ᐅ 2 Bungalows on a 3,000 sqm Plot – Multigenerational Housing Project
Created on: 10 May 2019 11:04
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Obermuh
Hello everyone,
First, a brief introduction. I’m Andy, 35 years old, married, and embarking on building a house for the first time. I’m an employee, my wife is self-employed, and together with my parents-in-law, we plan to develop a large plot of land. The plot is already purchased and fully paid for with equity. For the construction of the houses, we have a budget of around €1.2 million, of which about €600k come from the sale of existing properties (my parents-in-law’s single-family house and our condominium) and a financing commitment for up to €600k.
We are currently in the planning phase for a multi-generation project, but my main focus is our house (“House 1”). The parents-in-law have already completed the plans for their bungalow (basically a modified ground-floor layout of their current house). The design is mine, adapted by the general contractor, and is currently with the architect for further revisions. I would really appreciate any tips, feedback, and ideas you might have.
I’ll follow the provided questionnaire:
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 2935 sqm (31582 sq ft)
Slope: Yes, see attachment
Floor space index (FSI): 0.2
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.3
Building envelope: see attachment
Edge development: No
Number of parking spaces:
Number of storeys: 1 full storey
Roof style: Flexible
Architectural style: Modern
Orientation: Southwest
Maximum heights: Roof ridge height 3.50 m (11.5 ft) on slope side
Additional requirements: see attachment
Client requirements
Building type: Bungalow
Basement, storeys: No basement, 1 storey
Number of occupants, ages: 2, aged 35 and 31. Planning for 2 children
Office: Yes, space for two desks and some filing
Guest bedrooms per year: 10-15
Open or closed architecture: Open
Conservative or modern construction: Modern
Open kitchen, island: Both yes
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: Nice to have but not essential
Music/sound wall: No
Balcony, roof terrace: No
Garage, carport: 2 garage spaces
Utility garden, greenhouse: Herb garden
Additional wishes: Dog shower
House design
Designed by: My design, implemented by the general contractor
What do you especially like? The atrium as a visual centerpiece and the related openness of the house
What do you dislike? Some wasted space, inconvenient furnishing of the walk-in closet due to 4 doors
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: €675k (approx. $720k) including paving, exposed concrete floor/wood flooring, painting, partial air conditioning, and additional upgrades. A horizontal roller shutter to close the entire atrium is also included (about €15k).
Personal price limit for the house including features: €750k (approx. $800k)
Preferred heating technology: Heat pump, photovoltaic system planned
If you had to give up something, on which details/extras
- could you compromise on: space in the parents’ area, 2 lift-and-slide doors in the atrium, lift-and-slide door in the living room
- could you not do without:
Why was the design made as it is?
After the attempt to build one large house including a granny flat on the front building plot was rejected, we are opting for two houses. To avoid further discussions about eaves height, we are building bungalows.
Contour lines:
Unfortunately, I cannot attach the PDF, but I hope the numbers are readable.
Open space plan:
Floor plan:
First, a brief introduction. I’m Andy, 35 years old, married, and embarking on building a house for the first time. I’m an employee, my wife is self-employed, and together with my parents-in-law, we plan to develop a large plot of land. The plot is already purchased and fully paid for with equity. For the construction of the houses, we have a budget of around €1.2 million, of which about €600k come from the sale of existing properties (my parents-in-law’s single-family house and our condominium) and a financing commitment for up to €600k.
We are currently in the planning phase for a multi-generation project, but my main focus is our house (“House 1”). The parents-in-law have already completed the plans for their bungalow (basically a modified ground-floor layout of their current house). The design is mine, adapted by the general contractor, and is currently with the architect for further revisions. I would really appreciate any tips, feedback, and ideas you might have.
I’ll follow the provided questionnaire:
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 2935 sqm (31582 sq ft)
Slope: Yes, see attachment
Floor space index (FSI): 0.2
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.3
Building envelope: see attachment
Edge development: No
Number of parking spaces:
Number of storeys: 1 full storey
Roof style: Flexible
Architectural style: Modern
Orientation: Southwest
Maximum heights: Roof ridge height 3.50 m (11.5 ft) on slope side
Additional requirements: see attachment
Client requirements
Building type: Bungalow
Basement, storeys: No basement, 1 storey
Number of occupants, ages: 2, aged 35 and 31. Planning for 2 children
Office: Yes, space for two desks and some filing
Guest bedrooms per year: 10-15
Open or closed architecture: Open
Conservative or modern construction: Modern
Open kitchen, island: Both yes
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: Nice to have but not essential
Music/sound wall: No
Balcony, roof terrace: No
Garage, carport: 2 garage spaces
Utility garden, greenhouse: Herb garden
Additional wishes: Dog shower
House design
Designed by: My design, implemented by the general contractor
What do you especially like? The atrium as a visual centerpiece and the related openness of the house
What do you dislike? Some wasted space, inconvenient furnishing of the walk-in closet due to 4 doors
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: €675k (approx. $720k) including paving, exposed concrete floor/wood flooring, painting, partial air conditioning, and additional upgrades. A horizontal roller shutter to close the entire atrium is also included (about €15k).
Personal price limit for the house including features: €750k (approx. $800k)
Preferred heating technology: Heat pump, photovoltaic system planned
If you had to give up something, on which details/extras
- could you compromise on: space in the parents’ area, 2 lift-and-slide doors in the atrium, lift-and-slide door in the living room
- could you not do without:
Why was the design made as it is?
After the attempt to build one large house including a granny flat on the front building plot was rejected, we are opting for two houses. To avoid further discussions about eaves height, we are building bungalows.
Contour lines:
Unfortunately, I cannot attach the PDF, but I hope the numbers are readable.
Open space plan:
Floor plan:
I had thought you would place the sofa with its back against the right wall, so you could have a view both outside and of the atrium. I assumed the TV would go in the recess by the guest bathroom. I would have liked that view better. However, it might have made everything feel more “lined up.” That’s always a tricky aspect with open-plan living spaces.
I really like your entire setup—including the Ikea sofa! To make it feel cozier, you could add a rug by the sofa and some green plants. I’ve had a rug under my dining table for a few weeks now and love it. It’s great both visually and to the touch underfoot. Plus, it helps absorb sound and reduce echo.
The atrium with the olive tree will surely be fantastic as well. Looking forward to photos when it’s ready.
I really like your entire setup—including the Ikea sofa! To make it feel cozier, you could add a rug by the sofa and some green plants. I’ve had a rug under my dining table for a few weeks now and love it. It’s great both visually and to the touch underfoot. Plus, it helps absorb sound and reduce echo.
The atrium with the olive tree will surely be fantastic as well. Looking forward to photos when it’s ready.
Thank you very much. We have also considered placing a rug under the sofa, but so far we haven’t chosen anything specific. In the recess next to the guest bathroom, there is a built-in cabinet/bookshelf (white), and below the TV, there will be a black lowboard.
All the dark furniture will be arranged along one wall, while the rest of the space—except for the bathrooms—will be kept light. In the hallways, white sideboards made of the same wood as the dining table and kitchen create a smooth “transition” into the otherwise very bright interior.
The kitchen area is intended to be the central living space of the house and will be highlighted accordingly in terms of color.
Of course, everything that makes a home feel cozy and personal is still missing. Personal items, pictures, decorations, plants, and so on will come gradually with moving in (and over the years afterward). Small details that might go unnoticed but make a big difference have already been ordered, such as dark wooden legs for the sofa (from PrettyPegs) to replace the chrome ones... Since everything in our house has a matte finish, those chrome legs simply wouldn’t fit in at all.
All the dark furniture will be arranged along one wall, while the rest of the space—except for the bathrooms—will be kept light. In the hallways, white sideboards made of the same wood as the dining table and kitchen create a smooth “transition” into the otherwise very bright interior.
The kitchen area is intended to be the central living space of the house and will be highlighted accordingly in terms of color.
Of course, everything that makes a home feel cozy and personal is still missing. Personal items, pictures, decorations, plants, and so on will come gradually with moving in (and over the years afterward). Small details that might go unnoticed but make a big difference have already been ordered, such as dark wooden legs for the sofa (from PrettyPegs) to replace the chrome ones... Since everything in our house has a matte finish, those chrome legs simply wouldn’t fit in at all.
The wardrobe is finally fully assembled. 6 meters (20 feet) of Pax and 3.20 meters (10.5 feet) of Malm with a custom deeper top panel to better utilize the gap. In hindsight, the handles bother me... Tip-on (like everywhere else) would have been cleaner, simpler, and cheaper 🙄
The tile laying pattern is also bad; we should have listened to the tiler. I somehow hoped the plank-like tiles running the full length between the cabinets would be worth it, even if the back isn’t perfect... I was wrong 😉
The tile laying pattern is also bad; we should have listened to the tiler. I somehow hoped the plank-like tiles running the full length between the cabinets would be worth it, even if the back isn’t perfect... I was wrong 😉
Obermuh schrieb:
If it’s just the automatic closing mechanism, it can be retrofitted with the MARKHUS drawer damper.Interesting. You install them first, I’ll follow 😀 We have 8 drawers and have actually lived without them for 7 years already. That’s really a tough life... haha.
I’ve saved the info, thanks!
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