the design and the placement of the furniture but could you please please please paint a wall or two I really do not like all the grey. I was not overly keen on all the different shapes and styles of windows. I liked the simplicity of the garden it looked relaxing.
Rachel

Thanks very much for the comment, Rachel.  I don't think you and I are ever going to agree on colour!  I like neutral backgrounds for the art that my Sims will create, but in this case the walls and floors were actually a very muted purple, which I thought was really a lot of colour!  And I agree with what you said about the windows.  I really couldn't get the facade of the house right.

[VampirePlasma]

VampirePlasma: Nice! Might have not have not used brick on the outside of it, but that's just a pick in a otherwise great house 

Thanks, I didn't know what to use on the outside so 

Vampire Plasma I liked the inside the interior looked peaceful and tranquil. I did not like the outside it was too modern for my tastes. I also felt that perhaps your pictures did not do your build justice.
 

Yep, I can't take good pictures. I did it modern because now days China/Japan is very modern, that's what I was thinking. But I still of course wanted to keep the peaceful inside. Glad you liked it.

[Gogowars329]

Congrats Chuckles! You're house really did fit the theme of an Asian Home!

I would appreciate some feedback! I'll come back later to give feedback to everyone!

[ratchie]

Gogowars I loved the garden the area next to the pond was divine. If Sim me lived there that is where myself and Mr Ratchie would be(Mr Ratchie loves to fish he would be so happy). The colours and patterns you used throughout were great a perfect mix of tranquil and vibrant. I wasn't overly keen on the shape of the build it felt slightly too long.

By the way I hope I don't offend anyone with my comments I am trying to be critical but fair.

Rachel

[caliban]

Congratulations, Chuckles.


I would like feed back & constructive criticism on my submission. Thanks. 

[Seabody]

Congratulations Chuckles!

I'd appreciate comments on my build, but please no negative comments on the bamboo in front. I absolutely hate it, and I wish I hadn't put it in. (EDIT: I realised that after the contest closed)

[Anushka]

First, Congratulation Chuckles! That was one amazing build!
Thanks for everyone who vote for my own built - it was built in a short period of time to calm me down (my mom was at the surgery) and I wasn't even shore I'll be able to upload it with problematic internet connection, but I'm happy I did and would appreciate comments. I would try and make less built/more garden/open space and try some more patterns. And make better roof if possible!

Ratchie - I love the roof! Interesting A shape and nice interior, only outside looked more French then Chinese. I love the bold colors on the first floor and gentle choices for kids rooms!

Vampireplasma - even if rules didn't stated traditional asian look, your wonderful modern built didn't look Asian from outside. Also, inside and outside didn't really match, but separately they look amazing. I want that livingroom in my RL home!

Chuckles - I'm in love with that garden and all the water features around the house. You used patterns up to perfection. It is really a deserved winner.

Schipperke, I wasn't shore if I do or don't like the red door, they are controversial for shore! I'm with others, using wall papers that have more segments, and adding more patterns and colors would make the big difference. In pictures I can't see any pink, there, it looked grey. I love your zen rock garden with sand and rock, and rooms look well layed. You're becoming better with every build!

Caliban - I LOVE your built! I really can't find anything to critic about it. Really, I love it!

Sassysimmer - what a cute built! From the bridge to interesting room shapes and colorful patterns, it is just too cute. Even those little details like splashes of differently colored flowers or use of different patterns on different walls, and my favorite is inside balcony (not shore what is the name for that). Very cute built!

Gogo - I'm in love with the pond garden as well. It's just perfect! Choosing turquoise was a bold decision, but I like it. I'm not shore if it match the red and if there is too much going on inside with pattern. Bedroom is amazing too, but I guess turquoise is making it look more Egyptian than Chinese. Still, I'm in love with this built!

Seabody, you took pictures from interesting angles and it looks wonderful. There is a lot of space there, and dark blue was interesting choice, I also like that you used lot's of paneling. Garden in the central area seems a bit empty but the general idea is great.

Lynley, as always, I'm in awe with your builts. One tiny little thing - maybe more light in the kitchen, it seemed a little dark. I love the curved bridge, and well, everything else!

Lily, similar as with Lynley, your builts are no such a high level that looking for anything to critic is very hard. It is very beautiful, but I guess that color choice made it look more Egyptian style than Chinese.

Samoht - Your Jade Palace ir really looking like a palace! Jade color is maybe dominating too much and house is hidden behind the trees, but other than that, I love it!

[Gogowars329]

Thank you Anushka and ratchie for the feedback! I can say the garden is also my favourite part! I can agree about the flaws too.
Time for feedback! (I'm going in the order of submission not ask for feedback) Also, in some of the posts I say 'needed dirt around the pond'. For some reason I think ponds need some sort of terrain paint around them so do not take this personally.

@ratchie:I really liked the inside but the bedrooms lacked an Asian feel. The exterior is great except I think a few dirt terrrain paints and flowers around the pond were needed but otherwise, really nice build!

@VampirePlasma: I thought the exterior was really nice but I think using a bit more of the wood and less of the brick would've been a good choice. The pond did need a little dirt terrain around it. I don't know what but I was in love with the interior!

@Schipperke: The name made me laugh! Mainly the dog food part! Now onto the house, the front didn't really look very Asian but the plants you chose made it look more Asian. The backyard is really nice but, again needed dirt around the pond. The interior had the Asian furniture but the walls and floors were really bare and didn't go with the furniture.

@caliban: I really liked your build and can't think of anything bad about it! I even got some inspiration for my submission!

@Sassysimmer:When I look at the house form the front it just says Asian and Beautiful! The inside also definitely was Asian just a little bare in some areas of the hosue.

@Seabody:I agree about the trees in the front. Definitely should've been placed around the sides.The house was beautiful and Asian-looking but I think it's the landscaping that let you down. Also, what are the traps for?

@Anushka: I can't say anything about your house but fantastic! It was my favourite!

@Lynley1248: Just like Anushka's, beautiful!

@Lilygirl: This house was not beautiful  or fantastic, it was possibly better! The only bad parts were the areas that looked a little Egyptian.

@samoht04: The house hit the theme perfectly! I did like the Jade colour but there were areas of the home that needed a different colour.

[ratchie]

First of all thank you for those who commented on my build hopefully that will help me improve with my building skills.

Caliban The layout of the rooms were well thought and flowed nicely. The landscaping was divine and again I could imagine Sim me there. The only small problem I had was that it looked a little too dark an extra lamp or two would have worked wonders.

Anushka The house had definite kerb appeal I loved the patterns and colours you used for the walls. It has a very expensive feel to it and I could imagine some rich Sim having it for a vacation home.

Rachel

[Seabody]

@Seabody:I agree about the trees in the front. Definitely should've been placed around the sides.The house was beautiful and Asian-looking but I think it's the landscaping that let you down. Also, what are the traps for?

I think I was running out of money and needed some garden decorations. I beluieve traps cost $0, so I placed them in there.

Feedback:

ratchie: The exterior was missing something for me. I like the wallpaper, but I think you shouldn't have used vertical slats on all of them. With the back garden, some sand in the rear garden could've created a zen feel. I don't think there's much, if anything, wrong with the interior. I only think there was a bit too much red. My lounge is almost all red, and it isn't exactly attractive.
VampirePlasma: I can't find much to fault. Only thing I can see is the dragon fountain. If you had placed it closer to the water, maybe in the water with MOO, it would look better.
Schipperke: The walls were a little plain for me. That's it.
Caliban: I can't fault it.
SassySimmer: The Living Room is a little bare. I would probably add in an easel or a chess table.
Gogowars329: I'm not sure whether I like or don't like the blue in the living room.
Anushka: Again, I can't fault it.
Lynley: Again, no faults. Can you please put up an arched bridge tutorial? Mine look like demented monkeys. I tried to do one for this contest, but no. It looked horrid.
Lilygirl: Perfection in the Sims.
Samoht04: The exterior is brilliant. I think you overdosed on Jade just a tad though.

[danefaith]

It's actually quite amazing, this surge of growth among the builders in this community.  I've watched so many learn and improve over time, and so many new faces come out of the woodwork to demonstrate their ability.  It's all quite enriching to see.