ᐅ Elegant Residential Home in Roman Style – Who Builds This Kind of House?
Created on: 1 Oct 2018 03:07
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MarcVillet
Hello,
This is my first attempt to openly discuss a topic that may seem somewhat unusual to many. I hope I have chosen the right forum to present my concern. However, if this is not the appropriate place, I would appreciate suggestions on where this topic would be best addressed and apologize for any inconvenience.
Before I go into more detail, I would like to mention that I am still a relatively young co-owner of a small partnership at 24 years old and do not yet have fully developed plans for my dream project. However, I am reaching an age where I want to learn more about realistic possibilities, which is why I chose this forum. I am certainly far from my dream both financially and in terms of planning, and this inquiry is purely exploratory, to understand whom I should contact and what the limits of such a project might be. To start properly:
For many years, I have been fascinated by ancient architecture, whether through virtual reconstructions, still existing buildings like the Pantheon in Rome or the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, or neoclassical replicas such as La Madeleine in Paris. Of course, there are many other styles that also have their charm, but I have always wondered why so little is built today in this style. Early on, the dream arose to someday build my own home in a classical Roman style.
It is important to me that it be made from noble materials (Corinthian columns, frescoes, marble floors, mosaics, sculptures, etc.) as was the case with the ancient originals and, if possible, has an authentic, contemporary design while being adapted to modern living. Despite all the grandeur, I want to keep it as modest and small as possible since I could certainly never afford a large villa and want to keep it within realistic limits. I would be satisfied with a small building as a life goal; ideally, it would be large enough to include a small atrium with an inspiring garden.
My main questions are: How realistic is such a project today? If it is possible, who should I contact to pursue it? I would truly appreciate any advice I can get, as I have been researching on and off for several years but feel stuck.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide! I am happy to answer any further questions.
This is my first attempt to openly discuss a topic that may seem somewhat unusual to many. I hope I have chosen the right forum to present my concern. However, if this is not the appropriate place, I would appreciate suggestions on where this topic would be best addressed and apologize for any inconvenience.
Before I go into more detail, I would like to mention that I am still a relatively young co-owner of a small partnership at 24 years old and do not yet have fully developed plans for my dream project. However, I am reaching an age where I want to learn more about realistic possibilities, which is why I chose this forum. I am certainly far from my dream both financially and in terms of planning, and this inquiry is purely exploratory, to understand whom I should contact and what the limits of such a project might be. To start properly:
For many years, I have been fascinated by ancient architecture, whether through virtual reconstructions, still existing buildings like the Pantheon in Rome or the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, or neoclassical replicas such as La Madeleine in Paris. Of course, there are many other styles that also have their charm, but I have always wondered why so little is built today in this style. Early on, the dream arose to someday build my own home in a classical Roman style.
It is important to me that it be made from noble materials (Corinthian columns, frescoes, marble floors, mosaics, sculptures, etc.) as was the case with the ancient originals and, if possible, has an authentic, contemporary design while being adapted to modern living. Despite all the grandeur, I want to keep it as modest and small as possible since I could certainly never afford a large villa and want to keep it within realistic limits. I would be satisfied with a small building as a life goal; ideally, it would be large enough to include a small atrium with an inspiring garden.
My main questions are: How realistic is such a project today? If it is possible, who should I contact to pursue it? I would truly appreciate any advice I can get, as I have been researching on and off for several years but feel stuck.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide! I am happy to answer any further questions.
Fortunately, there are zoning plans. Just imagine what towns and villages would look like if everyone built whatever they pleased! I find it quite disruptive when a log house suddenly appears between plastered facades.
My dad has a neighbor like that. His garden is full of life-sized statues, columns, and amphorae. The next but one counters that with a collection of garden gnomes and glowing flowers. If aliens are watching us, they must think we are all crazy here. 😀
My dad has a neighbor like that. His garden is full of life-sized statues, columns, and amphorae. The next but one counters that with a collection of garden gnomes and glowing flowers. If aliens are watching us, they must think we are all crazy here. 😀
kaho674 schrieb:
I find it quite distracting when a log cabin suddenly appears among plastered facades. Ironically, this kind of mismatched, punk-style mix tends to be most common in housing developments where the local council has gone to great lengths to ensure that every roof looks exactly like that of the rifle club clubhouse. Grevenbroich is everywhere, just so you know ;-)
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Lumpi_LE schrieb:
Someone near us has built (or is still building) something like this, combined with modern elements. It looks impressive, but somehow some parts clash. It is surrounded by columns with typical flat triangular roofs on top (I have no idea what the technical terms are here). Behind that are huge glass surfaces, marble facades (I think it is marble), roof terraces with Roman/Greek balustrades, and so on.
The house has 3 full floors and base dimensions of about 20 x 30 meters (65 x 98 feet), with the ground floor estimated to have a ceiling height of around 5 meters (16 feet).
Construction has been ongoing for at least 6 years. So you need to be patient.Wow. I would be curious to see that in person. I wonder what kind of character lives there? I can think of quite a few stereotypes.
MarcVillet schrieb:
I expect, despite all the grandeur, to keep the size as modest and small as possible, since I probably could never afford a large villa MarcVillet schrieb:
What matters to me is that it is truly made from noble materials (Corinthian columns, frescoes, marble floors, mosaics, sculptures, etc.) However, noble materials still have to be paid for even on a small plot, like the ones you mentioned. Just the “material” alone is a major cost factor, even if only used in small amounts.
For example, with standard tiles: one person may afford 90€ or 130€ porcelain tiles, while another can only manage 20€ ones and still spends a lot on their house. So where do you think your wishes will place you?
When I think of elaborate details or cherubs, they only have an effect as a whole. I can’t imagine designing a standard villa with a grand entrance— for me, that would be something I want to do but couldn’t execute well. Personally, I don’t even like it.
MarcVillet schrieb:
Definitely, early on I dreamed of one day being able to build my own house in classic Roman style during my lifetime. I’d say: you can appreciate many things, have a passion for certain styles, but you don’t have to have all of it.
That’s what hobbies are for. Many people join medieval reenactment groups because they have an affinity for that era. Spending a holiday in a tent or cabin like they had back then has its charm. But very few would want to build their entire life around it.
I see the realization of your interest more in possibly designing a bathroom in a normal house that gives you that kind of atmosphere.
MarcVillet schrieb:
Certainly there are many other styles with their own charm, but I always wondered why so little is built nowadays in that style. That’s clearly because every style belongs to its time. And we are simply not living in ancient Roman times.
MarcVillet schrieb:
I would be satisfied with a small building as a life goal; preferably a size that still allows for a small atrium with an inspiring garden. An atrium is nice. I like courtyards.
However, with today’s energy saving regulations and current construction costs, even a standard house is often the highest achievable goal within one’s lifetime.
Therefore, I can only advise you to live out your passion as a hobby, through photo books or travel. Anything else is far from reality.
Of course, you can later design your garden accordingly. On holiday, I have seen many poorly planned houses with such front gardens—and personally, I find this approach so frequent and excessive that it gives me a headache.
An amphora in a rock garden can look very nice, but when it’s too much, it’s simply too much.
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