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.
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hampshire
22 Sep 2019 20:30
Very interesting and bold concept. I really appreciate that.
In the last picture, it looks as if a giant has laid his jeans out to dry.
rick201822 Sep 2019 20:39
Lol, I hadn’t even noticed that. It really does look like that.
Climbee23 Sep 2019 08:23
hampshire schrieb:

In the last picture, it looks as if a giant has laid out his jeans to dry.
*laugh*
That’s exactly what I thought too!
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sichtbeton82
23 Sep 2019 09:11
Great to see the progress, even if there was a slight delay. But unfortunately, that’s part of the process.
Is the top edge of the individual concrete wall curved, or is that just an effect of the panoramic mode?
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Silent010
25 Sep 2019 09:44
Wow, impressive project.

Based on your descriptions, I assume you work a lot as a contractor. You clearly have a good understanding of the trades and the details of individual components in such a large construction project. Normally, in projects of this size, only the architect and site manager have a clear plan.

Did you acquire this knowledge in your free time, or do you come from the industry?
rick201825 Sep 2019 10:12
Thank you.
I learned everything on my own in my free time.
I am very interested in these topics but come from a different industry.