ᐅ Floor plan design, two full stories, approximately 130–140 square meters without a basement
Created on: 29 Jul 2021 16:45
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prm2021
Hello everyone,
We are planning to build a house on a 600 m2 (approximately 6,460 sq ft) plot with a west-facing approach (a dead-end street). Unfortunately, the garage can only be located on the west side (as shown in the picture).
I will soon discuss the preliminary design with the architect. According to the regulations in my country, the original project cannot be changed later on.
According to the zoning plan, we must build an enclosed garage (2 parking spaces per dwelling, with 50% of them in an enclosed garage). This increases our construction costs, so we have to reduce the “ideal” size of 150 m2 (approximately 1,615 sq ft) by about 10-15 m2 (approximately 110-160 sq ft) and, of course, without a basement.
I have read many forums and found that the most important thing is that the living and dining rooms are not narrower than 4 meters (approximately 13 feet) and have at least 35 m2 (approximately 375 sq ft). We will spend 90% of our time there and in the kitchen.
We want an open kitchen facing east with as much natural light as possible (preferably in a two-row layout). We want the utility room to be at least 10 m2 (approximately 108 sq ft), the stairs to be as comfortable as possible without taking up too much space, and a guest toilet without a shower. In front of it, there would be a wardrobe (for an Ikea PAX depth 70 cm (27.5 inches)).
Upstairs, we would like natural light in the hallway, two children's rooms of about 13-14 m2 each (approximately 140-150 sq ft), facing south, and a bedroom facing northeast, where we need to place my wife’s Ikea PAX wardrobe measuring 200x70x240 cm (79x27.5x94 inches). In the bedroom, my wardrobe should also be placed, but it can be smaller than my wife’s.
I would like to build two full floors in a rectangular shape with a gabled roof, similar to Jaydee’s floor plan attached (of similar width and length), although her plan is not two full floors.
My wife would like two bathrooms or a guest WC with a shower. I’m assuring her that one bathroom with two sinks will be enough.
I apologize for my poor German. I have been following your forum for months and have learned a lot. Thank you for any help.
We are planning to build a house on a 600 m2 (approximately 6,460 sq ft) plot with a west-facing approach (a dead-end street). Unfortunately, the garage can only be located on the west side (as shown in the picture).
I will soon discuss the preliminary design with the architect. According to the regulations in my country, the original project cannot be changed later on.
According to the zoning plan, we must build an enclosed garage (2 parking spaces per dwelling, with 50% of them in an enclosed garage). This increases our construction costs, so we have to reduce the “ideal” size of 150 m2 (approximately 1,615 sq ft) by about 10-15 m2 (approximately 110-160 sq ft) and, of course, without a basement.
I have read many forums and found that the most important thing is that the living and dining rooms are not narrower than 4 meters (approximately 13 feet) and have at least 35 m2 (approximately 375 sq ft). We will spend 90% of our time there and in the kitchen.
We want an open kitchen facing east with as much natural light as possible (preferably in a two-row layout). We want the utility room to be at least 10 m2 (approximately 108 sq ft), the stairs to be as comfortable as possible without taking up too much space, and a guest toilet without a shower. In front of it, there would be a wardrobe (for an Ikea PAX depth 70 cm (27.5 inches)).
Upstairs, we would like natural light in the hallway, two children's rooms of about 13-14 m2 each (approximately 140-150 sq ft), facing south, and a bedroom facing northeast, where we need to place my wife’s Ikea PAX wardrobe measuring 200x70x240 cm (79x27.5x94 inches). In the bedroom, my wardrobe should also be placed, but it can be smaller than my wife’s.
I would like to build two full floors in a rectangular shape with a gabled roof, similar to Jaydee’s floor plan attached (of similar width and length), although her plan is not two full floors.
My wife would like two bathrooms or a guest WC with a shower. I’m assuring her that one bathroom with two sinks will be enough.
I apologize for my poor German. I have been following your forum for months and have learned a lot. Thank you for any help.
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hanghaus200017 Aug 2021 15:40Yes, I have. But it is not applicable for you this way.
We have spoken with the architect and decided on 3 children’s bedrooms. Currently, there is only one bathroom on the upper floor (approximately 6 sqm (65 sq ft)) with two sinks, but there is a guest WC with a shower on the ground floor. The architect will send me new floor plans tomorrow (2 versions – entrance from the west and entrance from the north). Unfortunately, due to the structural requirements of the house, we have to reduce the living/dining room from 4 m (13 ft) to 3.85 m (12.6 ft) 🙁 . I mentioned door frames and similar details to the architect (thanks 11ant!). Maybe it’s the hope for a better floor plan. 😎
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BauFamily21 Aug 2021 14:53Do you know if there was no structural solution to keep the living room at 4 meters (13 feet)? There are houses with living rooms larger than 4 meters (13 feet). But presumably, other structural factors are involved.
prm2021 schrieb:
Now we only have one bathroom on the upper floor (about 6 sqm (65 sq ft))For five people? 🙄prm2021 schrieb:
Unfortunately, due to the building’s structural requirements, we have to reduce the living/dining room from 4 m to 3.85 m (from 13.1 ft to 12.6 ft)What’s that about? Can the architect only move walls around?
4 m (13.1 ft) is already quite narrow, making it even smaller is not an option!
Then the structure should be adjusted accordingly.
driver55 schrieb:
For 5 people?Above, not the only one. driver55 schrieb:
4 m (13 feet) is already borderline and even narrower is out of the question!Come on. I had a four-meter-wide (13 feet) living room for over twenty years, and it would have still worked if it had been 15 cm (6 inches) narrower. Even for large family gatherings.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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driver55 schrieb:
For 5 people? 🙄Currently for 4 people. Maybe 5 in the future. It will be a guest room.
Do you have any ideas? Thanks a lot 🙂
What’s the point of that?
Can the architect only move walls?
4 meters (13 feet) is already borderline, and any narrower is out of the question!
Then the structural engineer needs to adjust the structural design accordingly.
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Yes, the architect only moved walls. I hope there is another way to solve the structural issues. 🙄
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