ᐅ Floor plan of a 260 m² urban villa built with solid construction methods
Created on: 7 Nov 2023 09:40
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fanutaco
Dear forum members,
I have been reading along for quite some time and really appreciate the great advice shared here. It has been incredibly helpful in designing our new floor plan. We are building our second house in Austria because the first one is a bit too small, and we would be grateful for any constructive feedback.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 590m² (6352 sq ft)
Slope: no
Building coverage ratio: max. 206m² (2217 sq ft) buildable
Floor area ratio: not applicable in Austria, 6.5m (21 ft) height limit
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development: semi-detached building attached to the right neighbor
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: flat roof
Style: modern
Orientation: south
Maximum heights/restrictions: 6.5m (21 ft), 206m² (2217 sq ft) buildable, plus 100m² (1076 sq ft) for carport, storage rooms, bicycles, etc.
Other specifications
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern, flat roof
Basement, floors: ground floor, upper floor, no basement
Number of occupants, ages: 2 adults, 3 children (5, 2, one on the way)
Space requirements ground floor, upper floor: approximately 120m² (1292 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? One room on the ground floor for workspace and guests
Guest visits per year: very often (my wife’s family visits frequently from abroad)
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes
Number of dining seats: 8–10
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: yes
Garage, carport: carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons for any preferences or exclusions
House Design
Designed by: architect
What do you particularly like? Why? Open living room with gallery, dining room and large kitchen facing south, lots of light, large carport, outdoor kitchen extending the dining area for summer
What do you not like? Why? We are uncertain about the lighting in the children’s rooms due to west and north-facing windows
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: 1,000k without ancillary construction costs
Personal budget limit for house including fittings: 1,000k
Preferred heating technology: air heat pump in the utility room
If you had to give up certain details or extensions
- What you could do without: spa area with sauna and jacuzzi, possibly the gallery in the living room
- What you cannot do without: living room, dining room, bedroom with dressing room
Why did the design turn out the way it is now? For example, which wishes were implemented by the architect
I have been reading along for quite some time and really appreciate the great advice shared here. It has been incredibly helpful in designing our new floor plan. We are building our second house in Austria because the first one is a bit too small, and we would be grateful for any constructive feedback.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 590m² (6352 sq ft)
Slope: no
Building coverage ratio: max. 206m² (2217 sq ft) buildable
Floor area ratio: not applicable in Austria, 6.5m (21 ft) height limit
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development: semi-detached building attached to the right neighbor
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: flat roof
Style: modern
Orientation: south
Maximum heights/restrictions: 6.5m (21 ft), 206m² (2217 sq ft) buildable, plus 100m² (1076 sq ft) for carport, storage rooms, bicycles, etc.
Other specifications
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern, flat roof
Basement, floors: ground floor, upper floor, no basement
Number of occupants, ages: 2 adults, 3 children (5, 2, one on the way)
Space requirements ground floor, upper floor: approximately 120m² (1292 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? One room on the ground floor for workspace and guests
Guest visits per year: very often (my wife’s family visits frequently from abroad)
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes
Number of dining seats: 8–10
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: yes
Garage, carport: carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons for any preferences or exclusions
House Design
Designed by: architect
What do you particularly like? Why? Open living room with gallery, dining room and large kitchen facing south, lots of light, large carport, outdoor kitchen extending the dining area for summer
What do you not like? Why? We are uncertain about the lighting in the children’s rooms due to west and north-facing windows
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: 1,000k without ancillary construction costs
Personal budget limit for house including fittings: 1,000k
Preferred heating technology: air heat pump in the utility room
If you had to give up certain details or extensions
- What you could do without: spa area with sauna and jacuzzi, possibly the gallery in the living room
- What you cannot do without: living room, dining room, bedroom with dressing room
Why did the design turn out the way it is now? For example, which wishes were implemented by the architect
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Buchsbaum7 Nov 2023 11:02By now, I also like something modern like this.
I find the budget very, very high.
How is it built? Completely poured concrete or on supports? It would be interesting to know.
You often see houses like this now in Croatia, Bosnia, or even further south. I can’t imagine we’re talking about millions here.
It should rather be inexpensive to build, using today’s modern formwork technology.
I find the budget very, very high.
How is it built? Completely poured concrete or on supports? It would be interesting to know.
You often see houses like this now in Croatia, Bosnia, or even further south. I can’t imagine we’re talking about millions here.
It should rather be inexpensive to build, using today’s modern formwork technology.
The architect is from this region, which explains the preliminary approach. However, he studied in Spain and I am friends with him.
Some columns and beams will be made of concrete; otherwise, the construction will be done with 25cm (10 inches) bricks and a ventilated facade.
The ceiling will be made with a 20cm (8 inches) reinforced concrete slab. The ceiling will be dropped by 20cm (8 inches), where lighting, air conditioning with built-in casing, and a mechanical ventilation system with ductwork will be installed. Furthermore, frameless sliding windows will be used. I think the budget will be sufficient for this.
Some columns and beams will be made of concrete; otherwise, the construction will be done with 25cm (10 inches) bricks and a ventilated facade.
The ceiling will be made with a 20cm (8 inches) reinforced concrete slab. The ceiling will be dropped by 20cm (8 inches), where lighting, air conditioning with built-in casing, and a mechanical ventilation system with ductwork will be installed. Furthermore, frameless sliding windows will be used. I think the budget will be sufficient for this.
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hanghaus20237 Nov 2023 11:23fanutaco schrieb:
I think the budget fits well there.I have my doubts about that. I can't imagine that building is so much cheaper in AT.
Is there no site plan showing the ground floor of the house?
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KarstenausNRW7 Nov 2023 11:40fanutaco schrieb:
The architect is from this region, so the initial approach looks like this. However, he studied in Spain and I am friends with him.
Some of the supports and beams will be made of concrete; the rest of the structure will be built with 25cm (10 inches) bricks and a ventilated facade.
The ceiling will be a 20cm (8 inches) reinforced concrete slab. The ceiling will be suspended by 20cm (8 inches); this space will house lighting, air conditioning with a built-in casing, and controlled residential ventilation with ductwork. Frameless sliding windows will also be installed. I think the budget is realistic for this. I have no idea if prices in Austria are very different from Germany. But with the construction method and the very high-quality fittings and building standard, the budget would currently only fit in Germany if it were net costs. If at all. I would estimate the house in Germany with the requested features and assumed quality (based on the wishes and look) at about 1.2 million euros.
The frameless sliding windows alone will cost a substantial five-figure sum (I estimate around 1,500–1,800 euros gross per square meter of window area). Then there’s the complex construction, the expensive facade, and so on.
Also, this is not the most affordable interior finish.
Outdoor facilities and landscaping are not included in the budget yet...
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hanghaus20237 Nov 2023 11:46Does the western (right) neighbor have no objection to building on the property boundary?
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