ᐅ Modernist Concrete Villa with Cavity Wall Insulation – Experiences

Created on: 11 Sep 2018 07:32
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rick2018
Hello everyone,

I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and say thank you.

For about a year and a half, I have been a silent reader here to gather inspiration and especially to gain more knowledge about construction technology.

Now a bit about me:
After more than a year of searching for a plot of land, I was able to purchase one from a developer who couldn’t move forward quickly with his plans.
So we found our dream plot (good location, 2500 m² (0.62 acres), slight slope, underground private spring that we have to preserve and are allowed to use).
There was an old house on the property, which we have since demolished.
There is no zoning plan, so §34 applies. During an initial informal inquiry at the building authority, almost everything we planned was rejected.
So we submitted an official preliminary building inquiry, involved the right people, and had lengthy discussions. In the end, we received a positive decision.
Therefore, there is nothing standing in the way of the building permit. The building permit should be granted within the next few weeks as there are no changes from the preliminary inquiry.

My wife (37) and I (36) want to build a Bauhaus-style villa in southern Baden-Württemberg.
It will be constructed from concrete (with core insulation) or in combination with insulated precast elements.
A lot of glass (full-glass system), textile shading, KNX, fast network both wired and wireless, strong mechanical ventilation with additional cooling coils, stainless steel pool, large cistern, and more.
The electrical planning must be 100% spot on since it’s almost impossible to make changes afterward.
Since I am friends with an architect from a larger firm, it was clear which route we would take. Such a house can basically only be realized with an architect.
I also personally know the electrician and KNX system integrator, as well as the owners and work approach of the heating, plumbing, and ventilation companies involved.
Some trades have already been contracted, and part of the equipment has already been ordered.

I’m really looking forward to getting started and to the final result. The goal is to move in by the end of 2019.

Once again, many thanks for the information I have received from you so far.
If you have any questions, just let me know.

Attached is the design, though not the final version. There have been a few minor changes.

Greetings from Swabia

Modern villa with flat roofs, terraces, glass surfaces, green surroundings – several views.
blaupuma4 Jan 2019 21:36
Is there actually a budget ceiling here?

I guess not if Mom still owns a bigger house.
rick20184 Jan 2019 21:49
Hello Blaupuma,
Of course, we set a budget. It doesn’t matter whether it is limited by what we can afford or what we want to afford.

Why do you bring up my mother? It doesn’t matter how big my parents’ house is.
It’s not mine.
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Lumpi_LE
5 Jan 2019 18:30
Probably a subtle hint about where the money is coming from. Often, that is the case.
rick20185 Jan 2019 19:09
It wasn’t that subtle
But it’s my money, not my parents’.
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Müllerin
5 Jan 2019 21:53
That doesn’t really matter in this case; I find the question a bit odd. It’s clear that this exceeds the budget of most people here, so the exact amount isn’t important.
Jealous?
blaupuma6 Jan 2019 00:53
No, not jealous.
This is simply a different league.

Just the hint that the parents have a bigger house with over 600 m2 (about 6,460 sq ft) of living space is already quite cliché.

A bit of big industrialist talk.

That’s why there’s a slight undertone, but it’s meant kindly with a wink.