ᐅ Feedback on Floor Plan – Are Size and Price Acceptable?
Created on: 28 Apr 2020 09:19
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JohannFugger
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.
--> Time for the house building forum!
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
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.
--> Time for the house building forum!
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
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Alessandro28 Apr 2020 10:41I like the floor plan. However, it is by far not feasible at the mentioned price.
Where is south, did I miss the north arrow?
Sloped site. And again, I never would have thought there is a 4.5m (15 feet) slope. Please note, even though a sloped site is great, it also drives up costs. Excavation, possible foundation pit securing, more complex landscaping, and so on.
Why is the bay window in the bedroom/bathroom sized like that? Hardly any light in the bedroom.
Washing machine and dryer in the attic.
Is the neighbor already there?
Sloped site. And again, I never would have thought there is a 4.5m (15 feet) slope. Please note, even though a sloped site is great, it also drives up costs. Excavation, possible foundation pit securing, more complex landscaping, and so on.
Why is the bay window in the bedroom/bathroom sized like that? Hardly any light in the bedroom.
Washing machine and dryer in the attic.
Is the neighbor already there?
J
JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 11:18Thank you for the note regarding the questionnaire:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope – slight south-facing slope
Floor area ratio – 0.4
Site occupancy index / floor space index – 1.0
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – see attachment
Edge development
Number of parking spaces – 4
Number of floors – max. 2 full stories
Roof type – gable roof with 38° pitch
Architectural style – modern / Bauhaus / minimalist(?)
Maximum height limits – wall height max. 8 m (26 ft)
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type – single-family house as semi-detached + small granny flat (possibly a studio)
Basement, floors – basement only for technical rooms, laundry, small storage
Number of occupants, age – couple (38/39 years old), 1 child (10 years)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – 1 bathroom (shower only) per floor, 1 child’s bedroom
Office: family use or home office? – no home office, no office needed
Guests staying overnight per year – 0
Open or closed architecture – as open as possible
Conservative or modern construction – the more modern, the better
Open kitchen, kitchen island – island
Number of dining seats – 6
Fireplace – gas fireplace as minimal room divider
Music / stereo wall – no
Balcony, roof terrace – none
Garage, carport – garage with 1 parking space + area for bicycles, small workbench
Utility garden, greenhouse – no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also reasons why some things are wanted or not – laundry room in basement, drying room upstairs (that’s just how it is – don’t ask)
House Design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you especially like? Why?
What do you dislike? Why? – The house seemed quite nice to us, but somehow the semi-detached pairing felt disharmonious
Price estimate according to architect/designer: 545,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures: 450,000 EUR
Preferred heating system: gas
If you have to give up certain details / extensions,
- what can you give up:
- what can you not give up:
Why has the design turned out as it is now? e.g.
Standard design from the planner?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad?
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope – slight south-facing slope
Floor area ratio – 0.4
Site occupancy index / floor space index – 1.0
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – see attachment
Edge development
Number of parking spaces – 4
Number of floors – max. 2 full stories
Roof type – gable roof with 38° pitch
Architectural style – modern / Bauhaus / minimalist(?)
Maximum height limits – wall height max. 8 m (26 ft)
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type – single-family house as semi-detached + small granny flat (possibly a studio)
Basement, floors – basement only for technical rooms, laundry, small storage
Number of occupants, age – couple (38/39 years old), 1 child (10 years)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – 1 bathroom (shower only) per floor, 1 child’s bedroom
Office: family use or home office? – no home office, no office needed
Guests staying overnight per year – 0
Open or closed architecture – as open as possible
Conservative or modern construction – the more modern, the better
Open kitchen, kitchen island – island
Number of dining seats – 6
Fireplace – gas fireplace as minimal room divider
Music / stereo wall – no
Balcony, roof terrace – none
Garage, carport – garage with 1 parking space + area for bicycles, small workbench
Utility garden, greenhouse – no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also reasons why some things are wanted or not – laundry room in basement, drying room upstairs (that’s just how it is – don’t ask)
House Design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you especially like? Why?
What do you dislike? Why? – The house seemed quite nice to us, but somehow the semi-detached pairing felt disharmonious
Price estimate according to architect/designer: 545,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures: 450,000 EUR
Preferred heating system: gas
If you have to give up certain details / extensions,
- what can you give up:
- what can you not give up:
Why has the design turned out as it is now? e.g.
Standard design from the planner?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad?
J
JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 11:19Solveigh schrieb:
Why is the bay window in the bedroom/bathroom sized that way? There is hardly any light in the bedroom.The idea was to avoid needing a skylight – we somehow like it better that way...J
JohannFugger28 Apr 2020 11:21Alessandro schrieb:
I like the floor plan.
However, it is by far not achievable at the price mentioned! Thanks – it’s always a matter of personal taste, really. Honestly, in my subjective opinion, it is somewhat spacious, yes – but not wasteful. Or am I wrong?
Can you clarify what is meant by the budget? The cost estimate is 545, the budget is 450?
Without recalculating, it seems like this will be quite a large house. How many square meters (square feet) is it? What is the total enclosed volume?
It has already been mentioned that, in my opinion, the budget will not be sufficient.
Without recalculating, it seems like this will be quite a large house. How many square meters (square feet) is it? What is the total enclosed volume?
It has already been mentioned that, in my opinion, the budget will not be sufficient.
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