ᐅ Modernist Concrete Villa with Cavity Wall Insulation – Experiences

Created on: 11 Sep 2018 07:32
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rick2018
Hello everyone,

I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and say thank you.

For about a year and a half, I have been a silent reader here to gather inspiration and especially to gain more knowledge about construction technology.

Now a bit about me:
After more than a year of searching for a plot of land, I was able to purchase one from a developer who couldn’t move forward quickly with his plans.
So we found our dream plot (good location, 2500 m² (0.62 acres), slight slope, underground private spring that we have to preserve and are allowed to use).
There was an old house on the property, which we have since demolished.
There is no zoning plan, so §34 applies. During an initial informal inquiry at the building authority, almost everything we planned was rejected.
So we submitted an official preliminary building inquiry, involved the right people, and had lengthy discussions. In the end, we received a positive decision.
Therefore, there is nothing standing in the way of the building permit. The building permit should be granted within the next few weeks as there are no changes from the preliminary inquiry.

My wife (37) and I (36) want to build a Bauhaus-style villa in southern Baden-Württemberg.
It will be constructed from concrete (with core insulation) or in combination with insulated precast elements.
A lot of glass (full-glass system), textile shading, KNX, fast network both wired and wireless, strong mechanical ventilation with additional cooling coils, stainless steel pool, large cistern, and more.
The electrical planning must be 100% spot on since it’s almost impossible to make changes afterward.
Since I am friends with an architect from a larger firm, it was clear which route we would take. Such a house can basically only be realized with an architect.
I also personally know the electrician and KNX system integrator, as well as the owners and work approach of the heating, plumbing, and ventilation companies involved.
Some trades have already been contracted, and part of the equipment has already been ordered.

I’m really looking forward to getting started and to the final result. The goal is to move in by the end of 2019.

Once again, many thanks for the information I have received from you so far.
If you have any questions, just let me know.

Attached is the design, though not the final version. There have been a few minor changes.

Greetings from Swabia

Modern villa with flat roofs, terraces, glass surfaces, green surroundings – several views.
Mahri2325 Jan 2022 09:25
Hello,
congratulations from me as well, your house is fantastic.
Question: could you please share the manufacturer/provider of your sun umbrella with us?
I am still looking for one myself. 😎
Tolentino25 Jan 2022 09:27
Yes, that's true. On the other hand, if we could, we would all treat ourselves to something comparable. Not exactly the same, maybe even quite different, but very likely not less resource-intensive.

I still dream of a self-sufficient, submersible, and defensible superyacht. So that, if necessary, I could even survive in a Waterworld scenario.
rick201825 Jan 2022 09:56
@Mahri23 The umbrella is from Glatz and measures 4 x 4 meters (13 x 13 feet). The base is concreted below the tiles. It requires a minimum anchoring weight of 600 kg (1,322 lbs), preferably more.
LordNibbler25 Jan 2022 10:01
When can we admire the house at the crime scene? The average suspect always seems to live in houses like these. 🙂
Tolentino25 Jan 2022 10:03
Or the victim, of course. There are many possible crime scenes here as well: the pool, the pool house, the garage, the gym, the sauna, the rooftop terrace, the Japanese maple tree as the location of a ritual murder. Sorry, I'll stop—my imagination keeps running away with me.
rick201825 Jan 2022 10:04
No idea, I’m not looking at it :p