ᐅ Single-family house on a sloped site, approximately 220 m², 2.5 stories, pitched roof – any design ideas?

Created on: 15 Jul 2018 18:46
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Markus_21
Hello everyone,

we would greatly appreciate your constructive feedback on our building project.

Development Plan / Restrictions

Plot size: 508 m² (approx. 17 meters wide)
Slope: yes (south-facing slope), 8-9 meters (26-30 feet) drop down to the street
Plot ratio: 0.4, floor area ratio: 0.8
Building envelope, building line, and boundaries: -
Number of floors: 2.5
Roof type: gable roof

Client Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: solid construction (masonry), gable roof
Basement, floors: basement, ground floor, upper floor
Number of occupants, ages: 2 (36), (29)
Office: family use or home office?: home office
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with island
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony on the ground floor
Garage, carport: carport
Utility garden, greenhouse: no

House Design
Designed by:
- general contractor & own ideas
What don’t you like? Why?: staircase placement, the shape of the house (feels a bit dull)
Cost estimate by architect/planner: not available yet
Personal budget for the house, including fittings: 450,000
Preferred heating system: air source heat pump

If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
  • can you do without: party room in the basement
  • cannot do without: dressing room & balcony, pantry near the kitchen


Why is the design the way it is now?
Designed according to our wishes


What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan:


We are interested in open and honest feedback (of any kind) regarding the floor plans. What could possibly be done more beautifully or elegantly? Is the window arrangement appropriate?

Thank you very much for your support.

Graues, zweistöckiges Haus mit Balkon, Carport mit Auto und Garten – 3D-Rendering.


2D-Grundriss eines Hauses im Erdgeschoss mit Treppenhaus und Terrasse


Grundrissplan eines Hauses mit Kellerräumen, Flur, Treppe und Technikraum.


2D-Grundriss eines Einfamilienhauses mit Flur, Bad, Eltern- und Kinderzimmern
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haydee
15 Jul 2018 20:07
Regarding the house shape, it basically looks like a gable roof house. You can't change much about that, except by choosing a completely different architectural style.

For the staircase, given the size, I could imagine a straight staircase.

Make sure to get quotes that include all earthworks. Your budget is tight, and without doing some work yourself, it won’t be possible. Also, plan generously for the outdoor area. There will be excavation here, a wall there, some filling elsewhere. Not all excavated material can be used for backfilling. We have to haul everything away—there are more stones than soil.
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haydee
15 Jul 2018 20:10
Children spend a lot of time in the garden. You end up running around endlessly. I had the experience for 2 years. No way.
Part of the garden is fenced off and childproofed, so nothing can happen. Balcony railings invite climbing.
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Markus_21
15 Jul 2018 20:18
Thank you very much for your constructive feedback. As mentioned, we have weighed the pros and cons of placing the living space in the basement quite thoroughly. According to our planner, a straight staircase unfortunately won’t work.

The plan is to carry out a considerable part of the work ourselves. Nevertheless, there is still some buffer in case the costs end up being a bit higher.
face2615 Jul 2018 20:26
Markus_21 schrieb:
...According to our planner, the straight staircase unfortunately won’t work....

“Unfortunately”? Or is it not important to you?... If it is the former, I would reconsider your planner...
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Markus_21
15 Jul 2018 20:35
The straight staircase was a topic at the beginning of the planning phase but was not possible back then. However, I don’t currently remember the reason. Since several things have changed during the planning process, it might be possible now. We simply didn’t revisit this topic afterward, so thank you very much for the reminder!!!
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haydee
15 Jul 2018 21:15
A straight staircase fits within the floor area.

Still, gather all the prices together—preferably actual quotes without any DIY contributions. You are about 100,000 euros over budget. This is hardly recoverable through DIY work.

Take a look here; the costs are roughly broken down. Some depend on the size or the plot of land, while others are size-independent. Use this as a reference point.

https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-efh-Stadtvilla-140qm-am-Hang-mit-Doppelgarage.28181/page-10?_params=Array