Hello everyone,
We have started over with a different architect. The corner windows from my previous thread have now been discarded. We look forward to your opinions and suggestions for improvement.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 454m² (about 4,888 sq ft)
Slope: no slope
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundaries: see plan
Border development: garage on boundary, 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the street
Number of parking spaces: 1
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: modern
Building orientation: eaves-facing
Maximum heights / limits: 6.5 meters (21 ft)
Additional requirements: max 0.7 m (28 inches) roof overhang, no roof eaves, roof pitch 30–35°
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: two-story single-family house
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors
Number of occupants, age: 2 (26 years old), 2 children planned
Space requirement on ground floor and upper floor: approx. 75m² (807 sq ft) each
Office: family use or home office? Mostly family use
Overnight guests per year: 5–10
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6–8
Fireplace: yes
Music/sound wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: 1 garage, space for 1 car in front of garage
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why certain things should or should not be included
House Design
Planner: architect
What do you particularly like? Why? Floor-to-ceiling windows, appearance
What do you not like? Why? Staircase design in the plan (alternatives?)
Price estimate according to architect/planner: ~250,000 (plumbing/heating/drywall as DIY)
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures: 260,000
Preferred heating technology: gas + solar thermal for domestic hot water
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner? We had little time due to complete replanning and used a design from a large prefab house company that we liked. This was then optimized and adapted to the house dimensions.
Questions we have:
- The utility/technical room with 8m² (86 sq ft) will probably be too small, I assume. Where could space be saved? Controlled ventilation/heating, washing machine, our small current kitchen (along the wall on the right when entering, could be “shortened” accordingly) and a drying rack should fit there.
- Do you have a better idea for the position of the fireplace? Between the two windows seems a bit tight. We would actually prefer the wall opposite, but then the chimney does not fit with the room layout upstairs.
- Is the entrance area possibly too narrow, or is there another way to place the stairs? We would actually like to place the front door in the center, but then according to the plan the stairs are in the way.
If any more information is needed, just let me know.
We look forward to your comments!
Best regards
We have started over with a different architect. The corner windows from my previous thread have now been discarded. We look forward to your opinions and suggestions for improvement.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 454m² (about 4,888 sq ft)
Slope: no slope
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundaries: see plan
Border development: garage on boundary, 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the street
Number of parking spaces: 1
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: modern
Building orientation: eaves-facing
Maximum heights / limits: 6.5 meters (21 ft)
Additional requirements: max 0.7 m (28 inches) roof overhang, no roof eaves, roof pitch 30–35°
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: two-story single-family house
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors
Number of occupants, age: 2 (26 years old), 2 children planned
Space requirement on ground floor and upper floor: approx. 75m² (807 sq ft) each
Office: family use or home office? Mostly family use
Overnight guests per year: 5–10
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6–8
Fireplace: yes
Music/sound wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: 1 garage, space for 1 car in front of garage
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why certain things should or should not be included
House Design
Planner: architect
What do you particularly like? Why? Floor-to-ceiling windows, appearance
What do you not like? Why? Staircase design in the plan (alternatives?)
Price estimate according to architect/planner: ~250,000 (plumbing/heating/drywall as DIY)
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures: 260,000
Preferred heating technology: gas + solar thermal for domestic hot water
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner? We had little time due to complete replanning and used a design from a large prefab house company that we liked. This was then optimized and adapted to the house dimensions.
Questions we have:
- The utility/technical room with 8m² (86 sq ft) will probably be too small, I assume. Where could space be saved? Controlled ventilation/heating, washing machine, our small current kitchen (along the wall on the right when entering, could be “shortened” accordingly) and a drying rack should fit there.
- Do you have a better idea for the position of the fireplace? Between the two windows seems a bit tight. We would actually prefer the wall opposite, but then the chimney does not fit with the room layout upstairs.
- Is the entrance area possibly too narrow, or is there another way to place the stairs? We would actually like to place the front door in the center, but then according to the plan the stairs are in the way.
If any more information is needed, just let me know.
We look forward to your comments!
Best regards
kaho674 schrieb:
Hard to believe this is an architect’s design. I just don’t buy it. And the resistance to advice seems to result in hardly anyone being interested in a discussion. Well, we are only resistant to advice concerning the sun because we have no alternative here. Otherwise, we are actually quite happy with the design, as long as a suitable solution for the staircase can still be found.
Mat91 schrieb:
Otherwise, we are actually quite satisfied with the design, as long as a comfortable solution for the staircase can be found. Well then – some people are just easily pleased.
How much space was there again between the closets in the walk-in wardrobe? 50cm (20 inches)? A great reason to stay slim for life! Brilliant!
Why not try reversing the staircase direction in the "architect’s design"? That might help.
And if the door to the walk-in closet is open, no one can get in or out anymore. The walk-in closet is a completely unusable design mistake. I also doubt that this was planned by an architect. If it was -> find a new one...
By the way, the utility room on the ground floor is also incredibly impractical due to all the doors and windows.
By the way, the utility room on the ground floor is also incredibly impractical due to all the doors and windows.
Mat91 schrieb:
Otherwise, what bothers me about the staircase is that it might hit you right away when you open the front door. I can reassure you there isn’t actually a front door according to the floor plans.
kaho674 schrieb:
How much space was there again between the wardrobes in the walk-in closet? 50cm (20 inches)? A good reason to stay slim for life! Brilliant! Tego12 schrieb:
And when the walk-in closet door is open, no one can get in or out anymore. The walk-in closet is a completely unusable design flaw. I also doubt that an architect planned this. If yes -> find a new one... I fully agree with both statements.
Do yourselves a favor and have a custom-designed house planned. The idea of going to builder Jupp Schmitz and saying: “Our plot is in a difficult location, but please build us a Viebrockhouse 666 there anyway” results in a hopelessly messed-up walk-in closet and a cramped utility room, which is basically at the lower end of the penalty scale.
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Thank you all, we will cover the "dressing room" today. If we remove the wall, we will probably have a large bedroom and the same amount of space for wardrobes... And we won’t have to be on a diet for life.
Well, the architect implemented what we asked for. So I wouldn’t blame him here. We actually find the utility room quite practical, especially because of the corner. It’s a great spot for the washing machine, and above it you can, for example, easily install shelves or a wall cabinet. I’ll get back to you once we have the updated plans and hopefully a satisfactory solution for the staircase.
Well, the architect implemented what we asked for. So I wouldn’t blame him here. We actually find the utility room quite practical, especially because of the corner. It’s a great spot for the washing machine, and above it you can, for example, easily install shelves or a wall cabinet. I’ll get back to you once we have the updated plans and hopefully a satisfactory solution for the staircase.
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