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 schrieb:
Do you think it’s very drafty there? Because of the west wind, or is it a particularly windy spot? Do you know something we don’t? I can be wrong too. But when I picture the plan including the elevations, with the access road to the residential area opposite, then shortly after the junction leading into his street, visibility triangles with appropriately spaced planting, and the terrace positioned on a podium shaped like the garage that isn’t built into the ground, in my mind’s eye you don’t often have to turn the page of the newspaper yourself. It’s likely that something more than just a gentle spring breeze is fluttering there.
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What about placing the garage like this?
Would that be allowed? Then you just drive the cars up the slope – no problem. This way, you’d have maximum edge development and the entire south side free... and could build the living room in the basement right away. *duckandrun*
Would that be allowed? Then you just drive the cars up the slope – no problem. This way, you’d have maximum edge development and the entire south side free... and could build the living room in the basement right away. *duckandrun*
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Guido198021 Apr 2019 12:29kaho674 schrieb:
In case imagination is lacking:
I don’t think your idea is bad, but I fear it will be difficult to implement due to the following points:
- A maximum of 15 m (49 feet) of boundary development is allowed (with a maximum of 9 m (30 feet) per side). With the planned dimensions, I would be at 17.73 m (58 feet) total length, which might still be reduced in planning to fit the 15 m (49 feet) limit, but that would mean sacrificing size.
- With direct boundary construction, am I allowed to completely detach from the building footprint? I’m not sure if your proposal fits the building footprint requirements (see attached sketch).
- The floor area ratio is nearly maxed out with the originally planned design. Here, an additional half double garage (almost 40 m² (430 sq ft)) would be added, and due to the slope of the site, the yard in front would probably need to be somewhat larger. On the plus side, the long path to the front door on the north side would be eliminated… this needs to be calculated/planned in detail.
A quick note about the generous wellness/fitness area: I’ve been doing at least 1 hour of exercise 3–4 times per week for the last 7–8 years (cross-trainer, weights, cycling...), so that room would definitely be used intensively and not just as a next step toward the desired activity.
Here, the idea is to design it to be a bit more comfortable and spacious.
Regarding the way to the car: The “I forgot something in the car and have to walk back” scenario is negligible or doesn’t apply here.
And the meaning of a south-/west-facing terrace is well understood. My parents’ house is about 800 m (0.5 miles) up the same hill with an identical terrace situation. That’s why I know very well when, where, and how the sun moves and what that means for terrace use behavior.
The boundary construction here would be 8 + 6 = 14. How do you get 17+??? Or have you already fully planned your garage inside? That wouldn’t surprise me... Men.
The real question is whether you’re even allowed to build on the boundary on the street side, as Kerstin already doubted and I do as well. But it would be funny. Zoom, straight up the hill - vroom.
Don’t you have the +50% floor area ratio rule for auxiliary buildings? Sorry if you’ve already mentioned it. It’s easy to get confused when following multiple threads.
Of course, you can build right on the lot boundary—that’s why it’s called boundary construction, and that’s what makes it so attractive. Unless the zoning plan explicitly prohibits it.
The real question is whether you’re even allowed to build on the boundary on the street side, as Kerstin already doubted and I do as well. But it would be funny. Zoom, straight up the hill - vroom.
Don’t you have the +50% floor area ratio rule for auxiliary buildings? Sorry if you’ve already mentioned it. It’s easy to get confused when following multiple threads.
Of course, you can build right on the lot boundary—that’s why it’s called boundary construction, and that’s what makes it so attractive. Unless the zoning plan explicitly prohibits it.
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