Let's Build Newcrest | Council Block | Part 1

[@Hufflepuffer44]

Such a British thing isn't it those flats, god only knows there is plenty of them here in Cardiff lol

[@DuskOasis]

I visited my sister who's studying at Cardiff Uni late last year and yeah I see these flats everywhere! I miss Cardiff

[@eveastle516]

CYMRU AM BYTH!!! Welsh pride!

[@DevonBumpkin]

I love Cardiff

[@mylofryett9160]

Fazlan Shah I call it more ilford London

[@raulzammit5531]

This is such a British comment 😂😂

[@simscapism3810]

I absolutely love seeing something more realistic for us European people

[@DevonBumpkin]

Ah, thank you!

[@Cheyannesorelle]

Everything is always so Americanised on the sims so this is new for me!

[@yourearsaregreen]

Now I'm imagining the cottage is a listed building or the owners refused to move or something and when the rest of the street was redeveloped, it was a real pain in the arse for the architects lmao 😂

[@DevonBumpkin]

yes!

[@umcertogui]

just a suggestion here! tiny living has a very "flatzy" door, i think it would look nice and it probably fits in with the aesthetic you're going for. adored the build, you always do an amazing job!!

[@DevonBumpkin]

Good door, but I've gone with something else :)

[@umcertogui]

@@DevonBumpkin yes! i just saw that and you're right

[@GallivanterEdits]

Ugh I love how realistic you are with your builds without even needing to use CC. It's just the aesthetics and concepts, they're always there for me! Idk if this is the right build for that but I'd love to see a communal terrace with a lovely space to chill and maybe with some pots. :)

[@AussieAriesGirl]

We have these sorts of flats in Australia too, watching this Newcrest let’s build series has made me realise how much Australia still is influence by the UK still.

[@PrairieStorm]

It would be so fun if Sims devs would put in an option to change a single home grid into a multi-home playable grid. Even if we just had one more option so we could do something like 3 townhomes connected, side-by-side or a 3 level apt unit. Even if we could only play one at a time --having your eye on your other sims as they ran wild on the same lot would be fun.

[@Boney0ne]

If you're a reader, there's a great series of books called Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, it explores the cultures of different British communities, and has a massive focus on British history and architecture. I think you'd really enjoy it! I'm not British, so I've learned a lot about British cultures from those books, and from this series. I was reminded of it because the main character grew up in a council flat, and one of the books revolves around a particular block of flats in London.

[@kellynorman9270]

Erin Cullen I love the “Rivers of London” series! I was sold on the idea that it was meant to be Harry Potter for adults. Ben Aaronvitch also wrote for Doctor Who.

[@DevonBumpkin]

OMG I love that series!

[@velvet._.]

“i’ve been watching far to much Juno Birch” girl... same. Though there is never too much Juno Birch...

[@carlmcleencabales9188]

Yes that's happening!

[@NillanNilsson]

You could move the stairs one square towards the back of the build to get more space by the entrance doors to the flats? ❤️

[@juliavalkyrie]

The garages are so great - I can imagine sims using them for a little band practice/dj space, a woodworking shop, a painting studio, a 'man cave' to escape the ole ball and chain. So many possibilities! Love the whole lot so far, can't wait to see how you put personality into all those flats.

[@carysjl846]

Yes! Love the man cave idea!

[@TheDodgerReid]

I'm doing a British-inspired neighbourhood in the Sims 2, and I love this series because it's giving me so much inspiration 🥰. A thought on the entrance/stairwells: Now that you moved the doors, you could push the stairs forward one tile, that way it wouldn't be as tight of a squeeze.

[@flintenstein]

I don't know if I'm just being hormonal or what but your positivity and inclusivity in this build had me in tears. Such a great idea!

[@princessrachie278]

Hoping for “Del Boy and Rodney” inspired residents for one of the flats

[@dannymaserati3196]

Dave*

[@DevonBumpkin]

YOU PLONKER

[@claireabellhayward2400]

Oh my God, imagine!

[@Colormekaykay]

Maybe all the two bedrooms have the garages? Or it’s the opposite, and like in exchange for having one less bedroom, the one bedrooms get the garage space? Dunno, but I look forward to whatever you do!

[@naomiboluijt7382]

i'd love to see you make a gothic style apartment/room, I just know you'd put so much more thought into it instead of just shoving all the black furniture into it like some would.

[@harlotstarlet5008]

Naomi Boluijt girl yes!! Or like a full gothic mansion I’d actually die

[@PinkyMcGee1]

The basketball thingy is called a key, and you got it in the right place! Spent many of my teenage years at basketball courts like this. Not actually playing basketball, but trying to be cute with my friends and get the hotties playing to notice us. Lol. The nostalgia.

[@DreamtubeCAM]

My cousin lived in one of these flats but hers was a Maisonette and I used to think it was so cool because it has two floors I was like “oooh penthouse” even though it was this type of style. The bottom floors did generally seem to have a bigger garden which was the only thing they didn’t like but at least they had the view. I love 💓 how your British neighbourhood is going these builds are amazing.

[@dilaraguney]

I feel like I am learning a lot about British people while watching this series! Loved it as always hun

[@FRYDAIES]

Here’s something for you, these types of flats, especially the high rises, were built after ww2 to cope with the housing crisis, as the blitz destroyed many homes

[@hannahbaker4623]

Instead of garages they could be storage units, could be filled with interesting bits and bobs x

[@RykerJones28]

This is awesome! I used to live in a council block and yours has brought it all back. Especially the delightful smell of stale wee and tobacco in the stairwell 😅

[@morganmcbride6225]

As a Canadian, it’s very interesting to watch you build British-style homes! Great build once again 💕

[@ruthfulnonsense]

Rewatching this now that For Rent is coming out! So excited 😍

[@mentalmaud8894]

“Oh my god, this is it! I have it!” Exactly what I said yesterday, but it turns out it’s hay fever, phew 😅 Love this build ❤️

[@arcsmith03]

I know it's not "beautiful," but I adore this build! The amount of realism you've been able to cram in in just one episode is incredible! Can't wait to see how you make each FLAT unique.

[@simoneprice4421]

You had me hollering during this video, my mom actually came in my room to see if i was okay. That basketball bit. Crying out loud of laughter. LOVE it.

[@FRYDAIES]

Love this, definitely one of my faves! It’s so authentic, quintessentially British. I’ve never seen a build like this in the sims.

[@lailuna11]

So glad you decided to put balconies on the back! If I lived there, I'd love a balcony on the back because that view is stunning! I would spend loads of time on that balcony! I love that the kitchen is so big in the one bedrooms. I would totally live here! I love it! 💚

[@PhoenixMoonWolf]

My sister lives on an estate similar to this, and all the flats on the bottom floor either have a type of garden (With a fence) or a little patio blocked off! A lot of people buy their flats and change their front doors - so the ones in her building are all really different! Also, the two bedroom ones and the single bedroom are on separate sides with the same sort of layout ~ I hope you find some of this useful!

[@jessjessjess222]

You're my favorite Simmer, you deserve so much more for the amount of talent you have. But until then, I'll just watch the ads 😂

[@DevonBumpkin]

You are amazing, thank you Jessika :)

[@jessjessjess222]

@@DevonBumpkin always!

[@jakxx026]

Every day, I always wait for your video to make me laugh in this terrible situation.

[@imperishablestars33]

I love your British builds, as someoen who lives in a council flat, this is amazing. It showcases how we have to decorate and personalise our flats and balcony or windowboxes with restrictions, lol :)

[@brendanpilkington1446]

Almost a year ago! These videos really got me through the first lockdown we had and I enjoy all your builds but this one really brought everyone together I think being under lockdown. It was an awful time but I’d love to go back.

[@Macallion]

"Ten points to Gryffi..." "But I'm a Ravenclaw." ;_;

[@pialestrange5826]

Macallion thought the same thing except i am slytherin

[@melly3144]

Sounds like something dumbledore would do though

[@EvilGremlin100]

@@melly3144 every Ravenclaw student got full marks on their exams, but Ron played a bit of chess, Hermione was her typical swot self and remembered some verse about plants, and Harry assaulted a teacher so.. Gryffindor wins..

[@kellyannecoll]

Once again I will be shamelessly ripping this off with mild variations to add to my milwaukeeified version of Newcrest... Thanks for your videos Aden- I absolutely love this series! There’s truly nobody else on KZbin doing what you’re doing! 💖

[@lilah1061]

i'm excited you're doing council flats! i grew up in one of these bad boys back in the 90s on the seventh floor :)

[@cece.888]

Ah all the feels! Love this so much! What about flipping the stairs the other way round, may give it some more room for the doors! I'm so excited to see the rest of this and the storylines 🥰😁

[@andreaisannoyed5169]

"We've all got a bit of Carly inside of us" hahahaha

[@Boney0ne]

I really appreciate it every time you ask if we're doing okay. I'm not doing okay, but it makes it a little better to know that there are good people out there who care about strangers. Your Let's Build Newcrest series has been my little happy place during quarantine.

[@DevonBumpkin]

We're all in this together my friend :)

[@polly5636]

This is so fantastic ❤️ I love builds like this that are really inspired by the UK. So lovely to see a build like this that so many of us will be familiar with

[@kelseyarmstrong2298]

When Aidan says he’ll upload a speed build: STONKS The speed build is delayed: PANIK Aidan uploads a let’s build: MEGA STONKS

[@ameliahowells254]

So right about brits still having a sense of community and it's so apparent in council flats/estates, I work in a very disadvantaged area and it's lovely how everyone comes together to look out for eachother

[@DevonBumpkin]

This is so true!

[@naomielenaki]

You don’t understand how much joy your videos give me! :) Please keep giving us these lets build!

[@itsununnu6228]

Adam is on fire! So many builds

[@Nessa___]

Itsununnu Aden 😎

[@kyla_milart]

I've spend last day watching all of your recent videos that i missed and I'm so happy not to be late this time! I can't wait to see how the flats and their families will be!! And yes the basketball thingy is the right way aha

[@alexc.m.944]

Another nice building, Devon. I have a suggestion: the cloth lines would be great in the rooftop. The space in the ground floor could be used as a patio, a commity garden, a bicycle parking... Many possibilities.

[@876LND]

This is perfect for the rent pack

[@zoellaanne9101]

Suggestion for a character in the block of flats: elder male who makes pottery and small objects and sells them at the local Sunday markets. The kids in the neighbourhood thing he’s a creep and graffiti his front door with mean things. He has one very old ginger Tom cat who’s nasty to small children. His name is Colin.

[@perishio]

We need a flat for a sim inspired by the absolutely stunning and iconic potty mouthed Nan from Catherine Tate!

[@DevonBumpkin]

SHE IS A QUEEN. We're for sure getting a foul mouthed Nana in there somewhere

[@AuroraPatera]

Thanks for doing this! It's so refreshing to see more European architecture and also to see someone give a bit of love to more popular housing as well!

[@eszap]

Yeeeeessss, it's here!! The videos that are getting me through labor contractions.

[@carysjl846]

Erm... good luck? 😂 I genuinely hope everything goes well and congrats xx

[@mollybgh1374]

It must be so stressful giving birth in this time, all the love 💕

[@DevonBumpkin]

OMG WHAT? I hope everything went/is going well?

[@victoriawhirl]

Is it weird I’m already picturing sims who could live here?! The stories and possibilities are endless! This build is so nostalgic to me, I’ve lived in flats like these when I was younger and it’s such a cool little community all living in one sort of building and everyone knows their neighbours etc. Like if you ever need a helping hand opening a pickle jar you could just knock next door and someone would do it for you haha. Love the videos as always, thanks for keeping us entertained! ❤️

[@jxhannx4796]

I’m so excited for the storylines for this 😂 as soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew this was going to be amazing

[@rachaels742]

you should make one of the sims a painter and have their garage door painted and make the garage into a little painting studio! my grandpa was an artist and he had that!

[@amandiferass]

Oh, poor unfortunate souls that live in the bottom right flat, will go out in their balcony and smell the sweet scent of all their neighbours trash! ahhahahahhahahaha. Loved the building! So excited for the next parts!

[@nailsofglass8184]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for this build and making me feel represented. I grew up on a council estate and watching this come together honestly feels so much like home for me. I have to say that it really is pot luck as to whether you get the sense of community you mention, as in my experience we had some pretty awful and judgemental neighbours - ironically they all came from privately owned homes round the corner from us and treated us very badly for not having much. But now as an adult, any time I meet a fellow 'council house kid' I suddenly feel connected to them like we are family. That's to say that watching this has evoked an oddly welcome feeling during lockdown, so thank you!

[@DevonBumpkin]

I completely agree with everything you've just said.

[@jesseconstantine]

have you tried the dorm door from the uni pack? they come with a peephole as well :)

[@DevonBumpkin]

You'll see in the next part :D

[@izmatopia4347]

I love apartment buildings!! Multi-homes are my absolute favorite thing to build in the sims. I’m enjoying this so much!!! ❤️ Little tip, in case you don’t know: you can hammer the bottom of the stairs and just keep the steps. When you hover over the bottom you’ll see it highlights only that part. I hope this helps, love!! 😘

[@amandacornelius9165]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned but you can delete the under side of the stairs, you just have to place somewhere else and use the delete took then move them back. Then you can have the concrete stairs on top of each other :)

[@Beeryy93]

I’ve just found your channel and I’m so glad! You’re an amazing builder and it’s so good to finally see some British builds 🤗

[@chiarag7684]

You are spoiling us with all these let's build videos! I love them so much, even more than speed builds, and your voice and accent relax me (I love British accent), is it weird? Btw can't wait for tomorrow's episode

[@paigewentz8404]

I know a lot of people say this and I am going to be another, Devin Bumpkin(aka Aiden) your videos make me smile and laugh every time. Your builds are beautiful and inspiring. And some of the commenters are hysterical as well. I am honored to be apart of the Bumpkin family fandom. Much love from PA, USA❤️

[@DevonBumpkin]

I'm honoured to have you :)

[@KleinMona]

„I dont want to do that!“ refers to the Tuccus Lingus incident! The beautiful Miranda Hobbs from SATC!

[@niisimsplay]

You saying apartments instead of flats for half of the vid had me slapping myself 😂 this build is just unbelievable!! This is so representative of what a real neighbourhood actually looks like! Can't wait to see what you'll do with all fo the different flats 👌

[@The-Sims]

Those council flats are spot on. They really embody the brutal, utilitarian design of the 60s/70s. They tenants will need smart cars, though. Nothing but a bicycle will fit in those garages. 😁

[@DevonBumpkin]

LOL or Fiat 500's which plague London

[@The-Sims]

@@DevonBumpkin Oh that is funny. I kind of like them, but I've never driven or driven in one. Only the original, and that was so cute. I directed the restoration of one 30 years ago and it was absolutely gorgeous. I like the new one, but I've seen some really ugly versions of it. I walked past a proper Mini and I wanted to cry. I had to give up my life long station wagon a few years ago. It's hard to look at one and know a car that I had for 50 years is now someone else's.

[@RomulusHouse]

I love your commentary. super entertaining! I'm enjoying my Quarantine thank to you!

[@shilly88]

Love. Love. Love. Can't wait to see the rest of the vids for this plot and download it into my world.

[@emmaothorell]

Love this. Looks like half the housing in London

[@luciferlampmuffin2879]

I am from Luton, we have quite a few high rise flats! I think They are somthing like 12 floors so not sims friendly lol! Loving this series!! ..... nice landing there Timothy. ..

[@HidethePainMaria]

I've been having terrible hay fever lately, I've always suffered when the spring time comes, but because of the "times" we are in I'm like: "tell my family I love them...." I'm so dramatic..... Also, I see a lot of this type of building here in Portugal as well and I would imagine those garages going underground..

[@DevonBumpkin]

lol!

[@unicornbaths]

Oh my god this is giving me the same vibes of the flat my family used to rent for summer holidays in South West Sussex

[@megalines3461]

love your channel cause your builds are so british and i can use them! i'm from scotland and lots of yous builts look like they could have been plucked from a random street here. i love it!

[@_ayagu]

Wow! Can't wait for Part II!

[@HEROS9GIRL]

This is so accurate. I live in a council flat and it’s like you’ve built my home! Just subscribed :)

[@dianak1138]

Omg I used to live in exactly the same house in the little Venice in London, there are tons of them all around uk😍👍

[@clairebrunning1471]

Just found your channel and loving this. I live in East London and these flats are so realistic :)

[@cerridweniwen16]

I love this so much! This goes well as a university housing in my game!

[@onikatanyamarajpetty9761]

If you go into wall decor you can select a garage door that already has a mural on it I feel like using some of those would look good :)

[@sineadsthename]

So glad I found your channel, your videos are so entertaining!

[@sarahkendle7564]

Watching this with a Chicken Korma and a glass of wine, always find watching these videos so relaxing even though you are building a block of flats behind a Grade I listed property - I wonder how that got past the parish council! These flats do look like where my sister lives in Hertfordshire though and she looks out on a very nice old manor, she gets the view without having to pay through the nose for it! :P

[@kittenkate]

Not sure if anyone’s mentioned it, but you’ve got the b-ball court the correct orientation, you just need to move it forward one square so the goal is behind the straight white line (out of bounds)

[@dimed5378]

I really love this build, think this was one of my fave videos so far 😁 I'm really enjoying your let's build Newcrest ❤

[@AJ-xk3mw]

the university or tiny living doors work for the flat door!!! With the peep hole, or little glass blocks!

[@JassyPooh01]

I’m coming back to this build for inspiration to prep my For Rent build so it’ll be almost complete when the pack comes out ☺️

[@bellasharard4152]

Hey! I've noticed that some of the modern council blocks near where I live (Melbourne) are a little bit raised off the ground and the ground floor flats have gates from their balcony and stairs down! I know this isn't modern so I don't know if you want to do that but it could look cool :) Also: you missed the trim on the top!! ❤️❤️

[@queenpig]

Juno Birtch Also my husbands favourite saying, "now that is happening" " Because I am iconic" lol

[@mayanakram16]

In love with your videos ♥ And there is a single tile city living door with numbers on it that is an apartment number I think it could look nice in here. + there is garage doors with swatches also in city living

[@annie1121]

I love this build! This is just incredible!

[@ayou2470]

Always love your commentary. Sorry I'm late to the party.... but I brought this lovely comment for you in lieu of wine. Thank you for your inspiring builds and lovely videos. ❤❤

[@katfml5275]

i absolutely adore you and this type of content omg!! It feels like i'm playing the game with you, i feel so involved

[@alexandraprundis6405]

Another project, another daily treat :3 What i've done to deserved this, because me likee

[@pooksterpieful]

This is gonna turn out so great! Having your videos so often at the mo is such a godsend honestly! You've been making me laugh so much so thank you thank you thank you!

[@DevonBumpkin]

Thank you mate! :)

[@梨-i5l]

Honestly I live in a block of flats right next to this kind of place- including the brick balconies and the basketball/playground combo. Really wish we had wheelchairs for Sims for a ground floor apartment, but maybe some get to work hospital barriers could give a nod to the sim before?

[@jemmalouisebennett610]

Aww you are so sweet and lovely love the way you said you tolatly have got this lockdown

[@iGNONERA]

Havent watched your vids since May! :O Im back now to watch like a madman! :3

[@MissCaroSan]

Rewatching cos I love this series! Beryl is my fav ^__^ You need to redo this with the for rent pack! That would be amazing!

[@Tazmin.]

I’d love to see a really quick let’s play in this build just to see all the families living together 😂👌🏼

[@katym2487]

perfect! this looks really similar to what my brother's block of flats looks like!

[@megs0712]

Omg I just found you and I love you 😂 had me cracking up. Love how realistic your game is

[@DevonPixie1991]

your council flats have inspired me to work on a Victorian style tenement block