ᐅ New Construction Project: Single-Family Home in the Bergisches Städtedreieck Region
Created on: 29 Apr 2020 17:06
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vermilly
Hello everyone,
I have been a silent reader for some time now, but we have reached a point where I need your help.
The plot of land is already purchased. I have been working on creating a floor plan on my own for a while. Our architect has postponed the project for now due to lack of availability. However, since we don’t want to wait any longer, we are looking for a building partner.
We want to build a modern urban villa using solid construction, with a separate area for the grandparents (not a typical granny flat, but an internally separated living room, bedroom, and bathroom with only one entrance and a hallway on the ground floor).
Additionally, I would like to have a trench collector installed, connected to a heat pump. To support our own power supply, a photovoltaic system on the roof would be possible. Controlled mechanical ventilation would be the icing on the cake.
The plot size is 604m2 (6500ft2). It is located in a second row. The driveway is also part of our property. The previous owner subdivided their garden and then sold it to us.
I am attaching the current development plan (it is from before the subdivision). The hall shown on our plot no longer exists. I took the photo with south at the bottom and east on the right.
Perhaps someone has an idea of how the house could be positioned there. The possible building envelope would be 11x11m (36x36ft) or 11x12m (36x39ft). There should also be enough space for a double garage or a garage about 9 meters (30ft) long.
Maybe someone here knows a good architect, construction manager, or general contractor from the region (I’m not sure which option would be better here?). The building site is in Wuppertal.
If any further information is needed, I am happy to provide it. I appreciate any advice.
I have been a silent reader for some time now, but we have reached a point where I need your help.
The plot of land is already purchased. I have been working on creating a floor plan on my own for a while. Our architect has postponed the project for now due to lack of availability. However, since we don’t want to wait any longer, we are looking for a building partner.
We want to build a modern urban villa using solid construction, with a separate area for the grandparents (not a typical granny flat, but an internally separated living room, bedroom, and bathroom with only one entrance and a hallway on the ground floor).
Additionally, I would like to have a trench collector installed, connected to a heat pump. To support our own power supply, a photovoltaic system on the roof would be possible. Controlled mechanical ventilation would be the icing on the cake.
The plot size is 604m2 (6500ft2). It is located in a second row. The driveway is also part of our property. The previous owner subdivided their garden and then sold it to us.
I am attaching the current development plan (it is from before the subdivision). The hall shown on our plot no longer exists. I took the photo with south at the bottom and east on the right.
Perhaps someone has an idea of how the house could be positioned there. The possible building envelope would be 11x11m (36x36ft) or 11x12m (36x39ft). There should also be enough space for a double garage or a garage about 9 meters (30ft) long.
Maybe someone here knows a good architect, construction manager, or general contractor from the region (I’m not sure which option would be better here?). The building site is in Wuppertal.
If any further information is needed, I am happy to provide it. I appreciate any advice.
Good, I was already aware of the other thread. However, the discussion has now shifted inside the house in this thread.
@kaho674 I was actually hoping for some constructive ideas from you. The suggestions I’ve seen from other homeowners so far have been quite helpful.
I am not a professional, so this should only be about ideas to get a general sense of the direction. Exact measurements are not that important here.
@kaho674 I was actually hoping for some constructive ideas from you. The suggestions I’ve seen from other homeowners so far have been quite helpful.
I am not a professional, so this should only be about ideas to get a general sense of the direction. Exact measurements are not that important here.
vermilly schrieb:
The absolute measurements are not that important here.And that is exactly WRONG with your specifications for a granny flat or in-law suite. The dimensions play a CRUCIAL role.Basically, I also see the requirement of a townhouse as restrictive for the flow of ideas.
ypg schrieb:
My question: are the seniors already aware of their good fortune that you include them in the planning?Yes, that is also their wish.kbt09 schrieb:
Basically, I find the concept of a town villa somewhat restrictive for creative thinking.Well then, bring on the ideas...By the way, the suggested exterior dimensions of 11 x 11 meters (36 x 36 feet) are not set in stone. It could also be 10 x 12 meters (33 x 39 feet) or 10.5 x 12.5 meters (34 x 41 feet).
I think that would help to reduce the feeling of tightness inside.
But we better discuss that in the other thread...
I think that would help to reduce the feeling of tightness inside.
But we better discuss that in the other thread...
vermilly schrieb:
By the way, the suggested exterior dimensions of 11 x 11 meters (36 x 36 feet) are not set in stone. You could also do 10 x 12 meters (33 x 39 feet) or 10.5 x 12.5 meters (34 x 41 feet).11 x 11 = 12110 x 12 = 120
10.5 x 12.5 = 131.25
131 – exterior and interior walls = about 110 m² (1184 sq ft)
Your room program:
Ground floor (senior-friendly, barrier-free):
16 m² (172 sq ft) bedroom
16 m² (172 sq ft) living room
12 m² (129 sq ft) kitchen/dining
6 m² (65 sq ft) bathroom
6 m² (65 sq ft) hallway/wardrobe/other
Your space:
Ground floor
16 m² (172 sq ft) living room
12 m² (129 sq ft) dining
12 m² (129 sq ft) kitchen
10 m² (108 sq ft) hallway/stairs
5 m² (54 sq ft) wardrobe/vestibule/storeroom
4 m² (43 sq ft) guest bathroom
9 m² (97 sq ft) utility room
= 124 m² (1334 sq ft)
vermilly schrieb:
I think this would help open up the interior space.These are minimum sizes, linked together to reach an optimum – everything is quite tight. Possibly swap 2 m² (22 sq ft) from the living room to the dining room or plus/minus 1–2 m² (11–22 sq ft) in the hallway, whatever works. For planning, I would even add 10% more square meters to the calculation. This just doesn’t add up. Even if you want to “work” without fixed dimensions. This simply doesn’t work like this.
vermilly schrieb:
The discussion has already shifted to the interior of the house in this thread.Everything is still within reasonable limits here. What doesn’t work mathematically won’t work in drafting either.
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