ᐅ Floor plan for a 170 sqm single-family home / Bauhaus style house on a 520 sqm plot in North Rhine-Westphalia
Created on: 10 Nov 2020 13:28
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thedensch10 Nov 2020 13:28Hello everyone,
I’d like to share a floor plan idea from my partner and me. We’ve already gone through several rounds with an architect from a general contractor and are now at a point where I would like to use the collective intelligence of this forum to discuss possible errors or improvements in the floor plan.
First of all, I want to say how incredibly grateful I am that this community exists. I have spent many hours and days here reading up on various topics. Keep up the great work!
Our plot is marked with a star in the “Development Plan” photo. In the ground floor photo, you can see the dimensions. I hope I haven’t forgotten anything (but I’m sure you’ll point it out if I have)!
Here are the details of our building project:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 520 m² (5,600 sq ft)
Slope – no
Site coverage ratio – 0.4
Floor area ratio –
Building envelope, building line, and boundary line
Setback from edge buildings – 3 m (10 ft)
Number of parking spaces – 2
Number of floors – 2
Roof type – gable roof, pitched roof, flat roof / shed roof
Architectural style – n/a
Orientation – n/a
Maximum heights / limits – main roof ridge = max. height 6.5 m (21 ft), total height 9.5 m (31 ft) + gable/hipped roof = max. height 7.0 m (23 ft)
Other requirements
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – Bauhaus, gable roof, single-family house
Basement, number of stories – 2 full stories without basement
Number of occupants, ages – 3: 33 M + 30 F + 6-month-old child
Space requirement on ground floor, upper floor – 170 m² (1,830 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? – Home office
Number of overnight guests per year – 10-15
Open or closed architecture – open
Conservative or modern design – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – yes, open to one side as shown
Number of dining seats – 8
Fireplace – no
Music / stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace – no
Garage, carport – carport
Utility garden, greenhouse – no
Other wishes / special features / daily routines, also reasons why certain things are or are not wanted
House Design
Who designed the plan:
– Planner from a construction company – yes
– Architect
– Do-it-yourself – ideas came from us
What do you like most? Why? – the angled living/dining area, staircase integrated into the living space, gallery, master area including bathroom
What do you dislike? Why? Kitchen, possibly too small, windows in the living/dining area not yet final, covered terrace still not quite right, exterior looks too boxy
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: $400k
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: $380k
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If You Have to Give Up
– Can give up:
– Cannot give up: office, 2 children’s rooms, large window fronts
Why is the design the way it is?
We love the spacious, open (yet angled) living/dining area with the open staircase integrated.
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
Do you see any serious flaws in the design? Any ideas or suggestions? What should we pay attention to?
I’d like to share a floor plan idea from my partner and me. We’ve already gone through several rounds with an architect from a general contractor and are now at a point where I would like to use the collective intelligence of this forum to discuss possible errors or improvements in the floor plan.
First of all, I want to say how incredibly grateful I am that this community exists. I have spent many hours and days here reading up on various topics. Keep up the great work!
Our plot is marked with a star in the “Development Plan” photo. In the ground floor photo, you can see the dimensions. I hope I haven’t forgotten anything (but I’m sure you’ll point it out if I have)!
Here are the details of our building project:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 520 m² (5,600 sq ft)
Slope – no
Site coverage ratio – 0.4
Floor area ratio –
Building envelope, building line, and boundary line
Setback from edge buildings – 3 m (10 ft)
Number of parking spaces – 2
Number of floors – 2
Roof type – gable roof, pitched roof, flat roof / shed roof
Architectural style – n/a
Orientation – n/a
Maximum heights / limits – main roof ridge = max. height 6.5 m (21 ft), total height 9.5 m (31 ft) + gable/hipped roof = max. height 7.0 m (23 ft)
Other requirements
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – Bauhaus, gable roof, single-family house
Basement, number of stories – 2 full stories without basement
Number of occupants, ages – 3: 33 M + 30 F + 6-month-old child
Space requirement on ground floor, upper floor – 170 m² (1,830 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? – Home office
Number of overnight guests per year – 10-15
Open or closed architecture – open
Conservative or modern design – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – yes, open to one side as shown
Number of dining seats – 8
Fireplace – no
Music / stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace – no
Garage, carport – carport
Utility garden, greenhouse – no
Other wishes / special features / daily routines, also reasons why certain things are or are not wanted
House Design
Who designed the plan:
– Planner from a construction company – yes
– Architect
– Do-it-yourself – ideas came from us
What do you like most? Why? – the angled living/dining area, staircase integrated into the living space, gallery, master area including bathroom
What do you dislike? Why? Kitchen, possibly too small, windows in the living/dining area not yet final, covered terrace still not quite right, exterior looks too boxy
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: $400k
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: $380k
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If You Have to Give Up
– Can give up:
– Cannot give up: office, 2 children’s rooms, large window fronts
Why is the design the way it is?
We love the spacious, open (yet angled) living/dining area with the open staircase integrated.
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
Do you see any serious flaws in the design? Any ideas or suggestions? What should we pay attention to?
Hello,
At first glance, I like the floor plan!
In the upstairs bathroom, I would add a second sink if it is going to be used by four people. Also, I would avoid a freestanding bathtub and instead enclose it, because who is going to crawl behind the tub to clean there?
The door opposite the shower is a bit unusual 😉 I can imagine that children might lock it and later forget to unlock it.
In the kitchen, I wouldn’t place the cooktop on the island. This area should be kept clear since it can be nicely used from all sides, for example, for baking cookies with children.
One thing I might do differently: skip the open space above, and instead have two bathrooms upstairs. Remove the shower on the ground floor and enlarge the cloakroom.
At first glance, I like the floor plan!
In the upstairs bathroom, I would add a second sink if it is going to be used by four people. Also, I would avoid a freestanding bathtub and instead enclose it, because who is going to crawl behind the tub to clean there?
The door opposite the shower is a bit unusual 😉 I can imagine that children might lock it and later forget to unlock it.
In the kitchen, I wouldn’t place the cooktop on the island. This area should be kept clear since it can be nicely used from all sides, for example, for baking cookies with children.
One thing I might do differently: skip the open space above, and instead have two bathrooms upstairs. Remove the shower on the ground floor and enlarge the cloakroom.
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Alessandro10 Nov 2020 14:43You can skip the door from the carport into the house. The path to the entrance is covered, so you can save money and have more storage space in the utility room. It’s better to install a window in the utility room for airing clothes when needed.
Another suggestion: a dedicated cloakroom. With the current space in the utility room, you wouldn’t be able to use it effectively anyway...
Another suggestion: a dedicated cloakroom. With the current space in the utility room, you wouldn’t be able to use it effectively anyway...
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Alessandro10 Nov 2020 14:55Why are you squeezing the terrace into the east side near the border where a semi-detached house will be built in the future?
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Sparfuchs7710 Nov 2020 15:09thedensch schrieb:
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 400k
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 380k You should take a closer look at that. Architects’ estimates usually tend to go down... I haven’t seen it happen the other way around yet. I like the design 🙂 When planning the kitchen, make sure the walkway is around 120cm (47 inches). Otherwise, you might end up blocking the entrance.
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thedensch10 Nov 2020 15:26Pinky0301 schrieb:
Hello,
At first glance, I like the floor plan!
For the upstairs bathroom, I would plan a second sink if it’s going to be used by four people. Also, I would avoid a freestanding bathtub and instead build it in, because who is going to crawl behind the tub to clean?
The door opposite the shower is a bit unusual 😉 I could imagine that the kids might lock it and later forget to open it again.
In the kitchen, I wouldn’t place the cooktop on the island. That surface should remain free so it can be easily used from all sides—for example, to bake cookies with children.
What I might do differently: skip the open space (void) and instead have two bathrooms upstairs. Remove the shower on the ground floor and enlarge the cloakroom. Thank you! I’ll include the second sink. 🙂 I’ll discuss the bathtub with my partner. I don’t see any other way to separate the bathroom from the sleeping area than with a door. Cooking “into the room” is definitely intended, so this is an acceptable solution if an island can’t be realized.
The open space and shower on the ground floor will stay as planned. The cloakroom is only for guests since we will most likely leave things in the utility room.
Alessandro schrieb:
You can skip the door from the carport into the house. The path to the main entrance is covered, so you save money and gain more storage space in the utility room. Better put a window in the utility room for airing laundry, for example.
Another suggestion: a dedicated cloakroom. As the utility room is currently designed, you probably won’t be able to use it properly…
Alessandro schrieb:
Why are you squeezing the terrace onto the east side near the border where a semi-detached house will be built in the future? Thanks to you as well. We plan to use the utility room as a “mudroom” to keep the entrance area as clean as possible.
You’re right about the terrace. That’s definitely still on our “to change” list. We’re not happy with it yet. Do you have another idea?
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