ᐅ Detailed planning for a single-family house, 180 sqm, flat roof, with basement and double garage

Created on: 17 Dec 2017 18:53
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ivenh0
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot Size: 594 m² (6389 sq ft)
Slope: South-facing slope
Floor Area Ratio: 0.4
Building Envelope, Building Line and Boundary: 12 x 22 m (39 x 72 ft)
Setback: 2.5 m (8 ft)
Number of Parking Spaces: 2 per residential unit
Roof Type: Flat roof
Architectural Style: Modern
Orientation: South
Maximum Height / Limits: Single-family house + 6.5 m (21 ft)

Client Requirements
Style, Roof Type, Building Type: Modern, flat roof
Basement, Floors: Basement with separate apartment + 2 floors
Number of Residents, Ages: 2 (male 26, female 26) + 2 planned children
Room Requirements on Ground Floor and Upper Floor: Ground floor (office, living/dining/kitchen, shower-toilet, storage) Upper floor (2 children’s rooms, office, bedroom, bathroom, dressing room)
Office Use: Family or Home Office? Wife is a teacher, I work from home once a week
Number of Overnight Guests per Year: 2-5
Open or Closed Layout: Open
Conservative or Modern Construction: Modern
Open Kitchen, Kitchen Island: Open kitchen with island
Number of Dining Seats: 6-10
Fireplace: Yes
Music / Stereo Wall:
Balcony, Roof Terrace:
Garage, Carport: Double garage
Utility Garden, Greenhouse:
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also explanations why something should or should not be included

House Design
Who Designed it: Architect from a construction company
What Do You Like Most? Why? Side driveway to garage, direct access from garage to house, separate apartment concept, open ground floor design, upper floor is perfect in our opinion, gallery
What Do You Like Least? Why? Living/dining area is somewhat too large (wife worries it may be hard to arrange cozily), bedroom window position in the separate apartment is tricky, (north entrance → long access route for guests)
Preferred Heating System: Air-to-water heat pump + photovoltaic system + battery storage

If You Have to Cut Back, On Which Details / Extensions
- Can be cut: Office on upper floor, a few square meters in living/dining area
- Cannot be cut: Remaining room program

Why Has the Design Turned Out As It Is Now?
The room program was provided by us. Furthermore, many requirements and the plot itself influenced the design.
Why Was the Drawing Created in Sweet Home 3D?
The architect’s design is drawn to scale but not dimensioned, so I transferred it to SH3D.
What Is the Most Important / Fundamental Question About the Floor Plan, Summarized in 130 Characters?
What do you think of the floor plan? Any ideas on how to make the large living/dining area feel cozier?

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haydee
29 Jan 2018 20:53
It's your decision.
I don't want to walk through snow puddles with socks on.
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ypg
29 Jan 2018 21:07
ivenh0 schrieb:
Thanks
I don’t understand the laundry chute. We had planned it from the bathroom on the upper floor and ground floor to the storage room in the basement

First of all, nothing is drawn in.
Secondly, why would the dirty laundry be in the storage room? Who knows what that room will be used for in the future...
The laundry should end up where it is washed; otherwise, you’ll have to carry it back downstairs through two doors anyway [emoji848][emoji44]
kaho67429 Jan 2018 21:24
Great design overall. However, some of the windows seem a bit modest in size. I agree with Yvonne about the living room; I would add a window on the west side as well. The bathroom also looks quite dark to me.

What worries me are the costs for the exterior landscaping. It looks impressive, but probably expensive.
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ivenh0
29 Jan 2018 21:29
kaho674 schrieb:
Very beautiful design. Only the windows seem a bit sparse in places. I agree with Yvonne about the living room. I would also add a window on the west side there. I also find the bathroom quite dark. What worries me are the costs for the landscaping. It looks incredible.

Thanks, yes, we are possibly planning to add a seating window next to the fireplace in the living room and reduce the floor-to-ceiling windows on the north side to a sill height of 50 cm (20 inches) or 90 cm (35 inches).
kaho67430 Jan 2018 07:45
I would also prefer floor-to-ceiling windows. Let the light in. Better too much than too little.
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Wickie
31 Jan 2018 13:02
We also have a window seat, and looking back, that was the best decision. A floor-to-ceiling window wouldn’t have offered any advantage in that spot, and this way it’s just really cozy!

I would also consider adding a green roof on the parts where the ground floor extends out. We’ll be checking that out soon from the window seat as well!

Great design – I really like it!

However, I share the same concerns as Katja: what will the landscaping costs be? But it does look great.