Dear forum,
We are currently working on the floor plan with our architect and would appreciate any suggestions or information. Our plot is quite narrow, with a country lane on one side and a large, almost adjacent building—a farm—on the other side.
There is still an old four-sided farmstead on the property, which will be demolished as part of the new construction. On the site plan, all parts to be demolished are marked in yellow. The areas marked in purple will remain as a basement replacement and storage space. The approximate location of the new building is shown in red. We are basically building in the second row, which we like and have cleared with the building authority.
Here is our questionnaire:
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: approx. 1000 sqm (10,764 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building area, building line, and boundary: end of the building area aligned with neighboring house 11a
Edge development
Number of parking spaces: two in the carport
Number of floors
Roof type
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights / boundaries
Other requirements: follow neighboring development, mainly gable roof houses with 1.5 to 2.5 floors
Homeowner requirements
Style, roof type, building type: gable roof without eaves
Basement, floors: no basement, two full floors
Number of people, age: 2 adults, 3 children (2 still planned)
Space requirements for ground floor and upper floor: ground floor with large open living space, separate wardrobe, small office
Upper floor with three children's rooms, bedroom with walk-in closet, family bathroom
Office: family use or home office? Home office, only large desk, no shelves etc.
Overnight guests per year: max. 5
Open or closed layout: rather closed, staircase must be separate from the living area
Conservative or modern construction: a mix?
Open kitchen, kitchen island: line of tall cabinets plus large peninsula
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: preferred if it fits
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: carport preferably connected to the wardrobe
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, with reasons why certain things are or are not wanted:
Laundry facilities should be on the ground floor with short access to outdoors, large wardrobe with separate entrance
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you particularly like? Why?
Separate wardrobe and laundry area well designed, nice openness on the ground floor
What do you dislike? Why?
Bedroom facing south! Window in ground floor shower, children’s rooms could be a bit bigger
Estimated cost from architect/planner: house only €500,000
Personal price limit for house including equipment: €650,000
Preferred heating technology: heat pump
If you had to give up on any details or expansions:
- Could give up: hard to say
- Cannot give up: hard to say
Why is the design like it is now? For example:
Architect implemented our requirements
Maybe you see some major flaws we have overlooked or have ideas on how to improve the whole concept.
Thanks and best regards
Annie
We are currently working on the floor plan with our architect and would appreciate any suggestions or information. Our plot is quite narrow, with a country lane on one side and a large, almost adjacent building—a farm—on the other side.
There is still an old four-sided farmstead on the property, which will be demolished as part of the new construction. On the site plan, all parts to be demolished are marked in yellow. The areas marked in purple will remain as a basement replacement and storage space. The approximate location of the new building is shown in red. We are basically building in the second row, which we like and have cleared with the building authority.
Here is our questionnaire:
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: approx. 1000 sqm (10,764 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building area, building line, and boundary: end of the building area aligned with neighboring house 11a
Edge development
Number of parking spaces: two in the carport
Number of floors
Roof type
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights / boundaries
Other requirements: follow neighboring development, mainly gable roof houses with 1.5 to 2.5 floors
Homeowner requirements
Style, roof type, building type: gable roof without eaves
Basement, floors: no basement, two full floors
Number of people, age: 2 adults, 3 children (2 still planned)
Space requirements for ground floor and upper floor: ground floor with large open living space, separate wardrobe, small office
Upper floor with three children's rooms, bedroom with walk-in closet, family bathroom
Office: family use or home office? Home office, only large desk, no shelves etc.
Overnight guests per year: max. 5
Open or closed layout: rather closed, staircase must be separate from the living area
Conservative or modern construction: a mix?
Open kitchen, kitchen island: line of tall cabinets plus large peninsula
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: preferred if it fits
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: carport preferably connected to the wardrobe
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, with reasons why certain things are or are not wanted:
Laundry facilities should be on the ground floor with short access to outdoors, large wardrobe with separate entrance
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you particularly like? Why?
Separate wardrobe and laundry area well designed, nice openness on the ground floor
What do you dislike? Why?
Bedroom facing south! Window in ground floor shower, children’s rooms could be a bit bigger
Estimated cost from architect/planner: house only €500,000
Personal price limit for house including equipment: €650,000
Preferred heating technology: heat pump
If you had to give up on any details or expansions:
- Could give up: hard to say
- Cannot give up: hard to say
Why is the design like it is now? For example:
Architect implemented our requirements
Maybe you see some major flaws we have overlooked or have ideas on how to improve the whole concept.
Thanks and best regards
Annie