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:
What does it look like? Strange, right?It's not that bad. The neighbors also have two full stories and the roof is like this because it's required.
kaho674 schrieb:
I really can’t believe the roof orientation. It wouldn’t even match the shape of the building permit / planning permission area. Who would actually build 8.50 x 11 meters (28 x 36 feet) – how would that even look? Strange, right?There was a photo of the neighbor somewhere. Looked normal. Was that here, or not?
Your open-plan living area will be a structural challenge. That’s what I think, though I’m no expert.
kbt09 schrieb:
Exactly, child 2, if there ever is one, until then an office/guest room.And the office won’t be needed anymore once child 2 arrives??
kbt09 schrieb:
Yes… a private corner will be created, which should ideally continue on the neighboring plot. Then you have privacy on the terrace.Bad anyway if the neighbor uses the entire building permit / planning permission area.
Hello again ... and thank you once more for the many responses so far!
One more question regarding the "landing staircase." We have now received a plan from a general contractor where, from our perspective, the landing staircase seems to fit well (although the house has been widened to 8.5m (28 feet)?! Are we overlooking something fundamental, or what could be the catch? Because it was said that a landing staircase would be practically impossible.
There are still a few adjustments needed in the floor plan (entrance, living room, storage room, guest toilet), which are currently being incorporated. So the question now only concerns the topic of the landing staircase.
P.S. On the staircase it says "15 steps 18.8/26"
One more question regarding the "landing staircase." We have now received a plan from a general contractor where, from our perspective, the landing staircase seems to fit well (although the house has been widened to 8.5m (28 feet)?! Are we overlooking something fundamental, or what could be the catch? Because it was said that a landing staircase would be practically impossible.
There are still a few adjustments needed in the floor plan (entrance, living room, storage room, guest toilet), which are currently being incorporated. So the question now only concerns the topic of the landing staircase.
P.S. On the staircase it says "15 steps 18.8/26"
The half-landing staircase makes the other rooms relatively narrow. The kitchen almost becomes a corridor. The counter is a joke. Do you like it this way? How do the rooms upstairs look? How deep is the landing?
Of course, you can install a staircase like that – but the rest of the space will suffer. It’s a matter of priorities.
Of course, you can install a staircase like that – but the rest of the space will suffer. It’s a matter of priorities.
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