Case Study House #4 Redux (modern base-game no-CC house)
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Created by Mootilda
Uploaded: 16th May 2010 at 3:41 PM
Updated: 22nd May 2010 at 11:36 PM - Add search keywords
Updated: 22nd May 2010 at 11:36 PM - Add search keywords
I love the simple modern one-story homes in The Case Study House Program, 35 modernist homes by angel f.
Inspired by CSH #4 and an original document by the architect describing the house, I created this modern house with a similar layout. It has the advantages of requiring no EPs or custom content.
The focus of this sunny house is the inner courtyard, which splits the house into two distinct sections: the public area to the left and a somewhat more private area to the right. Every room in the house looks out onto the colorful flower-filled courtyard, so that you can see what's happening throughout the house.
The public area of the house is open-concept, with the living room, dining room, and open kitchen with island. This area also has a chess table, reading area, and a powder room for your guests. The private area consists of the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, plus two smaller bedrooms with a shared bath.
This home is open and airy, making it easy to keep in touch with every family member. The house footprint occupies almost the entire lot, since the focus is internal, rather than external. However, there is a small side yard which holds the swimming pool and outdoor seating, behind the covered carport.
Designed for a warmer climate, where outside living is available for most of the year, this house is still a comfortable house in cooler climates, when the courtyard cannot be used.
This is a home for a close family, who like to be able to see each other and interact together.
I'm afraid that I can't supply a copy of the original floorplan, because the document that I have is protected. If I remember correctly, I downloaded the PDF from:
http://www.artsandarchitecturemag.c...uses/index.html
Weather-proofing:
This lot has a raised ceiling, which means that it may not be weather-proof if you have Seasons. However, it's very simple to close this building against the weather; just add some flooring above the main level. The courtyard is fully enclosed, but open to the weather.
Plant Maintenance:
Because of the shear number of plants, as well as the fact that they are grouped closely together, I would recommend that you download a mod to remove the requirement to maintain your plants. Otherwise, you might want to consider thinning the garden a bit for easier access. Here is a link to the "Perfect Plants" mod that I use:
http://www.simbology.com/smf/index.php/topic,13.0.html
Lot Size: 3x3
Lot Price: $163,228
Additional Credits:
angel f, for her versions of the Case Study Houses, which inspired me:
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=296355
Numenor, for the AnyGameStarter, which allowed me to make this lot without any EPs:
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=250555
The LotAdjuster, which allowed me to create the walls one tile from the edge around the outside of the lot.
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=384656
The GridAdjuster, which allowed me to make the curved roof:
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=327439
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
CSH4Redux.zip
Size: 1.22 MB · Downloads: 5,159 · 16th May 2010 |
1.22 MB | 5,159 | 16th May 2010 | |||||
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- - File was updated after upload was posted
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1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Install: Double-click on the .sims2pack file to install its contents to your game. The files will automatically be installed to the proper location(s).
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Install: Double-click on the .sims2pack file to install its contents to your game. The files will automatically be installed to the proper location(s).
- You may want to use the Sims2Pack Clean Installer instead of the game's installer, which will let you install sims and pets which may otherwise give errors about needing expansion packs. It also lets you choose what included content to install. Do NOT use Clean Installer to get around this error with lots and houses as that can cause your game to crash when attempting to use that lot. Get S2PCI here: Clean Installer Official Site.
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Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 2 base game compatible!
Other Information
Number of bedrooms:
– 3 Bedrooms
Custom Content Included:
– None
: No Custom Content included
Furnishings:
– Fully Furnished
: Lot is completely decked out in furnishings
Special Flags:
– Not Applicable
Tags
#case study, #contemporary, #modern, #modernist, #post-war, #courtyard, #base game, #no custom content, #one story, #single story, #flat roof, #curved roof
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Please do not share my programs, lots, or neighborhoods without my permission. Instead, please direct people to the latest release on this website.
Feel free to share my mods, but be sure to give people a link to the download thread here, just in case there are any future fixes.
The source code for most of my programs is available in the download thread. If I am inactive on ModTheSims for a year, or if I die, you may take over development and support of any of my programs without my permission, but the program must remain free of cost and you must keep the source code in the public domain.
Requests:
If you have requests for new tools, or suggestions for existing tools, please post in the Moo Tools social group; see my Group Memberships for link. I do not accept requests for anything other than programs.
Help:
For help with any of my tools, please post in the appropriate download thread.
DO NOT ask for help or support via PM.
I will delete such requests without responding. Please see rule #5 here for details: http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=135664
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