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
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.
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.
I find the rooms are all very awkwardly pieced together, as if there was a desperate attempt to bend each floor around the staircase. Unless you are a star architect, I would usually recommend a half-turn staircase – most likely with a landing. I would therefore redo everything, because the entire floor plan depends on the staircase.
If the house feels too boring to you, it’s best to look for examples that you don’t find boring and show them to the architect.
If the house feels too boring to you, it’s best to look for examples that you don’t find boring and show them to the architect.
Markus_21 schrieb:
The view from the balcony is even better than downstairs. We discussed the option of placing the living area in the basement, weighed the pros and cons, and decided against it. After all, you should feel comfortable... we don’t want to go up and down stairs every day just to, for example, open the front door for someone...So you are planning the luxury of a condominium with a basement, meaning additional rooms accessible from outside. What do you need a plot of land for?
The floor plan thumbnails are too unclear to make any serious modifications. What can be seen clearly resembles a typical 1980s standard gable roof house adapted for a sloped site.
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On the one hand, I can understand the desire to enjoy the view, but on the other hand, for me, having to squeeze onto such a narrow balcony when grilling or hanging out with friends in a house is out of the question. It’s only about 2 meters (6.5 feet) deep, right? I think that’s far too narrow. Try to mentally fit a proper table with chairs on it!
I would completely rethink the windows. They all have this 1980s look. Larger, horizontal formats without so-called French balconies would make the facade look less boring, in my opinion.
I would change the staircase. At least include a landing, have a 90-degree turn, and then straight steps. The current design also feels like something from decades ago. With a house this size, the staircase should make an impact.
Personally, I would remove the door from the hallway to the kitchen—even if it means carrying groceries a few extra meters—because the current door interrupts the kitchen awkwardly. But of course, that’s a matter of personal taste.
With the size, a basement, and a sloped site, your budget probably won’t be enough. I would wait for detailed quotes, but I do see a potential unpleasant surprise ahead…
I would completely rethink the windows. They all have this 1980s look. Larger, horizontal formats without so-called French balconies would make the facade look less boring, in my opinion.
I would change the staircase. At least include a landing, have a 90-degree turn, and then straight steps. The current design also feels like something from decades ago. With a house this size, the staircase should make an impact.
Personally, I would remove the door from the hallway to the kitchen—even if it means carrying groceries a few extra meters—because the current door interrupts the kitchen awkwardly. But of course, that’s a matter of personal taste.
With the size, a basement, and a sloped site, your budget probably won’t be enough. I would wait for detailed quotes, but I do see a potential unpleasant surprise ahead…
Give some thought to how often and for how long you will actually enjoy the view. I find it hard to imagine that anyone would spend so much time looking at the view that it would significantly influence the style of the house.
I assume the view is also visible from ground level?
Well, that’s just a piece of advice.
Otherwise, I agree with the previous speakers regarding the somewhat plain appearance of the house and the fact that it does not blend into the slope but rather looks like a somewhat awkward, detached structure.
I assume the view is also visible from ground level?
Well, that’s just a piece of advice.
Otherwise, I agree with the previous speakers regarding the somewhat plain appearance of the house and the fact that it does not blend into the slope but rather looks like a somewhat awkward, detached structure.
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