ᐅ The front-facing windows are suboptimal and need to be improved.

Created on: 2 Nov 2022 09:04
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verwirrt
Hello,
we have already started construction and the shell is complete. Unfortunately, looking back now, I find the front elevation bothers me. Even during the planning phase, I wasn’t completely convinced, but I was repeatedly told that the house should be designed from the inside out. We have now decided to accept changes costing up to 4,000 EUR to avoid living with this discomfort for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the changes can only be made after the building acceptance. Many things can be done by my husband, who already has a lot of DIY experience. Every time I look at it, I feel like giving up, and I hope you can save the façade with some great ideas.
I’m uploading a few pictures.
Thank you very much in advance

Grundriss eines Hauses (Erdgeschoss): Terrasse, Wohn-/Ess-/Küche, Büro, Garage, Diele, WC, HAR/HWR.


Grundriss eines Wohnhauses: Schlafzimmer, Kinderzimmer, Flur, Bad, Ankleide, Treppen & Türen


Zweistöckiges gelbes Haus mit dunklem Ziegeldach, vielen Fenstern und Glas-Eingang, gepflastert.
Winniefred2 Nov 2022 11:36
My first thought: plant a tree. There are many slender varieties suitable for small front gardens. This way, you’ll have some greenery right away, and the windows won’t stand out as much.
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ypg
2 Nov 2022 12:18
Yes, planting can significantly help balance the visual appearance. A standard tree with a round canopy or a columnar cypress… even a bench or a shrub can create visual harmony.
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verwirrt
2 Nov 2022 12:39
@Costruttrice
They probably still need to submit an application to the building authority, and that could take a long time. I didn't imagine building would be like this. Above all, I never thought I would dislike it so much in the end.

@Winniefred
Just hide the ugly facade 😀 😀
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WilderSueden
2 Nov 2022 13:17
verwirrt schrieb:

They probably still need to submit an application to the building authority, and that would likely take a long time.
What kind of application is that supposed to be? Normally, you can still change the windows after the building permit/planning permission without submitting anything. (It might also help to check the state building code to see what is listed as exempt from approval.)
Tolentino2 Nov 2022 13:20
IRC are considered changes to the window openings and therefore require at least a building permit / planning permission. However, it is not comparable to a complete new application. That said, the processing time can still be lengthy in an already overloaded building authority—potentially even up to 6 months, which is not unusual since a "full application" can sometimes take a year or longer.
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verwirrt
2 Nov 2022 13:29
Just as @Tolentino said, it seems to be the case. I really regret that we are building a house. Maybe we can sell it—the excitement I had is completely gone now that I realize how many things we didn’t consider.