ᐅ Floor plan of a family home in an edge location with unobstructed views
Created on: 2 Jun 2021 11:00
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We are (almost) ready. The desired building plot is reserved, and the house planning can begin.
We will be building with a (related) architect and will tender all trades ourselves. We are aware that this approach involves significant time and financial risks, but we want to take the chance.
It is meant to be our dream house, and we want to be able to decide ourselves how it will look.
Our architect suggested that we first draw our own ideas of how we imagine the house and what is important to us. Afterwards, we will sit down together and analyze the plan step by step.
After days of drawing, I have “designed” a floor plan that our whole family is quite satisfied with.
Here are some details:
Zoning Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 519m2 (5,585 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: not specified
Building window, building line, and boundary – marked with red lines on the picture
Border development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: gable roof, hip roof, half-hip roof
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern barn style, gable roof without overhang
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, ages: 2+2 (6, 9 years old)
Room needs on ground floor and upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Office with sofa bed
Guest stays per year: approx. 10 days
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6-10 (when guests are present)
Fireplace: not essential
Music/sound system wall
Balcony, roof terrace: not necessary, possibly in the bedroom
Garage, carport: garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Planner:
- Planner from a construction company
- Architect
- Do-it-yourself: yes
What do you especially like? Why? Office and WC with the possibility to convert them into a separate living unit (for old age), kitchen island in the middle of the room, back kitchen so appliances don’t have to be on the island, large windows on the undeveloped side, stairs in the living room instead of in a hallway, large master area on the upper floor.
What do you dislike? Why? No double garage due to space constraints. We don’t want to shift the house too far south.
Cost estimate by architect/planner: ???
Personal price limit for the house including fixtures: 600,000
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump (deep drilling is not allowed due to water protection zone)
If you have to give up certain details/features:
- Can give up: slightly smaller office. However, I like the option of converting the office and WC into a second living unit (for grown children, caregiver, bedroom in old age).
- Cannot give up: open kitchen, back kitchen, large windows to the southwest
Why does the design look the way it does?
I created the design completely independently. A modern, open style is important to us. Since there is an unobstructed view to the west of fields and vineyards, we want to make use of this with large windows.
A separate master area would be very welcome. A luxury bathroom as in this plan would, of course, be a highlight.
An attic is planned for additional storage space.
I am quite concerned about the single garage. We need two cars, and the second would always have to be parked outside. Unfortunately, I don’t see a possibility to position the garage differently. If I reserve the minimum 6m (20 feet) on the northern boundary for a double garage, the house would have to move further south. I do not want that.
I look forward to your suggestions.
We will be building with a (related) architect and will tender all trades ourselves. We are aware that this approach involves significant time and financial risks, but we want to take the chance.
It is meant to be our dream house, and we want to be able to decide ourselves how it will look.
Our architect suggested that we first draw our own ideas of how we imagine the house and what is important to us. Afterwards, we will sit down together and analyze the plan step by step.
After days of drawing, I have “designed” a floor plan that our whole family is quite satisfied with.
Here are some details:
Zoning Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 519m2 (5,585 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: not specified
Building window, building line, and boundary – marked with red lines on the picture
Border development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: gable roof, hip roof, half-hip roof
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern barn style, gable roof without overhang
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, ages: 2+2 (6, 9 years old)
Room needs on ground floor and upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Office with sofa bed
Guest stays per year: approx. 10 days
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6-10 (when guests are present)
Fireplace: not essential
Music/sound system wall
Balcony, roof terrace: not necessary, possibly in the bedroom
Garage, carport: garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Planner:
- Planner from a construction company
- Architect
- Do-it-yourself: yes
What do you especially like? Why? Office and WC with the possibility to convert them into a separate living unit (for old age), kitchen island in the middle of the room, back kitchen so appliances don’t have to be on the island, large windows on the undeveloped side, stairs in the living room instead of in a hallway, large master area on the upper floor.
What do you dislike? Why? No double garage due to space constraints. We don’t want to shift the house too far south.
Cost estimate by architect/planner: ???
Personal price limit for the house including fixtures: 600,000
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump (deep drilling is not allowed due to water protection zone)
If you have to give up certain details/features:
- Can give up: slightly smaller office. However, I like the option of converting the office and WC into a second living unit (for grown children, caregiver, bedroom in old age).
- Cannot give up: open kitchen, back kitchen, large windows to the southwest
Why does the design look the way it does?
I created the design completely independently. A modern, open style is important to us. Since there is an unobstructed view to the west of fields and vineyards, we want to make use of this with large windows.
A separate master area would be very welcome. A luxury bathroom as in this plan would, of course, be a highlight.
An attic is planned for additional storage space.
I am quite concerned about the single garage. We need two cars, and the second would always have to be parked outside. Unfortunately, I don’t see a possibility to position the garage differently. If I reserve the minimum 6m (20 feet) on the northern boundary for a double garage, the house would have to move further south. I do not want that.
I look forward to your suggestions.
haydee schrieb:
You really want to walk to the back kitchen, wait in the dark little room until the toast pops up, then carry it to the main kitchen to prepare? Yes. It’s only 2m (6.6 ft). I know a household with a similar back kitchen setup. Everything works perfectly there. I just don’t like cluttered countertops.
In my current apartment, I also have an open kitchen. I work between the stove and the sink. Workspace is about 1m (3.3 ft). It works flawlessly. And yes… I cook fresh meals daily for 4 people. The other half of the countertop (1m) is never used. There’s only a fruit bowl there.
What bothers me now is that I have to hide my toaster in a cabinet every time after using it. I just prefer as clear countertops as possible.
I have drawn the couch, dining table, and the bed with nightstands to scale. The bathroom fixtures were estimated.
vonBYnachSH schrieb:
Are there any dimensions given, or did I miss them? How many square meters does the house have? House footprint 9 x 12 meters (8 x 11 meters (26 x 36 feet) internal) + single-story extension with flat roof approx. 4 x 6 meters (13 x 20 feet).
This is just a hand drawing. You can easily read the distances from the graph paper in millimeters.
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nordanney2 Jun 2021 14:51Kati.com schrieb:
Yes, I actually find the outdoor units really ugly 😉. However, there are some that come with an attractive outer casing.There are great enclosures available for purchase.Kati.com schrieb:
House footprint 9x12 (8x11 interior) meters + single-story extension with flat roof approx. 4x6 meters (13x20 (26x36 interior) feet + single-story extension with flat roof approx. 13x20 feet).
This is just a sketch. You can easily read the dimensions from the graph paper in millimeters (inches). No one will start measuring to check if it fits.
That is done only once, by the planner. 😉
haydee schrieb:
- Front door opens to a wall very close by. Creates a cramped feeling Not just a feeling, it is tight and a no-go. The entrance area is generally uninviting.
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hampshire2 Jun 2021 15:38The design reflects many personal lifestyle considerations, which I really like. Here and there, there might be minor issues (luxury bathroom, guest toilet, kitchen, storage). These are just details.
If the style and clarity of the forms are consistently developed, the two extensions – office and garage – need to be carefully planned. Otherwise, visually they might look awkward with too many projections and recesses.
Parking a car outside is not a problem for the vehicle. For most everyday vehicles, a garage isn’t necessary for maintaining value. The main challenges are snow removal and cooling down in summer – modern cars handle this quite well even without a roof, thanks to ventilation systems and engine pre-heating.
If the style and clarity of the forms are consistently developed, the two extensions – office and garage – need to be carefully planned. Otherwise, visually they might look awkward with too many projections and recesses.
Kati.com schrieb:
We need 2 cars, and the second one would always have to be parked outside
Parking a car outside is not a problem for the vehicle. For most everyday vehicles, a garage isn’t necessary for maintaining value. The main challenges are snow removal and cooling down in summer – modern cars handle this quite well even without a roof, thanks to ventilation systems and engine pre-heating.
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