ᐅ Preliminary floor plan design for a 220 m² single-family house
Created on: 20 Jun 2017 22:41
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R.Hotzenplotz
Hello!
We have already gone through several plans with our architect and I think we are almost there, about to start the detailed planning phase. Before that, I’m looking forward to getting feedback from other users.
Development plan/restrictions: §34 – two full stories
Plot size: 1,085m² (1,1679 yd²)
Basement, floors – 2 full stories plus partial basement
Number of people, ages – 3 people (37, 34, 1, second child planned)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – the requirement was that bedrooms and the study should be about 17m² (183 ft²) each; the entire house should be approximately 220m² (2,368 ft²)
Office: family use
Guests per year: 1
Open or closed architecture: closed
Traditional or modern design: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – no open kitchen, but yes to a kitchen island
Number of dining seats – 6
Fireplace – yes
Music/stereo wall – TV wall
Balcony, roof terrace – balcony
Garage, carport – large garage
Additional wishes/special features/daily routines, preferably with reasons why certain things should or should not be included – everyone should be able to sleep as undisturbed as possible in their bedrooms, even if other family members are awake. The husband is sometimes up as early as 4 a.m. Otherwise, watching TV in the evening should be possible without disturbing those sleeping upstairs.
House design
Who created the design:
- Architect (freelancer for a general contractor)
What do you like most? Why?
The upper floor with well-sized rooms and the location of the rooms exactly where they should be (only the washroom area we would still like to move to the outer right corner so that you don’t have to pass it every time you use the toilet). On the ground floor, the access through an airlock, the kitchen, and the dining area with the study next to it are especially liked.
Also appreciated is that after adjustments, the study now faces the garden instead of the street.
What don’t you like? Why?
We originally wanted the distance from wall to wall where the sofa and TV stand is to be about 6.40m (21 ft) (large screen & surround system), but so far only 5.69m (19 ft) has been realized.
Laundry room as described.
Kitchen larger in square meters than needed; the approx. 3m² (32 ft²) could theoretically be used well in the living area.
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
720,000 euros (including construction incidentals)
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment:
800,000 euros
Preferred heating technology:
Gas
If you have to give up on something, which details/features can you do without?
- Can do without:
Technical systems like controlled residential ventilation
- Cannot do without:
Space (except for the kitchen)
Why is the design the way it is now? For example:
Is this a standard design from the planner?
The architect has largely implemented our wishes; the only issue is the living room situation.
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
Patient, quick to implement, has already gotten to know us well.
No negative points.
Do you notice any other points that might not fit or that we should consider, which we might have overlooked?
In the basement, the room currently labeled as home cinema might possibly be used as one medium- to long-term. For the foreseeable future, it will be a storage room.
We have already gone through several plans with our architect and I think we are almost there, about to start the detailed planning phase. Before that, I’m looking forward to getting feedback from other users.
Development plan/restrictions: §34 – two full stories
Plot size: 1,085m² (1,1679 yd²)
Basement, floors – 2 full stories plus partial basement
Number of people, ages – 3 people (37, 34, 1, second child planned)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor – the requirement was that bedrooms and the study should be about 17m² (183 ft²) each; the entire house should be approximately 220m² (2,368 ft²)
Office: family use
Guests per year: 1
Open or closed architecture: closed
Traditional or modern design: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – no open kitchen, but yes to a kitchen island
Number of dining seats – 6
Fireplace – yes
Music/stereo wall – TV wall
Balcony, roof terrace – balcony
Garage, carport – large garage
Additional wishes/special features/daily routines, preferably with reasons why certain things should or should not be included – everyone should be able to sleep as undisturbed as possible in their bedrooms, even if other family members are awake. The husband is sometimes up as early as 4 a.m. Otherwise, watching TV in the evening should be possible without disturbing those sleeping upstairs.
House design
Who created the design:
- Architect (freelancer for a general contractor)
What do you like most? Why?
The upper floor with well-sized rooms and the location of the rooms exactly where they should be (only the washroom area we would still like to move to the outer right corner so that you don’t have to pass it every time you use the toilet). On the ground floor, the access through an airlock, the kitchen, and the dining area with the study next to it are especially liked.
Also appreciated is that after adjustments, the study now faces the garden instead of the street.
What don’t you like? Why?
We originally wanted the distance from wall to wall where the sofa and TV stand is to be about 6.40m (21 ft) (large screen & surround system), but so far only 5.69m (19 ft) has been realized.
Laundry room as described.
Kitchen larger in square meters than needed; the approx. 3m² (32 ft²) could theoretically be used well in the living area.
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
720,000 euros (including construction incidentals)
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment:
800,000 euros
Preferred heating technology:
Gas
If you have to give up on something, which details/features can you do without?
- Can do without:
Technical systems like controlled residential ventilation
- Cannot do without:
Space (except for the kitchen)
Why is the design the way it is now? For example:
Is this a standard design from the planner?
The architect has largely implemented our wishes; the only issue is the living room situation.
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
Patient, quick to implement, has already gotten to know us well.
No negative points.
Do you notice any other points that might not fit or that we should consider, which we might have overlooked?
In the basement, the room currently labeled as home cinema might possibly be used as one medium- to long-term. For the foreseeable future, it will be a storage room.
R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
The tendency would be to leave it as is, although we would only do it if it’s really well secured against break-ins, and if it costs €3,000 plus X, then that would be too much for us. I would install the lintel and close the door opening with aerated concrete, which is easier to remove cleanly if you want to install the door later.
R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
Wouldn’t that be very noticeable when standing in the cloakroom? That can be integrated into the door leaf, it doesn’t have to be very prominent. But, of course, a more discreet version is also more expensive.
R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
Based on that, what would be your advice for 1-2 basement windows? Be aware that security will always have vulnerabilities. Bunkers aren’t exactly comfortable. Mushroom head locking bolts should be standard in such locations. And maybe it’s worth considering aluminum here as well.
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R.Hotzenplotz26 Sep 2017 09:01The building permit application is currently being prepared, although there are still minor changes coming in.
The two floor-to-ceiling windows to the left of the front door will ultimately be removed and replaced with windows as narrow as the new, not yet shown fixed kitchen window (or possibly only in the bathroom).
The wardrobe area will be opened up in the floor plan and designed without a door, accessible directly from the hallway.
The transom window above the hallway-to-living-room door will be omitted, as will the sliding door between the living room and kitchen (my wife wanted both to match).
The frosted glass doors in the utility room and children’s bathroom will be removed, and instead, about two Velux daylight spots will be installed on the upper floor.
The walk-in closet will be made slightly wider.
In the basement, the home theater and guest room will each have a small window, without a light well.
The issue of the interior door between the garage and the house has not yet been decided. I am increasingly inclined to think it is unnecessary... but if we do include it, it must be extremely secure in terms of burglary protection. Also, because of the open wardrobe layout, the door would need to have a residential appearance from the inside. The costs for this are still being evaluated. I see it as a 50/50 chance whether the door will be installed or not.
I think I will be able to share the plans with the final details here sometime during the week.
The two floor-to-ceiling windows to the left of the front door will ultimately be removed and replaced with windows as narrow as the new, not yet shown fixed kitchen window (or possibly only in the bathroom).
The wardrobe area will be opened up in the floor plan and designed without a door, accessible directly from the hallway.
The transom window above the hallway-to-living-room door will be omitted, as will the sliding door between the living room and kitchen (my wife wanted both to match).
The frosted glass doors in the utility room and children’s bathroom will be removed, and instead, about two Velux daylight spots will be installed on the upper floor.
The walk-in closet will be made slightly wider.
In the basement, the home theater and guest room will each have a small window, without a light well.
The issue of the interior door between the garage and the house has not yet been decided. I am increasingly inclined to think it is unnecessary... but if we do include it, it must be extremely secure in terms of burglary protection. Also, because of the open wardrobe layout, the door would need to have a residential appearance from the inside. The costs for this are still being evaluated. I see it as a 50/50 chance whether the door will be installed or not.
I think I will be able to share the plans with the final details here sometime during the week.
R
R.Hotzenplotz2 Oct 2017 23:27As promised, for clarity I am starting a new thread with the version of the plans ready for the building permit / planning permission application:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-kurz-vor-bauantragsstellung.25647/#post-225415
I hope this internal forum link is allowed.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-kurz-vor-bauantragsstellung.25647/#post-225415
I hope this internal forum link is allowed.
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