Good morning everyone,
after the great advice on the topic of "terrace house" in the general forum, we have now purchased the small plot and will soon have the first more detailed discussions with general contractors (and possibly architects), from whom we would like to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I would like to be well prepared for the discussions and ask the right questions straight away, I would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism on the first amateur floor plan draft.
The design and interior layout are not meant to be exact to the centimeter but rather to show what is basically possible within the building envelope. Since it is a terrace house, no windows are allowed on the east-facing wall. We are initially planning with a basement. Compared to many other examples here, this is probably a fairly classic or rather plain design for most, but I’m afraid not much else is possible.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft)
Slope – none
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – 8.5 x 11 m (28 x 36 ft)
Border development – terrace house, meaning direct boundary development on the left (still vacant) and right (already developed)
Roof type – gable roof 35°-40°
Maximum heights / limits – ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft); eaves height max. 6.0 m (20 ft)
Client Requirements
Basement, floors – basement yes, 2 full floors, attic as potential conversion space
Number of people, ages – 3 persons (32, 34, 4)
House design
Planning source: do-it-yourself
Personal budget for the house: €300,000 + €50,000 basement + €50,000 ancillary building costs
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Does the floor plan make sense as is, or could a small separate office be included through a smarter layout? Should certain rooms be bigger or smaller?
after the great advice on the topic of "terrace house" in the general forum, we have now purchased the small plot and will soon have the first more detailed discussions with general contractors (and possibly architects), from whom we would like to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I would like to be well prepared for the discussions and ask the right questions straight away, I would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism on the first amateur floor plan draft.
The design and interior layout are not meant to be exact to the centimeter but rather to show what is basically possible within the building envelope. Since it is a terrace house, no windows are allowed on the east-facing wall. We are initially planning with a basement. Compared to many other examples here, this is probably a fairly classic or rather plain design for most, but I’m afraid not much else is possible.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft)
Slope – none
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – 8.5 x 11 m (28 x 36 ft)
Border development – terrace house, meaning direct boundary development on the left (still vacant) and right (already developed)
Roof type – gable roof 35°-40°
Maximum heights / limits – ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft); eaves height max. 6.0 m (20 ft)
Client Requirements
Basement, floors – basement yes, 2 full floors, attic as potential conversion space
Number of people, ages – 3 persons (32, 34, 4)
House design
Planning source: do-it-yourself
Personal budget for the house: €300,000 + €50,000 basement + €50,000 ancillary building costs
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Does the floor plan make sense as is, or could a small separate office be included through a smarter layout? Should certain rooms be bigger or smaller?
kaho674 schrieb:
Do you already know who you will build with?No, we are just at the very beginning of choosing the general contractor. It’s also possible that we will build through an architect; this will be decided after the initial meetings.
Thanks, Slava. Here are the dimensions of the plot or the building envelope. Looking forward to your assessment @ypg
Slava_S schrieb:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/kettenhaus-auf-240qm-Grundstück-grundsatzfragen-machbar.29346/
Thank you. No further posts from the original poster were shown to me, nor could I find any by searching for chain house *thinking*
Mbk84 schrieb:
Does the floor plan make sense, Considering the circumstances (small plot = short wish list), I think it looks quite reasonable as is.
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kaho674 schrieb:
Because of the row-house construction, I would make all the windows as large as possible I can only agree. You’re also missing the south-facing side, so you need to get light in somehow.
Mbk84 schrieb:
Attic as expansion reserve That means: the stairs up, the ceiling, and ideally the connections need to be planned accordingly from the start. I guess that the general contractors will include this directly in the living space and thus in the house price.
Mbk84 schrieb:
The first more concrete talks with general contractors (and possibly architects) are coming up soon, as we want to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I want to be well prepared for these discussions and ask the right questions directly In addition to the points mentioned above:
- If the general contractor wants to adapt a standard house model to your needs instead of planning individually, I would walk away immediately. The prices will explode in the end because too many changes will be required. We dealt with Town & Country, and what was said there was terrible.
- When requesting basement quotes, always ask not only about the ceiling height but also for full insulation and heating (in case you ever want to use it as an office or hobby room). That way you can better compare offers.
- Also keep in mind that very few know the construction methods, and some only speak from ignorance, giving information that eventually won’t hold up.
GU-type row houses (for comparable plots) are probably so rare that it would be difficult to find a transferable design.
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Winniefred29 Dec 2018 17:17Is the kitchen size sufficient for you? For a single-family home, I would find it too small. Personally, I would see if you can reduce some space from the hallway or the living room to make the kitchen a bit larger. Ours is 13m2 (140 sq ft) and still fits a dining table for four, for breakfast and dinner; that way, you don’t always have to carry everything to the dining area. Otherwise, I think it’s well designed and I would go with it as is.