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.
rick201813 Dec 2020 21:12
Currently 3.2°C (37.8°F) 😱 only good for pubs
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Alessandro
14 Dec 2020 07:38
Really nice! 😱
May I ask where you got the dresser and the nightstands?
rick201814 Dec 2020 07:56
@Alessandro The dresser and the bedside tables (these are two different pieces; the one on the left side is completely closed) are from Kettnaker.
I bought them at a furniture store in the area on sale and with an additional discount.
The bed is from Schramm.
tomtom7914 Dec 2020 07:59
Has the grass not grown in yet, or why are the strips so clearly visible?
rick201814 Dec 2020 08:08
Fortunately, the grass has already taken root well. At the cut edges, it is naturally not yet as dense. That’s why the seams are visible.
The snow has almost completely melted. Without snow, the transitions are no longer visible.
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bortel
14 Dec 2020 08:27
Everything is so cool, modern, and stylish, but I really can't get along with this floor, sorry.