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There’s something strange in the neighborhood, and Xenia Ville needs a safe place to go to ground. Can you help her out?  Find us on the official forums:  bit.ly/OPBnSTS4   You sit staring out at the dark clouds beyond your office window, thinking this is the kind of evening those with something to hide wait for, where they can move without anyone noticing. The fog is so dense you can’t wait for the work day to be over so you can hurry home and lock the door behind you.    

But not just yet, you have one more meeting scheduled.

At that moment, Karl knocks on the door. “Ms. Ville is here to see you.”

“Yes, show her in, Karl.”

You can’t get a good look at her face under the strange hat she wears on her head. What even is that, a colander? Strange. You can’t help thinking she must be overheating under the bulky, concealing clothes she wears, but you're not one to judge. You put on your best professional smile and ask, “How can we help you?”

Xenia Ville looks around cautiously, eyes darting into every corner of the office. “Are we private here?”

“Of course, I’m very discreet and respect my clients’ privacy,” you reply reassuringly.

“No, I mean, are we being recorded? They can see us you know, the government, they’re always watching.” She shifts nervously.

“No, we’re not being recorded. I promise.” You’ve dealt with cautious clients before, but this one seems a bit over the top. You’re too professional to reveal your feelings, focusing on the job.

“Oh good.” But she doesn’t fully relax. “I think something’s going on in my town. I’d like a more secure place to live. Can you help me?”

“You mean like installing a security system? That’s not something we usually do.”

She shakes her head. “I mean, a small house. One that's built to blend into the surroundings. Lots of trees and bushes would help, but not up against the house, that’s how they get to you." She looks so sincere that you almost believe her. "I need a secure science lab too. In the basement if possible, so no one can find it..."

You listen closely, noting it all down. “I think we can handle that. Do you have any color preferences?”

“Nothing too flashy. I don’t want to draw attention, you understand?”

“I do," you assure her. "We’ll get right on it.”

The Brief

Budget: 45,000

One bedroom house

Must blend into its surroundings.

A science lab with a concealed entrance

Note: While this challenge is Strangerville related, you don't need to have the pack to enter.

Room challenge:

Build Xenia’s secret science lab. The size and shape is up to you, and the budget is $15,000.

Sim Challenge:

Create Xenia Ville and show her hiding out in her home. If you have Strangerville, one trait must be Paranoid. If not, use Erratic. The other traits are up to you. Be sure to share the other traits and Xenia's outfits in your media slideshow.

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Who hasn’t struggled with roofing in the Sims? Here’s a great Sims 4 tutorial on how to tie roofing pieces together and go beyond the basic box when roofing.

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Happy Holidays

& Merry Christmas from #BuildnShare!!! Here’s hoping you had a wonderful 2018 and are looking forward to an even better 2019.

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#BnS107 EXPERT RESULTS

Another Sims 4 BuildnShare has come to a close. Here are the Expert Category results:

BUILD CHALLENGE: 1st Place:  @13vadersims Download Link

ROOM CHALLENGE: 1st Place: @kitkatssimporium Download Link 

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~ Oak Bungalow (NO CC) ~

I decided to make another house on a small lot so here’s a bungalow for you all. 

This has -

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

a small-ish garden 

This house is majority basegame, the packs I used are -

Parenthood

Backyard Stuff

City Living 

Kids room stuff

The usual - Download from on the gallery from abellasims or use my hashtag #abellasims !!

Floor plan screenshots under cut :)

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Lovely work <3

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♥  Download  ♥

Furnished: 406000

Unfurnished: 133000

Furnished: Fully

Decorated: Throughout

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Stories: 2 + Basement

Lot Size: 40x30

Click the Link for Chesterfield:)

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AMAZING <3

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Remodel of EA’s Hare & Headgehog Coffee Shop. Now turned into a cute little home for your wannabe professional bowler. CC FREE except for one item-The bed is from Peacemakers Bowling Night Addons and can be found on his tumblr.

Origin ID: Natacha75

Bowlers Bungalow:SFS

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Gorgeous remodel!

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CUBIC SOHO by xamira99

Created for #BNS106 Challenge - That Entrepreneurial Spirit Established Category | 1st Place Winner  

Gallery ID: xamira99 Showcase

Download Cubic SoHo on the Gallery! §78,410 Lot Type: Retail Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 30x20 Entry Details: This retail is built for #BnS106. The concept of the design is minimalist and inspired from the falling water fountain. For this build, the Cubic SoHo is a perfect retail venue for small business owners to sell their handicraft products. There’re 4 small retail stores, each has their own balcony, except for the ground floor.

NO CC You can follow xamira_99 on Twitter!

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Victorian Family Home

3bed/3bath | 163,714 | Gallery ID: AshTiki

No CC - Updated Victorian home built for a family of five. Home features outdoor pond, greenhouse/shed, playroom, library, art studio and expansive master suite with deck. Enjoy!

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Just beautiful!

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ULTRA Supper Club - Restaurant Lot for Del Sol Valley (or any 40x30!)

This was actually the name of a club/bar in Toronto but it no longer exists lol. I dunno I just think it’s a hilarious OTT name. This is my first time sharing a lot so I’m a bit freaked out.

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How lovely!

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RETAIL RENTAL by iamlinday

Created for #BNS106 Challenge - That Entrepreneurial Spirit Expert Category | 1st Place Winner

Download Retail Rental on the Gallery!

Gallery ID:  iamlinday Showcase

§ 89,882 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Type: Retail Lot Size: 40x30 Entry Details: Built by #linday for #BnS106 - This lot has 5 #retailspaces, two smaller and three bigger, all have a mezzanine floor overlooking the main floor, and have big display windows facing the street. All of them are #unfurnished with the exception of a sales counter with a cash register. One unit also have two fitting rooms. Also includes public #restrooms, #parking spaces for 3 cars, bike racks and an outdoor area. Open your #business today! #moo #NoCC Follow Linday on Twitter!

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Give back to Simanity this round by designing shelters for communities in crisis! 

Did you know BuildnShare has a Sim and a Room challenge in addition to the full build challenge? Check us out on the official forums:

bit.ly/OPBnSTS4  

“Please, come in,” you say, gesturing for your two guests to sit.

A well-dressed woman hands you a business card which says ‘Settlement for Simanity’, and identifies herself as a Ms. Abby Jung. You know the organization but have never worked directly with them.

She is accompanied by a gentleman with the kind of impressive beard and friendly face usually reserved for Santas. He is dressed more… not casually, exactly, but you can tell he’s much more of a hands-on type, with a firm, calloused grip. He introduces himself as simply Tepeu.

“Thank you for seeing us without an appointment,” she says.

“Not at all,” you say. “How can I be of help to your organization?”

“Well, that’s an interesting question,” Tepeu says. “We are looking to create very small homes which can be cheaply and quickly erected, but still be functional for places where whole communities are in need.”

“War zones, natural disaster areas, displaced populations, that kind of thing,” Ms. Jung says. “These won’t be our idea of a house with so many rooms and possessions and furnishings.”

“No,” the Tepeu agrees. “These will be places for sleeping, food prep, and storage mainly. The important aspect is that the family will be in a good, solid structure which can provide safety. A door which locks. We take such security for granted but it is lacking in many areas of the world.”

You nod, remembering some of your own clients who so desperately needed a home after some kind of disaster or another. “I would be happy to be involved in any way I can.”

Tepeu breaks into wide grin.

“We have few requirements, mostly we are hoping you will be able to connect the dots for the actual design of the building,” says Ms. Jung as she hands over several briefs.

“The need is so wide-spread,” Tepeu says. “There are many climates and cultures which Settlement for Simanity will build for, so we are hoping we can get a variety of designs, while meeting the basic needs.”

“Of course!” you say, already having visions in your head.

The Brief:

Budget: 45,000 + lot cost (do not include lot cost in the $45,000 budget.

Any size lot can be used but the size of any of the single prototype structures on the lot should not be more than 64 squares total (e.g. 8x8, 4x16, etc.)

Your prototype lot should have at least 3 versions/copies of your design. Layouts can vary for different sized families.

Include a communal garden and any other special touches which may be appropriate for your build climate/location.

Pick one of the following community locations to design for: Desert Rainforest Subarctic Tropic Dense urban (You do not need to own a suitable world for your chosen location but your landscaping and terrain paints should be consistent with the climate you design for)

Each build will need to be fully securable.

At least two beds in each unit. The main be must be a regular adult bed. The 2nd bed can be a crib or toddler bed.

Toilet/bathing facilities

Cooking facilities

At least one additional skill item of any kind

Room Challenge:

Fully decorate one of the four Simanity prototype modules on your lot to depict a family living in it.

Budget: 12,000

Sim Challenge:

Create a household with at least 3 members and show them in their new Simanity home. Be sure to highlight their traits and outfits in your media.

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There’s a brand new BuildnShare CHALLENGE for you!  Entries due by 24th October...

You had sent Karl home early to beat the storm. You didn’t want him out in that, but you had some loose ends to clean up - or rather, you had models and sketches and a mess to clean up! You looked back over your design ideas and smile. You’ve always loved making a difference in people’s lives, the look on their faces when they see it… makes all the headaches worth it!

The wind was shaking the windows when you finally decided it was time to head home yourself. You gathered your things and turned out the lights, pulling your coat tight around you as you stepped outside and turned to lock up.

When you turned back around, you nearly jumped out of your skin! There was a figure looming over you in the darkness, seemingly materialized out of the fog.

“Good evening,” he says, voice smooth as velvet.

“G-good evening,” you manage to get out.

“I have not come at a bad time, have I?” the gentleman says.

“Bad time? Oh… no no, I was-” well you were just locking up to go home but does that really constitute ‘bad time’?

“I am glad. I apologize I could not have been here sooner.”

Well, you suppose staying a little later wouldn’t hurt, and you’d rather not stand out here so you unlock the door and escape from the elements. Oddly, your visitor does not follow you in.

“Please, do come in,” you say.

He smiles broadly as he steps inside. You aren’t entirely sure but it seems like his teeth are just a little… longer than average.

Shaking off your coat, you hang it back up and turn the lights on again. Now that you’re able to get a better look at your guest he seems far less looming than outside. You note the piercing eyes, the impeccable if somewhat outdated dress. He does not seem the least beaten by the storm, unlike yourself you’re sure.

“Won’t you sit down?” you ask, motioning to the conference table.

“Thank you,” he says, taking a seat. You can’t quite place the accent, but it seems familiar.

“Now, what can I do for you, Mr…?”

“Ah, you may call me Seth.”

“Well, Mr. Seth, what can I do for you?”

“I am in need of a new residence,” he says. “My current will soon be- ah- uninhabitable. So I will need it quickly, by the end of the month and no later.”

“Of course, we often work on a tight schedule,” you say, though find his choice of words very odd.

“Good, I appreciate that,” he says. “But I require very particular details in my residence.”

“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you assure him, slipping easily back into your professional mode. “We have catered to a wide variety of needs.”

“Then what I am after is a subterranean residence, entirely below ground except for what must necessarily be above to access it.”

“Oh, that’s very do-able,” you say. “We can add skylights or-”

“No!”

He cuts you off so forcefully you jump slightly in your seat.

“I apologize,” he quickly adds. “I just- no skylights. I, uh, value my privacy. I do not wish anyone to be able to see inside. Under any circumstances. No skylights, window wells, nothing. Please.”

“Very well,” you say. “There are plenty of lighting options.”

He relaxes again.

“I value my privacy, so a good fence around the property is a must. But I will need space for entertaining,” he says. “I host events every month.”

“Oh?” That seems interesting. “What kind of events?”

“Exclusive events. Very exclusive.”

“No, I mean…football parties, book club, art shows-”

“Yes! Art, that’s it,” he says, as if taking a conveniently offered excuse and running with it. “Very exclusive art showings. With necar. There will need to be a bar.”

“Okay.” You write that down but this is a very odd client! “And beyond that, is it just you? Just one bedroom or…?”

“Yes, only me. The usual parts of a house, yes. All that. But no mirrors!”

“No mirrors.” You jot down a few more notes. “Well, I think the only thing left is the cost-”

“Here is your payment,” he says, handing you a cashier’s check for… a great deal more than you were about to tell him you needed. You do not ask any questions.

“Well Mr. Seth, I think you’ll be very happy with your new place.”

“I hope so,” he says as he stands up. “After all, just ‘cause I’m dead doesn’t mean I can’t have a life!”

He laughs.

You laugh. Then the words sink in and you stop, but suddenly notice he is no longer standing there. Or, anywhere. You look back at the cashier’s check in your hand and shrug. Well, you’ve done weirder.

Your budget for this challenge is §150,000 (including the cost of the lot)

Design an entirely subterranean home except what must be above ground for access.

No natural lighting of any kind.

One bedroom minimum.

All the usual residential spaces.

Room for entertaining an exclusive group of people.

No mirrors

Room Challenge:

Create Mr. Seth's room for entertaining, again, no mirrors or windows please, remember this is subterranean.

Budget for Room: $85,000

Sim Challenge:

Make Mr Seth and show him entertaining his guests in his new space. He is a bit of a snob, but other than that the rest of his traits are up to you. Remember to let us know what other traits you chose for him, along with his aspiration and your reasoning.

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There’s a new #BuildnShare challenge for you! Renovate a classic home in Willow Creek to accommodate some “unexpected arrivals.” Find out more HERE

They certainly are a large family. Of course, you had heard the news, so tragic - both parents dying in a car accident, and four orphans left behind! Their estranged aunt and her wife had agreed to take them in, so they wouldn’t have to be separated, but two twin babies, an eight-year-old, and a teen are a lot to take on for new parents!

“Of course we never expected to be

unexpected

parents,” Saanvi, the aunt, says. “Couples like us really don’t have that issue.”

“We’re very happy to do it,” Luna quickly adds. “But we’re very cramped in our place, now. “Ayla and Aesha share our bed, but Nila and Faisal are sleeping on the couches, and that just won’t do forever.”

You nod sympathetically. “I understand completely.”

“We love our house,” Saanvi says. “And the view. We don’t want to move, so we’ll have to add-on three new rooms and probably another bathroom.”

“It should complement the existing architecture as well,” says Luna. “But we’d love to have the interior updated while we’re making so many changes. Make it more friendly for the number of people in it.”

“And we want Nila and Faisal involved in their rooms,” Saanvi continues. “This is going to be as much their house as ours, I want to help make them feel as if they really belong there.”

You nod and turn to Nila first, the middle sister. “Hello, Nila,” you say.

She turns red and hides behind her hands, but with some gentle coaxing from Saanvi, she returns your greeting.

“Why don’t you tell me a little about yourself? Do you have any hobbies? Anything you like to do for fun?”

“I like to paint,” she says.

“Oh? And what do you paint?”

She shrugs and goes quiet.

“She’s shy,” Luna offers as Nila shrinks into her. “She seems to really like browns and pinks together.”

You decide to let Nila off the hook and turn to Faisal. “And what about you?”

He doesn’t look at you but softly says, “I- I really like my telescope.”

“Me, too,” you say, hoping to draw him out a little more. “I love looking at the stars.”

He looks at you, not expecting that. “Yeah. I- I want to find a new one and name it.”

“Oh? That sounds wonderful. What would you name it?”

“Paavai,” he says.

You remember that name from the news article. It was the mother. “That’s very beautiful.”

He nods.

“What about color? What colors do you like?”

He thinks a bit longer about that before saying, “I guess yellow. Or… maybe purple.”

“We’d like the babies to have a few things to help them develop their skills as they grow,” Saanvi says. “I’d like their room to be in a soft shade of green or blue.”

“I like the colors in our room now,” Luna says, “but something new and fresh would be nice.”

“I think this should all be very doable.”

“Since you’ll be working on the whole house, we’ll be taking a vacation for a few weeks,” Saanvi says. “So we won’t be around for questions during the renovation. I hope we’ve given you enough to go on?”

“I think I’ve got all I need,” you say. “The house will be move-in ready by the time you come back!”

“Thank you so much,” Luna says. “This is such a burden off us.”

“I am only too happy to help,” you say, already deciding to waive your fee for this one. You have every confidence that this new family will be able to overcome their tragic beginning and thrive in their new house.

Renovate and add-on to Riverside Roost in Willow Creek.

200k Budget (final cost of the building, not in addition to the existing house value)

The final build should have at least four bedrooms decorated per the requests and interests of the family as indicated above. Also, take into consideration items from the existing building for things Saanvi and Luna enjoy.

The exterior style of the house should reflect the current style, but the interior can be redesigned to give a fresh feeling and to make the best use of the existing spaces.

Don't worry about adding on the lot cost to this one, they already own it.

Room Challenge:

Create Sanvi and Luna's Living Room. Must include a place for them to read to the children, a stereo and a TV.

Budget: $75,000

Size Limit: 40 squares in any layout you choose (it can be smaller if you wish). Be sure to include a slide showing the layout square count in your entry slideshow.

Sim Challenge:

Make the family and show them moving into the new house. Tell us a little about them.

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Challenge Results for #BnS102 - Hawthorne Project IX

EXPERT: 1st - SoulGal7

ESTABLISHED: 1st - TinkPlays 2nd - ohSnap 3rd - cebu2cool

Check out the winners’ builds starting HERE!

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Challenge Results for #BnS101 - Oceanside Resort

EXPERT: 1st - WrathofCath

ESTABLISHED: 1st - PallyStyle 2nd - RachelShennan

STARTING OUT: 1st -   Kriint 2nd - 1HappyMonkey Check out the winners’ builds starting HERE!

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Challenge Results for #BnS98 - The Four Seasons

EXPERT:

1st - Masajo 2nd - gmcrozier & Laireen35

ESTABLISHED:

1st - 4Sanne 2nd - FidgetyAtom 3rd -  JHGKJHGKJH

STARTING OUT: 1st - 1HappyMonkey Check out the winners’ builds HERE!