First Draft Single-Family House 150m² (1,615 ft²) with Basement
Requesting general comments, improvement suggestions, ideas, upstairs bathroom, etc.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 850m² (20x43m) (22,990 ft² (66x141 ft))
No slope
Site coverage ratio 0.35
Floor area ratio 0.60
Building lines and boundaries 3m (10 ft) west and south, 6m (20 ft) east
Edge development yes except east side
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of stories maximum two full floors
Roof type gable roof 22-48°, shed roof 8-20°
Architectural style no restriction
Orientation not specified, ridge direction only recommended
Maximum heights/limits maximum permitted building height 9.5m (31 ft), knee walls maximum 1.0m (3 ft)
Other requirements at least 2 parking spaces per residential unit
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type simple, no bay windows, two full floors, low-pitched gable roof
Basement and floors basement, ground floor, upper floor
Number of occupants, age 29 and 30 (2 children planned after house completion)
Room requirements on ground and upper floor
Ground floor: living/dining, kitchen, pantry, bathroom;
Upper floor: 2 children's rooms, master bedroom, bathroom
Office: family use or home office? for business, possibly home office 1 day per week in future
Guests per year 4-5
Open or closed layout open living/dining, otherwise rather closed
Conservative or modern construction mixed
Open kitchen, cooking island no
Number of dining seats 6-8
Fireplace yes
Music/stereo wall no
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport double garage
Vegetable garden, greenhouse no preference
Other wishes / special features / daily routine no preference
House Design
Planner: planner from a construction company who is also an architect
What do you particularly like? entrance situation, room arrangement, layout and dimensions of upper floor (except upper floor bathroom)
What do you not like? too close to neighboring building on south plot, upper floor bathroom, entrance planned as flat roof, door location in living room, other minor details
Cost estimate from architect/planner: not yet available
Personal price limit for house including equipment: not entirely clear yet but around 400,000
Preferred heating system: either gas (without energy efficiency funding) or ground source heat pump via horizontal collector or borehole (energy standard KfW 55)
If you have to give up, which details/extensions
-can be omitted: high-end finishes, walk-in closet, ground source heat pump, turnkey delivery
-cannot be omitted: stove/fireplace, office, two walk-in showers, double garage
Because our plot is relatively long and narrow (20x43m (66x141 ft)), we have already given some thought to the possible arrangement of the house and garage. Here is the thread on that topic.
At first, we focused on the first variant with the garage located above the house to the north. However, with the garage and house together, it would have become very tight toward the south. The architect's first draft surprised us (garage on the east) but we generally liked it very much, so we are now presenting this as the basis here. Many of our wishes have already been met, and the draft is definitely a good starting point. I have to add that currently we do not have any eastern sun exposure and do not consider this a problem. The only drawback is that the house stands relatively centrally and garden space is “wasted,” partly due to the 6m (20 ft) setback on the east. But we will submit a preliminary building inquiry to possibly reduce the distance to 3m (10 ft).
So, here are the plans. North is at the top of the plan.
Requesting general comments, improvement suggestions, ideas, upstairs bathroom, etc.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 850m² (20x43m) (22,990 ft² (66x141 ft))
No slope
Site coverage ratio 0.35
Floor area ratio 0.60
Building lines and boundaries 3m (10 ft) west and south, 6m (20 ft) east
Edge development yes except east side
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of stories maximum two full floors
Roof type gable roof 22-48°, shed roof 8-20°
Architectural style no restriction
Orientation not specified, ridge direction only recommended
Maximum heights/limits maximum permitted building height 9.5m (31 ft), knee walls maximum 1.0m (3 ft)
Other requirements at least 2 parking spaces per residential unit
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type simple, no bay windows, two full floors, low-pitched gable roof
Basement and floors basement, ground floor, upper floor
Number of occupants, age 29 and 30 (2 children planned after house completion)
Room requirements on ground and upper floor
Ground floor: living/dining, kitchen, pantry, bathroom;
Upper floor: 2 children's rooms, master bedroom, bathroom
Office: family use or home office? for business, possibly home office 1 day per week in future
Guests per year 4-5
Open or closed layout open living/dining, otherwise rather closed
Conservative or modern construction mixed
Open kitchen, cooking island no
Number of dining seats 6-8
Fireplace yes
Music/stereo wall no
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport double garage
Vegetable garden, greenhouse no preference
Other wishes / special features / daily routine no preference
House Design
Planner: planner from a construction company who is also an architect
What do you particularly like? entrance situation, room arrangement, layout and dimensions of upper floor (except upper floor bathroom)
What do you not like? too close to neighboring building on south plot, upper floor bathroom, entrance planned as flat roof, door location in living room, other minor details
Cost estimate from architect/planner: not yet available
Personal price limit for house including equipment: not entirely clear yet but around 400,000
Preferred heating system: either gas (without energy efficiency funding) or ground source heat pump via horizontal collector or borehole (energy standard KfW 55)
If you have to give up, which details/extensions
-can be omitted: high-end finishes, walk-in closet, ground source heat pump, turnkey delivery
-cannot be omitted: stove/fireplace, office, two walk-in showers, double garage
Because our plot is relatively long and narrow (20x43m (66x141 ft)), we have already given some thought to the possible arrangement of the house and garage. Here is the thread on that topic.
At first, we focused on the first variant with the garage located above the house to the north. However, with the garage and house together, it would have become very tight toward the south. The architect's first draft surprised us (garage on the east) but we generally liked it very much, so we are now presenting this as the basis here. Many of our wishes have already been met, and the draft is definitely a good starting point. I have to add that currently we do not have any eastern sun exposure and do not consider this a problem. The only drawback is that the house stands relatively centrally and garden space is “wasted,” partly due to the 6m (20 ft) setback on the east. But we will submit a preliminary building inquiry to possibly reduce the distance to 3m (10 ft).
So, here are the plans. North is at the top of the plan.
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j.bautsch26 Oct 2016 08:33I quite like the floor plan as well. I would only remove the pantry to make room for a nice kitchen. But you need to know exactly what you want from a kitchen (I’m not really a fan of galley kitchens or U-shapes). A pantry inside the thermal envelope is not cooler, so it’s not better suited for storage than any regular tall cabinet in the kitchen 😉
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Bieber081526 Oct 2016 10:12Basically, very nice, this design works! Still, some comments:
1. The fireplace might become an obstacle later on. Is it possible to move it to the other side of the wall so it’s not visible from the hallway? Especially consider the upper floor.
2. The pantry can be done like this. Alternatively, I suggest planning the kitchen as one large room and coordinating the rest with the kitchen fitter. Practical as it is now, but without a door and more flexible.
3. I’m thinking about the entrance; overall it’s good. To make sure everyone knows where to go in the hallway, I would plan the door to the living room larger/wider than standard and possibly include glass elements.
4. I would add a window to the walk-in closet. I think the appearance would still be fine.
1. The fireplace might become an obstacle later on. Is it possible to move it to the other side of the wall so it’s not visible from the hallway? Especially consider the upper floor.
2. The pantry can be done like this. Alternatively, I suggest planning the kitchen as one large room and coordinating the rest with the kitchen fitter. Practical as it is now, but without a door and more flexible.
3. I’m thinking about the entrance; overall it’s good. To make sure everyone knows where to go in the hallway, I would plan the door to the living room larger/wider than standard and possibly include glass elements.
4. I would add a window to the walk-in closet. I think the appearance would still be fine.
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Bieber081526 Oct 2016 12:17RobsonMKK schrieb:
What bothers you about the flat roof entrance?Nothing at all, I mean the hallway further inside ...RobsonMKK schrieb:
Regarding the door to the living room, maybe just extend it to the dining area? That way the living room wouldn’t be a passageway. ... and now I understand clearly what I don’t like ;-).It would be easier without a fireplace; then I would install double doors here — opposite the stairs. This way, the living and dining areas would be accessed centrally, and the couch area wouldn’t be in the traffic flow.
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