ᐅ Single-family house floor plan, 230 sqm of living space, east-facing slope, Bauhaus style
Created on: 24 Aug 2022 13:42
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RoterPapagei
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 610 sqm (about 15 x 40 m) rectangular
Slope: East-facing slope, approximately 28% gradient. Road downhill. The house is planned to be positioned in the upper third on the hill side (for privacy and view).
Floor area ratio: n.a. (no development plan)
Plot ratio: n.a.
Building window, building line and boundary: n.a.
Setbacks: presumably 2.50 meters (8 feet 2 inches) in all directions
Number of parking spaces: n.a.
Number of floors: n.a.
Roof type: n.a.
Architectural style: n.a.
Orientation: n.a.
Maximum heights / limits: n.a.
Other requirements: There is no formal development plan. However, the street features a variety of house types, so almost any architectural style should be possible.
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Bauhaus style, preferred flat roof (possibly also shed roof)
Basement, floors: Basement integrated as a living space in the slope, with two floors above
Number of occupants, ages: Currently 3 persons, aged 33, 32, and an infant
Space requirements on ground floor (GF), upper floor (UF):
GF: kitchen, pantry with sink niche, living room, study, WC, entrance area with dressing room
UF: master bedroom with dressing room, two children’s rooms, bathroom, roof terrace
Basement: guest room, guest bathroom, study, laundry room, technical room, storage room, fitness room
Office: currently family use, potential home office in future
Overnight guests per year: parents-in-law visit frequently
Open or enclosed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: one large dining table
Fireplace: preferred, as shown in the floor plan
Music/speaker wall: possibly in the living room
Balcony, roof terrace: roof terrace facing the valley (east side)
Garage, carport: double garage detached from the house, cut into the slope at the street
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be: no ventilation system, no smart home, photovoltaic system
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself
Living area: approx. 230 sqm (including half the roof terrace area)
Usable area: approx. 260 sqm
What do you like most and why? The overhangs to the east and south, the glass facades, the integration into the slope, the straight staircase, the long visual axis on the ground floor
What do you like least and why? Possibly the entrance area as it may be too small; living room may be too small
Estimated cost according to architect/designer: not available yet
Personal budget for house including equipment: n.a.
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating
If you have to compromise, on which details / extensions
- which can you do without: overhangs if much more expensive, flat roof if much more expensive
- which you cannot give up: glass facades
Why is the design as it is now?
The floor plans are a first draft, completely self-developed, and intended as a starting point for discussion. The design is based on three main principles: slope orientation, cardinal directions, and plot shape. Because of the east-facing slope, the larger floor-to-ceiling glass facades and living and dining rooms on the ground floor, as well as the guest room in the basement, are positioned facing east (offering a nice view of the valley). To allow access to the outside from the kitchen and take advantage of sunlight, the kitchen on the ground floor is adjacent on the south side, also with large glass facades. Another idea was to create a long line of sight to the valley directly upon entering the house, which is why the entrance is positioned on the uphill side. Functional rooms (bathrooms, technical room, dressing room, pantry, etc.) are generally oriented uphill (to the west). All WCs are stacked to simplify plumbing. The two 1-meter (3 feet 3 inches) cantilevers are mainly aesthetic but also provide some shading and would be dispensable if needed. The original shape was a simple 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 feet) cube, but this version is preferred by my wife and me. The glass facades are not yet fixed in size and serve as rough guidelines; they could be slightly smaller if structural requirements demand it. The straight staircase may be a point of discussion, although I personally find it very appealing visually.
Regarding privacy and neighbors: downhill side is not relevant due to the slope. On the uphill side a neighboring house is adjacent, so no open facades are planned there. On the north and south sides, houses are located further up the street, with tall trees and shrubs in between. This provides almost complete privacy.
Please ignore the outdoor areas not attached to terraces in the floor plans, as these were only used for rough simulation of the slope.
What is the key question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
Is our design heading in the right direction, or are there major issues we have overlooked?
The plan is also intended to obtain initial cost comparisons from various companies for a similar house. We understand that an architect will need to be involved in further planning.
We are grateful for any feedback!
Plot size: 610 sqm (about 15 x 40 m) rectangular
Slope: East-facing slope, approximately 28% gradient. Road downhill. The house is planned to be positioned in the upper third on the hill side (for privacy and view).
Floor area ratio: n.a. (no development plan)
Plot ratio: n.a.
Building window, building line and boundary: n.a.
Setbacks: presumably 2.50 meters (8 feet 2 inches) in all directions
Number of parking spaces: n.a.
Number of floors: n.a.
Roof type: n.a.
Architectural style: n.a.
Orientation: n.a.
Maximum heights / limits: n.a.
Other requirements: There is no formal development plan. However, the street features a variety of house types, so almost any architectural style should be possible.
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Bauhaus style, preferred flat roof (possibly also shed roof)
Basement, floors: Basement integrated as a living space in the slope, with two floors above
Number of occupants, ages: Currently 3 persons, aged 33, 32, and an infant
Space requirements on ground floor (GF), upper floor (UF):
GF: kitchen, pantry with sink niche, living room, study, WC, entrance area with dressing room
UF: master bedroom with dressing room, two children’s rooms, bathroom, roof terrace
Basement: guest room, guest bathroom, study, laundry room, technical room, storage room, fitness room
Office: currently family use, potential home office in future
Overnight guests per year: parents-in-law visit frequently
Open or enclosed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: one large dining table
Fireplace: preferred, as shown in the floor plan
Music/speaker wall: possibly in the living room
Balcony, roof terrace: roof terrace facing the valley (east side)
Garage, carport: double garage detached from the house, cut into the slope at the street
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be: no ventilation system, no smart home, photovoltaic system
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself
Living area: approx. 230 sqm (including half the roof terrace area)
Usable area: approx. 260 sqm
What do you like most and why? The overhangs to the east and south, the glass facades, the integration into the slope, the straight staircase, the long visual axis on the ground floor
What do you like least and why? Possibly the entrance area as it may be too small; living room may be too small
Estimated cost according to architect/designer: not available yet
Personal budget for house including equipment: n.a.
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating
If you have to compromise, on which details / extensions
- which can you do without: overhangs if much more expensive, flat roof if much more expensive
- which you cannot give up: glass facades
Why is the design as it is now?
The floor plans are a first draft, completely self-developed, and intended as a starting point for discussion. The design is based on three main principles: slope orientation, cardinal directions, and plot shape. Because of the east-facing slope, the larger floor-to-ceiling glass facades and living and dining rooms on the ground floor, as well as the guest room in the basement, are positioned facing east (offering a nice view of the valley). To allow access to the outside from the kitchen and take advantage of sunlight, the kitchen on the ground floor is adjacent on the south side, also with large glass facades. Another idea was to create a long line of sight to the valley directly upon entering the house, which is why the entrance is positioned on the uphill side. Functional rooms (bathrooms, technical room, dressing room, pantry, etc.) are generally oriented uphill (to the west). All WCs are stacked to simplify plumbing. The two 1-meter (3 feet 3 inches) cantilevers are mainly aesthetic but also provide some shading and would be dispensable if needed. The original shape was a simple 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 feet) cube, but this version is preferred by my wife and me. The glass facades are not yet fixed in size and serve as rough guidelines; they could be slightly smaller if structural requirements demand it. The straight staircase may be a point of discussion, although I personally find it very appealing visually.
Regarding privacy and neighbors: downhill side is not relevant due to the slope. On the uphill side a neighboring house is adjacent, so no open facades are planned there. On the north and south sides, houses are located further up the street, with tall trees and shrubs in between. This provides almost complete privacy.
Please ignore the outdoor areas not attached to terraces in the floor plans, as these were only used for rough simulation of the slope.
What is the key question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
Is our design heading in the right direction, or are there major issues we have overlooked?
The plan is also intended to obtain initial cost comparisons from various companies for a similar house. We understand that an architect will need to be involved in further planning.
We are grateful for any feedback!
RoterPapagei schrieb:
With a slope of 9%, that would be less than 50 m (164 feet). But your total plot length is only 40 m (131 feet).
Floor plan: Bedroom as a walk-through room, walk-in closet wasting more space than it gains, non-functional gym combined with a bathroom that is not accessible, utility room not located at the front of the property, entrance door at the back, (holiday apartment) kitchen without workspace and actually too small, staircase starting behind the sofa, no coat storage, staggered sight lines, almost all doors very arbitrary, the bathroom furniture on the children's room walls also placed randomly, bedroom situated between the children’s rooms, consolidation of storage rooms on one floor.
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RoterPapagei25 Aug 2022 09:44ypg schrieb:
But you only have 40m (131 feet) in length for the entire plot.
Floor plan: bedroom serves as a walk-through room, walk-in closet wastes more space than it saves, a non-functional home gym combined with a bathroom that can’t be accessed, utility room not located at the front of the property, entrance door at the back, kitchen in the (vacation apartment) lacks countertop space and is actually too small, staircase positioned behind the sofa, no coat storage, misaligned sightlines, doors mostly arbitrary, bathroom fittings also randomly placed along the children’s room walls, bedroom squeezed between children’s rooms, storage rooms compressed onto a single floor.Thanks for the detailed response! That all makes sense!W
WilderSueden25 Aug 2022 09:49RoterPapagei schrieb:
The neighbor only has a straight staircase. You can do that if your children are old enough and you don’t plan to grow old in the house. And for all the heavy items, you’ll have to call the movers.
RoterPapagei schrieb:
With a slope of 9%, that would be less than 50 m (164 feet). It still amounts to three and a half switchbacks. The path needs to be about 1 m (3 feet) wide, plus slopes or retaining walls. You’ll have used up half of your front yard for the path, with only small patches of usable space in between.
Don’t just plan the house alone but the garden as well. Where will your children play? Which parts should simply look nice? How much space do you need for certain purposes, and how will you create it? With that steepness, you can’t just put a swing anywhere. If you move the house toward the back of the lot, you’ll end up with a large front yard made up mainly of switchbacks and a small backyard where everything else must fit.
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RoterPapagei25 Aug 2022 10:00WilderSueden schrieb:
You can do that once your children are old enough and you don’t plan to grow old in the house. For all the heavy items, you should hire professional movers.
It will still be about three and a half loops. The pathway needs a width of approximately 1 meter (3 feet), plus a slope or retaining wall. With that, you will have used up half of the front yard for the path, leaving only small patches in between.
Don’t plan only the house but the garden as well. Where will your children play, and which part should just look nice? How much space is needed for each purpose, and how will it be created? With the slope, you can’t just put a swing anywhere. If you move the house back, you’ll end up with a large front yard mostly made up of switchbacks and a small backyard where everything else has to fit. Good point! The decisions to place the house closer to the street and to terrace on the west side are settled.
Where do you think, regardless of the floor plan, the main entrance would ideally be located, or is that not something that can be said?
RoterPapagei schrieb:
Main entrance optimally positioned I would say facing the street on the basement levelHello,
this is my first post. I was motivated to find a solution for the house placement. A 28% or 16° slope isn’t too critical if the house is set slightly deeper into the hillside. If the plot is retained toward the street and starts higher, I would shift the house a bit forward and embed it deeper into the slope, and it should still work.
The children have a nice area to play. It would be relatively easy to create a path from the garage into the house if an elevator is desired.
The stairs have no more than 18 steps, and I set the floor-to-ceiling height at 320 cm (10 ft 6 in), which results in a 10x10x10 m (33x33x33 ft) cube including a 40 cm (16 in) parapet. An interior staircase should be rather central and closer to the south side to allow for an entrance area on the lower and middle floors.
Maybe I will also design a floor plan with nice openings. A cube can look very attractive with well-placed openings.
Best regards,
Jan
this is my first post. I was motivated to find a solution for the house placement. A 28% or 16° slope isn’t too critical if the house is set slightly deeper into the hillside. If the plot is retained toward the street and starts higher, I would shift the house a bit forward and embed it deeper into the slope, and it should still work.
The children have a nice area to play. It would be relatively easy to create a path from the garage into the house if an elevator is desired.
The stairs have no more than 18 steps, and I set the floor-to-ceiling height at 320 cm (10 ft 6 in), which results in a 10x10x10 m (33x33x33 ft) cube including a 40 cm (16 in) parapet. An interior staircase should be rather central and closer to the south side to allow for an entrance area on the lower and middle floors.
Maybe I will also design a floor plan with nice openings. A cube can look very attractive with well-placed openings.
Best regards,
Jan
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