ᐅ Evaluation of floor plan for approximately 145 sqm single-family house with basement, ground floor, and upper floor
Created on: 14 Oct 2021 12:44
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Arango18
Hello everyone,
Zoning plan/restrictions: Zoning plan and restrictions considered by the architect
Plot size: 675m² (7260 sq ft)
Slope: yes, running diagonally across the plot (see elevation plan)
Building window, building line and boundary: 3 m (10 feet) on all sides
Edge development: yes, neighbor to the southeast
Number of parking spaces: 2 in garage and 2 in front of garage
Number of floors: 2.5
Roof type: gable roof, 36 degrees
Architectural style: simple
Orientation: southwest
Maximum heights/limits: same as neighboring buildings, sufficiently high
Other requirements: none
Street: cul-de-sac; our house is at the end, with neighbors on one side and open view of forest, meadow, and valley on the other
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: interior as open and straightforward as possible, exterior simple
Basement, floors: basement, ground floor (GF) and upper floor (UF)
Number and age of occupants: currently 2 (both 28 years old), planning 1-2 children
Space requirements for GF, UF: approx. 140 m² (1507 sq ft) of living space
Office: absolutely necessary due to 80% remote work
Guest bedrooms: very rare use
Open or closed layout: open
Conservative or modern construction: conservative (mostly because it’s usually more affordable)
Open kitchen, cooking island: open kitchen with bar or island (due to space and layout, more likely a bar)
Dining seats: 4-6
Fireplace: planned but not mandatory
Music/stereo wall: standard TV wall
Balcony, roof terrace: small terrace on the slightly extended garage towards southwest, terrace towards southeast
Garage, carport: double garage with a single door
Utility garden, greenhouse: standard
Other wishes/notes/daily routine, including reasons why some things are wanted or not: a small shower in the guest WC is very important to us, as well as a small room for the home office. Since I work from home 80% of the time, this is essential. Also, a small storage room for vacuum cleaner etc.
House design
Who designed it: architect
What do you particularly like? The dining and living area looks bright and cozy in our opinion. Not too big and not too small with a great view.
What don’t you like? Why? Bathroom layout feels too tight and awkward, hallway in the upper floor too narrow?
Preferred heating system: air source heat pump
If you had to give up some features, which ones?
Fireplace
Why did the design end up like it is now?
The original design was larger and included more details such as corner and roof windows, but it was optimized for cost.
However, the room layout and overall room concept basically remained unchanged.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I would appreciate further suggestions, especially regarding the aspects we don’t like. Overall, we are quite happy with it. Do you see any major “no-gos”?
If any information is incomplete or unclear, I’m happy to check it again.
Zoning plan/restrictions: Zoning plan and restrictions considered by the architect
Plot size: 675m² (7260 sq ft)
Slope: yes, running diagonally across the plot (see elevation plan)
Building window, building line and boundary: 3 m (10 feet) on all sides
Edge development: yes, neighbor to the southeast
Number of parking spaces: 2 in garage and 2 in front of garage
Number of floors: 2.5
Roof type: gable roof, 36 degrees
Architectural style: simple
Orientation: southwest
Maximum heights/limits: same as neighboring buildings, sufficiently high
Other requirements: none
Street: cul-de-sac; our house is at the end, with neighbors on one side and open view of forest, meadow, and valley on the other
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: interior as open and straightforward as possible, exterior simple
Basement, floors: basement, ground floor (GF) and upper floor (UF)
Number and age of occupants: currently 2 (both 28 years old), planning 1-2 children
Space requirements for GF, UF: approx. 140 m² (1507 sq ft) of living space
Office: absolutely necessary due to 80% remote work
Guest bedrooms: very rare use
Open or closed layout: open
Conservative or modern construction: conservative (mostly because it’s usually more affordable)
Open kitchen, cooking island: open kitchen with bar or island (due to space and layout, more likely a bar)
Dining seats: 4-6
Fireplace: planned but not mandatory
Music/stereo wall: standard TV wall
Balcony, roof terrace: small terrace on the slightly extended garage towards southwest, terrace towards southeast
Garage, carport: double garage with a single door
Utility garden, greenhouse: standard
Other wishes/notes/daily routine, including reasons why some things are wanted or not: a small shower in the guest WC is very important to us, as well as a small room for the home office. Since I work from home 80% of the time, this is essential. Also, a small storage room for vacuum cleaner etc.
House design
Who designed it: architect
What do you particularly like? The dining and living area looks bright and cozy in our opinion. Not too big and not too small with a great view.
What don’t you like? Why? Bathroom layout feels too tight and awkward, hallway in the upper floor too narrow?
Preferred heating system: air source heat pump
If you had to give up some features, which ones?
Fireplace
Why did the design end up like it is now?
The original design was larger and included more details such as corner and roof windows, but it was optimized for cost.
However, the room layout and overall room concept basically remained unchanged.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I would appreciate further suggestions, especially regarding the aspects we don’t like. Overall, we are quite happy with it. Do you see any major “no-gos”?
If any information is incomplete or unclear, I’m happy to check it again.
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hanghaus200015 Oct 2021 10:32I would rotate the house to align with the contour line and, like @Georgie, build it with only 2 levels. A rectangular cross-section of about 8 x 12.5m (26 x 41 feet).
The basement with utility room, cloakroom, 2 children’s bedrooms, children’s bathroom, and entrance.
The upper floor with master bedroom, master bathroom, living and kitchen area.
If the budget allows, build out the attic as an office or guest room...
Carport in the north, if the budget allows.
I understood your design like this. North is at the top.
In my opinion, there is a neighbor to the southwest. At least a building plot. ????
The basement with utility room, cloakroom, 2 children’s bedrooms, children’s bathroom, and entrance.
The upper floor with master bedroom, master bathroom, living and kitchen area.
If the budget allows, build out the attic as an office or guest room...
Carport in the north, if the budget allows.
I understood your design like this. North is at the top.
In my opinion, there is a neighbor to the southwest. At least a building plot. ????
Arango18 schrieb:
A neighbor to the southeast and, if you like, also someone directly opposite to the southwest.
Clear view to the northwest, north, and northeast. Then you should quickly move the terrace to the west corner. Ideally around the corner of the house, this creates terrace space facing southwest and northwest. That means sunlight on (parts of) the terrace from 11 a.m. until sunset!
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hanghaus200015 Oct 2021 10:56Rotating the house is also possible with your design. It would optimize the earthworks and retaining measures.
Something like this: Basement at 443 m (1454 ft), ground floor at 446 m (1463 ft), upper floor at 449 m (1473 ft)
My suggestion with only 2 floors: basement at 443 m (1454 ft), ground floor at 446 m (1463 ft), and possibly attic floor at 449 m (1473 ft)
Something like this: Basement at 443 m (1454 ft), ground floor at 446 m (1463 ft), upper floor at 449 m (1473 ft)
My suggestion with only 2 floors: basement at 443 m (1454 ft), ground floor at 446 m (1463 ft), and possibly attic floor at 449 m (1473 ft)
Why do you think the basement is significantly cheaper than the above-ground living space? Your basement is within the thermal envelope and partly includes finished living areas. How is the utility room planned to be equipped? It will also need underfloor heating. The ceiling height will most likely be standard. Do you really believe that slightly cheaper tiles and small or no windows will lead to such savings? You will have additional costs for waterproofing compared to above-ground living space. I would estimate the basement at around 80,000 plus the garage costs.
And how is the 50,000 in self-performed work composed? Do you have tradespeople within the family?
And how is the 50,000 in self-performed work composed? Do you have tradespeople within the family?
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