Hello everyone,
So far, I have discussed my topics in the thread "Procedure for Single-Family House New Build on an Existing Plot."
At your request, I have now created a new thread to show you a draft floor plan.
I would appreciate it if you could share with me any observations you have. We have an upcoming appointment where we want to provide the architect with our comments, change requests, etc.
Thank you very much and best regards
So far, I have discussed my topics in the thread "Procedure for Single-Family House New Build on an Existing Plot."
At your request, I have now created a new thread to show you a draft floor plan.
I would appreciate it if you could share with me any observations you have. We have an upcoming appointment where we want to provide the architect with our comments, change requests, etc.
Thank you very much and best regards
Dachshund90 schrieb:
Moreover, he clearly takes a different approach and started "small," trying to fit our requirements into the most compact space possible. That sounds rather contradictory for an underground storage cellar.
Dachshund90 schrieb:
But in the end, we will know who is right.
I’m looking forward to the appointment on Monday and will keep you updated... Yes, please keep us updated. Warnings are often dismissed as being "wrong."
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Dachshund9024 Apr 2023 21:11Hello everyone,
We had our architect meeting today. Overall, I found it very positive. We went through all trades in detail and discussed many aspects, which will now serve as the basis for finalizing the cost estimate. We expect to receive it during the week. In our opinion, the process appears to be very thorough, with our preferences regarding fittings and so on carefully considered, and the costs determined based on current quotes. We are looking forward to it... so some patience is still required.
Attached you’ll find the revised draft; the changes we discussed today are minimal.
Don’t be misled by the tall cabinet on the upper floor — the architect has already found suitable cabinets for the sloped ceiling, should we want them. Otherwise, the mentioned 37cm (15 inches) extension has been incorporated, the dressing room modified, and all windows are now marked.
I’m happy to hear any further comments from you, even though the cost details are still missing. We also discussed this again and I’m optimistic that there won’t be any unpleasant surprises in the coming days, as the architect already has most of the relevant cost information.
He also pointed out some things and details for us to consider or start thinking about. I believe these are mostly items that don’t need to be finalized just yet.
Do you think the roof overhang is too large? It’s just over 1 meter (3 feet).
We still find the three glass doors next to each other in the basement a bit odd — what do you think? Apparently, it would look more symmetrical than having just two doors with a glass panel, since the frame would be missing there but is obviously needed for the door.
Apart from that, we really like it!
One more note for @hanghaus regarding the heights: The architect mentioned he maximized the 8 meters (26 feet) limit exactly, with a height of 7.09 meters (23 feet) measured from the ground floor and 0.91 meters (3 feet) of "protruding" basement. If I’m not mistaken, this results in a ground floor height of about 499.68 centimeters (197 inches) and a level basement exit, which should work well with the garden terrain and allows for drainage to the east. This was basically what we had originally hoped for.
Best regards and have a nice evening!
We had our architect meeting today. Overall, I found it very positive. We went through all trades in detail and discussed many aspects, which will now serve as the basis for finalizing the cost estimate. We expect to receive it during the week. In our opinion, the process appears to be very thorough, with our preferences regarding fittings and so on carefully considered, and the costs determined based on current quotes. We are looking forward to it... so some patience is still required.
Attached you’ll find the revised draft; the changes we discussed today are minimal.
Don’t be misled by the tall cabinet on the upper floor — the architect has already found suitable cabinets for the sloped ceiling, should we want them. Otherwise, the mentioned 37cm (15 inches) extension has been incorporated, the dressing room modified, and all windows are now marked.
I’m happy to hear any further comments from you, even though the cost details are still missing. We also discussed this again and I’m optimistic that there won’t be any unpleasant surprises in the coming days, as the architect already has most of the relevant cost information.
He also pointed out some things and details for us to consider or start thinking about. I believe these are mostly items that don’t need to be finalized just yet.
Do you think the roof overhang is too large? It’s just over 1 meter (3 feet).
We still find the three glass doors next to each other in the basement a bit odd — what do you think? Apparently, it would look more symmetrical than having just two doors with a glass panel, since the frame would be missing there but is obviously needed for the door.
Apart from that, we really like it!
One more note for @hanghaus regarding the heights: The architect mentioned he maximized the 8 meters (26 feet) limit exactly, with a height of 7.09 meters (23 feet) measured from the ground floor and 0.91 meters (3 feet) of "protruding" basement. If I’m not mistaken, this results in a ground floor height of about 499.68 centimeters (197 inches) and a level basement exit, which should work well with the garden terrain and allows for drainage to the east. This was basically what we had originally hoped for.
Best regards and have a nice evening!
Unfortunately, the site planning is still unclear to me. How is the terrain supposed to look on the east side of the house? I am particularly interested in these walls and floors regarding materials, slope, fall protection, and water drainage:
In my opinion, the upper floor remains a botched job. I would never accept such planning mistakes, and the guy can pack up:
The wardrobe door opens into the 2m (6 ft 7 in) clearance line. It will always be in the way. The best solution is to omit it entirely. I would ask for a written confirmation of the wardrobe’s depth—not the rough construction dimension, but the final usable floor space including plaster, baseboards, and all the extras. He wants the cabinets made by a carpenter? That’s a makeshift solution if you can’t place standard wardrobes and have to rely on a carpenter for a basic floor plan.
The bathroom layout is a disaster. You enter and immediately face a wall. Absurd. By the way, the door is not standard. That’s unacceptable in the main bathroom.
Please specify the exact rise of the staircase!
The biggest kicker is the chimney running through the ridge beam. Before you ask: No, you should not cut into that!
Why do you insist on building with this gentleman? Has he shown you his architecture degree?
In my opinion, the upper floor remains a botched job. I would never accept such planning mistakes, and the guy can pack up:
The wardrobe door opens into the 2m (6 ft 7 in) clearance line. It will always be in the way. The best solution is to omit it entirely. I would ask for a written confirmation of the wardrobe’s depth—not the rough construction dimension, but the final usable floor space including plaster, baseboards, and all the extras. He wants the cabinets made by a carpenter? That’s a makeshift solution if you can’t place standard wardrobes and have to rely on a carpenter for a basic floor plan.
The bathroom layout is a disaster. You enter and immediately face a wall. Absurd. By the way, the door is not standard. That’s unacceptable in the main bathroom.
Please specify the exact rise of the staircase!
The biggest kicker is the chimney running through the ridge beam. Before you ask: No, you should not cut into that!
Why do you insist on building with this gentleman? Has he shown you his architecture degree?
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