ᐅ Floor Plan Single-Family House / Sloped Site within Urban Area
Created on: 1 Dec 2016 14:26
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haydeeAfter searching for over a year for a demolition company, we have found a firm that
a) submitted a quote within the cost estimate provided by the architect
b) includes everything in the quote
c) is not intimidated by inner-city locations or steep slopes
The plot is currently developed and will be mostly demolished. The new house will be built along the line of the old retaining wall, so no further excavation will be necessary.
I hope you understand what I mean.
I’m attaching a photo of the current buildings.
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 1227 m² (13,210 sq ft)
Slope: yes, see photo
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces
Number of floors
Roof type
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum height/limits
Other requirements: 3-meter (10 ft) setback from the boundary – existing buildings may remain
No further requirements from the local authority, no formal development plan. The proposed location and approximate height of the house have been discussed with the municipality.
Client requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – gable roof
Basement, number of floors – no basement, two full stories
Number of occupants, age – 2 adults (38 years old), 1 child (1 year), possibly a second child
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor – ground floor: utility room, wardrobe, shower bathroom, kitchen, dining, living
Upper floor: bedroom, walk-in closet, 2 children’s rooms (one may be used as a multipurpose room), bathroom with steam shower, laundry room
Office: family use or home office? No
Number of overnight guests per year: 2–3
Open or closed architecture: open living, dining, kitchen
Conservative or modern design: rather conservative
Open kitchen with cooking island
Number of dining seats: 8–10, extendable to 12
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: upper floor with access to garden (sloped site)
Garage, carport: double garage with storage room, new garage, existing storage room
Utility garden, greenhouse: no, possibly outdoor kitchen later
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine:
Ground floor wheelchair accessible, bathroom suitable for wheelchair, straight staircase
House design
Who designed the plan:
- Planner from a building company: yes
- Architect
- Do-it-yourself by yourselves
What do you particularly like?
What do you dislike? The staircase to the attic – absolutely not acceptable
Price estimate according to architect/planner: offer of 380,000 euros + demolition
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment:
Preferred heating system: air-source heat pump or similar, to be decided with brother-in-law at Christmas
If you had to give something up, which details/finishes
- could you live without?
- couldn’t you live without?
Why is the design the way it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner?
Which requests were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
The design has already been changed a few times. The architect worked out the space requirements with us, created the floor plans, and the slope had to be taken into account. Our wishes regarding rooms and sizes were considered.
Kitchen and bathroom layout are not yet finalized – they were drawn in by the architect for now.
What bothers us is the staircase to the attic. We want a well-accessible staircase.
Neighbors: parcel number 107 Bank and doctor, parcel number 105 parish office
Hopefully, I haven’t forgotten anything. When my husband returns from his business trip, we plan to meet with the architect. It would be great if you could give us some advice or suggestions.
a) submitted a quote within the cost estimate provided by the architect
b) includes everything in the quote
c) is not intimidated by inner-city locations or steep slopes
The plot is currently developed and will be mostly demolished. The new house will be built along the line of the old retaining wall, so no further excavation will be necessary.
I hope you understand what I mean.
I’m attaching a photo of the current buildings.
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 1227 m² (13,210 sq ft)
Slope: yes, see photo
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces
Number of floors
Roof type
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum height/limits
Other requirements: 3-meter (10 ft) setback from the boundary – existing buildings may remain
No further requirements from the local authority, no formal development plan. The proposed location and approximate height of the house have been discussed with the municipality.
Client requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type – gable roof
Basement, number of floors – no basement, two full stories
Number of occupants, age – 2 adults (38 years old), 1 child (1 year), possibly a second child
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor – ground floor: utility room, wardrobe, shower bathroom, kitchen, dining, living
Upper floor: bedroom, walk-in closet, 2 children’s rooms (one may be used as a multipurpose room), bathroom with steam shower, laundry room
Office: family use or home office? No
Number of overnight guests per year: 2–3
Open or closed architecture: open living, dining, kitchen
Conservative or modern design: rather conservative
Open kitchen with cooking island
Number of dining seats: 8–10, extendable to 12
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: upper floor with access to garden (sloped site)
Garage, carport: double garage with storage room, new garage, existing storage room
Utility garden, greenhouse: no, possibly outdoor kitchen later
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine:
Ground floor wheelchair accessible, bathroom suitable for wheelchair, straight staircase
House design
Who designed the plan:
- Planner from a building company: yes
- Architect
- Do-it-yourself by yourselves
What do you particularly like?
What do you dislike? The staircase to the attic – absolutely not acceptable
Price estimate according to architect/planner: offer of 380,000 euros + demolition
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment:
Preferred heating system: air-source heat pump or similar, to be decided with brother-in-law at Christmas
If you had to give something up, which details/finishes
- could you live without?
- couldn’t you live without?
Why is the design the way it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner?
Which requests were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
The design has already been changed a few times. The architect worked out the space requirements with us, created the floor plans, and the slope had to be taken into account. Our wishes regarding rooms and sizes were considered.
Kitchen and bathroom layout are not yet finalized – they were drawn in by the architect for now.
What bothers us is the staircase to the attic. We want a well-accessible staircase.
Neighbors: parcel number 107 Bank and doctor, parcel number 105 parish office
Hopefully, I haven’t forgotten anything. When my husband returns from his business trip, we plan to meet with the architect. It would be great if you could give us some advice or suggestions.
The demolition has been approved, and the excavator will arrive in about 2 weeks.
After that, we’ll see what condition the old retaining walls are in.
I’m starting to feel a bit sad that everything will be gone. There are memories attached to it. At least the old stone cellar in the barn will be preserved.
After that, we’ll see what condition the old retaining walls are in.
I’m starting to feel a bit sad that everything will be gone. There are memories attached to it. At least the old stone cellar in the barn will be preserved.
haydee schrieb:
The new house will be built along the line of the old retaining wall, so no further excavation will be necessary.
Hope you understand what I mean.On second thought, yes, the height is what is meant.
haydee schrieb:
What is not liked? Attic staircase – absolutely not [...] What bothers is the staircase to the attic. We want a staircase that is easy to use.That would also be my criticism: unnecessary mixture of shapes without any need.
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We rotated the staircase 180°, so now a proper staircase leads straight to the attic without any awkward shapes. You do have to go through the living room to reach the upper floors, but I don’t mind that. At least when the child or children are younger, you can see when they come and go, and teenagers can later exit upstairs through the slope side.
Do you notice anything else? Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees. No idea how many times the floor plan has been changed already.
Do you notice anything else? Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees. No idea how many times the floor plan has been changed already.
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j.bautsch21 Feb 2017 09:41One thing to consider is that if the staircase is open to the living area, noise will transfer more easily to the upper floor, which can have negative effects, especially with small children.
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