ᐅ Floor Plan Evaluation Single-Family Home Approx. 175 m² Gable Roof
Created on: 12 Jul 2022 11:08
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_Nadine_
Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 744m² (8,004 sq ft)
Slope: -
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Floor space index: -
Building envelope, building line and boundary: shown on site plan
Edge development: -
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: freely selectable
Architectural style: freely selectable
Orientation: freely selectable
Maximum heights/limits: Ridge 9m (30 ft), eaves 4.50m (15 ft)
Other requirements
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Detached house with gable roof and facing brickwork
Basement, floors: 1.5 floors, no basement, converted attic
Number of residents, ages: 2 adults, 2 children
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor: Ground floor approx. 90m² (970 sq ft), upper floor approx. 80m² (860 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? 2x home office
Overnight guests per year: approx. 40
Open or closed architecture: -
Traditional or modern construction: simple construction
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: at least 6
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: -
Balcony, roof terrace: not required
Garage, carport: garage with access to the house
Utility garden, greenhouse: -
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons for choices:
It was important to us to have two workspaces since we need them occasionally. We also often have overnight guests, so the work/guest room on the ground floor must be accessible separately (via hallway) and close to the guest bathroom.
House Design
Who designed the plan:
Developed by us over several weeks based on site orientation and daily routine/use requirements.
What do you like most? Why?
Large living area facing the garden, bright staircase facing east connected to the living area (staircase not next to front door), spacious children’s rooms, garage access to the house.
What do you dislike? Why?
Too much circulation space, washing machine and dryer located in the ground floor utility room
Price estimate by architect/designer: approx. 550,000€
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 550,000€
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If you had to give up something, which details/extensions
- could you give up: none so far
- could you not give up: fireplace, open kitchen
Why is the design as it is now?
Based on careful consideration of our own usage needs, starting with the house’s orientation relative to cardinal directions.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
The design is basically what we want, except for the hallway space and the lack of room on the upper floor for a small laundry area. Not all wishes may be achievable, but we welcome any suggestions and tips. We look forward to all responses!
Plot size: 744m² (8,004 sq ft)
Slope: -
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Floor space index: -
Building envelope, building line and boundary: shown on site plan
Edge development: -
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: freely selectable
Architectural style: freely selectable
Orientation: freely selectable
Maximum heights/limits: Ridge 9m (30 ft), eaves 4.50m (15 ft)
Other requirements
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Detached house with gable roof and facing brickwork
Basement, floors: 1.5 floors, no basement, converted attic
Number of residents, ages: 2 adults, 2 children
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor: Ground floor approx. 90m² (970 sq ft), upper floor approx. 80m² (860 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? 2x home office
Overnight guests per year: approx. 40
Open or closed architecture: -
Traditional or modern construction: simple construction
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: at least 6
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: -
Balcony, roof terrace: not required
Garage, carport: garage with access to the house
Utility garden, greenhouse: -
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons for choices:
It was important to us to have two workspaces since we need them occasionally. We also often have overnight guests, so the work/guest room on the ground floor must be accessible separately (via hallway) and close to the guest bathroom.
House Design
Who designed the plan:
Developed by us over several weeks based on site orientation and daily routine/use requirements.
What do you like most? Why?
Large living area facing the garden, bright staircase facing east connected to the living area (staircase not next to front door), spacious children’s rooms, garage access to the house.
What do you dislike? Why?
Too much circulation space, washing machine and dryer located in the ground floor utility room
Price estimate by architect/designer: approx. 550,000€
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 550,000€
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If you had to give up something, which details/extensions
- could you give up: none so far
- could you not give up: fireplace, open kitchen
Why is the design as it is now?
Based on careful consideration of our own usage needs, starting with the house’s orientation relative to cardinal directions.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
The design is basically what we want, except for the hallway space and the lack of room on the upper floor for a small laundry area. Not all wishes may be achievable, but we welcome any suggestions and tips. We look forward to all responses!
Neubau2022 schrieb:
No one has said anything yet about the price and de The price limit applies to the house including interior finishes, without anything extra… that goes without saying. Current budget is fine.
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Neubau202215 Jul 2022 08:20ypg schrieb:
The price limit includes the house with interior fittings, nothing else… that goes without saying. Currently fits.So, without additional construction-related costs and carport, not to mention landscaping?
Neubau2022 schrieb:
So, excluding additional construction costs and carport, not to mention landscaping? The questionnaire refers to the house itself, not to the other costs.
The 3000/sqm (3000/sqft) figure is an unofficial estimate, just a general approximation. It is often observed that many people include additional construction costs when calculating the total. Moreover, it is well known that different regions apply different calculation rates, such as in the north compared to the south.
We have a fixed contract price for the house including special features such as brick cladding, underfloor heating, a finished attic, chimney, etc. So, as pictured, €416,000 plus €25,000 for the garage, for which we already have a quote. Including the kitchen, fireplace, and additional construction costs, we expect to pay up to €550,000 without landscaping or furniture; for those, we have set a separate budget. I think that should be about right...
_Nadine_ schrieb:
We have a fixed contract price for the house including special features like brick cladding, underfloor heating, converted attic, chimney, etc. So, as shown, 416,000€ plus 25,000€ for the garage, for which we already have a quote. Including the kitchen, fireplace, and additional construction costs, we expect the total to be up to 550,000€, excluding landscaping or furniture; we have planned a separate budget for those. I think that should be about right... You can see that lump sums often miss the mark 😉
I also just noticed: cheap Lower Saxony. Where exactly would that be?
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Neubau202215 Jul 2022 08:39_Nadine_ schrieb:
We have a contract price for the house including special features like brick cladding, underfloor heating, finished attic, chimney, etc. So, as shown, €416,000 (about $440,000) + €25,000 (about $26,500) for the garage, for which we already have a quote. Including kitchen, fireplace, and additional construction costs, we expect up to €550,000 (about $580,000), excluding landscaping or furniture, but we have a separate budget for those. I think that should be roughly accurate... Is this an offer with a fixed-price guarantee? From what I know from several builders, they no longer provide fixed-price guarantees. At best, they cover the shell construction, but after that you have to expect price increases.