Author Topic: Maxis Makeover Building Challenge: Community Lots | January 2016  (Read 3202 times)

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Happy New Year everyone! :D This month I'd like to change things up a little bit using community lots. Rather than voting on the challenge buildings I'm going to put up a choice of two per game. You can do one or both... whatever you choose!


Per the usual, the goal is to take a dud and make it snazzy. Change or remove roof types. Tear out interior walls and readjust layouts. Throw in your favorite windows and doors, replace gross wallpaper with modern panels and trade that nasty floral couch in for a sexy leather sofa. Think of it as an empty canvas, for the most part! You've got an endless pile of money so why not make it everything you've ever wanted?


There are some, yes. We want to have as little as possible so not to stunt your creativity! Plus we're lazy and don't want to enforce them.

Challenge Rules
  • HAVE FUN!
  • Exterior walls must remain the same shape.
  • You may add or resize porches as long as there are no walls. However, you can get around this using fencing that looks like full height windows, or use moveobjects to place just windows and doors. Sims 2 greenhouse "walls" will be allowed as well. Sneaky sneaky! ;)
  • Community lots cannot change type.

We only ask that the outside of the chosen building maintain it's shape, otherwise you're completely demolishing the place and it no longer holds resemblance to the original. Community lots are to be redesigned with their original purpose in mind: a coffee shop must remain a coffee shop.

You may use any wall coverings, windows/doors, roofing, etc you want. There are no CC restrictions- use as much or as little as you'd like!

Please note: Sims 3 players must make the "All The Rave" Warehouse a nightclub/bar to reflect the name, despite the whole lot of nothing the building contains. This is in Riverview, which is available for free on the Sims 3 Store.

That aside, the only other rule is that you must post in the challenge thread. Standard posting rules apply.


Your January 2016 challenge lots are all communities. Some lots may require an expansion pack or free download.



Sratford Strip, Veronaville
Download @ TS2 Lot Database






Bernard's Botanical Dining, Downtown
Nightlife Required!
Download @ TS2 Lot Database








28 Hour Wellness Gym
199 Mainstreet, Sunset Valley









"All The Rave" Warehouse
47 Industrial Drive, Riverview

Riverview Required










The Solar Flare Lounge
Oasis Springs









JF&S Clothes
Magnolia  Promenade

Get To Work Required







« Last Edit: Feb 03, 2016, 02:03PM by yuichen »