ᐅ Single-family home plot purchased – opinions on architect’s design
Created on: 15 Jul 2020 22:45
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maleba89
We have purchased our building plot and have just received the drawings from our architect.
I wanted to gather some opinions and suggestions. Perhaps you have some ideas or feedback.
We also received another version of the plans with the same layout, but 1 meter (3 feet) shorter in length and 0.5 meter (20 inches) less in depth, although the floor plan remains the same.
We are considering positioning the house angled toward the street and orienting it more toward the south. The zoning plan / building permit allows this.
The stream on the property is piped underground, and building is permitted up to the stream boundary, provided no structural loads are placed over it. A terrace is allowed in that area.
I wanted to gather some opinions and suggestions. Perhaps you have some ideas or feedback.
We also received another version of the plans with the same layout, but 1 meter (3 feet) shorter in length and 0.5 meter (20 inches) less in depth, although the floor plan remains the same.
We are considering positioning the house angled toward the street and orienting it more toward the south. The zoning plan / building permit allows this.
The stream on the property is piped underground, and building is permitted up to the stream boundary, provided no structural loads are placed over it. A terrace is allowed in that area.
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pagoni202016 Jul 2020 23:0611ant schrieb:
All of them (or: pick one yourself) – the Scandimerican mullet farm house style includes everything you wouldn’t want to miss in a Bollywood medical drama novel.
The Eksjöhus Rosenhill has probably undergone the censoring process all external links go through.
Why even build a stone house copy of a wooden house original, instead of going directly with the original manufacturer? ...and simply have the floor plan adapted accordingly... although this style could quickly fail depending on the surroundings and local conditions; especially considering the so far only mediocre copy seen here. The architect should be able to recognize that.
I am currently trying to find out in the green forum whether the original poster is planning in stone but building in wood, or how, where, or what exactly...
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To be honest, at first glance at the elevations, I thought: Oh my God! Someone has money, but unfortunately, taste can’t be bought.
Nothing really fits together, and then I read something about “modern, but a timber house.” Huh? That complex shape is supposed to be modern? Definitely not!
I think you have a very kind architect who tried to accommodate all your wishes and ideas and ended up creating a truly monstrous structure. She should have put a bit more of her own signature on the design and given the clients a brief lesson in architectural styles.
The windows: I do find those small-pane windows pretty (but by the way, they are anything but modern!), but I would always consider who will actually clean them. Honestly, before I have to start using the downstairs office as a bedroom, I will have moved out because after cleaning those windows five times, I would go crazy. Or is window cleaning a fetish for one of you? That does happen. Then you’ve chosen well! Otherwise, stay away from such small-pane windows—they are a nightmare to clean! At least be aware of what you’re getting into.
A lot has already been said about the interior layout, which I fully agree with. Why are the best rooms always reserved for the master bedroom, with the children at the back? I don’t get that. When do you actually spend time in the bedroom? To sleep. You go in, get into bed, and leave in the morning. Does it have to be the nicest room? Even without children, I wouldn’t want a bedroom like that just for sleeping.
Oh, and if you want to see modern timber construction, Vorarlberg is a great region—we’ve seen a lot of impressive and inspiring examples there. I also highly recommend the “dream houses” from the BR Mediathek to anyone still deciding on their design. Great architectural examples and good ideas for quite challenging situations. Get inspired! The plot is huge but not ideally shaped. However, something great can be done with it! Right now, it looks to me like a model home was simply placed there that doesn’t really fit the site.
What a pity—it could be done much better. Maybe move away from the “standard shell” for a house. I can easily imagine complex living areas, possibly arranged around an inner courtyard or patio. But that would be very far from this mix of every building style I know, topped off with a Bauhaus-style garage.
Nothing really fits together, and then I read something about “modern, but a timber house.” Huh? That complex shape is supposed to be modern? Definitely not!
I think you have a very kind architect who tried to accommodate all your wishes and ideas and ended up creating a truly monstrous structure. She should have put a bit more of her own signature on the design and given the clients a brief lesson in architectural styles.
The windows: I do find those small-pane windows pretty (but by the way, they are anything but modern!), but I would always consider who will actually clean them. Honestly, before I have to start using the downstairs office as a bedroom, I will have moved out because after cleaning those windows five times, I would go crazy. Or is window cleaning a fetish for one of you? That does happen. Then you’ve chosen well! Otherwise, stay away from such small-pane windows—they are a nightmare to clean! At least be aware of what you’re getting into.
A lot has already been said about the interior layout, which I fully agree with. Why are the best rooms always reserved for the master bedroom, with the children at the back? I don’t get that. When do you actually spend time in the bedroom? To sleep. You go in, get into bed, and leave in the morning. Does it have to be the nicest room? Even without children, I wouldn’t want a bedroom like that just for sleeping.
Oh, and if you want to see modern timber construction, Vorarlberg is a great region—we’ve seen a lot of impressive and inspiring examples there. I also highly recommend the “dream houses” from the BR Mediathek to anyone still deciding on their design. Great architectural examples and good ideas for quite challenging situations. Get inspired! The plot is huge but not ideally shaped. However, something great can be done with it! Right now, it looks to me like a model home was simply placed there that doesn’t really fit the site.
What a pity—it could be done much better. Maybe move away from the “standard shell” for a house. I can easily imagine complex living areas, possibly arranged around an inner courtyard or patio. But that would be very far from this mix of every building style I know, topped off with a Bauhaus-style garage.
I can feel the enthusiasm growing – an unconventional design would definitely be fun.
Unfortunately, you didn’t fill out the questionnaire, so we don’t know details like the ages of your children, whether you have hobbies that require special rooms, or what your work situation is. Is it just a home office? Do you have client visits? Do you need storage space? How often do you have guests, etc.?
I looked at the property thread linked by the 11th user – that’s helpful. The drawing here doesn’t provide any meaningful information at all.
If you want support, fresh ideas, and are willing to engage with the process, you’ll need to share a bit more information.
Unfortunately, you didn’t fill out the questionnaire, so we don’t know details like the ages of your children, whether you have hobbies that require special rooms, or what your work situation is. Is it just a home office? Do you have client visits? Do you need storage space? How often do you have guests, etc.?
I looked at the property thread linked by the 11th user – that’s helpful. The drawing here doesn’t provide any meaningful information at all.
If you want support, fresh ideas, and are willing to engage with the process, you’ll need to share a bit more information.
Climbee schrieb:
I think you have a very caring architect who tried to accommodate all your wishes and ideas, but ended up creating something truly monstrous. It would have been better if she had put more of her own signature on the design and given the client a brief introduction to architectural styles. In the original thread, one might get the impression that she essentially copied the client’s proposal without questioning the mix of wishes. I’m still waiting for an explanation of how a stone house design came about for a wooden house.
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