ᐅ Single-family house floor plan, 230 sqm of living space, east-facing slope, Bauhaus style
Created on: 24 Aug 2022 13:42
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RoterPapagei
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 610 sqm (about 15 x 40 m) rectangular
Slope: East-facing slope, approximately 28% gradient. Road downhill. The house is planned to be positioned in the upper third on the hill side (for privacy and view).
Floor area ratio: n.a. (no development plan)
Plot ratio: n.a.
Building window, building line and boundary: n.a.
Setbacks: presumably 2.50 meters (8 feet 2 inches) in all directions
Number of parking spaces: n.a.
Number of floors: n.a.
Roof type: n.a.
Architectural style: n.a.
Orientation: n.a.
Maximum heights / limits: n.a.
Other requirements: There is no formal development plan. However, the street features a variety of house types, so almost any architectural style should be possible.
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Bauhaus style, preferred flat roof (possibly also shed roof)
Basement, floors: Basement integrated as a living space in the slope, with two floors above
Number of occupants, ages: Currently 3 persons, aged 33, 32, and an infant
Space requirements on ground floor (GF), upper floor (UF):
GF: kitchen, pantry with sink niche, living room, study, WC, entrance area with dressing room
UF: master bedroom with dressing room, two children’s rooms, bathroom, roof terrace
Basement: guest room, guest bathroom, study, laundry room, technical room, storage room, fitness room
Office: currently family use, potential home office in future
Overnight guests per year: parents-in-law visit frequently
Open or enclosed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: one large dining table
Fireplace: preferred, as shown in the floor plan
Music/speaker wall: possibly in the living room
Balcony, roof terrace: roof terrace facing the valley (east side)
Garage, carport: double garage detached from the house, cut into the slope at the street
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be: no ventilation system, no smart home, photovoltaic system
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself
Living area: approx. 230 sqm (including half the roof terrace area)
Usable area: approx. 260 sqm
What do you like most and why? The overhangs to the east and south, the glass facades, the integration into the slope, the straight staircase, the long visual axis on the ground floor
What do you like least and why? Possibly the entrance area as it may be too small; living room may be too small
Estimated cost according to architect/designer: not available yet
Personal budget for house including equipment: n.a.
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating
If you have to compromise, on which details / extensions
- which can you do without: overhangs if much more expensive, flat roof if much more expensive
- which you cannot give up: glass facades
Why is the design as it is now?
The floor plans are a first draft, completely self-developed, and intended as a starting point for discussion. The design is based on three main principles: slope orientation, cardinal directions, and plot shape. Because of the east-facing slope, the larger floor-to-ceiling glass facades and living and dining rooms on the ground floor, as well as the guest room in the basement, are positioned facing east (offering a nice view of the valley). To allow access to the outside from the kitchen and take advantage of sunlight, the kitchen on the ground floor is adjacent on the south side, also with large glass facades. Another idea was to create a long line of sight to the valley directly upon entering the house, which is why the entrance is positioned on the uphill side. Functional rooms (bathrooms, technical room, dressing room, pantry, etc.) are generally oriented uphill (to the west). All WCs are stacked to simplify plumbing. The two 1-meter (3 feet 3 inches) cantilevers are mainly aesthetic but also provide some shading and would be dispensable if needed. The original shape was a simple 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 feet) cube, but this version is preferred by my wife and me. The glass facades are not yet fixed in size and serve as rough guidelines; they could be slightly smaller if structural requirements demand it. The straight staircase may be a point of discussion, although I personally find it very appealing visually.
Regarding privacy and neighbors: downhill side is not relevant due to the slope. On the uphill side a neighboring house is adjacent, so no open facades are planned there. On the north and south sides, houses are located further up the street, with tall trees and shrubs in between. This provides almost complete privacy.
Please ignore the outdoor areas not attached to terraces in the floor plans, as these were only used for rough simulation of the slope.
What is the key question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
Is our design heading in the right direction, or are there major issues we have overlooked?
The plan is also intended to obtain initial cost comparisons from various companies for a similar house. We understand that an architect will need to be involved in further planning.
We are grateful for any feedback!
Plot size: 610 sqm (about 15 x 40 m) rectangular
Slope: East-facing slope, approximately 28% gradient. Road downhill. The house is planned to be positioned in the upper third on the hill side (for privacy and view).
Floor area ratio: n.a. (no development plan)
Plot ratio: n.a.
Building window, building line and boundary: n.a.
Setbacks: presumably 2.50 meters (8 feet 2 inches) in all directions
Number of parking spaces: n.a.
Number of floors: n.a.
Roof type: n.a.
Architectural style: n.a.
Orientation: n.a.
Maximum heights / limits: n.a.
Other requirements: There is no formal development plan. However, the street features a variety of house types, so almost any architectural style should be possible.
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Bauhaus style, preferred flat roof (possibly also shed roof)
Basement, floors: Basement integrated as a living space in the slope, with two floors above
Number of occupants, ages: Currently 3 persons, aged 33, 32, and an infant
Space requirements on ground floor (GF), upper floor (UF):
GF: kitchen, pantry with sink niche, living room, study, WC, entrance area with dressing room
UF: master bedroom with dressing room, two children’s rooms, bathroom, roof terrace
Basement: guest room, guest bathroom, study, laundry room, technical room, storage room, fitness room
Office: currently family use, potential home office in future
Overnight guests per year: parents-in-law visit frequently
Open or enclosed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: one large dining table
Fireplace: preferred, as shown in the floor plan
Music/speaker wall: possibly in the living room
Balcony, roof terrace: roof terrace facing the valley (east side)
Garage, carport: double garage detached from the house, cut into the slope at the street
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be: no ventilation system, no smart home, photovoltaic system
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself
Living area: approx. 230 sqm (including half the roof terrace area)
Usable area: approx. 260 sqm
What do you like most and why? The overhangs to the east and south, the glass facades, the integration into the slope, the straight staircase, the long visual axis on the ground floor
What do you like least and why? Possibly the entrance area as it may be too small; living room may be too small
Estimated cost according to architect/designer: not available yet
Personal budget for house including equipment: n.a.
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating
If you have to compromise, on which details / extensions
- which can you do without: overhangs if much more expensive, flat roof if much more expensive
- which you cannot give up: glass facades
Why is the design as it is now?
The floor plans are a first draft, completely self-developed, and intended as a starting point for discussion. The design is based on three main principles: slope orientation, cardinal directions, and plot shape. Because of the east-facing slope, the larger floor-to-ceiling glass facades and living and dining rooms on the ground floor, as well as the guest room in the basement, are positioned facing east (offering a nice view of the valley). To allow access to the outside from the kitchen and take advantage of sunlight, the kitchen on the ground floor is adjacent on the south side, also with large glass facades. Another idea was to create a long line of sight to the valley directly upon entering the house, which is why the entrance is positioned on the uphill side. Functional rooms (bathrooms, technical room, dressing room, pantry, etc.) are generally oriented uphill (to the west). All WCs are stacked to simplify plumbing. The two 1-meter (3 feet 3 inches) cantilevers are mainly aesthetic but also provide some shading and would be dispensable if needed. The original shape was a simple 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 feet) cube, but this version is preferred by my wife and me. The glass facades are not yet fixed in size and serve as rough guidelines; they could be slightly smaller if structural requirements demand it. The straight staircase may be a point of discussion, although I personally find it very appealing visually.
Regarding privacy and neighbors: downhill side is not relevant due to the slope. On the uphill side a neighboring house is adjacent, so no open facades are planned there. On the north and south sides, houses are located further up the street, with tall trees and shrubs in between. This provides almost complete privacy.
Please ignore the outdoor areas not attached to terraces in the floor plans, as these were only used for rough simulation of the slope.
What is the key question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
Is our design heading in the right direction, or are there major issues we have overlooked?
The plan is also intended to obtain initial cost comparisons from various companies for a similar house. We understand that an architect will need to be involved in further planning.
We are grateful for any feedback!
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RoterPapagei24 Aug 2022 15:26WilderSueden schrieb:
Your concept reminds me a bit of this snapshot, although by now it has a dead-end driveway right up to the house 😉What kind of picture is that? 🙂 I agree with many points, but the idea of placing the garage by the street and the house somewhat higher up on a steep slope can also look very good and make sense. A winding driveway can also be designed nicely. But as I said, I’m very grateful for all the advice!
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Myrna_Loy24 Aug 2022 16:09Just because there is no zoning plan does not mean you can build as large as you want. The key term here is the building utilization ratio. Also, for design and site work, €3500 per square meter (approx. $3500 per square meter) is rather tight.
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RoterPapagei24 Aug 2022 16:18Myrna_Loy schrieb:
Just because there is no development plan does not mean you can build as large as you want. The key term is the measure of land use. And with the design and the terrain, €3500 per square meter (approximately $3500 per square meter) will likely be tight. The neighboring houses tend to be even larger. That shouldn’t be the limiting factor. Yes, €3500 per square meter (approximately $3500 per square meter) might be tight. We are trying to plan as much as possible in advance in order to make a proper comparison later. After the first negative feedback on the floor plan, we will probably hire an architect for the first three design phases and have them prepare offers accordingly. Or is that a bad idea?
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Neubau202224 Aug 2022 16:20RoterPapagei schrieb:
The neighboring houses are generally even larger. That shouldn’t be a limiting factor. Yes, 3500 euros per square meter (approximately 326 USD per square foot) might be tight. We are trying to plan as much as possible in advance in order to make real comparisons. After the initial negative feedback on the floor plan, we will probably hire an architect for the first three design phases to have them prepare quotes. Or is that a bad idea?Architects usually create very good floor plans, but their cost estimates are often quite inaccurate.
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RoterPapagei24 Aug 2022 16:25Neubau2022 schrieb:
Architects can usually create very good floor plans, but they often miscalculate the costs.Yes, that’s why we want to get an appropriate floor plan from the architect and then approach the companies for the cost estimation.Build the house further down. You will need to carry everything up the stairs or pathway. First the stroller, then the groceries, which get heavier each time. It feels like the stairs get one step longer every year, and eventually your body can’t keep up.
The access path must be cleared of snow and salted during winter.
The longer the access path and utility connections are, the more they will cost.
You should give some thought to the garden. Not about where to place plants, but about the spaces. Any retaining walls and supporting structures need to be built together with the house. Especially on such a slope, the next 100 meters (yards) can disappear quickly.
For a project worth millions, the architect should take over the planning. Create a room program and let them work on it.
A room program means more than just listing the rooms; it also defines what each should include.
For example: a dressing room with 6 meters (20 feet) of continuous wardrobe space plus room for 500 pairs of shoes, which can optionally be placed in the cloakroom. A bed with dimensions x. Maybe you have a longer bed because, at 1.99 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall, the standard 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches) is uncomfortable, or you have a large, sturdy bed frame.
These are your wishes and special requirements.
This is important for you as well. Existing or desired furniture must always fit into the floor plan.
The access path must be cleared of snow and salted during winter.
The longer the access path and utility connections are, the more they will cost.
You should give some thought to the garden. Not about where to place plants, but about the spaces. Any retaining walls and supporting structures need to be built together with the house. Especially on such a slope, the next 100 meters (yards) can disappear quickly.
For a project worth millions, the architect should take over the planning. Create a room program and let them work on it.
A room program means more than just listing the rooms; it also defines what each should include.
For example: a dressing room with 6 meters (20 feet) of continuous wardrobe space plus room for 500 pairs of shoes, which can optionally be placed in the cloakroom. A bed with dimensions x. Maybe you have a longer bed because, at 1.99 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall, the standard 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches) is uncomfortable, or you have a large, sturdy bed frame.
These are your wishes and special requirements.
This is important for you as well. Existing or desired furniture must always fit into the floor plan.
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