Good evening,
we need some help designing our entrance area. Somehow, it lacks character; our wishes are included, but it should also be functional and not look too generic.
In terms of space, we are not tied to plus or minus one meter because the plot is large enough and the building complies with regulation 34 (the surrounding houses are similar or much larger). However, we do not want to build unnecessarily large just for the sake of size and essentially throw money out the window. The architect has already drawn the plans this way, but unfortunately, he mostly just copies our ideas and doesn’t really contribute his own input. That’s why we are now trying to realize it ourselves according to our preferences.
We would therefore be grateful if you could take a look at our floor plan, and of course, we welcome any ideas!
Here are some thoughts on what is important to us:
- inviting / open / bright entrance area
- spacious cloakroom
- separate basement staircase at the side entrance (no outdoor stairs desired)
- open living area; the kitchen should be “part of it” but also be able to be closed off with large glass sliding doors when needed
- above the sofa there should be a loft space, so this area is higher and the windows extend over two stories
- window seat
- kitchen with seating and an island, short distances to the pantry
- the house should have corners; we don’t like fully square designs
- the garage is located on the north side near the side entrance.
Since we are not yet sure about the ground floor, I am not posting the other floors yet, but there are already drafts.
As an explanation: the corner in the kitchen area will only be built on the ground floor, half masonry and the upper part will be glass.
I would really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards
Flugi
we need some help designing our entrance area. Somehow, it lacks character; our wishes are included, but it should also be functional and not look too generic.
In terms of space, we are not tied to plus or minus one meter because the plot is large enough and the building complies with regulation 34 (the surrounding houses are similar or much larger). However, we do not want to build unnecessarily large just for the sake of size and essentially throw money out the window. The architect has already drawn the plans this way, but unfortunately, he mostly just copies our ideas and doesn’t really contribute his own input. That’s why we are now trying to realize it ourselves according to our preferences.
We would therefore be grateful if you could take a look at our floor plan, and of course, we welcome any ideas!
Here are some thoughts on what is important to us:
- inviting / open / bright entrance area
- spacious cloakroom
- separate basement staircase at the side entrance (no outdoor stairs desired)
- open living area; the kitchen should be “part of it” but also be able to be closed off with large glass sliding doors when needed
- above the sofa there should be a loft space, so this area is higher and the windows extend over two stories
- window seat
- kitchen with seating and an island, short distances to the pantry
- the house should have corners; we don’t like fully square designs
- the garage is located on the north side near the side entrance.
Since we are not yet sure about the ground floor, I am not posting the other floors yet, but there are already drafts.
As an explanation: the corner in the kitchen area will only be built on the ground floor, half masonry and the upper part will be glass.
I would really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards
Flugi
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: just under 2,000 m2 (0.5 acres)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: -
Floor area ratio: -
Building window, building line and boundary: -
Edge development: -
Number of parking spaces: -
Number of storeys: Basement, ground floor, upper floor, attic
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: Single-family house
Orientation: South
Maximum heights/limits
Other requirements: according to Section 34, neighboring buildings: single-family house with 3 storeys, apartment buildings with 3-4 storeys
Owners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: gable roof, single-family house, solid and timber construction
Basement, storeys: basement + ground floor, upper floor, attic
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults (approx. 30), 1 child: 1 year old, 2 more planned
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: Ground floor: living, dining, kitchen, pantry, WC, wardrobe
Office: family use or home office? Family use with occasional home office
Overnight guests per year: Yes, at least 2-3 times a year
Open or closed architecture: ?
Conservative or modern design: modern, suitable for the area (Bavaria, south of Munich)
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes
Number of dining seats: 10
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: -
Balcony, roof terrace: yes
Garage, carport: yes
Kitchen garden, greenhouse: no
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons for choices or exclusions: see above
House Design
Who designed the plan:
- Architect
- Do-it-Yourself
What do you particularly like? Why?
Separate basement stairs near the side entrance, as no external stairs are desired but children and dogs will be present. It’s not intended as a “mudroom” where you have to go through the house to reach the basement.
- Spacious, bright rooms
- The living area should be somehow open yet separable, so glass sliding doors will be installed. We want to avoid a corridor-like effect.
What do you not like? Why?
Entrance area possibly too large; what ideas are there to keep it bright and open with enough space but not too large?
The staircase should be an eye-catcher made of glass; what is the best way to position it practically?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: -
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: approx. $850,000 (+/-)
Preferred heating technology: -
If you had to give up on certain details/fixtures
- could you give up:
- cannot give up:
Why is the design like 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?
Plot size: just under 2,000 m2 (0.5 acres)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: -
Floor area ratio: -
Building window, building line and boundary: -
Edge development: -
Number of parking spaces: -
Number of storeys: Basement, ground floor, upper floor, attic
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: Single-family house
Orientation: South
Maximum heights/limits
Other requirements: according to Section 34, neighboring buildings: single-family house with 3 storeys, apartment buildings with 3-4 storeys
Owners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: gable roof, single-family house, solid and timber construction
Basement, storeys: basement + ground floor, upper floor, attic
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults (approx. 30), 1 child: 1 year old, 2 more planned
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: Ground floor: living, dining, kitchen, pantry, WC, wardrobe
Office: family use or home office? Family use with occasional home office
Overnight guests per year: Yes, at least 2-3 times a year
Open or closed architecture: ?
Conservative or modern design: modern, suitable for the area (Bavaria, south of Munich)
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes
Number of dining seats: 10
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: -
Balcony, roof terrace: yes
Garage, carport: yes
Kitchen garden, greenhouse: no
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons for choices or exclusions: see above
House Design
Who designed the plan:
- Architect
- Do-it-Yourself
What do you particularly like? Why?
Separate basement stairs near the side entrance, as no external stairs are desired but children and dogs will be present. It’s not intended as a “mudroom” where you have to go through the house to reach the basement.
- Spacious, bright rooms
- The living area should be somehow open yet separable, so glass sliding doors will be installed. We want to avoid a corridor-like effect.
What do you not like? Why?
Entrance area possibly too large; what ideas are there to keep it bright and open with enough space but not too large?
The staircase should be an eye-catcher made of glass; what is the best way to position it practically?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: -
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: approx. $850,000 (+/-)
Preferred heating technology: -
If you had to give up on certain details/fixtures
- could you give up:
- cannot give up:
Why is the design like 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?
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pagoni202024 Jul 2020 21:18Flugi05 schrieb:
The architect has already drawn the plans this way, but unfortunately, he mostly just copies our ideas and doesn’t really contribute his own input. That’s why we’re now trying to realize it on our own, exactly as we want. That would be complete nonsense!
Why not stop and get a new architect who can actually show that they can design a house like that beautifully for you?
Flugi05 schrieb:
Personal budget limit for the house, including fixtures: about 850,000 + / - This sounds like a case where a good architect or interior designer could really make sense, to actually create a beautiful house with a consistent style rather than just a big block.
How can an architect supposedly just copy the design but still make the house larger than the clients expected?
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Flugi05 schrieb:
separate basement stairsFlugi05 schrieb:
It is not desired to have to walk through the house to get to the basement.Could you please explain why you want the basement stairs to be separate? Do all those arriving with dirty shoes have to enter the basement first?
Your entrance/coat area is very large; I think a lot of space is wasted there.
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