ᐅ New construction of a single-family house or multi-family dwelling in the Southwest
Created on: 23 Dec 2020 10:01
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Boby_Richy
Good evening,
We were fortunate to purchase a plot of land in a new development area and are currently preparing the plans for the building permit / planning permission application. We would like to optimize the current design together with you and look forward to an active exchange.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 509 m² (5477 sq ft)
Site coverage ratio: 0.40
Floor area ratio: 0.80
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Number of parking spaces: 1.5 per residential unit
Number of floors: max. two full stories + setback floor
Roof shape: free
Architectural style: free
Orientation
Maximum height: max. 9.8 m (32 ft) building height with flat roof
Entrance on the north side, kitchen: SE, living room = SW, bedroom = SE,
Study room: basement = SE.
Client Requirements
Building type: modern, flat roof
Basement, floors: ground floor + upper floor + basement + setback floor
Number of occupants, age: two adults mid-30s and two children, possibly parents-in-law for the setback floor.
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor, setback floor (expandable)
Office: home office required in the basement (semi-basement)
Open or closed architecture: ground floor open plan, open kitchen with island, modern building style, high ceilings (2.80 m) (9 ft 2 in)
Number of dining seats: 10
Fireplace: yes
Roof terrace: yes
Single garage + carport
Garden: yes
Open space volume: yes
House Design
Architect (preliminary design)
Heating system: air-to-water heat pump. There is also a gas line nearby (possible hybrid systems)
Ventilation: undecided, open to suggestions
Have the client’s wishes been implemented by the architect?
- As open a layout as possible on the ground floor with dining and living areas visually separated by a fireplace
- In the living area, if possible, a spiral staircase leading directly to the upper floor (short access to the bedrooms and for aesthetic reasons), provided it doesn’t look overloaded
- The house should later be convertible into a family home without major alterations. Appropriate provisions should be made and submitted in a way that can be approved.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
What improvements can be made to optimize the floor plan according to the above requirements? Living and dining area, additional room on the ground floor with the option to create a second later.
Are the room sizes adequate for their intended use?
What, in your opinion, is not well planned or has not yet been considered according to the wishes?
Thank you very much
We were fortunate to purchase a plot of land in a new development area and are currently preparing the plans for the building permit / planning permission application. We would like to optimize the current design together with you and look forward to an active exchange.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 509 m² (5477 sq ft)
Site coverage ratio: 0.40
Floor area ratio: 0.80
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Number of parking spaces: 1.5 per residential unit
Number of floors: max. two full stories + setback floor
Roof shape: free
Architectural style: free
Orientation
Maximum height: max. 9.8 m (32 ft) building height with flat roof
Entrance on the north side, kitchen: SE, living room = SW, bedroom = SE,
Study room: basement = SE.
Client Requirements
Building type: modern, flat roof
Basement, floors: ground floor + upper floor + basement + setback floor
Number of occupants, age: two adults mid-30s and two children, possibly parents-in-law for the setback floor.
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor, setback floor (expandable)
Office: home office required in the basement (semi-basement)
Open or closed architecture: ground floor open plan, open kitchen with island, modern building style, high ceilings (2.80 m) (9 ft 2 in)
Number of dining seats: 10
Fireplace: yes
Roof terrace: yes
Single garage + carport
Garden: yes
Open space volume: yes
House Design
Architect (preliminary design)
Heating system: air-to-water heat pump. There is also a gas line nearby (possible hybrid systems)
Ventilation: undecided, open to suggestions
Have the client’s wishes been implemented by the architect?
- As open a layout as possible on the ground floor with dining and living areas visually separated by a fireplace
- In the living area, if possible, a spiral staircase leading directly to the upper floor (short access to the bedrooms and for aesthetic reasons), provided it doesn’t look overloaded
- The house should later be convertible into a family home without major alterations. Appropriate provisions should be made and submitted in a way that can be approved.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
What improvements can be made to optimize the floor plan according to the above requirements? Living and dining area, additional room on the ground floor with the option to create a second later.
Are the room sizes adequate for their intended use?
What, in your opinion, is not well planned or has not yet been considered according to the wishes?
Thank you very much
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Boby_Richy23 Dec 2020 22:11Ysop*** schrieb:
I was rather referring to enlarging the bathrooms. They seem really small in comparison.
True. Today, we revised the design significantly. The bathroom located in the middle on the upper floor is a kids’ bathroom.
hampshire schrieb:
I'm always surprised by how small living room furniture is when people want to sit with their backs to the windows. Here it happens twice. The spaciousness of the living area is in a strange contrast to the rather tight dining area. Also, the bathrooms are very compact relative to the size of the house. I like the idea of a second staircase. However, the location of the spiral staircase results in a cramped dining area and a dead corner on the ground floor. Overall, not very elegant. It wouldn’t be my choice – although I can appreciate unconventional layouts.
Lack of efficient use of space isn’t a problem if the building budget allows for generosity. But when this inefficiency doesn’t translate into spacious living or aesthetic benefits, it’s a shame.
We also revamped that part, see pictures.
The design lacks the “spark” you’d expect in a house with a similar budget. “Different” and “good” is valuable. Simply “different” just wastes money.
Looking forward to criticism and nice ideas/suggestions.
Is there no wall between the dressing room and the hallway? I can’t quite tell. No, check the new design. The master bedroom arrangement has been revised there.
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Boby_Richy23 Dec 2020 22:1311ant schrieb:
Try to extract clear plans from the cluttered images.Thanks for the suggestion. I will upload the current drafts shortly.H
hampshire23 Dec 2020 22:32Boby_Richy schrieb:
No, just look at the new design. The master bedroom layout has been revised there.I see many bathrooms, none of which are spacious. That’s what I mean by tight (sorry for the typos above).B
Boby_Richy23 Dec 2020 22:33Now on the ground floor: we mirrored the living room, slightly enlarged it, reduced the size of the library/room, and accordingly expanded the kitchen and dining area.
We're unsure about the staircase.
The slope of 2 m (6.6 ft) seems quite large to me; what do you think?
On the upper floor: the master bedroom has been adjusted, the bathroom enlarged, but unfortunately the kids’ bathroom remains unchanged. We are considering moving a bedroom to the north side; so far, all rooms have been kept on the southeast side.
In the basement: I know how optimization could be done here.
In the cellar: we don’t find the layout optimal or flexible enough. A shower is missing, and the allocation of two workrooms. What about the lighting conditions?
We look forward to your critiques and suggestions!
We're unsure about the staircase.
The slope of 2 m (6.6 ft) seems quite large to me; what do you think?
On the upper floor: the master bedroom has been adjusted, the bathroom enlarged, but unfortunately the kids’ bathroom remains unchanged. We are considering moving a bedroom to the north side; so far, all rooms have been kept on the southeast side.
In the basement: I know how optimization could be done here.
In the cellar: we don’t find the layout optimal or flexible enough. A shower is missing, and the allocation of two workrooms. What about the lighting conditions?
We look forward to your critiques and suggestions!
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hampshire23 Dec 2020 22:45Swapping the kitchen and living area is worthwhile for sociable people. I like it better that way. I also much prefer reorganizing the sleeping area upstairs into an open layout, except for the narrow passage to the left side of the bed and into the bathroom. However, that’s not a real problem as long as you stay slim and healthy.
If the attic apartment is intended for older people, plan for the possibility of adding an elevator later.
Just a thought: buy a neighboring plot of land when possible—otherwise, the garden feels a bit tight.
If the attic apartment is intended for older people, plan for the possibility of adding an elevator later.
Just a thought: buy a neighboring plot of land when possible—otherwise, the garden feels a bit tight.
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