ᐅ Floor plan of a narrow, long house (7 meters wide) with a gable roof
Created on: 14 Aug 2021 07:54
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Niko1611
We have a special challenge and have purchased a plot of land measuring 12m x 45m (39ft x 148ft), on which we can build 7m x 15m (23ft x 49ft). The design must be a single-story building with a gable roof, a knee wall of 1m (3ft), red brick facade, white windows, and a maximum roof pitch of 48 degrees.
The goal is a modern construction style with an open floor plan downstairs, as much as possible.
In addition to two children's rooms (ages 1 and 3), we also need a home office/guest room. There will be no basement. After several attempts working with construction companies and architects, we have now found a direction and would like to get your opinion.
What do you think? We have two main questions: How can we arrange the living room and kitchen in a practical way, and how can we avoid feeling too cramped in the attic? The kitchen should also be larger (longer), with the office/guest bathroom narrower as a result. The staircase will be a concrete staircase including a storage room with a door to the hallway to create more space for a coat area. Upstairs, the bedroom will be narrower to make room for the bathroom and gallery. The window distribution is also not yet ideal. An air-to-water heat pump is planned. The hallway is small, but so far there has been no better solution.
If anyone has alternative ideas for a floor plan within these parameters, we would be very grateful.
South is at the top of the plan. The living room faces west, and the street is to the east. The neighbors are located to the south and north along the long sides, each with a 2.5m (8ft) distance.
The floor area ratio and site coverage ratio are strictly regulated, but since we are in detailed discussions with the building authority and expect to receive a special permit, these points can be set aside here.
The goal is a modern construction style with an open floor plan downstairs, as much as possible.
In addition to two children's rooms (ages 1 and 3), we also need a home office/guest room. There will be no basement. After several attempts working with construction companies and architects, we have now found a direction and would like to get your opinion.
What do you think? We have two main questions: How can we arrange the living room and kitchen in a practical way, and how can we avoid feeling too cramped in the attic? The kitchen should also be larger (longer), with the office/guest bathroom narrower as a result. The staircase will be a concrete staircase including a storage room with a door to the hallway to create more space for a coat area. Upstairs, the bedroom will be narrower to make room for the bathroom and gallery. The window distribution is also not yet ideal. An air-to-water heat pump is planned. The hallway is small, but so far there has been no better solution.
If anyone has alternative ideas for a floor plan within these parameters, we would be very grateful.
South is at the top of the plan. The living room faces west, and the street is to the east. The neighbors are located to the south and north along the long sides, each with a 2.5m (8ft) distance.
The floor area ratio and site coverage ratio are strictly regulated, but since we are in detailed discussions with the building authority and expect to receive a special permit, these points can be set aside here.
bauenmk202014 Aug 2021 10:02Check whether 17.5cm (7 inches) interior walls can be used instead of 11.5cm (4.5 inches). Among other things, use masonry units with enhanced soundproofing. Otherwise, the floor plan looks fine. The space in the attic / loft would also be interesting.
hampshire schrieb:
It's rather unbelievable to comment on it like that. Someone is making their first post, a friendly hint would be enough. I agree with you ... it’s not really my style either. I just notice that nowadays people often no longer follow what I consider basic netiquette. When I use a forum, I usually read around a bit first, especially pinned posts in the areas I’m interested in, before posting my first question. And sometimes I just lose my patience 😉.
kbt09 schrieb:
I agree with you... it’s not usually my style either. But I just notice that nowadays people often don’t follow what I still consider basic netiquette. When I use a forum, I first spend some time reading there, especially pinned posts in the areas that interest me, before I ask my first question. And sometimes I just lose my patience 😉. What we older ones see as a repeatedly occurring issue is often just the very first mistake for newcomers before they are even allowed to be welcomed. Once that’s understood, things tend to work out in the long run.
Yes, the constant linking to the questionnaire, which isn’t exactly hidden, annoys me too.
Even more frustrating is the disregard for this request. Let’s see if the original poster finds some time this weekend to fill out the questionnaire and attach a site plan 😉
We are planning without a carport or garage; the plan is attached.
We have studied townhouse floor plans intensively, but they are only of limited help because we have roof slopes on both sides, which means almost all townhouse sketches do not work for us.
We are planning without a carport or garage; the plan is attached.
We have studied townhouse floor plans intensively, but they are only of limited help because we have roof slopes on both sides, which means almost all townhouse sketches do not work for us.
I don’t have the section drawing at hand right now, and the planner doesn’t either, but it is probably decisive that we will only reach a height of about 1.40 meters (4 ft 7 in) over a width of approximately two meters (6 ft 7 in).
I am a bit surprised since I thought I had covered all points except the site plan, but oh well.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 540 m² (5,813 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: not relevant
Floor area ratio: not relevant
Building window, building line, and boundary: 15 m (49 ft)
Edge development: no
Number of parking spaces: planned separately, probably only one underground
Number of floors: single-story
Roof type: gabled roof
Style: modern, red brick / white windows specified
Orientation:
Maximum height / limits: not relevant
Owner requirements
Number of occupants, age: two children, two adults
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: house size fixed at 7 x 15 m (23 x 49 ft) maximum
Home office? Yes
Overnight guests per year: grandparents often staying for extended periods
Open or closed architecture: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island if space allows: yes
Number of dining seats: six
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: no
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
House design
Who designed the plan:
- Planner from a construction company
- Architect
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings: 400,000 EUR
Preferred heating technology: air source heat pump
If you have to give up something, which details / extensions
- can you give up:
- cannot give up:
Why is the design the way it is now?
For example, due to intensive work over several months and several frustrated planners.
Office: home office
We have studied townhouse floor plans intensively, but they are only of limited help because we have roof slopes on both sides, which means almost all townhouse sketches do not work for us.
We are planning without a carport or garage; the plan is attached.
We have studied townhouse floor plans intensively, but they are only of limited help because we have roof slopes on both sides, which means almost all townhouse sketches do not work for us.
I don’t have the section drawing at hand right now, and the planner doesn’t either, but it is probably decisive that we will only reach a height of about 1.40 meters (4 ft 7 in) over a width of approximately two meters (6 ft 7 in).
I am a bit surprised since I thought I had covered all points except the site plan, but oh well.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 540 m² (5,813 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: not relevant
Floor area ratio: not relevant
Building window, building line, and boundary: 15 m (49 ft)
Edge development: no
Number of parking spaces: planned separately, probably only one underground
Number of floors: single-story
Roof type: gabled roof
Style: modern, red brick / white windows specified
Orientation:
Maximum height / limits: not relevant
Owner requirements
Number of occupants, age: two children, two adults
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: house size fixed at 7 x 15 m (23 x 49 ft) maximum
Home office? Yes
Overnight guests per year: grandparents often staying for extended periods
Open or closed architecture: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island if space allows: yes
Number of dining seats: six
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: no
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
House design
Who designed the plan:
- Planner from a construction company
- Architect
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings: 400,000 EUR
Preferred heating technology: air source heat pump
If you have to give up something, which details / extensions
- can you give up:
- cannot give up:
Why is the design the way it is now?
For example, due to intensive work over several months and several frustrated planners.
Office: home office
Niko1611 schrieb:
We are planning without a carport or garage; plan attached.
We have studied terraced house floor plans intensively, but they only help to a limited extent because we have sloping roofs on both sides, so almost all terraced house sketches don’t work.What can be seen on the site plan? How is your plot laid out? Where would the garden be? Is the garden cut off in the drawing? You mention a length of 45 meters (148 feet) … Green line? Is that the driveway?
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