ᐅ Floor plan of a single-family detached house, urban villa style, approximately 2,600 sq ft, without a basement
Created on: 23 Apr 2022 11:06
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dkw8074
Hello,
we now have a plan that is already quite advanced for us. We have been considering for a long time whether to include a basement or not, as well as whether to use the attic space (see also https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ausbau-dachgeschoss-bei-walmdach-als-kellerersatz.43148/).
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1170 m² (0.29 acres)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 2
Number of parking spaces: 2 garage + 1 outdoor
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: southwest
Owner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: hipped roof urban villa
Basement, floors: trying to do without a basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space needs on ground floor and upper floor: rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Office: family use or home office? both
Guest stays per year: 10-15 times for 2-3 days
Open or closed architecture: open towards the garden
Conservative or modern design: I would say a mix; in any case, the staircase should not be in the living room
Open kitchen, kitchen island: kitchen with pantry, a fully freestanding island is not necessary
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no balcony, terrace with roof cover
Garage, carport: yes, 2 parking spaces plus motorcycle; 1 additional outdoor parking
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Who created the plan: a planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why? We generally like the ground and upper floor because everything we wished for has been implemented
What do you dislike? Why? Placement of building services - perhaps try placing them under the stairs?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 800k
Preferred heating system: geothermal
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can you do without: possibly a few square meters; a big question is whether the office/fitness room above the garage makes sense or if a basement would be better
-can’t give up: own master bathroom, laundry room upstairs
Why is the design the way it is now?
We had quite clear ideas based on reviewing standard floor plans. There were some changes and tests (basement yes/no, attic use yes/no).
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad? Very good implementation of our ideas and budget
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
The approx. 30 m² (320 sq ft) room on the upper floor (office/fitness) and the larger storage room behind the garage are intended as a basement substitute. How do you like this solution with the partial overbuilding of the garage on the upper floor?
Thank you very much for your feedback!
we now have a plan that is already quite advanced for us. We have been considering for a long time whether to include a basement or not, as well as whether to use the attic space (see also https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ausbau-dachgeschoss-bei-walmdach-als-kellerersatz.43148/).
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1170 m² (0.29 acres)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 2
Number of parking spaces: 2 garage + 1 outdoor
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: southwest
Owner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: hipped roof urban villa
Basement, floors: trying to do without a basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space needs on ground floor and upper floor: rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Office: family use or home office? both
Guest stays per year: 10-15 times for 2-3 days
Open or closed architecture: open towards the garden
Conservative or modern design: I would say a mix; in any case, the staircase should not be in the living room
Open kitchen, kitchen island: kitchen with pantry, a fully freestanding island is not necessary
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no balcony, terrace with roof cover
Garage, carport: yes, 2 parking spaces plus motorcycle; 1 additional outdoor parking
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Who created the plan: a planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why? We generally like the ground and upper floor because everything we wished for has been implemented
What do you dislike? Why? Placement of building services - perhaps try placing them under the stairs?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 800k
Preferred heating system: geothermal
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can you do without: possibly a few square meters; a big question is whether the office/fitness room above the garage makes sense or if a basement would be better
-can’t give up: own master bathroom, laundry room upstairs
Why is the design the way it is now?
We had quite clear ideas based on reviewing standard floor plans. There were some changes and tests (basement yes/no, attic use yes/no).
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad? Very good implementation of our ideas and budget
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
The approx. 30 m² (320 sq ft) room on the upper floor (office/fitness) and the larger storage room behind the garage are intended as a basement substitute. How do you like this solution with the partial overbuilding of the garage on the upper floor?
Thank you very much for your feedback!
ypg schrieb:
No one can or wants to take away your view. However, by planning this extension, you are creating a bottleneck for the view.
Installing a large window on the south side and designing the open living space accordingly does not mean you have to place the sofa directly in front of it… the sun and light obviously come from that direction—regardless of whether there is a neighbor nearby. You are, of course, absolutely right!
Fuchsbau35 schrieb:
That was also my first thought, but I didn’t want to say it first and come across as mean.
I think the project is somewhat too ambitious, as with the current price trends it will very likely exceed the budget. Thank you for your feedback, we are aware that prices are more likely to keep rising. However, I also have to work with what the construction companies are telling me, and right now we’re still within the safe range.
Off topic: I haven’t been here very long, but it seems like you can say your budget is 10 million and someone will say it’s not possible to make it work.
dkw8074 schrieb:
The construction company doesn’t have standard models; they only build custom projects. Do they advertise that? Because those are usually the worst!
dkw8074 schrieb:
It seems to me that you can say the budget is 10 million and someone will still say it’s not enough. Even with a big windfall, I’d be too stingy to spend that much money on a house that’s too large. Go to an architect—and definitely go only with your requirements, not with sketches or ideas of an overly large floor plan.
dkw8074 schrieb:
off topic: I haven’t been here that long yet, No, this is actually right at the core of “ON topic,” especially as a newcomer to look at the worst practices already archived here. Don’t be lazy; after all, I linked you the most relevant thread—it’s worth reading through fully.
By the way, I’m surprised you haven’t been recommended Rensch-Haus here yet—at least as a source of inspiration.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
11ant schrieb:
Do they advertise that? – those are the worst!
Even with a big jackpot win, I’d be too stingy to invest that money in an oversized house. Go to an architect, and only bring your essential requirements—definitely not preliminary ideas for overly large planning.
No, this is actually right at the core of “ON topic,” especially for beginners to review what worst practices have already been shared in the archive. Don’t be lazy; after all, I linked you the most relevant thread—it’s worth going through it completely.
By the way, I’m surprised you haven’t been recommended Rensch-Haus here yet—as at least a source of inspiration. No, the company doesn’t advertise that. It’s a smaller, well-established builder with a very good reputation. Everyone says architects never stick to the budget, so why would that make more sense?
I’ll have a look at Hotzenplotz’s thread then. Who is “Rensch-Haus”?
nagner99 schrieb:
Is the pool included in the 800k budget? If yes, it definitely won’t work unless you build right on the Polish border. The house looks good visually, but basically the layout could probably work with about 40m² (430 sq ft) less.No, the house will be built near the Slovenian border – I’m actually from AT 😉Similar topics