ᐅ Floor plan for a house on a hillside (ground floor and basement living area) with a maximum of 150 m²
Created on: 2 Feb 2019 14:27
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Pamiko
Hello,
we are currently working on the floor plan for our house. We already have the plot, which is on a sloping site.
We have decided to build a two-story house, with the upper floor (sleeping area) providing access to the street and the lower floor serving as the living area with garden access.
We want a manageable house size, but due to the requirements for the living floor, a minimum of about 140m² (1505 sq ft) is necessary. However, it definitely should not exceed 150m² (1615 sq ft).
We want a modern touch or something distinctive. For example, because of the great view, we considered a window seat. Ultimately, we decided on a small open space with a large window facing the backyard.
We really like the lower floor; the ground floor is not yet one hundred percent right.
Since I have been a long-time forum reader, I want to mention upfront that optimizing every last bit of available space is not a must for me. I am aware that, for example, a lot of space is used for corridors. Given the house’s orientation (there are no alternatives here), I think this is necessary to avoid a cramped feeling.
I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
And here is the questionnaire:
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 700m² (7,535 sq ft), width 20m (66 ft)
Slope: yes, sloping
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: standard 3m (10 ft) setback
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hip roof or gable roof
Style: modern
Orientation: northeast
Client requirements
Style, roof form, building type: city villa style with the special feature that, due to the slope, the entrance is on the upper of the two floors. The lower floor is fully embedded at the street side and opens to the back.
Basement, floors: ground floor and living basement
Number of occupants, ages: 4 (35, 35, 3, 1)
Room requirements on ground floor, upper floor: living floor must have at least one (small) room. Living, dining, kitchen combined approx. 45m² (480 sq ft), guest toilet with shower
Guests per year: none
Open or closed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open without island
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: double-level single garage (with basement storage space below)
Additional wishes/features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included: living floor must be on the lower level for direct garden access
House design
Who created the plan:
- Planner from a construction company
- Offer for the house (including painter, flooring, and preliminary material selection): approx. 320,000 EUR
What do you particularly like? Why?: like the lower floor; open space, room sizes fit well
What do you dislike? Why?: children’s room next to the garage
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If you have to give up anything, which details/extensions:
- can give up: –
- cannot give up: room sizes of lower floor; open space
Why is the design as it is now?: proposal from the general contractor (a similar house was recently built) with small changes. Also limited by the set budget.
Which wishes from the architect were implemented? The open space was added
What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
How can the ground floor be changed so that the children’s room is not next to the garage? I can’t find a suitable solution with the current plan. The staircase cannot be moved due to the basement (the guest toilet and utility room would otherwise become too small).
we are currently working on the floor plan for our house. We already have the plot, which is on a sloping site.
We have decided to build a two-story house, with the upper floor (sleeping area) providing access to the street and the lower floor serving as the living area with garden access.
We want a manageable house size, but due to the requirements for the living floor, a minimum of about 140m² (1505 sq ft) is necessary. However, it definitely should not exceed 150m² (1615 sq ft).
We want a modern touch or something distinctive. For example, because of the great view, we considered a window seat. Ultimately, we decided on a small open space with a large window facing the backyard.
We really like the lower floor; the ground floor is not yet one hundred percent right.
Since I have been a long-time forum reader, I want to mention upfront that optimizing every last bit of available space is not a must for me. I am aware that, for example, a lot of space is used for corridors. Given the house’s orientation (there are no alternatives here), I think this is necessary to avoid a cramped feeling.
I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
And here is the questionnaire:
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 700m² (7,535 sq ft), width 20m (66 ft)
Slope: yes, sloping
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: standard 3m (10 ft) setback
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hip roof or gable roof
Style: modern
Orientation: northeast
Client requirements
Style, roof form, building type: city villa style with the special feature that, due to the slope, the entrance is on the upper of the two floors. The lower floor is fully embedded at the street side and opens to the back.
Basement, floors: ground floor and living basement
Number of occupants, ages: 4 (35, 35, 3, 1)
Room requirements on ground floor, upper floor: living floor must have at least one (small) room. Living, dining, kitchen combined approx. 45m² (480 sq ft), guest toilet with shower
Guests per year: none
Open or closed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open without island
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: double-level single garage (with basement storage space below)
Additional wishes/features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included: living floor must be on the lower level for direct garden access
House design
Who created the plan:
- Planner from a construction company
- Offer for the house (including painter, flooring, and preliminary material selection): approx. 320,000 EUR
What do you particularly like? Why?: like the lower floor; open space, room sizes fit well
What do you dislike? Why?: children’s room next to the garage
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If you have to give up anything, which details/extensions:
- can give up: –
- cannot give up: room sizes of lower floor; open space
Why is the design as it is now?: proposal from the general contractor (a similar house was recently built) with small changes. Also limited by the set budget.
Which wishes from the architect were implemented? The open space was added
What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
How can the ground floor be changed so that the children’s room is not next to the garage? I can’t find a suitable solution with the current plan. The staircase cannot be moved due to the basement (the guest toilet and utility room would otherwise become too small).
Pamiko schrieb:
I’m worried that moving the garage forward (or the house backward) will significantly increase the construction costs. I agree with that.
Let’s try adjusting the design a bit.
The small children’s rooms have bothered me all along. That’s why I’m suggesting this alternative.
Larger children’s rooms, a bigger hallway, a large wardrobe closet, a spacious shower, a large open space, and a big kitchen island – all a bit more comfortable while keeping the same floor area. The walk-in closet was less important and was sacrificed.
Thanks for trying again, Katja.
We will take a close look at it.
We have also decided to consult another general contractor. We are confident in the current one’s construction method and quality, but the planning ended up being too simplistic and didn’t fully consider our wishes.
Let’s see what comes from the next general contractor.
The next draft will be coming...
We will take a close look at it.
We have also decided to consult another general contractor. We are confident in the current one’s construction method and quality, but the planning ended up being too simplistic and didn’t fully consider our wishes.
Let’s see what comes from the next general contractor.
The next draft will be coming...
Hello.
We have some updates on our side as well.
In the meantime, we visited another general contractor (GC) whose plans we also really like. The first draft went in a similar direction as the first GC mentioned earlier in this thread.
A second draft will follow soon.
We also received a new draft from the first GC, which manages the separation between entrance and bedroom quite well.
I have already given it some thought, but I’m curious to hear what you think?
Reminder: South is roughly at the bottom of the plan.
We have some updates on our side as well.
In the meantime, we visited another general contractor (GC) whose plans we also really like. The first draft went in a similar direction as the first GC mentioned earlier in this thread.
A second draft will follow soon.
We also received a new draft from the first GC, which manages the separation between entrance and bedroom quite well.
I have already given it some thought, but I’m curious to hear what you think?
Reminder: South is roughly at the bottom of the plan.
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