Hello everyone,
We have a plot of land (see site plan) and have started planning our dream house without an architect. Before we move forward in more detail, it would be great to receive opinions, ideas, and perspectives.
On the floor plan, you can see an electrical transformer to the east. It is quite tall and does not provide a pleasant view. Therefore, the utility room is planned here, separated from the house with access to the "breakfast terrace."
We are planning with the future in mind. This means we want all the essential living spaces on one level. Upstairs is for the children and grandchildren when they visit, as well as hobby rooms, an office, etc. The area above the living room is open. Downstairs, it is important for us to have separate areas. The kitchen/dining and living rooms should not be an open, connected space. We often have guests while others want to watch a movie in peace.
We welcome any extraordinary ideas. The house should be unique. But we also appreciate advice on realistic feasibility.
The house will be built as a timber frame house.
The building plan allows for few restrictions. The building envelope is shown on the drawing.
Thank you and best regards,
Andreas
We have a plot of land (see site plan) and have started planning our dream house without an architect. Before we move forward in more detail, it would be great to receive opinions, ideas, and perspectives.
On the floor plan, you can see an electrical transformer to the east. It is quite tall and does not provide a pleasant view. Therefore, the utility room is planned here, separated from the house with access to the "breakfast terrace."
We are planning with the future in mind. This means we want all the essential living spaces on one level. Upstairs is for the children and grandchildren when they visit, as well as hobby rooms, an office, etc. The area above the living room is open. Downstairs, it is important for us to have separate areas. The kitchen/dining and living rooms should not be an open, connected space. We often have guests while others want to watch a movie in peace.
We welcome any extraordinary ideas. The house should be unique. But we also appreciate advice on realistic feasibility.
The house will be built as a timber frame house.
The building plan allows for few restrictions. The building envelope is shown on the drawing.
Thank you and best regards,
Andreas
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neo-sciliar15 Jun 2020 20:31We have built once before—a prefabricated house. From my experience back then, the architect didn’t bring any original ideas to the table. He just implemented what we wanted. That’s why this time I want to approach him with very specific plans.
Yes, you could say: the wrong architect. But if he happens to be the one the construction company works with, and I want to build with them, then I am quite tied to him.
I see a lot of experience here in the forum. The knowledge of many helps me more than that of a questionable architect.
I have drawn up my plans.
Yes, you could say: the wrong architect. But if he happens to be the one the construction company works with, and I want to build with them, then I am quite tied to him.
I see a lot of experience here in the forum. The knowledge of many helps me more than that of a questionable architect.
I have drawn up my plans.
I can only emphasize once again the importance of going to a competent architect with a written room program (no drawing, for God's sake no drawing). Anything else is a waste of time.
If you keep going like this, the children will have moved out beforehand – then you’ll have almost 300 square meters (3,229 square feet) for just two people.
If you keep going like this, the children will have moved out beforehand – then you’ll have almost 300 square meters (3,229 square feet) for just two people.
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pagoni202015 Jun 2020 22:15I would never build with an architect who I don’t feel comfortable with or who does not implement my wishes properly and professionally. You are the one paying and the client! If the construction company couldn’t understand that, they wouldn’t be my construction company; that would feel too restrictive to me, as if I had to submit to their rules. Nowadays, there is a wide selection of good architects, and as I said, I would have my floor plan created in advance by an interior architect according to my wishes. Then your architect or the construction company can implement that. With my first house, it was similar—the architect was supposed to just sign off, but then started making changes, and in the end, those changes annoyed me for 30 years. A good (interior) architect is worth the investment.
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hampshire16 Jun 2020 02:51neo-sciliar schrieb:
We have built a house before. A prefabricated house. My experience back then was that the architect didn’t bring any original ideas. He just implemented what we wanted. That’s why this time I want to come to him with very concrete ideas. The idea of approaching the architect with something prepared is absolutely right. The ideal preparation is a description of your lifestyle preferences, likes, dislikes, and goals – regardless of how much they may conflict. Along with this, the framework conditions such as the plot of land and budget.
To me, the process feels like going to a restaurant with a recipe, to a tailor with a sewing pattern, or to buy a car bringing a technical drawing.
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Seven198416 Jun 2020 05:39Hi, you have about 150m² (1,615 sq ft) of enclosed space on each floor. Why build so large with two almost grown children?
For old age, you have 150m² (1,615 sq ft) that you may not be able to use anymore.
Otherwise, your design is much more cost-efficient than the first version, but in my opinion still far too convoluted.
Structurally, I’m not sure if you can implement the open-plan kitchen on the ground floor, given the span and if you will have load-bearing walls above.
It may only be possible with expensive structural interventions (like supporting beams or similar).
For old age, you have 150m² (1,615 sq ft) that you may not be able to use anymore.
Otherwise, your design is much more cost-efficient than the first version, but in my opinion still far too convoluted.
Structurally, I’m not sure if you can implement the open-plan kitchen on the ground floor, given the span and if you will have load-bearing walls above.
It may only be possible with expensive structural interventions (like supporting beams or similar).
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neo-sciliar16 Jun 2020 07:35Thank you. The next step will be to contact the house construction company to talk with them.
Are the estimated costs realistic?
Are the estimated costs realistic?
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