August 2020 Condo Contest! (Outdoor Hangout)

I think I’m gonna finally tap out and consider my build finished!
This build has a lot of screenshots, so I’ve put the bulk of them in a read-more at the bottom.

For my contest entry, I really wanted to try making something based on the botanical gardens and arboretums that most big cities have. They’re beautiful to go to in the summer, and I’ve always found them to be a very peaceful & relaxing hangout spot. The one in my city even does weddings, so I tried making mine look a bit like a venue too!


I’m gonna be putting the condo up publicly in a few days, I have an art prize for one of the hedge maze easter eggs and I’m not quiiiite ready for it yet.

More screenshots here!

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Thank you for holding this contest, I had a fun time with this build and it’s definitely my favorite condo now!

Edit: oop forgot the steam id thing whoops! Idk which type of steam id but here’s my profile link.

Update: Condo went live today and all the easter eggs got found! I’m updating the post with the newly-filled out Hall of Fame board! (Mostly lol) I’m hoping to put the condo out again tomorrow!
(Quick clarification: The NPC finder and Art winner differ, as the first successful winner declined the art prize and I gave it to the next winner!)

EDIT: This condo is now on workshop! You can find it here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2217768485

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There will be a riot if this doesn’t get first place

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that means we still can post our condo in August 14th, right?
Just want to be sure.

Yes, you can submit your pictures until the end of the day on August 14th. We’ll announce the winners on the 17th.

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I chose to make a public pool/waterpark because I always enjoyed the atmosphere and aesthetic of them. This is built in the default Condo behind the main area, and I spent maybe around 75k-100k on materials I didn’t already have. It was extremely fun to make and probably my best build yet.


Pirate ship playplace. No diving!


Bubbly cave pool. The water reflections on the cave wall is one of my favorite details. It was done using the Candle lighting effect.

Snack bar. Forgive my awful signage, graphic design is not my passion.


The Big Kahuna™ water slide.

Over-spilling buckets and a mural.

Sunbathing areas and other details. I wanted tables next to the loungers but I couldn’t find any fitting ones.



And finally, a birds-eye view of the whole build.

Steam ID: 76561197971981660

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Welp I’m probably gonna get Blown out of the water here, but allow me to go ahead and present the newly finished Outdoors area of Mountainside™!

This has been a project of mine to revitalize and refurbish the Highrise condo into something better, and I figured what would be better than a Mountainside lodge/resort? Take a gander!

SteamID: https://steamcommunity.com/id/Alexer_Zoderia


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what video is this

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Here is my entry. GLHF!

Steam Profile: https://www.steamcommunity.com/id/extome/



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Hello all,

Here is my entry! I’m so excited. Good luck to everyone!! <3

My ID: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198193864626/

Here is my summer home (still decorating) I started on the 2nd of August. Can’t wait for Halloween decorating too!
















Happy summer! See you guys on the other side XD

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Rooftop Garden

This is a pretty small build in terms of surface area but the effort put into making every small detail count is really what took the most time.








524 canvas walls in total. The only workshop items are the string lights and the structures/fences are all made with walls. Good luck everyone, can’t wait to see the results! All of the submissions look great.

Steam ID: https://steamcommunity.com/id/LeviathanJPTV/

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Man, all the submissions that are here so far are amazing. Too bad that mine isn’t as great as the others ;v;

Then again, I didn’t know that this contest until the 8th of August, so meh.

Anyways, mine is pretty basic. It’s just a small sandy beach hangout outside the Condo.

It’s has an entrance, a BBQ area with a projector, a volleyball court, a cursed hot tub that makes you wide and some little friends like the crabs and the super sea snails.

Here are some pictures:

Even though I don’t think it’s the best, I still enjoyed making it and I hope that I make even better and cooler Condos in the future.

Or I’ll just make cursed Condos I guess.

Edit: Forgot to add my Steam Profile on here oops,

Anyways, here it is:

Link to Steam Profile: https://steamcommunity.com/id/ILoveCookiesLP/

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These condos are looking great! If you haven’t already, please make sure to edit your post to include your Steam ID (AKA link to your Steam profile). @12foxy12 @Alexer_Zoderia @extome @Leviathan @ILoveCookiesLP

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Done.

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It is so crazy how having a contest can bring out so many amazing creations in such a short amount of time. Excellent work everyone!

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Alright, heres mine.





Its an Island which isnt in Smooth Dirt, but in the Standard Condo. To get there you have to use a Ship! (in reality, you use a Teleporter). This Island has 3 parts.


First part theres a grill area and cave which is covered by a waterfall.





Inside the cave theres a Bar, singing area and a gaming area.


The secound part has 3 golf stages and a grave for Rick May (rest in peace).


The third part has one golf stage and a large pool area!









I also wanted to include more NPC’s but I wouldnt have much time. So I’ll pass. Hope you guys like it. Thats now the finished Version!

Steam Profile Link

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My 100% original dumpster fire, complete with a trash commercial based on horrible spa pamphlets. (YouTube didn’t warn me it was too long for my account so I had to re-upload it after I verified and then I re-uploaded it and it selectively chose part of the last three minutes so I’m uploading it a third time and after this I don’t care anymore because I just want to throw a catsack party and put all this behind me lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKIZ_87PX6U)

Enjoy =3

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198071354341

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Alright, the contest has been concluded, and we will be judging the entries now. The results will be announced at some point on Monday. Great job everyone!

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