ᐅ Single-Family Home Floor Plan for Two – Feedback Welcome

Created on: 11 Dec 2021 13:04

Hello everyone, I have been following this forum for some time as we are planning to build a house. There are two of us, and we want to build a captain’s house. We would appreciate any suggestions and feedback.

Regarding the questionnaire:

Zoning Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 705 m² (8506 sq ft)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.35
Floor space index: none
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: see attachment, plot no. 18
Edge development: no
Number of parking spaces: 1
Number of floors: 1
Roof shape: free choice
Architectural style: traditional
Orientation: EAST-WEST
Maximum heights / limits Eaves height 9 m (30 ft)
Additional requirements: none

Client Requirements
Building type: captain’s house with a gable roof at 45°
No basement, ground floor, upper floor, converted attic
Number of residents, age: 2, approx. 50 years old
Space requirements: ground floor and upper floor as per floor plan
No office or dedicated workspaces
Regular overnight guests per year: 2 persons
Conservative construction style
Open kitchen with kitchen island desired
Number of dining seats: 6 to 8
Fireplace: yes
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony or roof terrace: no
Garage or carport: rather no
Utility garden or greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why certain things are or are not wanted

House Design
Designer: own modifications based on various designs by building companies
What do you like most? Why? Fits our lifestyle, home cinema possible, therefore no TV in the living room
What do you not like? Why? I am quite uncertain about the bathrooms.
Estimated price according to architect/planner: 600k
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings: 750k
Preferred heating system: air heat pump with underfloor heating

If you have to forego anything, which details/expansions
- can you do without:
- can you not do without: actually nothing

Why did the design turn out the way it is now? For example:
A mix of many examples from various magazines…
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? We have accommodated all the rooms we need and probably have enough space

What is the most important fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
Will the floor plan work as it is? Are there suggestions for improvement?

Site plan: pink rectangle (no. 17–22) with blue outline, green-yellow surroundings.

House floor plan with kitchen, dining/living, guest, pantry, cloakroom, utility room; car on the right.

Floor plan of a house with workrooms, sleeping area, dressing room, home cinema, and dormer.

11ant12 Dec 2021 00:03

#13

Ostseefan12 schrieb:

I don’t understand the question. The entrance is on the east side.

The questionnaire was about the orientation of the house, meaning its position on the plot, specifically the long axis.

Ostseefan12 schrieb:

That’s true, there really is no reason to confine the dining area.

So why was the floor plan designed that way?

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driver5512 Dec 2021 03:01

#14

ypg schrieb:

Overall, my advice is to have the house designed by an architect.

That and nothing else will lead to success when you look at the current floor plan. (see explanations hampshire)

hampshire12 Dec 2021 08:26

#15

Playing around with floor plans is a great way to clarify your preferences. Discussing them with others is helpful. I also agree with @ypg: Involving an experienced professional greatly increases the chances that your house will turn out really well and be a perfect fit for you.

Tom197812 Dec 2021 10:14

#16

Is the house really built to last? Around 200 sqm (2,150 sq ft) for 2 people? Have I calculated that correctly? Are you already planning the house to be future-proof? What happens if the usual two guests no longer come? Couldn’t they have been accommodated in one of the "study rooms"? In summer, you’re probably spending 90-95% of the time in the garden or living room. That leaves 3 rooms unused. When you’re older, walking through 200 sqm (2,150 sq ft) and climbing stairs isn’t exactly ideal. I know many retirees with 200 sqm (2,150 sq ft) houses who regret it.

Ostseefan1212 Dec 2021 16:03

#17

hampshire schrieb:

Playing around with floor plans is a great way to clarify your preferences. Discussing them is helpful. I also agree with @ypg: involving an experienced professional greatly increases the chances that your house will turn out really good and suitable for you.

I fully agree. My intention was never to replace the architect. However, I think it makes sense to know more than just the number of rooms before the architect’s appointment. I believe it’s easier for an architect to understand what we want if there is a sample floor plan.

hampshire12 Dec 2021 16:10

#18

Ostseefan12 schrieb:

However, I think it makes sense to know more than just the number of rooms before the appointment with the architect.

Completely agree

Ostseefan12 schrieb:

I believe it’s easier for an architect to understand what we want if there is an example floor plan.

Don’t just take one floor plan but several, and explain what you like about each one. The architect can then piece it together. Also show pictures of rooms and exterior views that you like. Describe a typical workday, variations of a successful evening, hobbies, a pleasant free day in winter, in bad weather, in summer, in heat, during social gatherings, in solitude… describe routines, preferences, and dislikes. Let the architect translate this into architecture. If they’re not interested in this, look for another one.

You might spark their interest by asking: “Would you like to design and build the perfect house for us with great creative freedom?”

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