ᐅ Floor Plan – House with Two Separate Living Units for Rental
Created on: 6 Aug 2016 00:45
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Hello everyone,
I would like to share our floor plan here for discussion. These are two designs from different general contractors, based on a concept we developed.
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Development plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 708 m² (7615 sq ft)
Location, orientation: I have already introduced the site situation in this thread.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Grundstück-teilen-langes-schmales-Grundstück.15277/
In the meantime, the following parameters have been established: Initially, one house with two rental units will be built. We plan to get approval for a second house as well, but won’t build it right away.
Specifications from the development plan: Floor area ratio 0.4, roof type: gable roof (SD), flat roof (FD), roof pitch: 28-32° or 0-5°, parking: state building code BW requires 1 car parking space per residential unit and 2 bicycle parking spaces per residential unit.
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: One house with two separate rental units, two-story design without sloped ceilings, gable roof
Basement, floors: no basement, attic used as storage space
Balcony, roof terrace: yes, balcony for the upper floor unit
General: Since the property is intended purely for rental purposes, the floor plan should focus on the essential minimum requirements regarding room size, windows, technical aspects, etc. However, the house should still be modern and attractive to ensure good rental potential.
House design
Who designed it: General contractors
Likes/dislikes? We prefer design 2 because the living/dining/kitchen area has a well-usable size and both units include a storage room. However, there is little space in the hallway for things like a coat rack, and the bathroom only has a shower. For design 1, we are concerned that the living/dining/kitchen area might not be practical.
What are your thoughts on the designs? What would you improve?
Design 1
Design 2
I would like to share our floor plan here for discussion. These are two designs from different general contractors, based on a concept we developed.
---------------------------------------------
Development plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 708 m² (7615 sq ft)
Location, orientation: I have already introduced the site situation in this thread.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Grundstück-teilen-langes-schmales-Grundstück.15277/
In the meantime, the following parameters have been established: Initially, one house with two rental units will be built. We plan to get approval for a second house as well, but won’t build it right away.
Specifications from the development plan: Floor area ratio 0.4, roof type: gable roof (SD), flat roof (FD), roof pitch: 28-32° or 0-5°, parking: state building code BW requires 1 car parking space per residential unit and 2 bicycle parking spaces per residential unit.
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: One house with two separate rental units, two-story design without sloped ceilings, gable roof
Basement, floors: no basement, attic used as storage space
Balcony, roof terrace: yes, balcony for the upper floor unit
General: Since the property is intended purely for rental purposes, the floor plan should focus on the essential minimum requirements regarding room size, windows, technical aspects, etc. However, the house should still be modern and attractive to ensure good rental potential.
House design
Who designed it: General contractors
Likes/dislikes? We prefer design 2 because the living/dining/kitchen area has a well-usable size and both units include a storage room. However, there is little space in the hallway for things like a coat rack, and the bathroom only has a shower. For design 1, we are concerned that the living/dining/kitchen area might not be practical.
What are your thoughts on the designs? What would you improve?
Design 1
Design 2
Does it really have to be 3/4 rooms? A room with less than 10sqm (100 sq ft) is more like a rabbit hutch...
I would probably go for a more spacious 2-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and bathroom (2BHK) instead.
Otherwise, I like design 1 better because it doesn’t have a walk-through room, which I always find a bit awkward. Does the utility room have to be around the corner? Otherwise, the niche could be used as a storage closet for the apartment.
But overall, I find both designs too cramped and crowded. As I said, I would give up one room to create nice, livable spaces where there’s a real chance to have enough storage. For example, the closet in the bedroom wouldn’t be enough for me personally, and definitely not for two people. And there’s no possibility to put another wardrobe anywhere else.
I would probably go for a more spacious 2-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and bathroom (2BHK) instead.
Otherwise, I like design 1 better because it doesn’t have a walk-through room, which I always find a bit awkward. Does the utility room have to be around the corner? Otherwise, the niche could be used as a storage closet for the apartment.
But overall, I find both designs too cramped and crowded. As I said, I would give up one room to create nice, livable spaces where there’s a real chance to have enough storage. For example, the closet in the bedroom wouldn’t be enough for me personally, and definitely not for two people. And there’s no possibility to put another wardrobe anywhere else.
MarcWen schrieb:
Which software can be used to create such brochures? (just out of curiosity)InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
In your examples, for instance, the open-plan area in apartment 1 is easier to divide. In apartment 3, it is just as difficult to divide as in your design, and in apartment 5, the space is larger but also easier to organize.
A 5x6 m (16.4x19.7 ft) area is truly harder to furnish and arrange than, for example, a 4x7.5 m (13.1x24.6 ft) space... both, however, total 30 m² (323 sq ft).
And if, as in your version, the 5x6 m (16.4x19.7 ft) area essentially includes a corridor (providing access to the second children's bedroom), then it is not really a full 30 m² (323 sq ft).
A 5x6 m (16.4x19.7 ft) area is truly harder to furnish and arrange than, for example, a 4x7.5 m (13.1x24.6 ft) space... both, however, total 30 m² (323 sq ft).
And if, as in your version, the 5x6 m (16.4x19.7 ft) area essentially includes a corridor (providing access to the second children's bedroom), then it is not really a full 30 m² (323 sq ft).
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Basically, I find it quite cheeky to include a three-seater sofa with space around it in a brochure or a public floor plan when there is barely 270 cm (106 inches) available in total.
A 70 cm (28 inches) kitchen unit, 120 cm (47 inches) workspace, and a dining area for four that deserves a 140 cm (55 inches) table leave only 270 cm (106 inches) for the TV area with the three-seater sofa.
That's pure deception! 🙁
A 70 cm (28 inches) kitchen unit, 120 cm (47 inches) workspace, and a dining area for four that deserves a 140 cm (55 inches) table leave only 270 cm (106 inches) for the TV area with the three-seater sofa.
That's pure deception! 🙁
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