ᐅ The floor plan "HOUSE FOR TWO" covers approximately 150 sqm and is introduced here.
Created on: 3 Jul 2020 13:23
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pagoni2020
So – now I’m presenting our “House Project for Two” expecting your honest and maybe harsh feedback. Don’t hold back, as I can only benefit from it.
The building permit / planning permission application is currently being submitted, and preliminary information suggests it should be approved. We deliberately avoided too many deviations from the very old development plan.
We like a modern, minimalist architectural style. The floor plan is a mix of our own living habits, our existing furniture including the kitchen, and the budget, since at this stage of life we don’t want to take on risky debt.
Our current condominium is very stylish and was just recently customized by ourselves, but life changes; besides, we want to be able to have a small fire in our own garden again.
We are now building with a general contractor (GC) who has a good reputation and has already allowed us to change many things without stress – so far. Ideally, we would have built with an independent architect or our friend who is an interior architect, which would have given us more freedom in choosing trades, but this time we want to focus more on details and avoid the running around that happened the first time, 30 years ago. No, this time I won’t be digging foundations or pouring the basement myself until my family doesn’t recognize me anymore.
Whether it will be a garage, carport, or parking space depends on the costs, as does the attached balcony, which would then be a so-called standing balcony; initially, it just needs to be approved. There will also be a larger garden house with an outdoor sauna.
The plot is quite large and has a nice view of greenery. Unfortunately, only to the north, about 500 m (1600 ft) away and at a lower level, there is a beautiful lake. For this reason alone, we decided not to build a bungalow, since having a lake view and not using it was out of the question (hence the “emergency balcony” at the bedroom). Originally, a house with a bend was planned, but it always looked ugly in the end.
HOUSE FOR TWO
Plot size: 1400 sqm (15,000 sq ft)
Slope: No
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: modern-minimalist
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type: clean lines
Basement, floors: no basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 (one of them still works a bit more…)
Guest stays per year: quite often, alternating
Conservative or modern construction: modern, open plan
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 4
Fireplace: yes/no/undecided, possibly also gas fireplace
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly a balcony at the bedroom for lake view
Garage, carport: yes, depending on price
Additional wishes, etc.:
Separate guest area, possibly as a bedroom in old age, then guests upstairs
Custom furniture and kitchen integrated
Separate TV area from the gallery, next to it a separate relaxation area with recliner
Kitchen with 120 cm (47 inch) side-by-side refrigerator or 70 cm (28 inch) refrigerator by the window side
Monolithic Rock XL1 wood stove available, chimney planned outside for lower costs, appearance, and less space inside
Ground floor window areas separated by masonry walls due to chimney, possibly refrigerator placement but especially due to manufacturer’s limited width (according to GC)
Original idea was continuous window surfaces up to the eaves in living/dining area, now separated at ceiling height by masonry strip
Some parts in the plan/floor plan not labeled correctly yet (GC design implementation)
House design, who designed it: by the clients + partial coordination with interior architect, currently executed by a builder’s planner
What do you like most and why?
Simple architectural style, gallery, spacious window surfaces, external blinds, open layout
What don’t you like and why? I’m sure I’ll read about it here
Estimated price according to architect/planner: -
Features: The goal is to invest selectively and sensibly but consistently omit unnecessary, cost-driving frills (in my opinion)
Preferred heating system: undecided, unfortunately no gas connection available
If you had to skip something, which details or extensions could you do without? Maybe the fireplace… I’m still unsure about the location, I would like a built-in gas fireplace under the stairs, but only for that would we get a liquefied gas tank?
Why is the design the way it is? For example:
Own life circumstances, existing furniture, individual living habits
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
I welcome direct and constructive assessments. The building shape and location of carport/garage are fixed. The focus of questions is on layout details and usage/design options.
There will be a glass roof or slatted shading in front of the kitchen area.
The plot is almost flat, and the outdoor area will be simple and user-friendly, with a larger garden house including outdoor sauna, storage for gadgets, tools, etc.
The building permit / planning permission application is currently being submitted, and preliminary information suggests it should be approved. We deliberately avoided too many deviations from the very old development plan.
We like a modern, minimalist architectural style. The floor plan is a mix of our own living habits, our existing furniture including the kitchen, and the budget, since at this stage of life we don’t want to take on risky debt.
Our current condominium is very stylish and was just recently customized by ourselves, but life changes; besides, we want to be able to have a small fire in our own garden again.
We are now building with a general contractor (GC) who has a good reputation and has already allowed us to change many things without stress – so far. Ideally, we would have built with an independent architect or our friend who is an interior architect, which would have given us more freedom in choosing trades, but this time we want to focus more on details and avoid the running around that happened the first time, 30 years ago. No, this time I won’t be digging foundations or pouring the basement myself until my family doesn’t recognize me anymore.
Whether it will be a garage, carport, or parking space depends on the costs, as does the attached balcony, which would then be a so-called standing balcony; initially, it just needs to be approved. There will also be a larger garden house with an outdoor sauna.
The plot is quite large and has a nice view of greenery. Unfortunately, only to the north, about 500 m (1600 ft) away and at a lower level, there is a beautiful lake. For this reason alone, we decided not to build a bungalow, since having a lake view and not using it was out of the question (hence the “emergency balcony” at the bedroom). Originally, a house with a bend was planned, but it always looked ugly in the end.
HOUSE FOR TWO
Plot size: 1400 sqm (15,000 sq ft)
Slope: No
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: modern-minimalist
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type: clean lines
Basement, floors: no basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 (one of them still works a bit more…)
Guest stays per year: quite often, alternating
Conservative or modern construction: modern, open plan
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 4
Fireplace: yes/no/undecided, possibly also gas fireplace
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly a balcony at the bedroom for lake view
Garage, carport: yes, depending on price
Additional wishes, etc.:
Separate guest area, possibly as a bedroom in old age, then guests upstairs
Custom furniture and kitchen integrated
Separate TV area from the gallery, next to it a separate relaxation area with recliner
Kitchen with 120 cm (47 inch) side-by-side refrigerator or 70 cm (28 inch) refrigerator by the window side
Monolithic Rock XL1 wood stove available, chimney planned outside for lower costs, appearance, and less space inside
Ground floor window areas separated by masonry walls due to chimney, possibly refrigerator placement but especially due to manufacturer’s limited width (according to GC)
Original idea was continuous window surfaces up to the eaves in living/dining area, now separated at ceiling height by masonry strip
Some parts in the plan/floor plan not labeled correctly yet (GC design implementation)
House design, who designed it: by the clients + partial coordination with interior architect, currently executed by a builder’s planner
What do you like most and why?
Simple architectural style, gallery, spacious window surfaces, external blinds, open layout
What don’t you like and why? I’m sure I’ll read about it here
Estimated price according to architect/planner: -
Features: The goal is to invest selectively and sensibly but consistently omit unnecessary, cost-driving frills (in my opinion)
Preferred heating system: undecided, unfortunately no gas connection available
If you had to skip something, which details or extensions could you do without? Maybe the fireplace… I’m still unsure about the location, I would like a built-in gas fireplace under the stairs, but only for that would we get a liquefied gas tank?
Why is the design the way it is? For example:
Own life circumstances, existing furniture, individual living habits
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
I welcome direct and constructive assessments. The building shape and location of carport/garage are fixed. The focus of questions is on layout details and usage/design options.
There will be a glass roof or slatted shading in front of the kitchen area.
The plot is almost flat, and the outdoor area will be simple and user-friendly, with a larger garden house including outdoor sauna, storage for gadgets, tools, etc.
@pagoni2020
Your floor plan keeps bothering me.
We also have bedrooms with built-in wardrobes on the ground floor, it works well.
Place the door next to the stairs, not partially underneath, to avoid head bumps.
Upstairs, where the narrow bathroom is, create a gallery corridor leading to the guest room; in front, on the outside, have the bathroom with a separate door, possibly with a dormer for standing height.
I’m not satisfied with the image of the long wall at the edge of the gallery.
The top window in the house, designed to tilt with a motor (for us, the triangular windows), is invaluable in summer—cool air comes in from the park at night below, and warm air escapes at the top.
Your floor plan keeps bothering me.
We also have bedrooms with built-in wardrobes on the ground floor, it works well.
Place the door next to the stairs, not partially underneath, to avoid head bumps.
Upstairs, where the narrow bathroom is, create a gallery corridor leading to the guest room; in front, on the outside, have the bathroom with a separate door, possibly with a dormer for standing height.
I’m not satisfied with the image of the long wall at the edge of the gallery.
The top window in the house, designed to tilt with a motor (for us, the triangular windows), is invaluable in summer—cool air comes in from the park at night below, and warm air escapes at the top.
Just reading this now... I generally like the redesign very much... but I still have to criticize the refrigerator placement.
If I’m seeing it correctly, there are now almost three living areas? Downstairs... very spacious, upstairs, and a TV corner upstairs?
The guest area has become very tight, especially since a bunk bed is planned there and the bathroom is very narrow. I think this needs to be reconsidered.
If I’m seeing it correctly, there are now almost three living areas? Downstairs... very spacious, upstairs, and a TV corner upstairs?
The guest area has become very tight, especially since a bunk bed is planned there and the bathroom is very narrow. I think this needs to be reconsidered.
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pagoni202012 Jul 2020 22:38kbt09 schrieb:
Just reading it now... Overall, I really like the redesign... but I still have to criticize the position of the refrigerator.
If I’m seeing this correctly, there are now almost three living areas? One downstairs, quite spacious, then upstairs, and a TV corner upstairs?
That makes the guest area very tight, especially since a bunk bed is planned there, plus the very narrow bathroom. I think this needs to be reconsidered.We are still trying to find the all-in-one solution. We’re going in big circles and ending up back at the starting point, but this time with details we partly gathered here. That’s why I’m always grateful for honest and direct feedback. The current floor plan is now being transferred to the building permit / planning permission application, and I should soon be able to...
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pagoni202023 Jul 2020 07:20So – the (almost) final design. After initially completely reworking the whole plan with the entire living area on the ground floor, we have now returned closer to the original version, but with several adjustments that are clearly noticeable for us.
The individual balance between living space, guest area, TV corner, quiet zone, retreat opportunities, functionality, and overall appearance – all in accordance with the zoning plan and the specific requirements of the plot – is always a long process…
Changes made, also in response to some of the rudeness mentioned here –
Ground Floor:
- Staircase to the upper floor rotated, so no more passing by the gallery area, making it quieter there
- Living room moved upstairs, which has freed up quite some space; the living room is used less frequently anyway
- TV area now in the guest/elderly/whatever room (second TV/projector in the upstairs living room?)
- Guest room extended by 1m (3 feet), now 15sqm (160 sq ft); staircase and main entrance shifted accordingly
- Utility/technical room sized according to technical requirements, possibly divided (pantry/utility)
- Small living area or lounge corner with a reclining chair by the fireplace / furnishing, but laid out differently
- Dining room located where the living room used to be (can be furnished the other way around depending on mood)
- Glass surfaces modified, two wall panels for the fireplace/wood storage, and either open or made of sand-lime bricks
- Bathroom adjusted to comfortable dimensions for us (size of shower etc.)
- Glass roof on the terrace in front of the kitchen area
Upper Floor:
- Wall between bedroom and bathroom shifted further towards the bathroom
- Current living room furniture fits perfectly in front of the now large window
- Half-height room dividers planned in front of the emerging office corner
- Bedroom furnishings will be different, bed placed in the center, away from the wall
- Shower remains as is or possibly 1m x 1m (3 ft x 3 ft) or slightly larger, but then with a door
Windows throughout the house have been adjusted/changed, with blinds (raffstore) on the south and west sides
The individual balance between living space, guest area, TV corner, quiet zone, retreat opportunities, functionality, and overall appearance – all in accordance with the zoning plan and the specific requirements of the plot – is always a long process…
Changes made, also in response to some of the rudeness mentioned here –
Ground Floor:
- Staircase to the upper floor rotated, so no more passing by the gallery area, making it quieter there
- Living room moved upstairs, which has freed up quite some space; the living room is used less frequently anyway
- TV area now in the guest/elderly/whatever room (second TV/projector in the upstairs living room?)
- Guest room extended by 1m (3 feet), now 15sqm (160 sq ft); staircase and main entrance shifted accordingly
- Utility/technical room sized according to technical requirements, possibly divided (pantry/utility)
- Small living area or lounge corner with a reclining chair by the fireplace / furnishing, but laid out differently
- Dining room located where the living room used to be (can be furnished the other way around depending on mood)
- Glass surfaces modified, two wall panels for the fireplace/wood storage, and either open or made of sand-lime bricks
- Bathroom adjusted to comfortable dimensions for us (size of shower etc.)
- Glass roof on the terrace in front of the kitchen area
Upper Floor:
- Wall between bedroom and bathroom shifted further towards the bathroom
- Current living room furniture fits perfectly in front of the now large window
- Half-height room dividers planned in front of the emerging office corner
- Bedroom furnishings will be different, bed placed in the center, away from the wall
- Shower remains as is or possibly 1m x 1m (3 ft x 3 ft) or slightly larger, but then with a door
Windows throughout the house have been adjusted/changed, with blinds (raffstore) on the south and west sides
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pagoni202023 Jul 2020 07:35I just noticed that I uploaded a different image for the upper floor. The bedroom layout is currently planned as shown in the image, but the bathroom design is not final yet. It may be walk-in without a door (my preference) or similar to the image, but then with a glass door.
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