ᐅ Floor Plan Design for a Single-Family Home on a South-Facing Slope
Created on: 4 Mar 2019 20:17
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Guido1980
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 639 m2 (6875 ft2). This is plot No. 1 from the exposé.
Slope yes, south-facing slope
Floor area ratio 0.4 (50% exceedance not allowed) => for this design 0.3873
Floor space index 0.5 => for this design 0.376 (however, basement “living spaces” may still need to be considered if the building authority requires it)
Building envelope, building line and boundary There is a building boundary with the following setback distances: North 3 m (10 ft), East 3 m (10 ft), South 5 m (16 ft), and West 8 m (26 ft)
Edge development with ancillary structures allowed, max. 15 m (49 ft) total or max. 9 m (30 ft) on one boundary
Number of parking spaces double garage + possibly 1 carport with one parking space on the north side
Number of stories 1.5 stories plus a basement level
Roof style gable roof, 28° – 35° pitch
Architectural style modern
Orientation facing south, meaning ridge runs west-east across the slope, with roof surfaces facing north and south
Maximum heights/limits Eaves max. 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF), maximum ridge height 8.50 m (28 ft) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF)
Further specifications
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type modern, white plastered with gable roof at maximum pitch and dark roof tiles
Basement, floors basement with fitness/wellness room
Ground floor living and dining area + guest room, upper floor bedroom with dressing room, office, child’s bedroom, bathroom
Number of persons, ages three people; 2 x 38 years old, 1 x 16 years old
Space requirements on GF, UF floor plans available, living area approx. 170 m2 (1830 ft2) + 75 m2 (807 ft2) basement
Office use: family use or home office? home office
Overnight guests per year 10
Open or closed architecture open
Conservative or modern construction modern
Open kitchen preferred, with kitchen island
Number of dining seats minimum 6
Fireplace yes, in living room and possibly in fitness/wellness room
Music/sound system wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace yes, balcony on upper floor facing west, terrace on double garage facing southwest
Garage, carport yes, double garage with driveway from south connecting to basement and rooftop terrace above, facing southwest
Utility garden, greenhouse no, possibly a small vegetable garden
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why certain features should or shouldn’t be included preferably a small garden shed, possibly a built-in garden pool, garden pond, fitness room possibly with sauna and whirlpool
House Design
Who designed the plan: myself
- Planner freelance architect
- Architect first meeting with architect took place, concept available (see pictures)
- Do-it-yourself no, turnkey contract, possibly some trades subcontracted or partial self-performed or trades contracted individually
What do you like most and why? south-facing slope location with a view
What don’t you like and why? plot size is a bit small but no alternative
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 2000 €/m2 (186 €/ft2) living area, plot 83,000 €
Personal price limit for house including fittings: 600,000 € (excluding plot)
Preferred heating technology: n/a
If you had to give up some details/additions
- can give up: garden pool
- cannot give up: double garage with rooftop terrace
Why is the design as it is now? because it meets the requirements and fits the plot
Standard design from planner? no! individually designed
Which wishes were implemented by the architect? double garage with rooftop terrace
What do you think of it or do you have any suggestions for improvement?
Plot size 639 m2 (6875 ft2). This is plot No. 1 from the exposé.
Slope yes, south-facing slope
Floor area ratio 0.4 (50% exceedance not allowed) => for this design 0.3873
Floor space index 0.5 => for this design 0.376 (however, basement “living spaces” may still need to be considered if the building authority requires it)
Building envelope, building line and boundary There is a building boundary with the following setback distances: North 3 m (10 ft), East 3 m (10 ft), South 5 m (16 ft), and West 8 m (26 ft)
Edge development with ancillary structures allowed, max. 15 m (49 ft) total or max. 9 m (30 ft) on one boundary
Number of parking spaces double garage + possibly 1 carport with one parking space on the north side
Number of stories 1.5 stories plus a basement level
Roof style gable roof, 28° – 35° pitch
Architectural style modern
Orientation facing south, meaning ridge runs west-east across the slope, with roof surfaces facing north and south
Maximum heights/limits Eaves max. 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF), maximum ridge height 8.50 m (28 ft) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF)
Further specifications
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type modern, white plastered with gable roof at maximum pitch and dark roof tiles
Basement, floors basement with fitness/wellness room
Ground floor living and dining area + guest room, upper floor bedroom with dressing room, office, child’s bedroom, bathroom
Number of persons, ages three people; 2 x 38 years old, 1 x 16 years old
Space requirements on GF, UF floor plans available, living area approx. 170 m2 (1830 ft2) + 75 m2 (807 ft2) basement
Office use: family use or home office? home office
Overnight guests per year 10
Open or closed architecture open
Conservative or modern construction modern
Open kitchen preferred, with kitchen island
Number of dining seats minimum 6
Fireplace yes, in living room and possibly in fitness/wellness room
Music/sound system wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace yes, balcony on upper floor facing west, terrace on double garage facing southwest
Garage, carport yes, double garage with driveway from south connecting to basement and rooftop terrace above, facing southwest
Utility garden, greenhouse no, possibly a small vegetable garden
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why certain features should or shouldn’t be included preferably a small garden shed, possibly a built-in garden pool, garden pond, fitness room possibly with sauna and whirlpool
House Design
Who designed the plan: myself
- Planner freelance architect
- Architect first meeting with architect took place, concept available (see pictures)
- Do-it-yourself no, turnkey contract, possibly some trades subcontracted or partial self-performed or trades contracted individually
What do you like most and why? south-facing slope location with a view
What don’t you like and why? plot size is a bit small but no alternative
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 2000 €/m2 (186 €/ft2) living area, plot 83,000 €
Personal price limit for house including fittings: 600,000 € (excluding plot)
Preferred heating technology: n/a
If you had to give up some details/additions
- can give up: garden pool
- cannot give up: double garage with rooftop terrace
Why is the design as it is now? because it meets the requirements and fits the plot
Standard design from planner? no! individually designed
Which wishes were implemented by the architect? double garage with rooftop terrace
What do you think of it or do you have any suggestions for improvement?
@kaho674 .. Katja ... yes, I like it that way, and personally I would omit the pantry and create a ground-level exit on the north side. That would then be the midsummer barbecue terrace corner. Perhaps you could even save about half a meter (around 20 inches) in the depth of the house.
Above all, I also like the upper floor.
Above all, I also like the upper floor.
kbt09 schrieb:
Then it’s the midsummer BBQ terrace corner .I would do that too.
However, the house is quite a large Marie for just two people. Placing the garage in the basement probably makes sense given the slope.
Edit: In the bedroom upstairs, you constantly hit your head on that side – I’m familiar with those corners in front of a window.
When the child moves out, you could tear down the wall and then have a really large fitness room.
Hmm, only bicycles are a problem...
For two people, it would be really great. So, include the garage in the house after all? I actually don’t like that. I know men are into it. But then it gets tight with a child and fitness room in the basement.
Hmm, only bicycles are a problem...
For two people, it would be really great. So, include the garage in the house after all? I actually don’t like that. I know men are into it. But then it gets tight with a child and fitness room in the basement.
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Guido198020 Apr 2019 10:53I like the new designs.
What bothers me here is that I wouldn’t have a terrace facing south. That is the main reason for choosing a plot on a south-facing slope—to be able to build a terrace oriented to the southwest. That’s also why I considered placing the garage on the south side. It could also be on the northeast if necessary, but then you lose the possibility to build a ground-floor terrace facing southwest. Or is there another idea?
Would it maybe be possible to eliminate the setback on the south wall?
What bothers me here is that I wouldn’t have a terrace facing south. That is the main reason for choosing a plot on a south-facing slope—to be able to build a terrace oriented to the southwest. That’s also why I considered placing the garage on the south side. It could also be on the northeast if necessary, but then you lose the possibility to build a ground-floor terrace facing southwest. Or is there another idea?
Would it maybe be possible to eliminate the setback on the south wall?
You have options for terraces facing west and northwest, as well as a south-facing balcony. And believe me, in summer you don’t want to sit on a south terrace without some kind of sun protection. A west-facing terrace is enough for that. On the south side, you could then create a sauna or steam area in front of the fitness room.
What was the extra room on the ground floor needed for again?
And having the garage on the north side has the advantage that there is a spot where you can enter the house whether you arrive on foot or by car. That makes organizing coats, shoes, and so on much more convenient.
What was the extra room on the ground floor needed for again?
And having the garage on the north side has the advantage that there is a spot where you can enter the house whether you arrive on foot or by car. That makes organizing coats, shoes, and so on much more convenient.
kbt09 schrieb:
And having the garage on the north side does have the advantage that there’s a spot where you can enter the house, whether you arrive by foot or by car. That makes organizing coats, shoes, and so on much easier. That’s exactly something that would really bother me. Running back and forth around the house - entrance here, garage there. “I just need to grab something from the car” turns into a long walk every time you want to quickly step outside. For us, that happens quite often – but I guess you probably get used to it.
On the other hand, it’s true – if you want a south-facing terrace and have to lay a foundation there anyway, you can also build the garage there cost-effectively. So maybe we should reconsider the wine trellis...
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