ᐅ Floor plan single-family house approx. 200 sqm double garage basement
Created on: 6 May 2020 01:02
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jonashartf
Hello everyone,
First of all, respect to this forum – it’s great to see so many valuable contributions here and how openly but constructively the discussions take place. This is the reason why we want to share our building project for discussion and look forward to feedback for optimization.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size approx. 800 sqm (8600 sq ft)
Slope slight slope (2.5 m / 8 ft drop from north to south over 40 m)
Site occupancy index 0.4
Floor area ratio 0.4?
Building setback, building line and boundary 3 m (10 ft)
Edge development garage
Number of parking spaces 2 parking spaces
Number of floors 2 full stories (if we get approval for a deviation from the development plan)
Roof type gable roof
Architectural style modern gable roof house
Orientation southwest-facing garden
Maximum heights / limits none
Other requirements
Owners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: gable roof, modern
Basement, floors: 2 full stories + basement
Number of people, ages: 4 people (2 adults, 2 children)
Space requirements ground floor, upper floor approx. 190-210 sqm (2045-2260 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? family use + home office in basement
Guest overnight stays per year 3-4 times
Open or closed architecture mixed (open and bright living-dining area)
Conservative or modern construction style modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island separated by large sliding door
Number of dining seats 8
Fireplace yes, with seating bench
Music/stereo wall stereo wall planned
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse yes
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why or why not for certain choices: fixed attached terrace roof, practical entrance area, efficient use of space, house access via double garage
House Design
Who created the plan:
-builder’s company planner
-architect
-do-it-yourself
Architect – result of preliminary planning
What do you like most? Why? layout of rooms on the ground floor. Spacious living/dining area. Access between garage and house
What do you not like? Why? due to the maximum plot width, it is difficult to realize the house entrance with coat area as well as WC/bathroom nearby
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: rough estimate according to DIN 450,000
Personal budget limit for house including equipment: 500,000
Preferred heating system: gas condensing boiler (but no final decision yet)
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
After several iterations, especially for the ground floor, we believe we have a good concept. However, we would like to share all floors here for feedback, as we have seen on other topics that very good and valuable input appears, highlighting aspects we hadn’t thought of. Improvement suggestions are therefore very welcome.
First of all, respect to this forum – it’s great to see so many valuable contributions here and how openly but constructively the discussions take place. This is the reason why we want to share our building project for discussion and look forward to feedback for optimization.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size approx. 800 sqm (8600 sq ft)
Slope slight slope (2.5 m / 8 ft drop from north to south over 40 m)
Site occupancy index 0.4
Floor area ratio 0.4?
Building setback, building line and boundary 3 m (10 ft)
Edge development garage
Number of parking spaces 2 parking spaces
Number of floors 2 full stories (if we get approval for a deviation from the development plan)
Roof type gable roof
Architectural style modern gable roof house
Orientation southwest-facing garden
Maximum heights / limits none
Other requirements
Owners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: gable roof, modern
Basement, floors: 2 full stories + basement
Number of people, ages: 4 people (2 adults, 2 children)
Space requirements ground floor, upper floor approx. 190-210 sqm (2045-2260 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? family use + home office in basement
Guest overnight stays per year 3-4 times
Open or closed architecture mixed (open and bright living-dining area)
Conservative or modern construction style modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island separated by large sliding door
Number of dining seats 8
Fireplace yes, with seating bench
Music/stereo wall stereo wall planned
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse yes
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why or why not for certain choices: fixed attached terrace roof, practical entrance area, efficient use of space, house access via double garage
House Design
Who created the plan:
-builder’s company planner
-architect
-do-it-yourself
Architect – result of preliminary planning
What do you like most? Why? layout of rooms on the ground floor. Spacious living/dining area. Access between garage and house
What do you not like? Why? due to the maximum plot width, it is difficult to realize the house entrance with coat area as well as WC/bathroom nearby
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: rough estimate according to DIN 450,000
Personal budget limit for house including equipment: 500,000
Preferred heating system: gas condensing boiler (but no final decision yet)
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
After several iterations, especially for the ground floor, we believe we have a good concept. However, we would like to share all floors here for feedback, as we have seen on other topics that very good and valuable input appears, highlighting aspects we hadn’t thought of. Improvement suggestions are therefore very welcome.
jonashartf schrieb:
We welcome feedback!Al and I don’t believe it. It looks as if someone tried to give a suburban house from the 1960s a touch of a DIY store style during the extension. Stylistically, this mixture seems to me to be in urgent need of clarification.
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pagoni20205 Jul 2020 22:29jonashartf schrieb:
Let's do it that way, thanks for the tip! Right now, it would also be somewhat difficult to move larger items into the upper floor if the storage room is located there.
The window and bathroom layout are not yet planned in detail. We are also not satisfied with the current layout. Besides, I think we don’t really need two windows in the bathroom. You can only access the upper floor via the staircase; that’s the bottleneck, no matter what else is upstairs.
A second window isn’t absolutely necessary… but maybe it’s nice to have? Be pragmatic, yes, but don’t neglect the aesthetics.
Having a plan for how to use the rooms in “old age” is nice but is probably as uncertain as hitting the lottery. Keep it as flexible as possible so you can adapt later on.
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jonashartf5 Jul 2020 23:1411ant schrieb:
Al and I don’t believe that.
It looks as if a 1960s suburban house was given a touch of big-box store style during an extensive renovation. Stylistically, this combination seems very questionable to me. Ok, of course everyone has their own opinion, but you could explain more specifically why you came to this conclusion.
jonashartf schrieb:
Ok, of course everyone has their opinion, but you could support your conclusion a bit more clearly.Saying "result" is probably an exaggeration.
The house doesn’t look like new construction. It doesn’t have a cohesive design.
It looks like a 1960s house for a large family with dormers added. Nowadays, dormers are a common way to create standing space under the roof in small suburban houses.
Then there’s the oversized garage extension...
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jonashartf5 Jul 2020 23:21haydee schrieb:
Your budget and the planned house do not match. You are missing a six-figure amount to make it move-in ready.
The hallway is a dark hole.
Why have a utility room on the ground floor when there is a basement?
Guest room and bathroom on the ground floor are not suitable for seniors.
What is the basement going to be used for? Those are just empty rooms, and there is space for a study upstairs. Do you have a free room in the attic?
Basically, all previously mentioned comments still apply. Thank you for your feedback. The budget is, of course, always an important issue; however, we have not yet made a final decision on how much we want to spend.
For the hallway on the ground floor, there are already some good ideas on how to brighten it up. We plan to make adjustments and optimize it. It will be more difficult in the attic, but there are already some initial approaches.
The utility room on the ground floor mainly serves as a “mudroom” or transitional space between the garage and the living area. When the parents come back inside after gardening or the kids return after playing outside, we will appreciate having access through the garage and utility room. Laundry will probably be done in the basement for now, with drying (weather permitting) sometimes in the garden, and ironing as well.
The study is used several days a week as a home office. To be able to work seriously and intensively, you need appropriate equipment and some spatial separation. It is very difficult to work undisturbed on the ground and upper floors. In recent years, we have had very good experiences with a home office located in the basement.
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pagoni20205 Jul 2020 23:23From what I see, you are planning to build very large. Whenever possible, you should try to keep the individual floors or optional apartments truly separate, like individual condominiums.
Life can be long and offers many scenarios: children grow up, people change, and you yourself change.
At the time, I didn’t consider installing separate heating, water, etc. If it ever becomes a multi-family house, you will be glad you did. In addition, this could significantly increase the resale value if needed.
If everything goes perfectly, that’s great; if not, you won’t be stuck with a difficult-to-sell property.
It’s like a contract between friends. You put it in a drawer, and it’s nice if you never need it. But if you do... you are prepared.
Somehow, I get the impression that you want to accommodate every possible situation. That’s how the whole house works as well. Maybe you should consider a different planner and first consolidate the real and currently foreseeable needs.
Life can be long and offers many scenarios: children grow up, people change, and you yourself change.
At the time, I didn’t consider installing separate heating, water, etc. If it ever becomes a multi-family house, you will be glad you did. In addition, this could significantly increase the resale value if needed.
If everything goes perfectly, that’s great; if not, you won’t be stuck with a difficult-to-sell property.
It’s like a contract between friends. You put it in a drawer, and it’s nice if you never need it. But if you do... you are prepared.
Somehow, I get the impression that you want to accommodate every possible situation. That’s how the whole house works as well. Maybe you should consider a different planner and first consolidate the real and currently foreseeable needs.
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