ᐅ Floor plan of a single-family house, approximately 160 m², with a hipped roof, basement, built on a sloping site
Created on: 20 May 2021 22:58
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Eastwood
Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 505m² (6088 ft²)
Slope: approx. 10% (3m (10 ft) descent over 30m (98 ft) length)
Site occupancy index (Floor Area Ratio): 0.3
Floor space index
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: See excerpt from development plan
Peripheral development
Number of parking spaces: Double garage
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: Hipped roof
Style: Townhouse
Orientation: Terrace/garden faces southeast
Maximum heights/limits: Ridge height 6m (20 ft), eaves height 8.6m (28 ft)
Other regulations:
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Full ceiling height on the upper floor, so flat or hipped roof; shed roof also possible. Lots of natural light inside the house with an unobstructed view towards the garden.
Basement, floors: Basement, 2 full stories
Number of occupants, ages: 2 persons, male/female, aged 28/29
Space requirements ground floor, upper floor: Study/guest room, open-plan living, dining, kitchen area; guest toilet with shower on ground floor; 2 children's rooms, master bedroom with walk-in closet; large bathroom in the basement; hobby and fitness room and a workspace for home office; when 2 children arrive; utility/technical room; storage room
Office: Family use or home office? My fiancée is a teacher; I work from home 2 days a week.
Guest overnight stays per year: maybe 5 times
Open or closed architecture: Generally open to make the available space feel as large as possible.
Conservative or modern construction: Modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: Yes to both
Number of dining seats: 6 permanent, 8 occasional
Fireplace: Planned but location still uncertain, so not included in the design yet
Music/stereo wall: Not planned
Balcony, roof terrace: The plan is to provide basement access at ground level with a small terrace there. A balcony will be built later in front of the living room on the ground floor as the main outdoor living space, done by ourselves.
Garage, carport: Double garage
Kitchen garden, greenhouse: Not planned yet.
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why certain things are desired or avoided:
We have a nice, unobstructed view towards the southeast, which will likely remain so (there is a creek). Therefore, we want to maximize this view with window area, terrace/balcony, etc. We welcome suggestions regarding heat protection as we wonder if this might cause problems.
House Design
Designer: Architect working with our construction company
What do you especially like? Why?
The ground floor suits us pretty well; kitchen with pantry hidden behind the wall.
What do you not like? Why?
The upstairs bedroom feels too large, while the walk-in closet is small; possible to have the children’s bathroom upstairs? Unsure about the layout of the upstairs bathroom; TV corner might be too small; awkward unused space behind the couch in the corner; too little usable wall space due to many windows? Does a fireplace make sense here? Is a U-shaped kitchen with an island possible here, or would it be too narrow? A U-shape would provide more storage.
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: 440,000€
Personal budget for the house including equipment: 500,000€
Preferred heating system: Ground-source heat pump (brine-water heat pump)
If you have to give up on something, which details/extensions
Can give up: Fireplace, bedroom space
Cannot give up: Plenty of storage space in the kitchen, lots of light in the living room and windows facing the garden, study/guest room with minimum 14m² (150 ft²)
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner: Modified standard design. External dimensions were increased, floor plan almost completely changed.
Which wishes were implemented by the architect: Pantry hidden behind kitchen wall, passage from bedroom to bathroom, south-facing corner in living area, garden-facing bedroom
What makes it particularly good or bad in your view: The site conditions are well utilized. Remaining open questions are a drawback.
We are already quite satisfied with the design but have no experience with building matters, so we may overlook many things. Often a floor plan alone doesn't fully convey the sense of space that will develop later. Also, we might miss details that more experienced people might notice immediately.
That’s what we hope for. Many thanks in advance for all critiques and suggestions!
Plot size: 505m² (6088 ft²)
Slope: approx. 10% (3m (10 ft) descent over 30m (98 ft) length)
Site occupancy index (Floor Area Ratio): 0.3
Floor space index
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: See excerpt from development plan
Peripheral development
Number of parking spaces: Double garage
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: Hipped roof
Style: Townhouse
Orientation: Terrace/garden faces southeast
Maximum heights/limits: Ridge height 6m (20 ft), eaves height 8.6m (28 ft)
Other regulations:
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Full ceiling height on the upper floor, so flat or hipped roof; shed roof also possible. Lots of natural light inside the house with an unobstructed view towards the garden.
Basement, floors: Basement, 2 full stories
Number of occupants, ages: 2 persons, male/female, aged 28/29
Space requirements ground floor, upper floor: Study/guest room, open-plan living, dining, kitchen area; guest toilet with shower on ground floor; 2 children's rooms, master bedroom with walk-in closet; large bathroom in the basement; hobby and fitness room and a workspace for home office; when 2 children arrive; utility/technical room; storage room
Office: Family use or home office? My fiancée is a teacher; I work from home 2 days a week.
Guest overnight stays per year: maybe 5 times
Open or closed architecture: Generally open to make the available space feel as large as possible.
Conservative or modern construction: Modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: Yes to both
Number of dining seats: 6 permanent, 8 occasional
Fireplace: Planned but location still uncertain, so not included in the design yet
Music/stereo wall: Not planned
Balcony, roof terrace: The plan is to provide basement access at ground level with a small terrace there. A balcony will be built later in front of the living room on the ground floor as the main outdoor living space, done by ourselves.
Garage, carport: Double garage
Kitchen garden, greenhouse: Not planned yet.
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why certain things are desired or avoided:
We have a nice, unobstructed view towards the southeast, which will likely remain so (there is a creek). Therefore, we want to maximize this view with window area, terrace/balcony, etc. We welcome suggestions regarding heat protection as we wonder if this might cause problems.
House Design
Designer: Architect working with our construction company
What do you especially like? Why?
The ground floor suits us pretty well; kitchen with pantry hidden behind the wall.
What do you not like? Why?
The upstairs bedroom feels too large, while the walk-in closet is small; possible to have the children’s bathroom upstairs? Unsure about the layout of the upstairs bathroom; TV corner might be too small; awkward unused space behind the couch in the corner; too little usable wall space due to many windows? Does a fireplace make sense here? Is a U-shaped kitchen with an island possible here, or would it be too narrow? A U-shape would provide more storage.
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: 440,000€
Personal budget for the house including equipment: 500,000€
Preferred heating system: Ground-source heat pump (brine-water heat pump)
If you have to give up on something, which details/extensions
Can give up: Fireplace, bedroom space
Cannot give up: Plenty of storage space in the kitchen, lots of light in the living room and windows facing the garden, study/guest room with minimum 14m² (150 ft²)
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner: Modified standard design. External dimensions were increased, floor plan almost completely changed.
Which wishes were implemented by the architect: Pantry hidden behind kitchen wall, passage from bedroom to bathroom, south-facing corner in living area, garden-facing bedroom
What makes it particularly good or bad in your view: The site conditions are well utilized. Remaining open questions are a drawback.
We are already quite satisfied with the design but have no experience with building matters, so we may overlook many things. Often a floor plan alone doesn't fully convey the sense of space that will develop later. Also, we might miss details that more experienced people might notice immediately.
That’s what we hope for. Many thanks in advance for all critiques and suggestions!
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Myrna_Loy21 May 2021 09:11Ypsi aus NI schrieb:
I really can’t believe the budget or the cost estimate for three floors?!
It reminds me of my own thread. Here, 9.35m (31 feet) external dimension seems more than enough for the open-plan area, while 9.90m (32.5 feet) internal dimension feels too tight for me ;-)
I have a few ideas for the upper floor. How flexible are you? Would you be willing or able to adjust the windows on the upper floor as well? Your 9.90m (32.5 feet) is a clean rectangle, while this is an angled shape. Also, there is no 4 sqm (43 sq ft) kitchen island planned here. So the space can be sufficient.
The budget also seems tight to me. You will have to be economical with the fittings and finishes.
I think the budget is a bit optimistic.
What exactly is included in the house price?
Additional construction costs for a slope mainly come from the earthworks.
Is there already a structural engineering report? Are its requirements already factored into the price?
What about the outdoor area?
Garage?
Vertical extensions?
How is garden access planned?
Make sure to work with accurate furniture dimensions.
The dining area is actually only as wide as the door, so no one can pass between the chair and the kitchen island.
What exactly is included in the house price?
Additional construction costs for a slope mainly come from the earthworks.
Is there already a structural engineering report? Are its requirements already factored into the price?
What about the outdoor area?
Garage?
Vertical extensions?
How is garden access planned?
Make sure to work with accurate furniture dimensions.
The dining area is actually only as wide as the door, so no one can pass between the chair and the kitchen island.
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hanghaus200021 May 2021 09:41Is there a plan with elevation details? The road is probably about 1 meter (3 feet) higher than the terrain, right? What is the reference point for the elevation? What does the zoning plan / development plan say?
Developers usually do not handle construction sites with architects. Tell me who is listed on the plan stamp. I am looking for skilled architects experienced with hillside construction.
Developers usually do not handle construction sites with architects. Tell me who is listed on the plan stamp. I am looking for skilled architects experienced with hillside construction.
160 x 2,300-2,500 (depending on where you build) for the living area plus basement 60,000-80,000, finishing 40 x 800-1,000 additional would be my rough calculation. Ancillary building costs are usually more expensive on a slope than on flat land.
Based on my own experience with a "consultation" at Schwabenhaus, I hope you haven’t signed anything so far. Especially the ancillary costs were "client-responsible items" in our case, meaning any additional costs are entirely your responsibility, and if the "architect" miscalculates, that’s bad luck for you.
Regarding the floor plan, I would agree with the overall opinion. When it comes to the U-shaped kitchen, I strongly recommend sketching it out and then recreating some of the distances at home with a table, chair, and cabinet. A pantry in that location is possible but doesn’t gain you much space; an 80cm (31.5 inches) cabinet will be lost to maintain the passage, so you roughly gain that space on one side when entering. You will likely have tight spots around the table, and the dressing room realistically only allows for one wardrobe placed crosswise instead of a U-shape. The TV gets full western sunlight in the evenings.
Based on my own experience with a "consultation" at Schwabenhaus, I hope you haven’t signed anything so far. Especially the ancillary costs were "client-responsible items" in our case, meaning any additional costs are entirely your responsibility, and if the "architect" miscalculates, that’s bad luck for you.
Regarding the floor plan, I would agree with the overall opinion. When it comes to the U-shaped kitchen, I strongly recommend sketching it out and then recreating some of the distances at home with a table, chair, and cabinet. A pantry in that location is possible but doesn’t gain you much space; an 80cm (31.5 inches) cabinet will be lost to maintain the passage, so you roughly gain that space on one side when entering. You will likely have tight spots around the table, and the dressing room realistically only allows for one wardrobe placed crosswise instead of a U-shape. The TV gets full western sunlight in the evenings.
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hanghaus200021 May 2021 10:04The current height difference on the property is 5 meters (16 feet). I have calculated a slope of 16%. However, this does not yet include the elevation change to the street. Do you have a photo of the property where the drop to the street can be seen? Ideally, a plan with elevation details of the street would be best.
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hanghaus200021 May 2021 10:22Ground floor underfloor heating 252.7 m (829 ft) then basement underfloor heating 249.7 m (819 ft). This is how you build on a slope. Unless you really want a basement and are willing to pay for it.
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