ᐅ Preliminary design of a single-family house floor plan in the Bauhaus style by the architect
Created on: 13 Dec 2013 00:00
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albert299
Hello,
Tonight we received the first preliminary draft from our architect as a basis for discussion. Our main priority was spacious, open rooms. The requirements were 2 children’s bedrooms and a bathroom for kids/guests, 1 master area with bathroom and walk-in closet, 1 guest room, 1 home office, a double garage with appropriate storage space (to replace a basement), and a roof terrace.
The house will be designed in the Bauhaus style (with a flat roof), and the living area should be around 250 square meters (2,690 square feet), plus terrace and garage/storage room.
We really like the floor plan and would hardly change anything (though we have only had it for a few hours). However, I would appreciate if you could take a look at the plans and give me some feedback.
Thank you very much
Tonight we received the first preliminary draft from our architect as a basis for discussion. Our main priority was spacious, open rooms. The requirements were 2 children’s bedrooms and a bathroom for kids/guests, 1 master area with bathroom and walk-in closet, 1 guest room, 1 home office, a double garage with appropriate storage space (to replace a basement), and a roof terrace.
The house will be designed in the Bauhaus style (with a flat roof), and the living area should be around 250 square meters (2,690 square feet), plus terrace and garage/storage room.
We really like the floor plan and would hardly change anything (though we have only had it for a few hours). However, I would appreciate if you could take a look at the plans and give me some feedback.
Thank you very much
I agree, it’s a really cool design. The open bathroom concept isn’t really my thing—I need my throne all to myself when it matters. It can also be potentially quite annoying in terms of odors.
That said, I wouldn’t dismiss it outright. A glass door on the toilet area might provide a solution.
Another sensitive point could be if Child 1 sleeps with their ear against the bedroom wall. If space allows, it might be worth swapping the entire walk-in closet and children’s bathroom with Child 1’s room.
What’s also a bit confusing is that the bathroom pipes run through the living area. I’m not sure what soundproofing options are available nowadays.
Other than that, it’s brilliant—especially the living area downstairs, which I find fantastic.
That said, I wouldn’t dismiss it outright. A glass door on the toilet area might provide a solution.
Another sensitive point could be if Child 1 sleeps with their ear against the bedroom wall. If space allows, it might be worth swapping the entire walk-in closet and children’s bathroom with Child 1’s room.
What’s also a bit confusing is that the bathroom pipes run through the living area. I’m not sure what soundproofing options are available nowadays.
Other than that, it’s brilliant—especially the living area downstairs, which I find fantastic.
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Bauexperte13 Dec 2013 10:37Hello,
Regards, Bauexperte
albert299 schrieb:Unless I have misunderstood something, neither the shower nor the toilet will work in the bathroom at the drawn location. Where are the drains supposed to go? Both currently end in the sliding door of the ground floor below. The plumber cannot realistically extend these lines that far. Ask your architect how they plan to handle this.
I really like the open bathroom in the "parents’ area." The only thing I might add is a sliding door to separate the toilet from the rest of the space if desired.
albert299 schrieb:If I assume just a standard KfW 70 efficiency house and take the construction location in Schleswig-Holstein into account, about 8,000 euros are missing from the 500,000 euros planned—and that is before considering the usual typical costs that require additional investment, such as painting, flooring, or even incidental construction expenses.
The budget should also be kept as close as possible, and I have already found several items that significantly increase the overall cost...
Regards, Bauexperte
Nice design, but I would also consider swapping the children’s room and the home office. Sleeping right next to the children isn’t necessarily ideal. The open bathroom wouldn’t work for me either—I’m sensitive to cold but want the bathroom warm in the mornings.
What I really don’t like is that the utility room is dark. Are there no windows at all? That’s where laundry is supposed to be washed, stored, and ironed... Who would want to spend time in there doing household chores?
I think the open entrance area looks very nice, but if you leave the door open in winter, drafts could reach all the way to the living room. That’s something to carefully consider. Ultimately, though, it’s always a matter of personal taste.
What I really don’t like is that the utility room is dark. Are there no windows at all? That’s where laundry is supposed to be washed, stored, and ironed... Who would want to spend time in there doing household chores?
I think the open entrance area looks very nice, but if you leave the door open in winter, drafts could reach all the way to the living room. That’s something to carefully consider. Ultimately, though, it’s always a matter of personal taste.
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albert29913 Dec 2013 12:09Thank you very much for all the responses.
The children's bedrooms should of course not be located directly next to the master bedroom. Ideally, they will be separated by a walk-in closet, bathroom, or guest room. It might make sense to swap the bathroom in the master area with the sleeping area, and do the same with the guest/children’s bathroom (that’s a good idea). I’m not sure how the wastewater system would work with this. The freestanding bathtub is not a must-have, and if it significantly increases costs (or causes other disadvantages), it can be omitted.
The entrance area should be separated by a wall or glass partition, as I don’t want noise to travel upstairs when guests are over. Installing a built-in wardrobe near the study is something to consider.
The size of the house should generally be reduced by about 30-40 sqm (320-430 sq ft), especially since the utility room seems too large (there is additional storage space under the stairs and in the garage). The plan was for a total of 240-250 sqm (2600-2700 sq ft), plus terrace and garage. The construction costs including the exterior landscaping, but excluding the land and additional fees, should not exceed €500,000. However, a buffer of around €100,000 is planned since costs tend to rise, and we already have some extra features like KNX.
As for the finishes, the entire ground floor will have exposed screed flooring except for the living room, which will have exposed screed as originally planned. The staircase was requested as is—are there any good alternatives here?
Thank you for the feedback. I look forward to more suggestions.
Best regards
The children's bedrooms should of course not be located directly next to the master bedroom. Ideally, they will be separated by a walk-in closet, bathroom, or guest room. It might make sense to swap the bathroom in the master area with the sleeping area, and do the same with the guest/children’s bathroom (that’s a good idea). I’m not sure how the wastewater system would work with this. The freestanding bathtub is not a must-have, and if it significantly increases costs (or causes other disadvantages), it can be omitted.
The entrance area should be separated by a wall or glass partition, as I don’t want noise to travel upstairs when guests are over. Installing a built-in wardrobe near the study is something to consider.
The size of the house should generally be reduced by about 30-40 sqm (320-430 sq ft), especially since the utility room seems too large (there is additional storage space under the stairs and in the garage). The plan was for a total of 240-250 sqm (2600-2700 sq ft), plus terrace and garage. The construction costs including the exterior landscaping, but excluding the land and additional fees, should not exceed €500,000. However, a buffer of around €100,000 is planned since costs tend to rise, and we already have some extra features like KNX.
As for the finishes, the entire ground floor will have exposed screed flooring except for the living room, which will have exposed screed as originally planned. The staircase was requested as is—are there any good alternatives here?
Thank you for the feedback. I look forward to more suggestions.
Best regards
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albert29916 Dec 2013 12:21Update:
On Friday, we met with the architect and discussed some changes. Overall, the floor plan remains largely the same. The utility room will definitely have a window, and it will be slightly smaller.
A glass partition wall will be added between the entrance area and the living-dining area. Under the stairs, there will be a kind of storage closet for additional storage space. Built-in wardrobes will be installed in the entrance hall, recessed into the wall that separates it from the office.
In the master area, sliding doors will be installed at the bathroom and in the bedroom itself to allow separation "just in case." Additional built-in wardrobes will also be added to the hallway to provide more storage. I suggested mirroring the master area for the drainage pipes, but the architect advised against it because the plumbing is currently located directly under the wall on the ground floor, and otherwise, the bathroom would end up right above the dining room, where there is no wall.
The three additional bedrooms or guest rooms will be adjusted slightly. The guest room will remain in the upper area, as it is mainly used by family or close friends.
Revised floor plans and corresponding elevations will be available in January. The main issue we are currently facing is the exterior facade.
Does anyone have suggestions for a light-colored brick that would work here? We had initially wanted white plaster/render, but we were advised against it.
I have attached a picture as an example.
Looking forward to further feedback.
On Friday, we met with the architect and discussed some changes. Overall, the floor plan remains largely the same. The utility room will definitely have a window, and it will be slightly smaller.
A glass partition wall will be added between the entrance area and the living-dining area. Under the stairs, there will be a kind of storage closet for additional storage space. Built-in wardrobes will be installed in the entrance hall, recessed into the wall that separates it from the office.
In the master area, sliding doors will be installed at the bathroom and in the bedroom itself to allow separation "just in case." Additional built-in wardrobes will also be added to the hallway to provide more storage. I suggested mirroring the master area for the drainage pipes, but the architect advised against it because the plumbing is currently located directly under the wall on the ground floor, and otherwise, the bathroom would end up right above the dining room, where there is no wall.
The three additional bedrooms or guest rooms will be adjusted slightly. The guest room will remain in the upper area, as it is mainly used by family or close friends.
Revised floor plans and corresponding elevations will be available in January. The main issue we are currently facing is the exterior facade.
Does anyone have suggestions for a light-colored brick that would work here? We had initially wanted white plaster/render, but we were advised against it.
I have attached a picture as an example.
Looking forward to further feedback.
Hello albert,
regarding facing bricks, I can only recommend visiting a brick showroom to see the colors in natural daylight.
The colors shown online and in catalogs often look different. We were also given addresses of reference buildings where we could see the exact bricks we liked in the showroom installed on-site.
You can find out where the showrooms are near you on the websites of the brick manufacturers.
Regards, fragri
regarding facing bricks, I can only recommend visiting a brick showroom to see the colors in natural daylight.
The colors shown online and in catalogs often look different. We were also given addresses of reference buildings where we could see the exact bricks we liked in the showroom installed on-site.
You can find out where the showrooms are near you on the websites of the brick manufacturers.
Regards, fragri
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