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Vote for your favourite Contest Entry!

Ratchie - Asian Delight
2 (2.7%)
VampirePlasma - Modern China
2 (2.7%)
Chuckles_82 - Zenadu
14 (19.2%)
Schipperke - Satori
3 (4.1%)
Caliban - MIR Scholars Abode
4 (5.5%)
Japanese Symmetry
2 (2.7%)
SassySimmer - Asian Fusion
2 (2.7%)
Gogowars329 - Paradise from Asia
4 (5.5%)
Seabody - Mix O Modern and Traditonal Asian
2 (2.7%)
Joria - House of Tranquil Moments
2 (2.7%)
Anushka - The Kin
11 (15.1%)
Lynley1248 - Serenity
10 (13.7%)
Lilygirl - Silken Retreat
8 (11%)
samoht04 - Jade Palace
7 (9.6%)

Total Members Voted: 25

Voting closed: October 14, 2011, 03:30:01 AM

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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2011, 11:48:02 PM »
House Name: Serenity
Price: $79,986
Lot Size: 30x40
Content: All EPs
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This Asian-inspired home features 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, office, kitchen, and open living/dining area with fireplace.  An arched bridge leads to an inviting front porch.  Enjoy a view of the large pond from the gazebo or relax in the zen garden.


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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2011, 09:23:35 AM »
Remember that this Contest Closes Tonight at 11:59pm of your Local Time! Make sure that if you still have an entry to post make sure you do it in time! Also don't forget to double check the rules to make sure your Entry is acceptable!
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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2011, 12:30:43 PM »
House: Silken Retreat

Lot Size: 20x20
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.5
Furnished Cost: 69,795
Items From: WA, LN, Gen. No Store content.

On behalf of our Foreign Treasures division, Yellow Lily Realty & Construction would like to present the Silken Retreat. This house is perfect for the single Sim or Sim couple looking for a relaxing, Asian infused home just big enough for 1 or 2. Our builders decided to take up the challenge of building on a smaller lot in an attempt to increase charm.

From the Curb: Here you can see there is room to park your car on the lot, no need to settle for street parking. The front gate opens to reveal a stone pathway (built from stone imported from Asia) around to the left where it leads into a quiet front courtyard and up to the front door.



First Floor Layout: Here is your copy of the floor plan for the main level of the house. The Kitchen and Dining areas are separated from the Living Areas in true Asian fashion, but remain connected by a raised walkway. Notice the half bath directly off the kitchen, perfectly situated for those last minute bathroom trips before catching the car pool. The reading area of the Living Room has the stair access up to the second floor master bedroom and bath.



Second Floor Layout: Here is your copy of the floor plan for the second floor. A sectioned staircase divides the space into a sleeping area and a dressing area, also note the full bath to make morning and bedtime hygiene a breeze.



Kitchen/Dining: Decorated in calming blues and yellows, this small Kitchen and Dining feel anything but small. The open concept of the Kitchen provides ample space for meal preparation, even when visiting friends what to help out. The Dining nook provides a cozy dining feel for every meal. It also provides just the right view of the front street so you can see the carpool coming.



Half Bath off the Kitchen: Whether you need a quick freshening up when the doorbell rings or a bathroom break while spending the day out in the backyard, the spacious half bath off the Kitchen is perfectly situated for this. No need to run over to the Living Room and up the stairs to the second floor Master Bath on mornings you forget to brush your teeth before breakfast.



Living Room Gathering Area: Across the walkway you will find the Living Room of the home. On the right is the Gathering Area where you can unwind after a long day watching the Llamas defeat the rival team from Simcity, or popping in a home movie. The display pedestals are the perfect place to show off your work, hobby, or travel accomplishments.



Living Room Reading Area: On the left is a warm Reading Area. The fireplace provides the crackles and dancing flames that make any book a masterpiece to read. The built-in book shelves have plenty of room for your required work readings, Consignment Store finds, and foreign marvels.



Master Bedroom: Walking through the Reading Area and up the sectioned stairs takes you right into the Master Bedroom. Half walls instead of railing around the staircase provide increased privacy and elegance. Imported from Asia, the bedroom furniture (bed, side tables, desk, and chest of drawers) was handmade by locals commissioned just for this project, these pieces are truly one of a kind.



Master Bath: Located on the other side of the stairs, the Master Bath is big enough for 2 and tranquil enough for 1 long bubble bath soak.



Backyard Zen Retreat: Whether you live in the busy city of Bridgeport or the calm stillness of Riverview, this backyard is the perfect oasis from nosy neighbours, traffic, and life in general. The park bench provides a spot to sit back, close your eyes, and listen to the trickle and splash of the 3 fountains and the whisper of the breeze through the bamboo trees. There is plenty of ground space for meditation and an easel for the art-inspired.



We here at Yellow Lily Realty & Construction hope you enjoyed this tour of our Silken Retreat. If you wish to own this home please visit the Silken Retreat page of our corner of the Swap Shop.
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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2011, 02:36:45 PM »
Jade Palace

Bedrooms: One Double Bed.
Bathrooms: One
Price: $74,057 (In Edit Town Library)
Lot Size: 30x30
Content: Late Night, World Adventures and Generations.

Description: This little Asian Home is designed for rest and relaxation, not for those who want the hectic life of raising the little tykes. Perfect for that young couple, starting their careers, concentrating on their futures. Or maybe even those Grandparents, the ones who've already gone through all the trauma and now just want a slice of Asia? Well look no further and you will see a little Palace, coloured in Jade.

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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2011, 03:19:08 AM »
The Contest is now Closed, Voting will begin shortly. Thank you to everyone who took part!

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Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2011, 03:30:01 AM »
Building Contest 3 – An Asian Home


Your Task:
    To build an Asian Styled Home, what you do with it is up to you completely.

Specifications:
  • Minimum number of Beds: Any Amount (Do not add any Sims)
  • Budget: $80,000, you don't have to spend it all.
  • Lot Size: From 20x20 to 30x40 (or 40x30)



Thanks to everyone who took part in the third Buidling Contest! Everyone did amazingly well and every build is so unique, below is a list of all the Entries that have been accepted for the Contest, with a Link to their entry to refresh your memory!

Entries: - Listed by Date of Entry and Approval
Ratchie - Asian Delight - Comments
VampirePlasma - Modern China - Comments
Chuckles_82 - Zenadu
Schipperke - Satori - Comments
Caliban - MIR Scholars Abode - Comments
LegendaryPlunder - Japanese Symmetry
SassySimmer - Asian Fusion - Comments
Gogowars329 - Paradise from Asia - Comments
Seabody - Mix O Modern and Traditional Asian - Comments
Joria - House of Tranquil Moments
Anushka - The Kin - Comments
Lynley1248 - Serenity - Comments
Lilygirl - Silken Retreat - Comments
samoht04 - Jade Palace - Comments

 
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Re: Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2011, 07:10:36 AM »
Congratulations to Chuckles_82 for winning the Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home! It was a great and fitting entry! You can see Chuckles' comment on the Contest here.

Comments are now allowed, post your Comments here until this Thread is merged with the Contest Thread. If Builders can say whether they will accept Feedback for people to comment and give feedback on that would be great.
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Re: Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2011, 07:27:54 AM »
Congratulations Chuckles!!  Awesome house :)

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Re: Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2011, 08:34:45 AM »
Congratulations, Chuckles.  There were some incredible houses entered in this contest!

I would appreciate any feedback on my entry.
 
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Re: Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2011, 10:17:32 AM »
Congratulations Chuckles!  It was a fantastic house. :)

I would appreciate any feedback.

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Re: Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2011, 10:33:59 AM »
Congrats, when I saw your's I knew we had a winner.
I would also appreciate any feedback.

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Re: Voting for Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home
« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2011, 12:39:25 PM »
Congratulations on Zenadu!  It was an awesome build and congrats to all who entered. 
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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home, Open for Comments
« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2011, 01:46:20 PM »
I decided to not enter this one because I had no clue about Asian themes  ::)

Sassysimmer: It was great, but I would have used more terrain paint and the first floor was a bit empty.

Schipperke: Also could have used some terrain paint, and the furniture on the balconies/decks seemed a bit scattered. Could have made the outside wall colors a little more tan as well.

Lynley1248: Great! Maybe some chairs on the decks, but otherwise, this one was golden!

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  :)

Chuckles_82: Wow, in my opinion, you're better at building then me  ::) Congrats!

Yay to everyone! You're all winners in my book  :D
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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home, Open for Comments
« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2011, 01:49:42 PM »
Congrats to Chuckles!

I would appreciate feedback as well, this was my very first Asian-themed build.
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Re: Building Contest 3 - An Asian Home, Open for Comments
« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2011, 02:00:20 PM »
Lilygirl: I liked it! Yellow and Blue was an odd color choice, but I liked it other then that. Great work :D
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