ᐅ Floor plan design of an urban villa with 140–145 sqm living space on a 1200 sqm plot
Created on: 28 Nov 2025 07:55
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Der-Dachs
Hello dear forum members, after being a silent reader for a long time, I would like to introduce myself and share our floor plan. It is currently in the planning stage and almost finalized. I have completed the questionnaire to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Urban villa, 140-145 sqm (1507-1562 sq ft)
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size – 1200 sqm (12917 sq ft)
Slope – no
Floor area ratio – unknown or according to §34 Building Code
Plot coverage ratio – §34 Building Code
Building line, building boundary – §34 Building Code
Edge development –
Number of parking spaces – 2
Number of floors – 2 full floors
Roof type – hipped roof
Architectural style – modern
Orientation – main entrance south/southeast, terrace north/northwest
Maximum heights/limits –
Other requirements –
Homeowner requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – urban villa with hipped roof, modern design
Basement, floors – 2 full floors without basement
Number of people, ages – 2 adults (33, 29), 1 child (1), 1 dog (3), one more child planned in the next years
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – Ground floor: open living-dining area with open kitchen, pantry, utility room, office/guest room, guest toilet with shower
Office: family use or home office? – office for home office and family use
Guests per year – parents-in-law or other family about 3 times per year
Open or closed architecture – rather open
Traditional or modern construction – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – open kitchen yes, kitchen island possibly
Number of dining seats – currently 3 daily, occasionally more up to 12
Fireplace – yes
Music/stereo wall – home theater if possible
Balcony, roof terrace – no
Garage, carport – in the future yes, carport next to the house, garage if possible at the back of the plot
Vegetable garden, greenhouse – vegetable garden yes, small area up to 100 sqm (1076 sq ft)
House design
Who designed the plan: planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why?
What do you dislike? Why?
Estimated price according to architect/planner: 330,000€
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings: 370,000€
Preferred heating system: heat pump
If you have to give up something, which features/expansions
- can you give up:
- can you not give up:
Why is the design as it is? For example:
The first draft from the planner included a winding staircase, but since we don’t like those and wanted uniform step depths, the final design features a straight staircase. We also tried a staircase with a landing, but it took up too much space.
The design was therefore partly based on our wishes and partly self-planned. We tried to fit everything as well as possible.
Regarding the design, there is a storage room on the upper floor which will still be modified. Instead of a storage room, this will become the entrance to the bedroom. The wall where the wardrobes will be placed will be extended forward so it almost aligns with the fireplace. The bed will be positioned facing the window.
The bathroom layout is provisional and will be changed. A major wish is to include a small sauna, but this is a low priority.
I hope I have provided enough information and will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you in advance for your input.
Urban villa, 140-145 sqm (1507-1562 sq ft)
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size – 1200 sqm (12917 sq ft)
Slope – no
Floor area ratio – unknown or according to §34 Building Code
Plot coverage ratio – §34 Building Code
Building line, building boundary – §34 Building Code
Edge development –
Number of parking spaces – 2
Number of floors – 2 full floors
Roof type – hipped roof
Architectural style – modern
Orientation – main entrance south/southeast, terrace north/northwest
Maximum heights/limits –
Other requirements –
Homeowner requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – urban villa with hipped roof, modern design
Basement, floors – 2 full floors without basement
Number of people, ages – 2 adults (33, 29), 1 child (1), 1 dog (3), one more child planned in the next years
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – Ground floor: open living-dining area with open kitchen, pantry, utility room, office/guest room, guest toilet with shower
Office: family use or home office? – office for home office and family use
Guests per year – parents-in-law or other family about 3 times per year
Open or closed architecture – rather open
Traditional or modern construction – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – open kitchen yes, kitchen island possibly
Number of dining seats – currently 3 daily, occasionally more up to 12
Fireplace – yes
Music/stereo wall – home theater if possible
Balcony, roof terrace – no
Garage, carport – in the future yes, carport next to the house, garage if possible at the back of the plot
Vegetable garden, greenhouse – vegetable garden yes, small area up to 100 sqm (1076 sq ft)
House design
Who designed the plan: planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why?
What do you dislike? Why?
Estimated price according to architect/planner: 330,000€
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings: 370,000€
Preferred heating system: heat pump
If you have to give up something, which features/expansions
- can you give up:
- can you not give up:
Why is the design as it is? For example:
The first draft from the planner included a winding staircase, but since we don’t like those and wanted uniform step depths, the final design features a straight staircase. We also tried a staircase with a landing, but it took up too much space.
The design was therefore partly based on our wishes and partly self-planned. We tried to fit everything as well as possible.
Regarding the design, there is a storage room on the upper floor which will still be modified. Instead of a storage room, this will become the entrance to the bedroom. The wall where the wardrobes will be placed will be extended forward so it almost aligns with the fireplace. The bed will be positioned facing the window.
The bathroom layout is provisional and will be changed. A major wish is to include a small sauna, but this is a low priority.
I hope I have provided enough information and will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you in advance for your input.
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Ziegenhals1 Dec 2025 23:12I have seen a few houses by Marco Friedrich from Stendal around the Berlin metropolitan area ("Speckgürtel"), but only from the outside, and I occasionally pass by an ongoing construction site. Both the houses and the site give me a solid impression. Good (though everyone has to define what that means for themselves) and affordable. In the southern regions (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg), prices differ from those in the northern German states with more open space. The often mentioned €3000 per square meter (about $310 per square foot) in the forum is usually easily undershot here by around 20%.
When I look at the floor plans, I might consider having MF build a house but not necessarily have them design it as well. There still seems to be some catch-up needed in the Altmark region.
Where exactly in the Berlin metropolitan area is the building taking place?
When I look at the floor plans, I might consider having MF build a house but not necessarily have them design it as well. There still seems to be some catch-up needed in the Altmark region.
Where exactly in the Berlin metropolitan area is the building taking place?
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Der-Dachs2 Dec 2025 00:26kbt09 schrieb:
That means this pantry won’t have space for a freezer or similar appliance, as the room isn’t deep enough to open the cabinet door afterwards.
Just a heads-up.Thank you for this note; a freezer was not planned there. It was only intended for shelves with a depth of 40cm (16 inches).D
Der-Dachs2 Dec 2025 00:28Ziegenhals schrieb:
When I look at the floor plan, I might have MF handle the construction, but not necessarily the design. It seems there is still some catching up to do in the Altmark region.
Where in the Berlin suburbs is construction taking place? The floor plan is not designed in-house but outsourced by MF.
Construction is taking place in Havelland, in Priort.
As mentioned, I am not an expert in floor plans and can only share my personal impressions of what immediately stood out to me in your layout. The professional comments generally align with my observations.
So, the wet and dirty clothes will be taken off in the shower area after walks (possibly soon with four people plus a dog), one after the other, along with a stroller or buggy... This will not work. The entire entrance area, including the stair landing and access to the restroom, will become a sandy and dirty nuisance. And if that doesn’t happen, it will still remain a poor compromise for a custom-designed new house where the requirements are already defined. I really don’t think this is a wise solution.
Regarding the pantry: I read that you do your own canning. Then a question arises whether you also plan to grow a significant amount of your own produce on the large property. If so, it might be worth considering alternative storage options for food—possibly outside the expensive living area.
So, the wet and dirty clothes will be taken off in the shower area after walks (possibly soon with four people plus a dog), one after the other, along with a stroller or buggy... This will not work. The entire entrance area, including the stair landing and access to the restroom, will become a sandy and dirty nuisance. And if that doesn’t happen, it will still remain a poor compromise for a custom-designed new house where the requirements are already defined. I really don’t think this is a wise solution.
Regarding the pantry: I read that you do your own canning. Then a question arises whether you also plan to grow a significant amount of your own produce on the large property. If so, it might be worth considering alternative storage options for food—possibly outside the expensive living area.
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wiltshire2 Dec 2025 08:32Joedreck schrieb:
So the wet and dirty clothes are taken off in the shower. After the walk (possibly soon with four people plus a dog) one after another, with a stroller or buggy... That won’t work like this. Yes, that won’t work, I agree. But that’s okay. In busy families with a dog, it’s always a challenge to keep the hallway tidy. My advice is not to get upset and to work together to maintain basic order. A coat rack or storage space under the stairs will make the hallway functional.
In affordable and compact houses, there’s no space for a perfect hallway solution without sacrificing living area elsewhere.
I recommend staying calm in daily life (very inexpensive) and teaching the dog a command to shake off (also inexpensive). That way, you can decide where the dog does this, because otherwise it will shake inside the house and near people instead of outside and at a distance.
Besides that, I would choose especially durable and easy-to-clean materials and designs for the hallway.
Der-Dachs schrieb:
Thanks for pointing that out, a freezer was not planned there. It was actually only designed for shelves with a depth of 40cm (16 inches). Well, the kitchen doesn’t really allow for additional freezer space. And if you want to grow your own (currants, etc.), you often like to freeze produce as well. A good standalone freezer unit is still the most cost-effective option. And something you would call a "pantry" should always be planned to accommodate a freezer or even a refrigerator.
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