ᐅ Feedback on Floor Plan – Are Size and Price Acceptable?

Hello dear house building forum,

After a promising start working with our architect, there has been a significant drop in performance lately, and we’re no longer sure if he is really doing his best to achieve the optimal result for us.
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Attached are the floor plans for the granny flat, first floor, attic, and exterior views.

Where we started / Basic information:
- Single-family home with shared wall – one child (10)
- Slightly sloped site – ideal for a small granny flat for later use by our child or for rental
- Roof pitch 38° – gable roof
- South-facing slope
- Plot approx. 650sqm (7000 sqft)
- The small extension at the rear living area on the ground floor came about because the neighbors want to build a noticeably longer house, so we’re trying to visually soften the resulting wall at our terrace
- My wife had a slipped disc, so we decided to plan a laundry chute from the basement to the first floor. The washing machines should definitely stay in the basement
- We are currently planning a simple gas heating system, photovoltaic system, and central mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
- Gas fireplace
- Open-plan design

Our main concerns at the moment:
- Is the size appropriate? On the plans, it all looks quite nice, but when the architect estimates a price of 545,000 EUR, it makes us wonder if everything really adds up. (The building plot also had to be paid for)
- Do you find the exterior look harmonious and balanced?
- Do you think a wardrobe of this size on the first floor is sufficient?
- We have currently commissioned the architect only up to phase 4 – do you think it makes sense to have him carry out the other construction phases as well, or should we rather hire an external construction expert? Phases 5 to 9 alone would cost another 45,000 EUR, which seems quite high to me.

We are already looking forward to your feedback and an open discussion!

Best regards
JohannFugger

Briefly about the appearance:

It looks very busy.


Briefly about the layout:

Ground floor: the concept is good, but not quite right, strange layout
Upper floor: the children's room is very narrow and long,
Bedroom and walk-in closet = why not just one door? What is the bay window supposed to be for?


Conclusion: in my opinion, even though it involves work, I would start over completely here.

I'll hold back on the floor plan since it's too complex for me, but the price for the house will never be realistic. In my opinion, it simply won't work.

Why don’t you plan the washing machine and dryer upstairs, where the laundry is generated? That way, you can save on the elevator. It’s probably not that inexpensive. I also don’t really like the shaft in the living room.

Also, it seems the dryer will be installed upstairs again.

Cost estimate is completely unrealistic. This will be a mega project with costs in the million range.

There are many unnecessary spaces and additional rooms that offer hardly any benefits. In my opinion, the exterior appearance is a disaster.

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