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
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JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 14:52face26 schrieb:
You also have the additional costs for the hillside and so on. I’m not very experienced with that. But at the level of a long exterior staircase, retaining walls, etc., 100,000 for earthworks and landscaping can be used up quickly. Do you have that included in your calculation? Landscaping is estimated at 20,000 EUR.
JohannFugger schrieb:
The exterior landscaping has been estimated at 20,000 EURThe cost estimate is a disaster, to be honest. I’m sorry to say that.
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JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 14:56face26 schrieb:
The cost calculation is a disaster, to be honest. I’m really sorry about that.Garage with 30,000 EUR – just to avoid any misunderstandings.JohannFugger schrieb:
Well, the funny thing is that this is already our second one. Well, third time's the charm(?).
My sympathies, it’s always hard to understand—but it’s not just homeowners who deal with this. Architects make the same mistakes in large projects.
And 20,000 for the landscaping really takes the cake.
JohannFugger schrieb:
Garage costing 30,000 EUR – just to avoid any misunderstandings. Yes, that doesn’t solve the problem. But even that is questionable. A detached garage, depending on the design, yes. Building it into a slope or integrating it into the main building is already very challenging.
By the way, 20,000 EUR won’t even cover retaining walls or L-shaped concrete blocks on that plot, if you ask me.
That doesn’t include an outdoor staircase, paving the driveway, building a terrace, planting a hedge, laying sod, or moving any soil yet.
JohannFugger schrieb:
The funny thing is, this is actually our second one. We released the first one after a short time.On the other hand, I am naturally interested in the first architect’s design, and I also notice a hint of possible shared responsibility on the communication level. face26 schrieb:
Architects often calculate using gross floor volume.Do you mean that confusing cubic meters with square meters is what’s causing the calculation not to add up here?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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