ᐅ Feedback on Floor Plan – Are Size and Price Acceptable?
Created on: 28 Apr 2020 09:19
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JohannFugger
Hello dear house building forum,
After a promising start working with our architect, there has been a significant drop in performance lately, and we’re no longer sure if he is really doing his best to achieve the optimal result for us.
--> Time for the house building forum!
Attached are the floor plans for the granny flat, first floor, attic, and exterior views.
Where we started / Basic information:
- Single-family home with shared wall – one child (10)
- Slightly sloped site – ideal for a small granny flat for later use by our child or for rental
- Roof pitch 38° – gable roof
- South-facing slope
- Plot approx. 650sqm (7000 sqft)
- The small extension at the rear living area on the ground floor came about because the neighbors want to build a noticeably longer house, so we’re trying to visually soften the resulting wall at our terrace
- My wife had a slipped disc, so we decided to plan a laundry chute from the basement to the first floor. The washing machines should definitely stay in the basement
- We are currently planning a simple gas heating system, photovoltaic system, and central mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
- Gas fireplace
- Open-plan design
Our main concerns at the moment:
- Is the size appropriate? On the plans, it all looks quite nice, but when the architect estimates a price of 545,000 EUR, it makes us wonder if everything really adds up. (The building plot also had to be paid for)
- Do you find the exterior look harmonious and balanced?
- Do you think a wardrobe of this size on the first floor is sufficient?
- We have currently commissioned the architect only up to phase 4 – do you think it makes sense to have him carry out the other construction phases as well, or should we rather hire an external construction expert? Phases 5 to 9 alone would cost another 45,000 EUR, which seems quite high to me.
We are already looking forward to your feedback and an open discussion!
Best regards
JohannFugger
After a promising start working with our architect, there has been a significant drop in performance lately, and we’re no longer sure if he is really doing his best to achieve the optimal result for us.
--> Time for the house building forum!
Attached are the floor plans for the granny flat, first floor, attic, and exterior views.
Where we started / Basic information:
- Single-family home with shared wall – one child (10)
- Slightly sloped site – ideal for a small granny flat for later use by our child or for rental
- Roof pitch 38° – gable roof
- South-facing slope
- Plot approx. 650sqm (7000 sqft)
- The small extension at the rear living area on the ground floor came about because the neighbors want to build a noticeably longer house, so we’re trying to visually soften the resulting wall at our terrace
- My wife had a slipped disc, so we decided to plan a laundry chute from the basement to the first floor. The washing machines should definitely stay in the basement
- We are currently planning a simple gas heating system, photovoltaic system, and central mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
- Gas fireplace
- Open-plan design
Our main concerns at the moment:
- Is the size appropriate? On the plans, it all looks quite nice, but when the architect estimates a price of 545,000 EUR, it makes us wonder if everything really adds up. (The building plot also had to be paid for)
- Do you find the exterior look harmonious and balanced?
- Do you think a wardrobe of this size on the first floor is sufficient?
- We have currently commissioned the architect only up to phase 4 – do you think it makes sense to have him carry out the other construction phases as well, or should we rather hire an external construction expert? Phases 5 to 9 alone would cost another 45,000 EUR, which seems quite high to me.
We are already looking forward to your feedback and an open discussion!
Best regards
JohannFugger
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Matthew0328 Apr 2020 12:09Crossy schrieb:
I roughly estimated that it should be about 265 sqm (2850 sq ft) without the garage and with complex architecture (many projections and recesses).
With a bit of luck, the 545k might be enough, but with such elaborate architecture, it can easily be exceeded. I even estimated about 282 sqm (3035 sq ft), plus garage, plus the architecture, plus the slope... wow.
In my opinion, luck won’t cut it anymore. At 2200 per sqm = around 620k plus additional construction costs, plus garage... still without extra costs for the slope. Unfortunately, this is a pipe dream, which—if built like this—would probably cost between 700k and 800k depending on the fittings, so it’s not even close to the stated budget...
A shame, something different in terms of floor plan... but 200 sqm (2150 sq ft) for three people... if the child moves out in 10 years and it’s down to two... hmm...
Why have the granny flat/secondary apartment at all? Did I miss that? I would cut that first...
I’ll quote my post from the green forum:
but when the architect estimates a price of 545,000 EUR, you start to wonder if everything really makes sense.
Al and I don’t believe that, Johann – and that’s even excluding the land.
I don’t see any added value in the bay window diagonal cascade, and ...
the small extension at the rear of the ground floor living area came about because the neighbors want to build a significantly longer house, and we’re trying to somewhat disguise the resulting wall at our terrace.
... I would never ever come up with such an idea, but here that’s still a matter of opinion among the points of criticism.
my wife had a slipped disc
With the skull and cervical spine involved, I see a problem for the whole family. The architect is apparently a big fan of M.C. Escher (to the Zlatkos and Schantalles among the readers: no, that’s not a rapper).
@kbt09: Kerstin, you seem to have the best sense of headroom bottlenecks here: do you also think this staircase won’t work?
I think we’re dealing with a semi-detached house infill situation.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
but when the architect estimates a price of 545,000 EUR, you start to wonder if everything really makes sense.
Al and I don’t believe that, Johann – and that’s even excluding the land.
I don’t see any added value in the bay window diagonal cascade, and ...
the small extension at the rear of the ground floor living area came about because the neighbors want to build a significantly longer house, and we’re trying to somewhat disguise the resulting wall at our terrace.
... I would never ever come up with such an idea, but here that’s still a matter of opinion among the points of criticism.
my wife had a slipped disc
With the skull and cervical spine involved, I see a problem for the whole family. The architect is apparently a big fan of M.C. Escher (to the Zlatkos and Schantalles among the readers: no, that’s not a rapper).
@kbt09: Kerstin, you seem to have the best sense of headroom bottlenecks here: do you also think this staircase won’t work?
haydee schrieb:
Do you have the same architect as your neighbor? Would be recommended.
I think we’re dealing with a semi-detached house infill situation.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 12:41face26 schrieb:
I also find the exterior design interesting, but in my opinion, it falls short in a few areas.Thank you for the positive feedback – which areas do you mean?J
JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 12:4211ant schrieb:
I see a problem for the whole family regarding the skullcap and cervical spine.Hello 11ant, as I mentioned in the other forum, I don’t understand what you mean by that...J
JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 12:43haydee schrieb:
To me, it sounds like they want to plan, not just because the neighbors are finished.Exactly – the neighbors are currently in the process of submitting a building permit / planning permission application...Similar topics