ᐅ Floor plan design of an urban villa with 140–145 sqm living space on a 1200 sqm plot

Created on: 28 Nov 2025 07:55
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Der-Dachs
Hello dear forum members, after being a silent reader for a long time, I would like to introduce myself and share our floor plan. It is currently in the planning stage and almost finalized. I have completed the questionnaire to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Urban villa, 140-145 sqm (1507-1562 sq ft)

Development plan/restrictions
Plot size – 1200 sqm (12917 sq ft)
Slope – no
Floor area ratio – unknown or according to §34 Building Code
Plot coverage ratio – §34 Building Code
Building line, building boundary – §34 Building Code
Edge development –
Number of parking spaces – 2
Number of floors – 2 full floors
Roof type – hipped roof
Architectural style – modern
Orientation – main entrance south/southeast, terrace north/northwest
Maximum heights/limits –
Other requirements –

Homeowner requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – urban villa with hipped roof, modern design
Basement, floors – 2 full floors without basement
Number of people, ages – 2 adults (33, 29), 1 child (1), 1 dog (3), one more child planned in the next years
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – Ground floor: open living-dining area with open kitchen, pantry, utility room, office/guest room, guest toilet with shower
Office: family use or home office? – office for home office and family use
Guests per year – parents-in-law or other family about 3 times per year
Open or closed architecture – rather open
Traditional or modern construction – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – open kitchen yes, kitchen island possibly
Number of dining seats – currently 3 daily, occasionally more up to 12
Fireplace – yes
Music/stereo wall – home theater if possible
Balcony, roof terrace – no
Garage, carport – in the future yes, carport next to the house, garage if possible at the back of the plot
Vegetable garden, greenhouse – vegetable garden yes, small area up to 100 sqm (1076 sq ft)

House design
Who designed the plan: planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why?
What do you dislike? Why?
Estimated price according to architect/planner: 330,000€
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings: 370,000€
Preferred heating system: heat pump

If you have to give up something, which features/expansions
- can you give up:
- can you not give up:

Why is the design as it is? For example:

The first draft from the planner included a winding staircase, but since we don’t like those and wanted uniform step depths, the final design features a straight staircase. We also tried a staircase with a landing, but it took up too much space.
The design was therefore partly based on our wishes and partly self-planned. We tried to fit everything as well as possible.

Regarding the design, there is a storage room on the upper floor which will still be modified. Instead of a storage room, this will become the entrance to the bedroom. The wall where the wardrobes will be placed will be extended forward so it almost aligns with the fireplace. The bed will be positioned facing the window.
The bathroom layout is provisional and will be changed. A major wish is to include a small sauna, but this is a low priority.

I hope I have provided enough information and will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you in advance for your input.

Topografischer Lageplan mit Parzellen 26–31, Flur 004 und Topographie-Inset

Zwei Grundrisse eines zweigeschossigen Hauses mit Wohnbereich, Küche und Treppen
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MachsSelbst
29 Nov 2025 23:25
Then, good luck and much success to everyone.
There’s no point in speculating about a vague contract that supposedly offers you a great price in some way... we can only hope that it really works out for you.
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Der-Dachs
29 Nov 2025 23:36
I just wanted to upload the construction specification, but unfortunately PDF files are not supported. Or am I missing this feature here?
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ypg
29 Nov 2025 23:47
Der-Dachs schrieb:

I just wanted to upload the scope of work, but unfortunately PDF files are not supported. Or am I overlooking this function?

No idea. Seems like quite a few people have this issue here and then convert their pages into JPGs.
Der-Dachs schrieb:

I certainly didn’t cover all the points, and I’m sorry about that.

No need to apologize. We’re not asking anything from you and respond voluntarily.
I just feel a bit sorry that you’re sugarcoating the draft. Your requests (bright office, pantry, etc.) could be achieved with better planning, but apparently not with this building company.
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Der-Dachs
30 Nov 2025 00:21
Here is the first part of the construction service specification. I hope everything is readable.

Cover page of the construction service specification from Marco Friedrich GmbH, red logo visible

Document with construction company logo, text description and foundation drawings.

Title page of a construction company brochure with Marco Friedrich GmbH logo

Document page on interior finishing with text about window sills and stairs in the building project.

Sample page from a construction company brochure with roof structure and stairs

Page of a construction service specification with text sections about roof cladding

Document page with window information, door and roller shutter features and company logo at the top

Page from a construction company with information on sanitary facilities and standard bathroom-WC equipment

Document page of a construction company covering electrical installation and building services
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Der-Dachs
30 Nov 2025 00:22
And part two of the construction service description. I will try to upload the contract next.

Seiten eines Textdokuments der Baufirma Marco Friedrich mit Leistungsbeschreibung

Dokumentenseite des Bauunternehmens Marco Friedrich mit Heizungsanlage und Eigenleistungen

Dokument eines Bauunternehmens mit Leistungsbeschreibung und Textabschnitten.

Brief eines Bauunternehmens mit Hinweisen zur Rauchmelderpflicht

Firmenlogo Bauunternehmen Marco Friedrich GmbH mit Unterschriftsfeldern

Dokument eines Bauunternehmens Marco Friedrich GmbH mit Leistungsbeschreibung

Bild einer Bauunternehmer-Broschüre mit Text zu Haustüren und Innentüren

Dokument zum Rohbodensaufbau mit Fliesenarbeiten von Bauunternehmer Marco Friedrich GmbH

Prospektseite eines Bauunternehmens mit Text zu Bodenbelägen, Malerarbeiten und Haustechnik

Technisches Dokument zur Haustechnik und Energieversorgung mit Mehrspartenanschluss
11ant30 Nov 2025 00:43
Der-Dachs schrieb:

The contract fixed the size of the foundation slab at 95.0625 square meters (1,023 square feet), which corresponds to external dimensions of 9.75 x 9.75 meters (32 x 32 feet). However, the external dimensions can be adjusted.
According to the construction company and the bank, the house can become larger but not smaller. (The bank won’t agree to that)

Which reasonable bank would have an issue with keeping the house size moderate?
By the way, square floor plans are inefficient; it is generally not recommended to aim for proportions closer to 1:1 than 5:4.
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