ᐅ Suggestions for Improving the Floor Plan of a House in a Green Environment

Created on: 5 Aug 2019 17:12
C
Cayman
Hello everyone,

After initial discussions with the architect, we are still not 100% satisfied, so I would like to ask the forum for suggestions. At the moment, I feel like I’m at a dead end with no way out, as every idea does not achieve the desired effects. The idea of having a secondary apartment is generally not bad, as housing is very scarce in our area.

Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 4000 sqm (1 acre), of which 800 sqm (0.2 acres) is buildable
Slope: slight north-facing slope (approx. 1 m (39 inches) over 20 m (22 yards))
Roof type: flat roof
Architectural style: Bauhaus
Development plan attached


Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: flat roof, modern
Basement, floors: basement, ground floor, first floor
Number of people, age: two adults, a child on the way, minimum 2 children
Space requirement ground floor, upper floor: 175 sqm (1880 sq ft)
Office: home office
Guest bedrooms per year: 15
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern building method: modern
Kitchen island

Number of dining spaces: 8
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: possible, not planned
Carport
Utility garden

House design
Planned by:
-architect
What do you like most? Why?
the open design, the first floor is perfect. Views from the living and dining areas as well as from the kitchen into the greenery
What don’t you like? Why?
Kitchen next to the staircase, pantry on the south side, staircase on the north side, living room in the northeast
Cost estimate according to the architect/planner: 550k
Personal budget limit for the house including fittings: 650k
Preferred heating system: heat pump

If you have to give up something, which details/extras?
-can give up: fireplace
-can’t give up: kitchen island

Why does the design look like this? For example:
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
The big wish was views into the greenery from the various rooms.
The house was designed to blend into the plot. Since it is located at the edge of a HQ100 flood zone, the design includes an elevated terrace to create the impression of a house by the lake.
The basement was planned because of my wife’s part-time business and the architect’s statement that filling in the site wouldn’t be cost-effective, so a basement almost pays off again.

What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
How can the design be made more efficient and welcoming? (staircase/pantry) Does the living room in the northeast make sense?

Topographic plan: green area with retention basin, biotope, and watercourse.


Modern, two-story villa in sketch style with terrace, steps, and person at entrance.


Basement floor plan: studio I & II, technical room, cellar, storage, utility room, stair corridor.


Upper floor plan: bedroom, 2 children’s rooms, corridor, bathroom, library, dressing room, roof terrace.


Ground floor plan: living, cooking/dining, room, shower/WC, stair corridor, terrace, carport, storage.
C
Cayman
7 Aug 2019 20:58
I hope it is clearer now... the red lines indicate the dimensions of the building area... On the first page of my thread, there are excerpts from the development plan...

EG-Grundriss Erdgeschoss mit Wohnzimmer, Küche/Essen, Terrasse, Carport und Gartenbereich.
kaho67419 Aug 2019 11:47
I would like to ask again if the layout of the carport would be possible as shown:


Floor plan of a house with garage (2 cars), living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and stairs.


A car does have a steering wheel to navigate around corners. Or was edge development completely prohibited?
C
Cayman
19 Aug 2019 13:24
Unfortunately, no... there is only the small driveway as shown in the last drawing.
I have to stick to that... otherwise, the carport and house would have to be moved further east.
kaho67419 Aug 2019 13:28
What does this have to do with the driveway? The driveway remains unchanged. The question is about the boundary construction. Is that not allowed for outbuildings?
11ant19 Aug 2019 14:25
kaho674 schrieb:

would that arrangement of the carport be possible as well:
a) what advantage would that offer?
b) that would really only work for a carport; with a gate, there would first need to be about one and a half meters (5 feet) of wall on the left side of the plan.
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K
kbt09
19 Aug 2019 14:39
An opening facing west would be an advantage.