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Volpedia/Games/The Sims 4/Build & Buy/Foundations and Platforms
THE SIMS 4 / BUILD & BUY

Foundations and Platforms

Foundations and platforms control building elevation and split-level appearance.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / GENERAL
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Practical advice: Check stairs and accessible steps every time the height changes.
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How it works

Foundations and platforms control building elevation and split-level appearance.

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Practical advice

Check stairs and accessible steps every time the height changes.

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Mistakes to avoid

A visually pleasing raised room may be unreachable without stairs.

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