Dear house building community,
After much consideration, I have decided to share our preliminary design here. As a longtime passive reader, I would like to give back to the community with this small contribution and perhaps even inspire some readers with our floor plan.
For context: We have completed the preliminary design phase with the architect and are currently gathering quotes. The house will be a prefabricated home with slightly upscale features (KfW-40 standard, Q3 plaster, ventilation system, motorized blinds, etc.) and will cost around 3000 € per square meter (about 280 per square foot). I appreciate any feedback and look forward to many comments. Feel free to critically question the design. One note: we are satisfied with the planning and do not wish to make any changes.
Let’s get started!
Basic data:
Requirements:
I have kept it brief on purpose and do not want to reveal what I like or dislike about the design just yet. Instead, I’m going to relax now and grab some popcorn. If you want to know more, feel free to visit my website (Name + “.de”).
I’m looking forward to your opinions!
After much consideration, I have decided to share our preliminary design here. As a longtime passive reader, I would like to give back to the community with this small contribution and perhaps even inspire some readers with our floor plan.
For context: We have completed the preliminary design phase with the architect and are currently gathering quotes. The house will be a prefabricated home with slightly upscale features (KfW-40 standard, Q3 plaster, ventilation system, motorized blinds, etc.) and will cost around 3000 € per square meter (about 280 per square foot). I appreciate any feedback and look forward to many comments. Feel free to critically question the design. One note: we are satisfied with the planning and do not wish to make any changes.
Let’s get started!
Basic data:
- Plot: approx. 470 m² (about 5050 sq ft) in a new development area with a slight south-facing slope (1 m (3 feet) over plot length, 0.5 m (1.5 feet) over house width)
- Neighboring plot to the north: unattractive, vacant three-story building
- Maximum budget for the construction project excluding land and possibly garden/terrace: 700,000 €
Requirements:
- 3 children’s bedrooms (each 12–14 m² (130–150 sq ft))
- Laundry or utility/laundry room
- Study room with space for double desk and guest bed
- Shower in guest bathroom
- Straight-run staircase
- Living-dining-kitchen area in an L-shape
- Space for hallway furniture
- Double garage
- 2 full stories
- Built on a slab foundation
I have kept it brief on purpose and do not want to reveal what I like or dislike about the design just yet. Instead, I’m going to relax now and grab some popcorn. If you want to know more, feel free to visit my website (Name + “.de”).
I’m looking forward to your opinions!
11ant schrieb:
It apparently went straight through to the LP3 stage, mistakenly treating the gentle slope across the house axis as if it didn’t exist and attaching the garage flush at ground level. It was then determined that a height difference between the main building and the secondary structure would be more advisable. As a result, the passage on the house side hangs below the ceiling and requires two steps, ideally located just beyond the door’s swing area. What would otherwise be a good utility/storage room design ends up being poorly planned...Considering the development plan (parking spaces are required) and the plot, it makes sense for us to place the garage at the north side with the house in front. Therefore, the passage must inevitably accommodate the slight slope, regardless of the internal layout. Whether and how this can be achieved still needs to be clarified. I will gladly provide feedback.
11ant schrieb:
If this is already happening to someone who usually reads my rambling with understanding, then I don’t want to imagine how pointless my efforts must seem to other readers. Kassandra must have felt the same way. You can see the disaster approaching, yet the original poster continues headlong towards their fate. On both sides, others cheer them on, also failing to recognize the impending drama.
K a t j a schrieb:
That must be how Cassandra felt. You can see the disaster coming, yet the original poster (OP) keeps heading straight toward their fate. On both sides, others are still encouraging them, not realizing the drama unfolding.As I know the story, Cassandra actually prophesied the truth, which I don’t see mentioned here.Of course, you’re welcome to share a floor plan you consider functional for our requirements (4 bedrooms, 1 large living area, utility room in L-shape, proper wardrobe, laundry room, slight slope facing south, double garage, 2 mandatory parking spaces, square plot, maximum 175 m² (1887 sq ft)). At least nothing is set in stone for us yet.
roteweste schrieb:
With the development plan (parking spaces are mandatory) and the plot in mind, it logically only makes sense for us to place the garage on the north side and the house in front of it. The passageway must therefore necessarily take into account the slight slope, regardless of the internal floor plan. Whether and how this is specifically possible still needs to be clarified. I will gladly provide feedback. Incorrect. The consequences of the slope should not be considered during the detailed planning phase (construction documentation) following the initial site analysis, but rather already when composing the building volume in Module A. This means the issue should be addressed in discussions between the client and architect during the preliminary design phase, not reported to the public afterwards.
roteweste schrieb:
Of course, you are welcome to send a floor plan that you consider functional for our requirements [...]. At least for now, nothing is set in stone on our side. Set in wood, but that does not change the principle of the order of processes. Unfortunately, this is a typical case of “starting off in third gear,” turning onto the startup straight too early in the figurative planning process.
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A quick update: We are currently preparing the building permit / planning permission application and are considering the kitchen layout. We have actually been leaning towards an L-shaped kitchen with a work island. This would also address the concern that passing through the kitchen to get to the open-plan living area is not ideal. Here are the renderings:
U-shaped kitchen:
L-shaped kitchen with island:
U-shaped kitchen:
L-shaped kitchen with island:
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