ᐅ Floor Plan Design / Single-Family House with Flat Roof and Double Garage
Created on: 13 Jul 2018 16:19
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Kabelmodem87
Hello,
after completing the purchase of the plot, we plan to start construction in spring 2019. At the moment, we only have a preliminary floor plan draft. The floor plan design should be finalized within the next few weeks so that we can submit the building permit / planning permission application in September.
Attached are exterior views, the site plan (our plot marked with a red X), drafts of the ground floor and upper floor, and a view of the terrace from the living/dining area.
With the plot width of 20.7m (68 feet), and the minimum setback of 3m (10 feet) from the neighbor, we are limited to a maximum outer dimension of 14.7m (48 feet) including a double garage. It might be possible to build over the double garage on the upper floor, but that would result in additional costs.
We want to keep the living space under 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) due to construction costs.
Current changes we want to discuss with the architect at the next meeting:
Ground Floor (GF):
- Kitchen/dining area 30-40cm (12-16 inches) wider (shift everything upwards, reduce staircase, hallway, and built-over corner)
- Living area slightly wider and longer (reduce utility room size slightly / possibly reduce staircase width from 1m (39 inches) to 90cm (35 inches), maybe narrow the hallway a bit)
Upper Floor (UF):
- Overall room layout change (due to straight staircase and hallway in the middle of the house it’s quite tricky):
- Bedroom should remain in the northeast for sunlight exposure
- Bathroom needs to be larger but must remain in the southwest due to the kitchen location below (minimum 11-12 sqm (118-129 sq ft), so children’s rooms can be a bit smaller, around 10-11 sqm (108-118 sq ft), possibly a workspace can be as small as 8 sqm (86 sq ft))
Do you have any ideas for a better room layout upstairs?
The staircase could also start from the hallway instead of the dining area as shown here.
We actually like the solid straight staircase leading from the living-dining area, maybe one side wall of the stair could be shortened so that the staircase is open on one side at the beginning.
With the central ventilation system, are the typical downsides (warm air or cooking odors rising) somewhat compensated? Noise between the ground floor and upper floor should be limited since the staircase isn’t completely open to the living room, right?
We also plan to build a small room under the staircase in the hallway that is accessible from upstairs (near the utility room).
We hope we haven’t forgotten anything and that you can get a rough idea. Suggestions and critiques are welcome.
Thank you in advance for your effort and advice!
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[B]Development Plan / Restrictions
Client Requirements
House Design
If you have to make compromises, on which details/extras
Why is the design like it is now?
Ground floor according to our long-standing ideas (open living area with large glass frontage to the terrace)
after completing the purchase of the plot, we plan to start construction in spring 2019. At the moment, we only have a preliminary floor plan draft. The floor plan design should be finalized within the next few weeks so that we can submit the building permit / planning permission application in September.
Attached are exterior views, the site plan (our plot marked with a red X), drafts of the ground floor and upper floor, and a view of the terrace from the living/dining area.
With the plot width of 20.7m (68 feet), and the minimum setback of 3m (10 feet) from the neighbor, we are limited to a maximum outer dimension of 14.7m (48 feet) including a double garage. It might be possible to build over the double garage on the upper floor, but that would result in additional costs.
We want to keep the living space under 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) due to construction costs.
Current changes we want to discuss with the architect at the next meeting:
Ground Floor (GF):
- Kitchen/dining area 30-40cm (12-16 inches) wider (shift everything upwards, reduce staircase, hallway, and built-over corner)
- Living area slightly wider and longer (reduce utility room size slightly / possibly reduce staircase width from 1m (39 inches) to 90cm (35 inches), maybe narrow the hallway a bit)
Upper Floor (UF):
- Overall room layout change (due to straight staircase and hallway in the middle of the house it’s quite tricky):
- Bedroom should remain in the northeast for sunlight exposure
- Bathroom needs to be larger but must remain in the southwest due to the kitchen location below (minimum 11-12 sqm (118-129 sq ft), so children’s rooms can be a bit smaller, around 10-11 sqm (108-118 sq ft), possibly a workspace can be as small as 8 sqm (86 sq ft))
Do you have any ideas for a better room layout upstairs?
The staircase could also start from the hallway instead of the dining area as shown here.
We actually like the solid straight staircase leading from the living-dining area, maybe one side wall of the stair could be shortened so that the staircase is open on one side at the beginning.
With the central ventilation system, are the typical downsides (warm air or cooking odors rising) somewhat compensated? Noise between the ground floor and upper floor should be limited since the staircase isn’t completely open to the living room, right?
We also plan to build a small room under the staircase in the hallway that is accessible from upstairs (near the utility room).
We hope we haven’t forgotten anything and that you can get a rough idea. Suggestions and critiques are welcome.
Thank you in advance for your effort and advice!
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[B]Development Plan / Restrictions
- Plot size: 1100 sqm (approx. 20.7m x 52m) (11,840 sq ft; approx. 68 feet x 171 feet)
- Slope: none
- Site coverage ratio: 0.4
- Floor area ratio: 0.3
- Building envelope / building line: none
- Number of parking spaces: 2 (+ 2 in front of garage)
- Number of floors: 2
- Roof type: flat roof
- Architectural style: no restrictions
- Orientation: no restrictions
- Maximum height / limits: 3m (10 feet) distance to neighbor
Client Requirements
- Style, roof type, building type: flat roof house with double garage
- Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors
- Number of occupants: 3 (ages 31, 29, 1 year)
- Space requirement: financially limited to approx. 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) excluding garage
- Office use: family use or home office? Workspace
- Overnight guests per year: rarely
- Open or closed architecture: open on the ground floor
- Conservative or modern style: modern
- Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with island
- Number of dining seats: minimum 6, option for a large table (big family)
- Staircase: solid, straight
- Fireplace: no
- Music/stereo wall: no
- Balcony, roof terrace: not necessary
- Garage: double garage with attached storage for garden equipment / bicycles, etc.
- Other: storage space needed as no basement, central ventilation system
House Design
- Designer: architect
- What do you particularly like? Why? Straight staircase / L-shaped living-dining area / ground floor partially covered by upper floor at the corner
- What do you dislike? Why? Upper floor bathroom too small / possibly swap with children’s room
- Cost estimate according to architect/planner: 450,000€ (house / furnishings / double garage / exterior work such as fence, driveway, gate) – realistic? Should not go much higher.
- Preferred heating system: natural gas is available, so natural gas including controlled ventilation system (central ventilation)
If you have to make compromises, on which details/extras
- Can compromise on: long driveway
- Cannot compromise on:
Why is the design like it is now?
Ground floor according to our long-standing ideas (open living area with large glass frontage to the terrace)
K
Kabelmodem8711 Jan 2019 08:04Hello,
after a long time, we wanted to give an update. We have taken on some ideas and suggestions from here and, most importantly, abandoned our original wish for a straight staircase.
We are actually quite happy about that now, as it allowed us to create nicer rooms upstairs.
I have attached the current floor plan. If anyone spots any major flaws or questionable points, please feel free to share your thoughts.
Thanks again to everyone, especially for the example floor plans and the efforts of some members here!
after a long time, we wanted to give an update. We have taken on some ideas and suggestions from here and, most importantly, abandoned our original wish for a straight staircase.
We are actually quite happy about that now, as it allowed us to create nicer rooms upstairs.
I have attached the current floor plan. If anyone spots any major flaws or questionable points, please feel free to share your thoughts.
Thanks again to everyone, especially for the example floor plans and the efforts of some members here!
I don’t think it’s bad. It’s a pity that the children’s rooms are so uneven in size. That would really bother me. The T-shaped layout in the bathroom seems really unsuitable in this case. It creates a cramped feeling and looks uncomfortable. It also wastes usable space. I also find the bedroom a bit too large compared to how it will be used. I had already made a similar suggestion:
I would make the bathroom a bit smaller, move the closet in the bedroom, and shift everything towards the top of the plan. In the end, I would move the wall between the children’s rooms back and forth until they are equally sized.
On the ground floor, I find the entire use of the space under the stairs questionable:
1. The door from the garage makes this space practically unusable. The entire floor area is lost. The additional wall where this door opens prevents use of the room behind it. Get rid of it!
2. A utility sink in this tiny room? What for? One meter (3 feet) away is the kitchen with the sink.
3. The heating unit takes up the last bit of usable space. Sure, you can put something in front of it, but god forbid you need access.
I would remove ALL of this. It would remain as an empty space where I would probably place a large extra fridge and fill the rest with shelves. Under the staircase base, you could still store things like cardboard or glass for recycling.
I would make the bathroom a bit smaller, move the closet in the bedroom, and shift everything towards the top of the plan. In the end, I would move the wall between the children’s rooms back and forth until they are equally sized.
On the ground floor, I find the entire use of the space under the stairs questionable:
1. The door from the garage makes this space practically unusable. The entire floor area is lost. The additional wall where this door opens prevents use of the room behind it. Get rid of it!
2. A utility sink in this tiny room? What for? One meter (3 feet) away is the kitchen with the sink.
3. The heating unit takes up the last bit of usable space. Sure, you can put something in front of it, but god forbid you need access.
I would remove ALL of this. It would remain as an empty space where I would probably place a large extra fridge and fill the rest with shelves. Under the staircase base, you could still store things like cardboard or glass for recycling.
@katja,
What is a big fridge to one person is the second sink to another (Karsten cleans fish and potatoes there @Nordlys).
However, you are of course right.
This wall near the staircase/pantry isn’t just standing there randomly: it supports the upper wall. Additionally, ZFTS most likely stands for a steel beam, which makes structural sense.
Therefore, I also advocate shortening this wall.
Here is a suggestion for the upper floor with two equally sized children’s rooms and the master suite to the east.
I’m probably doing the same: swap living room and kitchen in Katja’s plan. The pantry door could also be moved to the right.
What is a big fridge to one person is the second sink to another (Karsten cleans fish and potatoes there @Nordlys).
However, you are of course right.
This wall near the staircase/pantry isn’t just standing there randomly: it supports the upper wall. Additionally, ZFTS most likely stands for a steel beam, which makes structural sense.
Therefore, I also advocate shortening this wall.
Here is a suggestion for the upper floor with two equally sized children’s rooms and the master suite to the east.
kaho674 schrieb:
Sorry, I keep coming back to my own design and move the kitchen to the living room entrance.
I’m probably doing the same: swap living room and kitchen in Katja’s plan. The pantry door could also be moved to the right.
ypg schrieb:
What one person calls a big fridge, another calls a second sink (Karsten cleans fish and potatoes there @Nordlys)Wow, he should keep that smelly fish away! That definitely wouldn’t happen in my house! ypg schrieb:
That wall by the stairs/pantry isn’t just standing there for no reason: it supports the upper wall. Also, ZFTS almost certainly indicates a steel beam, which makes structural sense.Oh man, better not mess with the structural engineering. ypg schrieb:
Here’s a suggestion for the upper floor with two equally sized kids’ rooms, and the master wing in the east.You’ve done away with the office, right? I think that’s still necessary.kaho674 schrieb:
You took out the office, right? I think it might be necessary though.Oh, haha, I thought that was a walk-in closet (I was already wondering where the PC would go and assumed a laptop with a printer in the pantry).
Well then, you could section off the room by the stairs above the bedroom. I’m not sure if the dimensions will work out, but it’s an idea... @kaho674: why don’t you draw something up? My iPad doesn’t support that kind of thing. I haven’t found a decent program yet.
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