Hello,
after reading for a while, I would like to present the current status of our plans.
The plot is inherited, near Vienna in Austria, with very good transport connections. The final decision to build there is not yet made, about 90% certain.
The existing building will be demolished. Further use is impossible.
In the plan, which is oriented to north:
red: the plot, access via green path, the house would currently be at the blue position. Existing building in yellow as garage and cellar replacement.
On the western boundary of the plot, there is a neighboring building, tall agricultural storage halls.
Two full floors possible.
"Closed building style" is a must, meaning at least one side must be attached to a neighboring building, on the other side at least a wall/gate or similar.
The plot is at its narrowest point, at the very north, exactly 12m (39 feet) wide. A drive-through possibility would be nice (also because of the existing garage), therefore a maximum house width of 9m (30 feet).
Size of the plot: 630m² (6781 ft²)
Slope: none, only very slight inclination
No basement, an additional garage is available/planned, see the yellow marking on the plan.
Two floors, high knee wall.
Currently 2 adults, 34 and 35 years old. 1-2 children planned.
Desired rooms:
Wishlist:
Living room / dining / kitchen, with fireplace
Pantry / storage room
WC + shower
Entrance area/wardrobe
Utility/technical room
Access to the terrace
Bedroom + walk-in closet
1 childâs bedroom
Office for home office use
Bathroom, separate WC
Storage/laundry room
Access to balcony
Guests are rather rare, a pull-out sofa in the office is sufficient.
Style: classic-modern, pitched roof
Definitely an open kitchen, an island would be nice, seating for 6 at the table, with option for more.
âNormalâ living room wall with TV, nothing special.
Size: 140-170m² (1507-1830 ft²)
Current house design:
From the planner of a timber construction company
We are actually quite satisfied with it, this is the 3rd iteration... The entrance area/wardrobe might need some fine tuning. One childâs bedroom would be used as an office.
About 155m² (1668 ft²) of living space.
Budget for the house: 400,000, turnkey.
Heating: heat pump.
If you had to compromise on details/extras:
- What you could give up: The upper floor is still quite flexible, walk-in closet or similar is not a must. A covered parking space for the car was not a requirement but turned out to be included.
- What you cannot give up: open living space with terrace.
Open questions: General comments are welcome. Opinions on the room layout?
But also completely different approaches for this rather narrow plot would be interesting.
Plot:



Thank you very much for your support! :-)
after reading for a while, I would like to present the current status of our plans.
The plot is inherited, near Vienna in Austria, with very good transport connections. The final decision to build there is not yet made, about 90% certain.
The existing building will be demolished. Further use is impossible.
In the plan, which is oriented to north:
red: the plot, access via green path, the house would currently be at the blue position. Existing building in yellow as garage and cellar replacement.
On the western boundary of the plot, there is a neighboring building, tall agricultural storage halls.
Two full floors possible.
"Closed building style" is a must, meaning at least one side must be attached to a neighboring building, on the other side at least a wall/gate or similar.
The plot is at its narrowest point, at the very north, exactly 12m (39 feet) wide. A drive-through possibility would be nice (also because of the existing garage), therefore a maximum house width of 9m (30 feet).
Size of the plot: 630m² (6781 ft²)
Slope: none, only very slight inclination
No basement, an additional garage is available/planned, see the yellow marking on the plan.
Two floors, high knee wall.
Currently 2 adults, 34 and 35 years old. 1-2 children planned.
Desired rooms:
Wishlist:
Living room / dining / kitchen, with fireplace
Pantry / storage room
WC + shower
Entrance area/wardrobe
Utility/technical room
Access to the terrace
Bedroom + walk-in closet
1 childâs bedroom
Office for home office use
Bathroom, separate WC
Storage/laundry room
Access to balcony
Guests are rather rare, a pull-out sofa in the office is sufficient.
Style: classic-modern, pitched roof
Definitely an open kitchen, an island would be nice, seating for 6 at the table, with option for more.
âNormalâ living room wall with TV, nothing special.
Size: 140-170m² (1507-1830 ft²)
Current house design:
From the planner of a timber construction company
We are actually quite satisfied with it, this is the 3rd iteration... The entrance area/wardrobe might need some fine tuning. One childâs bedroom would be used as an office.
About 155m² (1668 ft²) of living space.
Budget for the house: 400,000, turnkey.
Heating: heat pump.
If you had to compromise on details/extras:
- What you could give up: The upper floor is still quite flexible, walk-in closet or similar is not a must. A covered parking space for the car was not a requirement but turned out to be included.
- What you cannot give up: open living space with terrace.
Open questions: General comments are welcome. Opinions on the room layout?
But also completely different approaches for this rather narrow plot would be interesting.
Plot:
Thank you very much for your support! :-)
Remove the bathroom downstairs and instead place the utility room and house service room (HAR) there. Convert the upstairs workspace into a childrenâs bathroom. Integrate the toilets into the bathrooms and connect the master bathroom directly to the bedroom.
Oops, then bathroom 2 has no window â sorry, I briefly forgot that. My mistake.


Oops, then bathroom 2 has no window â sorry, I briefly forgot that. My mistake.
As mentioned, many thanks for all the input. However, we did not come to an agreement with either the construction company or the design.
There is a second approach with an architect from another firm.
Details here:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-fĂźr-schmales-GrundstĂźck-2-versuch.26241/
There is a second approach with an architect from another firm.
Details here:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-fĂźr-schmales-GrundstĂźck-2-versuch.26241/
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