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?
11ant schrieb:
That would look even better.On the left, we’ll install two nice French doors. That way, it won’t look so much like a garage door there. 
kaho674 schrieb:
When I look at the bedroom from #1, in my opinion, that is really close to poor planning. Well, that was supposed to be the walk-in closet; and I had already hinted at the origin of the planning.
kaho674 schrieb:
On the left, we’re putting in two nice French doors. Or alternatively a sectional door, but with glazing on the upper part “like multi-panel.”
tumaa schrieb:
If you like typing that much, sign up on a single platform, you really sound very depressed. I had simply noted that this internal kitchen window in your house would be more practically positioned than in the current poster’s home.
tumaa schrieb:
Good luck, kid! On the other hand, I find it quite inappropriate when you sulk about my posts in other people’s threads. Click on my name, an orange box will open, the first option on the right is “Ignore” – then my posts won’t bother you anymore.
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11ant schrieb:
Well, that was supposed to be the walk-in closet; and I had already hinted at the origin of the plan.
Or a sectional garage door, but with the upper section glazed "like multi-panel".
I just pointed out that this internal kitchen window in your house would be more practically positioned than in the original poster’s house here.
What I find truly out of place, however, is when you express your displeasure about my posts in other people’s threads. Click on my name, an orange box will open, and the first option on the right is "Ignore"—then my posts won’t bother you anymore.That wouldn’t be necessary if the moderators here actually checked your posts.
I said, some of your...
11ant schrieb:
Well, that was supposed to be the walk-in closet; and I had already hinted at the origin of the plan.
Or a sectional garage door, but with the upper section glazed "like multi-panel".
I just pointed out that this internal kitchen window in your house would be more practically positioned than in the original poster’s house here.
What I find truly out of place, however, is when you express your displeasure about my posts in other people’s threads. Click on my name, an orange box will open, and the first option on the right is "Ignore"—then my posts won’t bother you anymore.I’m not saying all your comments are wrong, but your approach is often unacceptable—you simply exaggerate, and if the moderators would address this, I wouldn’t even have to use "ignore" on you.
Pretty simple......
Regards
tumaa schrieb:
but your approach often doesn’t work at all, you simply exaggerate, and if moderators were to follow up on that, I wouldn’t even need to ignore you. I am a moderator elsewhere myself and find it disrespectful when people think moderators or admins are clueless and believe that a member with the third highest number of posts would go unnoticed. You don’t have to use the ignore button feature—that is entirely your choice, and you shouldn’t complain about it, especially not in other people’s threads. Feel free to start your own “11ant is mean” thread if you want; it won’t bother me.
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11ant schrieb:
I am a moderator elsewhere myself and find it cheeky when people think mods/admins are clueless and believe that a member with the third highest number of posts would go unnoticed. You don’t have to use the ignore button — that’s entirely your choice, and you shouldn’t complain about it. Especially not in other people’s threads. If you want, start your own "11ant is mean" thread; it won’t bother me.I take things like this in stride; there are lots of people who only act this way behind the screen. Mean people are something different to me... and I don’t hate you either.
I strongly believe that if a newcomer sees this kind of behavior from a member with the third most posts, they’ll wonder, what kind of forum is this?!
My message to you: a little self-reflection, nothing more!!
Have a nice weekend!
PS: Giving criticism is fine, but the way you do it is totally disrespectful and leaves a negative impression.
tumaa schrieb:
PS: It’s okay to express criticism, but the way you do it is totally disrespectful and leaves a negative impression. I like to be humorous and certainly also a bit sharp, but I usually don’t criticize the original posters; I prefer to call out architects who would be better off working as night taxi drivers. Just look at what Katja and Kerstin present here, both as hobbyists. And then there are people with diplomas who charge money calling themselves architects, coming up with plans where even fairly experienced amateurs can immediately see that the poor client will end up hitting their head when getting up, going to the bathroom, showering, or on the stairs, etc. Sometimes you can’t just stay calm and say a prayer; you have to tell the client: better get rid of that guy fast.
tumaa schrieb:
I strongly assume that when a newcomer is here and sees this kind of behavior from a member with the “third most posts” Honestly: there are two kinds of threads: those with few replies. Here, the questioners are mostly grateful, first for my explanations, even if you need to read slowly because of my tendency for long sentences; and second, because with me you rarely have to wonder what is fact and what is opinion. That makes it easier to filter out opinions — plus I like to explain things so you can quickly tell whether you share the underlying assumptions.
And those with many replies: there you just scroll past mine quickly and barely notice them. Because they contain few images and therefore offer little “hooks” to stick to.
tumaa schrieb:
My message to you … a little self-reflection, that’s all !! No, thanks. If I thought I was important, I’d see a doctor. Others are welcome to reflect on me — preferably those who are clearly active here beyond just asking their own questions. And in that regard, you still have some catching up to do, I’d say.
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