Dear house building community,
After much consideration, I have decided to share our preliminary design here. As a longtime passive reader, I would like to give back to the community with this small contribution and perhaps even inspire some readers with our floor plan.
For context: We have completed the preliminary design phase with the architect and are currently gathering quotes. The house will be a prefabricated home with slightly upscale features (KfW-40 standard, Q3 plaster, ventilation system, motorized blinds, etc.) and will cost around 3000 € per square meter (about 280 per square foot). I appreciate any feedback and look forward to many comments. Feel free to critically question the design. One note: we are satisfied with the planning and do not wish to make any changes.
Let’s get started!
Basic data:
Requirements:
I have kept it brief on purpose and do not want to reveal what I like or dislike about the design just yet. Instead, I’m going to relax now and grab some popcorn. If you want to know more, feel free to visit my website (Name + “.de”).
I’m looking forward to your opinions!
After much consideration, I have decided to share our preliminary design here. As a longtime passive reader, I would like to give back to the community with this small contribution and perhaps even inspire some readers with our floor plan.
For context: We have completed the preliminary design phase with the architect and are currently gathering quotes. The house will be a prefabricated home with slightly upscale features (KfW-40 standard, Q3 plaster, ventilation system, motorized blinds, etc.) and will cost around 3000 € per square meter (about 280 per square foot). I appreciate any feedback and look forward to many comments. Feel free to critically question the design. One note: we are satisfied with the planning and do not wish to make any changes.
Let’s get started!
Basic data:
- Plot: approx. 470 m² (about 5050 sq ft) in a new development area with a slight south-facing slope (1 m (3 feet) over plot length, 0.5 m (1.5 feet) over house width)
- Neighboring plot to the north: unattractive, vacant three-story building
- Maximum budget for the construction project excluding land and possibly garden/terrace: 700,000 €
Requirements:
- 3 children’s bedrooms (each 12–14 m² (130–150 sq ft))
- Laundry or utility/laundry room
- Study room with space for double desk and guest bed
- Shower in guest bathroom
- Straight-run staircase
- Living-dining-kitchen area in an L-shape
- Space for hallway furniture
- Double garage
- 2 full stories
- Built on a slab foundation
I have kept it brief on purpose and do not want to reveal what I like or dislike about the design just yet. Instead, I’m going to relax now and grab some popcorn. If you want to know more, feel free to visit my website (Name + “.de”).
I’m looking forward to your opinions!
What is behind the door in the utility room? The electrical panel? If so, that would be a no-go for me.
I would skip the door into the garage because if a car is parked there, it will be difficult to get past, and your utility room would have a wall or surface where you can mount something.
I would skip the door into the garage because if a car is parked there, it will be difficult to get past, and your utility room would have a wall or surface where you can mount something.
roteweste schrieb:Well, then good luck maneuvering the car.
The wheels will only be used if the children force us to, if at all.
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Schorsch_baut6 Nov 2024 13:32I don’t think the design is bad—except for the minor issues that others have already mentioned. However, I would seriously think carefully and for a long time about the swinging door to the kitchen, especially with three children.
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hanghaus20236 Nov 2024 13:43kbt09 schrieb:
Otherwise, I think it’s good ... no floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floor, and I find the basic room layout appropriate.For me, a balcony door already counts as floor-to-ceiling.
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hanghaus20236 Nov 2024 13:58In the front view, you should not replace the missing window with a drying rack.
Otherwise, quite a bit has already been said.
I am in favor of having the entrance from the garage. I have it myself. You just need to park the car a bit further forward, then you can carry the boxes directly from the trunk into the kitchen.
The bathroom with the T-shape is not a good solution.
Otherwise, quite a bit has already been said.
I am in favor of having the entrance from the garage. I have it myself. You just need to park the car a bit further forward, then you can carry the boxes directly from the trunk into the kitchen.
The bathroom with the T-shape is not a good solution.
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
For me, a balcony door already counts as floor-to-ceiling.I was imprecise. Upstairs in the living areas, there should be nothing floor-to-ceiling. The door behind the restroom will, of course, also be frosted and allows access to the garage roof.nordanney schrieb:
Okay – so the construction costs are clearly well over €3,000 per square meter (sqm). The foundation slab (including the footing, insulation underneath, etc.) is part of the construction costs (cost groups 300/400). What is the price including the foundation slab? And really based on living area, not on the base area.
It should then fit into the "normal" price range. For the properly insulated foundation slab, we have quotes around €30,000. That adds about €150 to €200 per square meter (sqm) more.
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