ᐅ Single-family house, 160 m² with basement, on a 500 m² plot of land
Created on: 9 Jun 2020 18:34
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Murmelstein
Hi,
We have a 500m2 (5400 sq ft) plot where we would like to build.
We have now received the initial plans from our preferred construction company.
We need a basement because my wife and I both work from home, and we have three children who should each have their own room.
The attic is not really a good option due to the small dormer window and a building height limit of 9 meters (30 ft). The basement is quite expensive because of the clay soil, but in the end, we decided in favor of the basement, and the first financing simulations fit approximately a $680,000 build cost including additional construction expenses. The land is not included, of course.
I think the plans are already quite good, but I don’t have much expertise. A master bathroom was our request. The guest bathroom on the ground floor is there because we often have guests staying with us.
In my opinion, the pantry can be left out.
I planned the upstairs hallway once larger and once smaller to allow for a bigger children’s bathroom.
I miss the external staircase to the basement. If the stairs were on the right side, it would allow for "normal" windows in the basement offices. I have pointed this out. Also, the street runs roughly along the house from left to right and drops about one meter (3 ft).
I’m not sure about the layout of the "fitness" room; I think it might be structurally necessary. I want to bother the architect only once we are 100% sure we are going with this construction company.
What I generally don't like right now is that generic feel when looking at it, but the house is simply a standard two-story with a 30° pitched roof.
I would really like to know from your experience whether this covered terrace is a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance
We have a 500m2 (5400 sq ft) plot where we would like to build.
We have now received the initial plans from our preferred construction company.
We need a basement because my wife and I both work from home, and we have three children who should each have their own room.
The attic is not really a good option due to the small dormer window and a building height limit of 9 meters (30 ft). The basement is quite expensive because of the clay soil, but in the end, we decided in favor of the basement, and the first financing simulations fit approximately a $680,000 build cost including additional construction expenses. The land is not included, of course.
I think the plans are already quite good, but I don’t have much expertise. A master bathroom was our request. The guest bathroom on the ground floor is there because we often have guests staying with us.
In my opinion, the pantry can be left out.
I planned the upstairs hallway once larger and once smaller to allow for a bigger children’s bathroom.
I miss the external staircase to the basement. If the stairs were on the right side, it would allow for "normal" windows in the basement offices. I have pointed this out. Also, the street runs roughly along the house from left to right and drops about one meter (3 ft).
I’m not sure about the layout of the "fitness" room; I think it might be structurally necessary. I want to bother the architect only once we are 100% sure we are going with this construction company.
What I generally don't like right now is that generic feel when looking at it, but the house is simply a standard two-story with a 30° pitched roof.
I would really like to know from your experience whether this covered terrace is a good idea or not.
Thanks in advance
M
Murmelstein10 Jun 2020 14:24Yes, the child’s room in the north is basically fine, but that unfortunately ruins the entire window front for us, since we originally had two “corner windows” stacked one above the other.
Mirroring the kitchen and the downstairs shower room is quite pointless.
Mirroring the kitchen and the downstairs shower room is quite pointless.
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Matthew0310 Jun 2020 14:30Murmelstein schrieb:
Yes, a child room in the north is basically fine, but of course that ruins the entire window facade for us.Form follows function...
Murmelstein schrieb:
Yes, a child’s room in the north is basically fine, but that of course ruins the entire window front for us, since we previously had two “corner windows” one above the other.
Mirroring the kitchen and the shower room downstairs doesn’t really make sense. Form follows function!
Which version are you at now? Which room would then be at the bottom right of the plan that couldn’t handle a corner window?
Setting that aside, I don’t see why the front would be spoiled if there aren’t two corner windows stacked above each other.
For whose sake, actually? The 50 neighboring households? Then better a child’s room with a width of 2.5m (8 feet 2 inches).
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Murmelstein10 Jun 2020 14:54I understand.
Next week, I will work on new plans with the architect and get back to you. Thanks already for your feedback; it was quite helpful.
On the ground floor, I don’t think a large double door is necessary, which would give me enough wall space in the hallway and a bit more wall space for the kitchen, possibly for a side-by-side refrigerator.
Next week, I will work on new plans with the architect and get back to you. Thanks already for your feedback; it was quite helpful.
On the ground floor, I don’t think a large double door is necessary, which would give me enough wall space in the hallway and a bit more wall space for the kitchen, possibly for a side-by-side refrigerator.
I thought the bottom side faces almost west? So, northwest by west? Then there should be nice evening sun. Children are usually much less bothered by noise than adults, but of course, that depends on individual preferences.
Why do you actually need the storage room on the ground floor? It would make a great cloakroom. But if it’s only for storage, I would consider removing it. After all, you have a basement.
The utility room in the basement is almost 20 sqm (215 sq ft), which is quite spacious, but you can definitely add shelves and cabinets for storage there. Although I would arrange it differently. The room in the top right (playroom, but probably a second office?) should be aligned with the office. Extend the hallway a bit if there is no direct access.
And if you want to place the terrace in the corner to the right as shown, I would definitely move the light well of the fitness room upwards on the plan.
Please show the facade so we can see how these changes would affect it.
Why do you actually need the storage room on the ground floor? It would make a great cloakroom. But if it’s only for storage, I would consider removing it. After all, you have a basement.
The utility room in the basement is almost 20 sqm (215 sq ft), which is quite spacious, but you can definitely add shelves and cabinets for storage there. Although I would arrange it differently. The room in the top right (playroom, but probably a second office?) should be aligned with the office. Extend the hallway a bit if there is no direct access.
And if you want to place the terrace in the corner to the right as shown, I would definitely move the light well of the fitness room upwards on the plan.
Please show the facade so we can see how these changes would affect it.
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Murmelstein10 Jun 2020 17:13Würfel* schrieb:
I thought the bottom side is almost west? So NWW? That would give you lovely evening sun. Children usually bother a lot less about noise than adults, but that’s an individual decision.
Why do you actually need the storage room on the ground floor? It would make a great cloakroom. But if it’s only meant for storage, I would skip it. After all, you have a basement.
The utility/housekeeping room in the basement with almost 20 sqm (215 sq ft) is already quite spacious, but you can certainly add shelves and cabinets for storage there as well. Although I would organize it differently. The room on the top right (playroom, but probably second office?) aligned with the office. Extend the hallway a bit longer if there is no direct access.
And if you want to place the terrace in the corner on the right as shown, I would definitely relocate the light well of the fitness room upwards according to the plan.
Show us the facade so we can see how changes would affect it.The ground floor storage room can also partly serve as a cloakroom, that’s true.
I don’t quite understand your basement layout, do you mean this?
I can’t find the facade right now, but next week I will include your ideas in updates and post them here.
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