ᐅ Modernist Concrete Villa with Cavity Wall Insulation – Experiences

Created on: 11 Sep 2018 07:32
R
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.
M
Matthias 40
14 Dec 2020 11:06
Hello Rick! Your house is looking better and better – compliments on that! I had a question about your baseboards. Did you decide to leave them out, and if so, how did you handle it?
Regards
Matthias 40
H
HarvSpec
14 Dec 2020 11:13
Without knowing how Rick solved it, we used the system from Minileiste in Austria, which is really minimal in appearance.
G
guckuck2
14 Dec 2020 11:15
I would also be interested in the details of the wall connections again, rick.
rick201814 Dec 2020 12:49
Originally, I wanted recessed baseboards. However, that was not satisfactorily achievable with our construction method.
So now we have a PU joint everywhere. In other words, no baseboards at all. Everything is flush... With the windows, there wasn’t any other practical solution either.
Certainly not ideal with children or clumsy cleaning staff.
I believe this solution works visually only with "modern" houses.
A
AllThumbs
14 Dec 2020 12:53
rick2018 schrieb:

Originally, I wanted recessed baseboards. However, that wasn’t satisfactorily achievable with our construction method.
So now we have a polyurethane (PU) joint everywhere. In other words, no baseboards at all. Everything is flush... There wasn’t any other practical solution around the windows either.
Certainly not ideal with kids or rough-handed cleaning staff.
I believe this solution visually only works well with "modern" houses.

Could you perhaps share a close-up photo of this?
rick201814 Dec 2020 13:19
Lower wall with rough surface, dark base, and terrazzo floor.


not yet plastered 😳