ᐅ Urban villa with large window facade – plenty of open space and expansive windows!
Created on: 13 Jul 2018 17:19
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Stadtvilla19
Hey,
We are planning to build an urban villa next year and came across the house in the first picture, featuring an open space and a huge window—our dream.
However, we have found a different construction company since we want to build ourselves and have designed the house freely with an architect. The second picture shows what our architect has planned.
His explanation for so many windows is that a ring beam would be necessary, and it would essentially be a glass facade. This would then not cost €8,000 but rather €30,000 or more.
What do you think? Does anyone have experience or know a window manufacturer in or around Berlin who could help me with this? We are aware it will be more expensive, but is the difference really that extreme?
We are planning to build an urban villa next year and came across the house in the first picture, featuring an open space and a huge window—our dream.
However, we have found a different construction company since we want to build ourselves and have designed the house freely with an architect. The second picture shows what our architect has planned.
His explanation for so many windows is that a ring beam would be necessary, and it would essentially be a glass facade. This would then not cost €8,000 but rather €30,000 or more.
What do you think? Does anyone have experience or know a window manufacturer in or around Berlin who could help me with this? We are aware it will be more expensive, but is the difference really that extreme?
Stadtvilla19 schrieb:
Yes, that's correct, nobody can see through it anyway; it's just about the appearance. A solid strip could be concealed on the outside within the continuous window front using "mirrored" or coated glass panels. But as I said, I would consider installing the window feasible, contrary to the architect’s opinion.
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11ant schrieb:
A solid strip could be covered on the outside of the continuous window front with "mirrored" / coated glass panels. But as I said, I would consider the window feasible despite the architect’s opinion.Window manufacturers offer not only mirrored glass but also panels. The advantage is better insulation, and the surface visually matches the window frame.
I don’t see why this request should be considered impossible. It simply requires a window manufacturer that offers such systems in their product range.
Stadtvilla19 schrieb:
I also don’t see what would be impossible about that request. I think it was the price.
kaho674 schrieb:
I think it was the price.That still needs to be determined. I believe this is being overestimated here.
Alex85 schrieb:
That still needs to be determined. I think it is overrated here. As far as I remember, an architect was commissioned for the construction, who, according to the client, demanded exorbitant fees of 30,000 (currency not specified).
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Stadtvilla1917 Jul 2018 21:43There is no specific price given! He just wanted to illustrate that it can become significantly more expensive.
I actually think it’s good that we don’t have a company pushing every little thing on us, only to blow the budget in the end.
It would be helpful if someone has personally built something like this or knows a window manufacturer. All the speculation doesn’t really help.
He said he would do some research and provide more information at the next appointment. I just wanted to gather some information elsewhere in advance. It’s fine that it’s more expensive, but it would be interesting to know how much. Not just a number thrown out there...
I actually think it’s good that we don’t have a company pushing every little thing on us, only to blow the budget in the end.
It would be helpful if someone has personally built something like this or knows a window manufacturer. All the speculation doesn’t really help.
He said he would do some research and provide more information at the next appointment. I just wanted to gather some information elsewhere in advance. It’s fine that it’s more expensive, but it would be interesting to know how much. Not just a number thrown out there...