Hello,
we will start building our solid single-family house next year and have basically decided on a construction company, which sent us a second offer with corresponding drawings (floor plans) after two consultation appointments. Nothing is signed yet, as the planning is still ongoing due to financing.
The attached drawing of the plot layout I quickly made myself. However, it should still be to scale.
We would appreciate receiving some opinions to identify things we may have overlooked so far—especially regarding the plot layout. Thank you!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: approximately 522 sqm (5,615 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: 0.5
Building envelope, building line and boundary: house must be set back 3 m (10 ft) from the boundaries
Edge development: max. 9 m (30 ft) along one boundary, max. 15 m (49 ft) total along all boundaries
Number of parking spaces: no specifications in the development plan
Number of floors: max. 1.5 floors
Roof type: gable roof, 45°
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights / limits
Other requirements
Homeowners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: typical single-family house with a bay window, no special style
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors (knee wall height 87.5 cm (34 in) raw construction measure)
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 26 and 25 years old
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor:
Ground floor → open kitchen-living-dining area, utility room, guest room (also used as office), guest WC with shower
Upper floor → bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom, 2 children's rooms
Office: see above; guest room to also be used as office
Number of overnight guests per year: up to 2-3 per year, hence the dual use as office
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 4 for everyday use, more for gatherings
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly a terrace on the southwest corner
Garage, carport: double carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included:
- Utility room "in the front" for easier and cheaper water, gas, etc. connections
- Kitchen in the southeast (sunrise, breakfast area)
- Living area in the southwest (sun, evening sun, terrace, garden area)
- Double carport not on the boundary line but 2 m (6.5 ft) away as a “footpath” to the front door. We don’t want all guests, mail carriers, etc. to walk right past the carport and practically enter our garden.
House design
Who created the plan:
- planner from a construction company
What do you like most? Why? see above wishes
What do you dislike? Why? no storage room so far, definitely building without a basement
Price estimate according to architect/planner: approx. 240,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures:
Preferred heating technology: gas, underfloor heating throughout ground and upper floor
Which details / expansions could you do without?
- could do without: possibly the walk-in closet? But only if an acceptable storage room results and the bedroom doesn’t become too small
- cannot do without: open living area
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner? New plan after second consultation?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
When asked where our coat closet would be, the suggestion was to raise a wall by the staircase (see ground floor plan EG).
we will start building our solid single-family house next year and have basically decided on a construction company, which sent us a second offer with corresponding drawings (floor plans) after two consultation appointments. Nothing is signed yet, as the planning is still ongoing due to financing.
The attached drawing of the plot layout I quickly made myself. However, it should still be to scale.
We would appreciate receiving some opinions to identify things we may have overlooked so far—especially regarding the plot layout. Thank you!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: approximately 522 sqm (5,615 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: 0.5
Building envelope, building line and boundary: house must be set back 3 m (10 ft) from the boundaries
Edge development: max. 9 m (30 ft) along one boundary, max. 15 m (49 ft) total along all boundaries
Number of parking spaces: no specifications in the development plan
Number of floors: max. 1.5 floors
Roof type: gable roof, 45°
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights / limits
Other requirements
Homeowners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: typical single-family house with a bay window, no special style
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors (knee wall height 87.5 cm (34 in) raw construction measure)
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 26 and 25 years old
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor:
Ground floor → open kitchen-living-dining area, utility room, guest room (also used as office), guest WC with shower
Upper floor → bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom, 2 children's rooms
Office: see above; guest room to also be used as office
Number of overnight guests per year: up to 2-3 per year, hence the dual use as office
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 4 for everyday use, more for gatherings
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly a terrace on the southwest corner
Garage, carport: double carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included:
- Utility room "in the front" for easier and cheaper water, gas, etc. connections
- Kitchen in the southeast (sunrise, breakfast area)
- Living area in the southwest (sun, evening sun, terrace, garden area)
- Double carport not on the boundary line but 2 m (6.5 ft) away as a “footpath” to the front door. We don’t want all guests, mail carriers, etc. to walk right past the carport and practically enter our garden.
House design
Who created the plan:
- planner from a construction company
What do you like most? Why? see above wishes
What do you dislike? Why? no storage room so far, definitely building without a basement
Price estimate according to architect/planner: approx. 240,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures:
Preferred heating technology: gas, underfloor heating throughout ground and upper floor
Which details / expansions could you do without?
- could do without: possibly the walk-in closet? But only if an acceptable storage room results and the bedroom doesn’t become too small
- cannot do without: open living area
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner? New plan after second consultation?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
When asked where our coat closet would be, the suggestion was to raise a wall by the staircase (see ground floor plan EG).
S
SenorRaul712 Oct 2018 18:38ypg schrieb:
I would skip the walk-in closet.
It doesn’t really offer much space for wardrobes anyway, except for one cabinet; two facing each other would make it far too cramped. Instead, I would suggest installing shelves and clothes rails under the sloped ceiling. Sliding doors in front of that would create twice as much space. You can store a lot of seasonal clothing deeper down behind rolling containers or lower shelves.
Otherwise, I would of course also criticize the location of the carport, since you are blocking the western sun in the summer evenings.The bedroom really seems to be a problem, we’ll discuss it again with the construction company...
The evening sun, especially in summer, should still be able to shine over a carport into the garden, right, or am I completely mistaken...?
kaho674 schrieb:
I’m not sure, that’s an 87 cm (34 inch) knee wall. You’d really have to bend down a lot, and every day too? It’s only 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) tall at the front.In terms of depth, it should be around plus or minus 100 to 120 cm (40 to 47 inches).
You build your normal wardrobe at 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) height at the front, and behind that there is a second vertical area where sweaters, towels, and so on can be stored at the height of the knee wall.
ypg schrieb:
You place your regular wardrobe up to 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) high at the front, and behind it there is a second vertical level where sweaters, towels, etc., could be stored at the knee wall height. Hmm. From a storage perspective, that’s certainly practical. But for a new build, that seems a bit too "fiddly" for my taste. I would rather plan a walk-in closet here and omit the wall instead.
kaho674 schrieb:
I would rather design a walk-in closet here and omit the wall for it.How do you do that?
We had this in the furniture store showroom. The setup consists only of a cupboard, with one door leading into the rear section of the cupboard. It’s hard to explain—here is a sketch; I hope it makes clear what I mean. You would also need to check if there is enough space, but I think there is. The cupboard depths are certainly adjustable.
How much of the floor plan proposal is based on personal preferences versus the standard model?
Although the steep roof pitch somewhat softens this, I would prefer a knee wall height of a full meter (3.3 feet).
Is the small storage space in the corner really meant to replace an entire basement? That would at least require a lot of discipline when it comes to resisting the urge to accumulate.
For three guest sleepers per year, having a private guest shower seems like a luxury.
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Although the steep roof pitch somewhat softens this, I would prefer a knee wall height of a full meter (3.3 feet).
Is the small storage space in the corner really meant to replace an entire basement? That would at least require a lot of discipline when it comes to resisting the urge to accumulate.
For three guest sleepers per year, having a private guest shower seems like a luxury.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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