laivine_erunyauve ∙ Oct 10, 2009

It looks great.

ErikMesa1179 ∙ Oct 2, 2009

Just to note this is a COMMUNITY lot.  Forgot to mention that.  ErikMesa.

ErikMesa1179 ∙ Oct 2, 2009

This Art Gallery features modern design, open spaces with alot of lighting and many other nice features all on a 2x4 small lot.  I was inspired to create this small lot thinking about urban areas and how buildings go up not out.  The Guggenheim was actually an inspiration with its addition many years ago although this looks nothing like it and isn't supposed to be it.  I designed the Art Gallery so it looks like it's been added onto at a later date.  There are two separate buildings separated by a skywalk.  I've used different exterior coloring and design to emphasize this.  Many of the museums and galleries I've been to over the years have been added onto so this seemed a natural approach.  First as you enter the gallery there are four large colored pillars outside.  The first says "Art Gallery" and the other three have quotes from Renoir, Monet and DaVinci.  This custom wallpaper is the only custom content on the entire lot everything else is game or expansion pack standard. 
As you enter the front (original) building of the gallery you see a large staircase to your left and in front a grand piano and seating area.  Beyond that is a large aquarium and double doors out to the patio between the two buildings.  The second floor features a sculpture area and the third artwork on the walls.  The fourth floor is unfinished and would make nice offices, classrooms or a studio learning center type area. 
If you leave the first building there is a patio area between the two buildings and a skyway connects the second floors.  Outside is a pond, a fountain and a sitting area with nice flowers.  Entering the rear (addition) building the first floor features a coffee shop and buffet area with tables and chairs.  The second floor is a small gift shop area and a library where your sims can study art while sitting in comfortable recliners.  The third floor of the addition features an oriental themed gallery space.  On the roof of the addition are solar panels.
The buildings both feature large open areas, expanses of windows several stories high, extensive lighting and dramatic balconies.  I enjoy museums and galleries in real life so I tried to take the things I've seen and combine them all here.  The nice thing is with the small 2x4 lot this gallery can fit almost anywhere.  I hope you enjoy it.  ErikMesa.