Good morning everyone,
after the great advice on the topic of "terrace house" in the general forum, we have now purchased the small plot and will soon have the first more detailed discussions with general contractors (and possibly architects), from whom we would like to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I would like to be well prepared for the discussions and ask the right questions straight away, I would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism on the first amateur floor plan draft.
The design and interior layout are not meant to be exact to the centimeter but rather to show what is basically possible within the building envelope. Since it is a terrace house, no windows are allowed on the east-facing wall. We are initially planning with a basement. Compared to many other examples here, this is probably a fairly classic or rather plain design for most, but I’m afraid not much else is possible.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft)
Slope – none
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – 8.5 x 11 m (28 x 36 ft)
Border development – terrace house, meaning direct boundary development on the left (still vacant) and right (already developed)
Roof type – gable roof 35°-40°
Maximum heights / limits – ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft); eaves height max. 6.0 m (20 ft)
Client Requirements
Basement, floors – basement yes, 2 full floors, attic as potential conversion space
Number of people, ages – 3 persons (32, 34, 4)
House design
Planning source: do-it-yourself
Personal budget for the house: €300,000 + €50,000 basement + €50,000 ancillary building costs
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Does the floor plan make sense as is, or could a small separate office be included through a smarter layout? Should certain rooms be bigger or smaller?
after the great advice on the topic of "terrace house" in the general forum, we have now purchased the small plot and will soon have the first more detailed discussions with general contractors (and possibly architects), from whom we would like to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I would like to be well prepared for the discussions and ask the right questions straight away, I would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism on the first amateur floor plan draft.
The design and interior layout are not meant to be exact to the centimeter but rather to show what is basically possible within the building envelope. Since it is a terrace house, no windows are allowed on the east-facing wall. We are initially planning with a basement. Compared to many other examples here, this is probably a fairly classic or rather plain design for most, but I’m afraid not much else is possible.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft)
Slope – none
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – 8.5 x 11 m (28 x 36 ft)
Border development – terrace house, meaning direct boundary development on the left (still vacant) and right (already developed)
Roof type – gable roof 35°-40°
Maximum heights / limits – ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft); eaves height max. 6.0 m (20 ft)
Client Requirements
Basement, floors – basement yes, 2 full floors, attic as potential conversion space
Number of people, ages – 3 persons (32, 34, 4)
House design
Planning source: do-it-yourself
Personal budget for the house: €300,000 + €50,000 basement + €50,000 ancillary building costs
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Does the floor plan make sense as is, or could a small separate office be included through a smarter layout? Should certain rooms be bigger or smaller?
Mbk84 schrieb:
Good. We would really love to have a landing staircase, but unfortunately that requires more space...No, that’s not feasible. With a width of 8.50 meters (28 feet), you need a lot of width for the living rooms, leaving less space for the hallway and other areas.
Mbk84 schrieb:
The kitchen on the upper left side is actually fixed for us. When cooking, we would like to look out onto the play street (keep an eye on the kids, see who is coming, etc.) That’s an illusion. You don’t stand at the window all the time, nor do you wash dishes for hours facing the street... Kids also don’t play exactly in front of their house, otherwise they wouldn’t be playing together.
You go about your daily tasks and move around the house. It makes more sense to take a break sometimes and stretch your legs outside on the street.
Mbk84 schrieb:
One important note maybe: in your floor plan/3D model, the roof is “the wrong way round.” We basically have to orient the roof lengthwise towards the street. I hope that doesn’t cause any major problems.Oh!
Well, it’s a two-story house anyway, so that doesn’t affect the floor plan. Still, I really like the house a lot... haha*
But you wanted an office — or did I misunderstand that?
Mbk84 schrieb:
But what do you mean by the missing light on the south side? Dark wall = east That was my mistake, sorry.
I was too confused by the shape of our plot.
Mbk84 schrieb:
that would allow more light/windows on the west side. Besides that advantage, the garage walls are eliminated, and the access to the garden feels more welcoming/open/less like a terraced house.
ypg schrieb:
No, that’s not feasible. With a width of 8.50 meters (28 feet), you need a lot of space for the living areas; less is left for the hallway and similar spaces. Well... I wouldn’t say it’s completely impossible.
kaho674 schrieb:
Well... I wouldn’t say not at all.
]But he also wanted an office.
And I don’t really see this skylight up there on the top left as particularly beneficial for a living area.
No, no, Katja’s plan works fine. On the upper floor, there is one master bedroom, one child’s room, and one office/child/guest room... essentially a second child’s room if needed, otherwise used as an office or guest room.
I’m torn about having the garage extend over the lower floor or not. Yes... it creates a private corner, which ideally would be mirrored by the next property to maintain privacy on the terrace. No, because it blocks the west afternoon sun. I would probably choose yes and try to persuade the eastern neighbor to do the same.
I’m torn about having the garage extend over the lower floor or not. Yes... it creates a private corner, which ideally would be mirrored by the next property to maintain privacy on the terrace. No, because it blocks the west afternoon sun. I would probably choose yes and try to persuade the eastern neighbor to do the same.
ypg schrieb:
And I don’t really find that daylight eater in the top left very beneficial for a living area. The platform wouldn’t be important enough for me either. I just wanted to show that it wouldn’t be impossible. However, I think it has too many disadvantages. Especially extending it into the attic like that isn’t feasible.
I would probably build it as Kerstin suggested, with a cozy corner at the back and the kitchen by the terrace. Yvonne’s suggestion isn’t bad either but probably too expensive.
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