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.
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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
JohannFugger schrieb:
yes, gladly – but how I wonderThat should actually be something the architect knows.
In my experience, only one out of ten architects really understands this – but finding that one is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
I wouldn’t be able to cleverly minimize the floor plan either.
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JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 14:40First of all, thanks for all the kind and constructive feedback. I will present the architect with the list of potential improvements.
Solveigh schrieb:
@11ant I sent you an email about my issue, did you receive it? I did, and just replied. Actually, you should be able to use private messaging here instead of asking in the forum. On the other hand, I couldn’t send you a PM myself because I got an "Oops" message, which probably means your profile settings prevent it :-(
JohannFugger schrieb:
no – it’s intentional Your name probably misled the architect’s budget expectations. Naturally, you would first think that money is no object.
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
I wouldn’t be able to cleverly minimize the floor plan either. No, it’s better to redesign it from scratch.
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Lumpi_LE schrieb:
Wow... did an architect really do this?I was wondering about that too. A 9.49m (31.15 ft) border development including non-privileged building parts is not easily permitted in Hesse. It would also be interesting to see where the zoning plan defines the height reference point and what it says about embankments and excavations.
So if the house currently has 280 sqm (3007 sq ft) plus a garage, it will likely need to be reduced by 100-120 sqm (1076-1292 sq ft) to fit the budget. Shrinking the living room by 1.5 meters (5 feet) alone won't be enough. It will require a completely new design concept.
Alternatively, you need to clarify exactly what the 450k covers. Does it include additional construction costs, earthworks, landscaping? Or is there a separate budget for all of that?
Alternatively, you need to clarify exactly what the 450k covers. Does it include additional construction costs, earthworks, landscaping? Or is there a separate budget for all of that?
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JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 14:46Lumpi_LE schrieb:
That’s actually something the architect should know.
Based on experience, about one in ten architects has some knowledge in this area – but finding one is like looking for a needle in a haystack. The funny thing is, this is already our second architect. We let the first one go after a short time. The current one initially seemed really competent. Unfortunately, their performance has plateaued quite a bit.
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