Hi,
my partner and I are planning to build a house.
The plot has been purchased, and the first architectural plans are ready.
I would appreciate any brief feedback...
Thank you in advance
Markus
my partner and I are planning to build a house.
The plot has been purchased, and the first architectural plans are ready.
I would appreciate any brief feedback...
Thank you in advance
Markus
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MarkusFie29 Nov 2016 13:36- How much space do you have in the office behind the door? It looks to me like no cabinet would fit there.
-- There are still 50 cm (20 inches) to the door. Since a filing cabinet is usually 40-45 cm (16-18 inches) deep, this is sufficient.
- I would remove the storage pantry in the kitchen. That way, the kitchen can be furnished much more efficiently. Let me make a bold statement: you’ll probably get less storage in that small pantry than if you fully equip the kitchen wall with tall cabinets 😉
-- About the kitchen, well, that's kind of my wife’s thing... she needs it... so she’ll have it... 😀 (this is not the original kitchen designer’s plan)
- What do you expect from the bay window? I understand the wish for some structure or segmentation in the living/dining area, but a 50 cm (20 inches) deep bay window doesn’t really achieve that. Don’t take it the wrong way, but for me, it’s neither here nor there.
--- For us, it has a "relaxing" effect.
- Why such a large window in the WC?
-- Good question, we will probably reconsider that.
- I would probably swap the entrance and the WC. The distances are unnecessarily long in the current layout. If I look at the route from the garage to the kitchen, I would get annoyed every time if I had to carry groceries so far.
- Thanks for the hint... sounds logical to me.
Upper floor:
- How is the walk-in closet supposed to work? The only space for a real wardrobe is blocked by the window. On top of that, the window is positioned so that no cabinet fits along the upper wall in the plan.
- We copied the walk-in closet idea from friends (our knee wall height is 1.50 m (5 feet)), and the wardrobes will be custom-made by a carpenter (with a countertop for folding laundry).
- I don’t like the access area to the two children’s bedrooms. I would straighten the wall in a line parallel to the wall between Child 2 and the parents’ room and remove the 45° angle.
-- We actually like the 45° angle a lot!
- Is the master bedroom really supposed to be furnished like that? It’s possible, but I think it will feel quite cramped due to the extensive circulation space that is necessary all around. Whether the view through the large window justifies that, I can’t judge.
-- No, the bedroom is not meant to be furnished that way; that was just set by the architect.
-- There are still 50 cm (20 inches) to the door. Since a filing cabinet is usually 40-45 cm (16-18 inches) deep, this is sufficient.
- I would remove the storage pantry in the kitchen. That way, the kitchen can be furnished much more efficiently. Let me make a bold statement: you’ll probably get less storage in that small pantry than if you fully equip the kitchen wall with tall cabinets 😉
-- About the kitchen, well, that's kind of my wife’s thing... she needs it... so she’ll have it... 😀 (this is not the original kitchen designer’s plan)
- What do you expect from the bay window? I understand the wish for some structure or segmentation in the living/dining area, but a 50 cm (20 inches) deep bay window doesn’t really achieve that. Don’t take it the wrong way, but for me, it’s neither here nor there.
--- For us, it has a "relaxing" effect.
- Why such a large window in the WC?
-- Good question, we will probably reconsider that.
- I would probably swap the entrance and the WC. The distances are unnecessarily long in the current layout. If I look at the route from the garage to the kitchen, I would get annoyed every time if I had to carry groceries so far.
- Thanks for the hint... sounds logical to me.
Upper floor:
- How is the walk-in closet supposed to work? The only space for a real wardrobe is blocked by the window. On top of that, the window is positioned so that no cabinet fits along the upper wall in the plan.
- We copied the walk-in closet idea from friends (our knee wall height is 1.50 m (5 feet)), and the wardrobes will be custom-made by a carpenter (with a countertop for folding laundry).
- I don’t like the access area to the two children’s bedrooms. I would straighten the wall in a line parallel to the wall between Child 2 and the parents’ room and remove the 45° angle.
-- We actually like the 45° angle a lot!
- Is the master bedroom really supposed to be furnished like that? It’s possible, but I think it will feel quite cramped due to the extensive circulation space that is necessary all around. Whether the view through the large window justifies that, I can’t judge.
-- No, the bedroom is not meant to be furnished that way; that was just set by the architect.
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MarkusFie29 Nov 2016 13:40Climbee schrieb:
It’s also nice to have full sunlight in summer when you’re trying to fall asleep (and school children need to go to bed on time during summer, too).
No, I still think the layout is a mess.First it was the north that was the problem (dark dungeon?!?!), now it’s the west, and now there’s too much sun??!?! 😀
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MarkusFie29 Nov 2016 13:43ypg schrieb:
West 😉
Well, I actually wanted to hold off on posting until I had the key figures.
But I always admire the idea of enjoying a panoramic window and the view right from bed. Unfortunately, we’re different and prefer watching TV in the evening or on Sunday mornings 🙁
But honestly: a large window facing south in a bedroom isn’t enjoyable! That’s a design flaw, even though it might feel like a nice-to-have. It’s just not comfortable for living or sleeping. Neither the size nor the absence of a window sill help!- The furnishing was placed by the architect without consulting us…and it definitely won’t be kept like that later 😉
- In our opinion, it wouldn’t look very good if there was just a “standard” 150cm (59 inches) wide window installed there.
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MarkusFie29 Nov 2016 13:44ypg schrieb:
@MarkusFie
Could you please complete the questionnaire?Certainly!
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MarkusFie29 Nov 2016 14:03Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 850m² (9156 sq ft)
Slope No
Floor area ratio
Floor space index
Building envelope, building line and boundary 3m (10 ft) from property boundary
Edge development distance 3m (10 ft)
Number of parking spaces 4 pcs
Number of floors 1.5
Roof type Gable roof
Design style "Standard"
Orientation South
Maximum heights / limits 8.00m (26 ft)
Additional requirements
Client Requirements
Design style, roof type, building type... Single-family house (gable roof) + garage (shed roof)
Basement, floors House 1.5 floors, garage partially basement
Number of occupants, age 2 persons aged 25 and 26 + X children
Space requirements on ground and upper floors Together approx. 180m² (1938 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? Family use
Overnight guests per year Less than 5 times
Open kitchen, cooking island Separate kitchen
Number of dining seats 6 chairs / or bench
Fireplace Yes, Swedish stove in living/dining area
Balcony, roof terrace No
Garage, carport Double garage
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
Cost estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment:
Preferred heating technology: Air-to-water heat pump
If you have to forgo something, which details/upgrades
- can you live without:
- can you not live without:
Why is the design the way it is now? For example
Standard design from the planner?
Our ideas
Which corresponding/wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
I will complete the list this evening.
Plot size 850m² (9156 sq ft)
Slope No
Floor area ratio
Floor space index
Building envelope, building line and boundary 3m (10 ft) from property boundary
Edge development distance 3m (10 ft)
Number of parking spaces 4 pcs
Number of floors 1.5
Roof type Gable roof
Design style "Standard"
Orientation South
Maximum heights / limits 8.00m (26 ft)
Additional requirements
Client Requirements
Design style, roof type, building type... Single-family house (gable roof) + garage (shed roof)
Basement, floors House 1.5 floors, garage partially basement
Number of occupants, age 2 persons aged 25 and 26 + X children
Space requirements on ground and upper floors Together approx. 180m² (1938 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? Family use
Overnight guests per year Less than 5 times
Open kitchen, cooking island Separate kitchen
Number of dining seats 6 chairs / or bench
Fireplace Yes, Swedish stove in living/dining area
Balcony, roof terrace No
Garage, carport Double garage
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
Cost estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment:
Preferred heating technology: Air-to-water heat pump
If you have to forgo something, which details/upgrades
- can you live without:
- can you not live without:
Why is the design the way it is now? For example
Standard design from the planner?
Our ideas
Which corresponding/wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
I will complete the list this evening.
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