ᐅ Floor Plan Renovation / Extension of a Three-Unit Residential Building, 157 sqm

Hello dear home builders!

Due to the continuously rising prices of land and real estate, we have decided to renovate and extend the existing semi-detached house of our parents and grandparents.
We have access to the first floor of the right half of the semi-detached house, as well as the entire attic spanning both halves (a total of 157 sqm (1690 sq ft) plus a 55 sqm (592 sq ft) roof terrace). In addition, a garage with two parking spaces and 20 sqm (215 sq ft) of storage will be created. The heating for all three households is located in the basement, so in our area only a hot water tank is needed.

The external footprint and size of our project are already fixed. However, the internal layout, as well as the windows and doors, can still be modified.
The entrance area will be built differently from what is shown in the plan: a partition wall will be added at the middle of the existing staircase leading down to the ground floor, and custom carpentry will create storage space both for us and for the grandparents’ unit since we do not want or need a direct passage to their apartment (removing the staircase would be too much work). The main door is, by the way, located on the landing of the existing staircase (half way up).
Additionally, in the kitchen and pantry, two chimneys from the lower floors have to be taken into account. These cannot be removed and must be integrated into the design.

Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: not relevant in our case
Number of parking spaces: 6 covered parking spaces
Number of floors: 1st floor + attic
Roof type: gable roof
Orientation: terrace facing southwest

Homeowners’ Requirements
Basement, floors: 1st floor, attic, heating in basement, double garage with storage
Number and age of occupants: 2 adults, 2 (planned) children
Room requirements: separate kitchen and dining area, living room, bathroom, toilet, 2 children’s rooms, master bedroom, office, utility room
Office: family use or home office? Home office
Guests per year: not relevant
Open or closed layout: closed
Open kitchen, kitchen island: if possible
Number of dining seats: 8 (frequent guests)
Fireplace: if possible
Balcony, roof terrace: 55 sqm (592 sq ft)
Additional wishes/particulars/daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be: An open living/dining area is not desired because we often have guests (women’s or men’s groups), and one of us prefers to relax quietly in the living room.

House Design
Planned by: architect
Preferred heating technology: pellets (existing building has radiators, no underfloor heating)

If You Had to Give Up on Anything, which features/extensions
- could you live without: walk-in closet
- couldn’t you live without: large roof terrace, separated living room, separate toilet near the kitchen, pantry

What do you think of the floor plan? Unfortunately, when renovating, you are never as free in planning as with a new build. The entrance area especially does not fully satisfy us (too narrow, and it requires going up two floors to reach the living area). However, since we are building it ourselves and cannot afford more due to land prices over €1000 per sqm (over $100 per sq ft), we will have to bite the bullet on this.

Thanks in advance!
Best regards
Julia

And I forgot to mention: The stove in the living room should be on the other side to also provide heat to the kitchen :-)

It couldn’t be more confusing. I don’t understand it at all. Where is the garage and where is the large roof terrace? Your north orientation is very enlightening??
Having everything in one plan only helps someone who is familiar with the project.

gutentag schrieb:

It couldn’t be more confusing. I don’t understand it at all. Where is the garage and where is the huge roof terrace? Your north orientation is very enlightening??
Having everything on one plan only helps someone who knows the project.

Sorry, unfortunately we only have this plan. There are many lines because of the existing structure, but I think the room layout is recognizable.
The garage is not visible since this plan only shows the first floor and the attic. The garage is already built and cannot be changed anymore (just additional information).
I never talked about a "huge" roof terrace, but I think 55 m² (592 ft²) is large enough ;-)

Please upload a clear and readable plan.

Is there possibly another floor below? Somehow, I miss seeing a terrace.

Is there a basement?

I still don't understand the entrance situation. Does it go down to the first floor from there?