ᐅ Looking for ideas for a square floor plan for a duplex or semi-detached house.
Created on: 5 Oct 2018 00:46
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Sturkopf86
Hello everyone, we are looking for a floor plan for a semi-detached house!
Most semi-detached houses are long and narrow, but our building area does not allow that.
We want to live in one half of the semi-detached house
And rent out the other half. We prefer not to be alone.
Development plan / restrictions
There is only one supplementary ordinance. Construction according to Paragraph 34.
Size of the plot: 815 sqm (8770 sq ft)
Open construction method according to Paragraph 34.
Slope: yes, over 16 m (52 ft) there is a 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6.5 ft) gradient.
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: not specified anywhere.
Building area, building line, and boundary
8.5 m x 16 m (28 ft x 52 ft) according to surveyor.
Edge development: no
Number of parking spaces: flexible
Number of floors: 1.5 - 2 (neighbors)
Roof shape: gable roof > 35 degrees
Architectural style: classic mixed with modern
Orientation: see drawing
Maximum heights / limits: unknown
Other requirements
Homeowners’ requirements:
Style, roof shape, building type
Classic-modern, gable roof, semi-detached house
Basement: yes, floors 1.5 - 2
Number of people: 3 adults, 2 children, 1 toddler
Room requirements on ground floor: kitchen, living room, dining room, shower bathroom
Upper floor: master bedroom, two children’s rooms, bathroom.
Office: nice to have, but not mandatory – home office!
Guests sleeping overnight per year: none
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: flexible
Open kitchen, cooking island: would be great
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: yes, 2 spaces
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other: 1 garden north, 2 gardens south
Requests / special features / daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be included: we are open to everything, we want to build something that makes sense! It does not need to be large! We currently live in 102 sqm (1100 sq ft) plus basement and that is sufficient.
House design
Who is responsible for the planning:
We do not have one yet! The plan below would be acceptable for us, but it needs to be made quite square. Has anyone worked on a similar project?
- Architect: We want an architect to help us but do not want to hire one unprepared.
- DIY: That’s why we want to gather as much input as possible.
What do you particularly like? To make full use of the building area, if possible. Why? So that there is not a 100-130 sqm (1075-1400 sq ft) house on an 815 sqm (8770 sq ft) plot, and we would like to have neighbors!
What do you not like? The 8.5 m (28 ft) width of the building area. Why? 10 m (33 ft) would be optimal for a nice semi-detached house.
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
700,000 euros without land!
Personal price limit for the house including equipment: 400,000 euros per semi-detached half
Preferred heating system: solar thermal combined with gas
If you had to compromise on details/additions:
- What could you live without: office
- What can you not live without: large kitchen, all activity centers around the kitchen and dining room, we hardly ever use the living room!
Why is the current design the way it is?
We actually do not have one.
Standard design from planner? Yes
Which requests were implemented by the architect?
A mixture of many examples from different prefabricated house catalogs.
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
No compromise on the kitchen, as it is our central living space.
Bad: possibly planning a semi-detached house, maybe better a house with a granny flat?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
How can we combine family life with spatial design in one half of a semi-detached house?
Most semi-detached houses are long and narrow, but our building area does not allow that.
We want to live in one half of the semi-detached house
And rent out the other half. We prefer not to be alone.
Development plan / restrictions
There is only one supplementary ordinance. Construction according to Paragraph 34.
Size of the plot: 815 sqm (8770 sq ft)
Open construction method according to Paragraph 34.
Slope: yes, over 16 m (52 ft) there is a 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6.5 ft) gradient.
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: not specified anywhere.
Building area, building line, and boundary
8.5 m x 16 m (28 ft x 52 ft) according to surveyor.
Edge development: no
Number of parking spaces: flexible
Number of floors: 1.5 - 2 (neighbors)
Roof shape: gable roof > 35 degrees
Architectural style: classic mixed with modern
Orientation: see drawing
Maximum heights / limits: unknown
Other requirements
Homeowners’ requirements:
Style, roof shape, building type
Classic-modern, gable roof, semi-detached house
Basement: yes, floors 1.5 - 2
Number of people: 3 adults, 2 children, 1 toddler
Room requirements on ground floor: kitchen, living room, dining room, shower bathroom
Upper floor: master bedroom, two children’s rooms, bathroom.
Office: nice to have, but not mandatory – home office!
Guests sleeping overnight per year: none
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: flexible
Open kitchen, cooking island: would be great
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: yes, 2 spaces
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other: 1 garden north, 2 gardens south
Requests / special features / daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be included: we are open to everything, we want to build something that makes sense! It does not need to be large! We currently live in 102 sqm (1100 sq ft) plus basement and that is sufficient.
House design
Who is responsible for the planning:
We do not have one yet! The plan below would be acceptable for us, but it needs to be made quite square. Has anyone worked on a similar project?
- Architect: We want an architect to help us but do not want to hire one unprepared.
- DIY: That’s why we want to gather as much input as possible.
What do you particularly like? To make full use of the building area, if possible. Why? So that there is not a 100-130 sqm (1075-1400 sq ft) house on an 815 sqm (8770 sq ft) plot, and we would like to have neighbors!
What do you not like? The 8.5 m (28 ft) width of the building area. Why? 10 m (33 ft) would be optimal for a nice semi-detached house.
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
700,000 euros without land!
Personal price limit for the house including equipment: 400,000 euros per semi-detached half
Preferred heating system: solar thermal combined with gas
If you had to compromise on details/additions:
- What could you live without: office
- What can you not live without: large kitchen, all activity centers around the kitchen and dining room, we hardly ever use the living room!
Why is the current design the way it is?
We actually do not have one.
Standard design from planner? Yes
Which requests were implemented by the architect?
A mixture of many examples from different prefabricated house catalogs.
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
No compromise on the kitchen, as it is our central living space.
Bad: possibly planning a semi-detached house, maybe better a house with a granny flat?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
How can we combine family life with spatial design in one half of a semi-detached house?
Sturkopf8620 Oct 2018 10:03ypg schrieb:
The master builder house would be the most logical choice.
However, I would still change a few things. They offered us the house without a basement even though we mentioned it, and without providing a price. Nothing yet—I’m hoping something will come... but everything feels strange.
Sturkopf8620 Oct 2018 10:05haydee schrieb:
Only 2 days? We didn’t install any rocket science either, I estimate the electrician was on site for about 3 weeksYes, that's what the representative from Fingerhaus said—if I managed to do it in 2 days, I think they probably don't want that, it's a tactic. I'm a cable enthusiast myself and can confidently say that 2 days is definitely not enough...
LivingHaus31 Oct 2018 15:29Sturkopf86 schrieb:
An option would be with OBI as well, nowhere else affiliated, my wife works there, there would be a 10,000 euro voucherHello Sturkopf86,
your statement is not entirely correct: Our building families can purchase an OBI value voucher and receive a detailed materials list of the required components for their interior finishing. With this list and the voucher, they can obtain the materials at any OBI branch.
Sturkopf864 Nov 2018 14:43Update: We now have all the offers together and are currently discussing them within the family and among friends.
Fingerhaus: €337,000 for 170sqm (1,829sqft) with a finished basement and waterproof concrete shell. Timber frame construction with 773cm3 (approx. 2,000sqft) usable space.
Baumeister-Haus: €367,000 for 182sqm (1,959sqft) with a finished basement and waterproof concrete shell. 36cm (14 inch) lightweight concrete block construction with 867cm3 (approx. 2,000sqft) usable space = about €2,000 per sqm (sqft).
Massivhaus Mittelrhein: €318,000 for 140sqm (1,507sqft) with a finished basement and waterproof concrete shell. 36cm (14 inch) Ytong block construction with 662cm3 (usable space). Approximately €2,250 per sqm (sqft). I deducted the garage and facing bricks from the price to allow better comparison. For me, this is the best offer as it also includes the highest level of finishing.
I also have an offer from a general contractor priced at around €1,800 per sqm (sqft). This is the only offer calculated fully turnkey. Handover would be completely finished including flooring and painting.
However, I haven’t received more detailed information yet. I believe they only provide further details once we have more concrete discussions with them.
I will keep you updated. I think a lot of this information may also help other future homeowners.
Regards
Fingerhaus: €337,000 for 170sqm (1,829sqft) with a finished basement and waterproof concrete shell. Timber frame construction with 773cm3 (approx. 2,000sqft) usable space.
Baumeister-Haus: €367,000 for 182sqm (1,959sqft) with a finished basement and waterproof concrete shell. 36cm (14 inch) lightweight concrete block construction with 867cm3 (approx. 2,000sqft) usable space = about €2,000 per sqm (sqft).
Massivhaus Mittelrhein: €318,000 for 140sqm (1,507sqft) with a finished basement and waterproof concrete shell. 36cm (14 inch) Ytong block construction with 662cm3 (usable space). Approximately €2,250 per sqm (sqft). I deducted the garage and facing bricks from the price to allow better comparison. For me, this is the best offer as it also includes the highest level of finishing.
I also have an offer from a general contractor priced at around €1,800 per sqm (sqft). This is the only offer calculated fully turnkey. Handover would be completely finished including flooring and painting.
However, I haven’t received more detailed information yet. I believe they only provide further details once we have more concrete discussions with them.
I will keep you updated. I think a lot of this information may also help other future homeowners.
Regards
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