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_Richy24 Dec 2020 02:54ypg schrieb:
A spiral staircase as the main route? No way – it’s far too prone to accidents!
And the parents are supposed to go up the stairs twice to get there?
Or I just don’t understand the whole thing... It’s not intended as the main route; there is a large main staircase near the entrance for that. This was more of an idea to get directly upstairs from the living area, functionally connected with the open space above and also for aesthetic reasons.
hampshire schrieb:
Swapping the kitchen and living area is worthwhile for sociable people. I prefer it that way. I also like the reorganization of the upstairs sleeping area into an open plan much better, except for the narrow access to the left side of the bed and the bathroom. However, this isn’t a real problem as long as you stay slim and healthy.
If the attic apartment is intended for elderly occupants, consider the possibility of installing a lift later on.
I completely agree here. I would only suggest widening the access to the toilet in the master bathroom, especially since the washbasin makes the space even tighter.
In the children’s bathroom, I might consider removing the bathtub, as you already have one in the master bathroom. Although the layout allows for it, it will probably just become a place to put clothes.
Other than that, I really like the new design better.
Boby_Richy schrieb:
Not intended as a main traffic route; that’s what the large main staircase at the entrance is for. This was more of an idea to allow direct access upstairs from the living area, functionally connected to the open space and also for aesthetic reasons. I would leave it out. It seems a bit silly, like a shortcut path worn down because people are too lazy to use the proper stairs. It would likely be more of a distraction as a prominent feature and, like a disused chimney, end up being used as a shelf or stand for plants.
ypg schrieb:
It would probably stand out as a dominant feature and end up unused, like a decommissioned fireplace turned into a flower shelf or holder.Disused staircase, hmm... wasn’t there something like that? (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Boby_Richy5 Jan 2021 11:2511ant schrieb:
Disused staircase, hmm..., was there something about that? (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)haha.... Happy New Year.B
Boby_Richy5 Jan 2021 11:35What are your thoughts on having a side entrance to minimize and optimize circulation areas as much as possible?
Additionally, we are considering setting back only the upper floor to meet setback requirements, in order to use the full width of the ground floor plus attic, and to break up the structure visually (otherwise, the floor area looks industrial). The architect thinks the garage will be too narrow at 3m (10 feet) wide... What do you think?
Thank you for your feedback!
Additionally, we are considering setting back only the upper floor to meet setback requirements, in order to use the full width of the ground floor plus attic, and to break up the structure visually (otherwise, the floor area looks industrial). The architect thinks the garage will be too narrow at 3m (10 feet) wide... What do you think?
Thank you for your feedback!
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