ᐅ Assistance with Planning

Hello,
I’m not sure if this is the right place for my question, and if not, I apologize. But if I can get some help here, I would be very grateful.

Here is my situation: I am still a student and have received a project for one of my final courses. Everyone in my class got a project, each with different parameters.

Mine is as follows: I am supposed to design a representative house in the Bauhaus style for a billionaire businessman and his family (wife and son).

The house is basically already finished, meaning the floor plan on paper is done. But the project requires a lot more. I also have to specify the wall and ceiling colors, flooring, etc., all of which must suit the brief. In other words, only the best materials will be used for such a client. That is where my biggest problem lies. I have no knowledge of materials.

For the color scheme inside and outside the house, I was thinking of black and white. So dark doors and frames, white walls, and a dark floor. Color accents would then come from decorative objects.

Now to the problem I already mentioned. I am almost considering installing black parquet flooring throughout the house, but which kind? It should be light-resistant. (I want everything to be as realistic as possible.) The wood should also be resistant to damage from high heels. I have even fewer ideas for the kitchen and bathroom. I want a matte black/dark floor there as well. It must also be resistant to dropped plates and flying saucers. ;-P

I hope I have explained my concern clearly enough so that no one will have to ask, “Huh?!? What does he want from me?”
I look forward to your answers.

Best regards,
Canderous

PS: To really secure a top grade, I would like to present the whole thing as a computer model. Are there good programs for doing this? Can you recommend some?

Edit: If it bothers you that this is "just" a school project, you might consider it from the perspective that I would actually like to build the house myself someday, or at least something similar, and that I would be thinking along the same lines. Think of this as a kind of construction advice for the future. +^^+

Hello,
I don’t mind that it’s “just” a school project; I think it’s great when someone really engages with their topic. (Maybe it’s also because of my profession :-) )

Regarding your question: Is it primarily about the wood selection for the floor? You can achieve a nice dark floor with stained or smoked oak flooring. Alternatively, wenge wood could be used, but since it fades significantly, it would also need to be treated. The door frames and door panels can be made from the same wood.

Alternatively, a mineral floor could be considered. Natural options include slate floors; artificial options include a darkly colored and sealed design screed.

The door panels should be flush-fitting for the Bauhaus style.

Unfortunately, I can’t say much about the drawing software, but there are several people here who share their self-created floor plans, elevations, and isometric views, so they probably know a suitable program. However, I would recommend submitting the floor plans and elevations as hand drawings, possibly traced in ink on tracing paper, so your teacher can be sure you haven’t copied everything.

I hope this helps.

Enjoy the project.

I wouldn’t choose parquet flooring; I’d prefer natural stone, at least in the bathroom, if not throughout the entire house.
Brazilian multicolor slate, for example, is very distinctive—clients with a “billion-dollar” budget who want to make a statement usually opt for something that stands out. In my opinion, parquet is not unique, almost too common.
For bathrooms or guest toilets, glass mosaics from Bisazza are a great option (around 500€/m² (about $46/ft²) – timeless and elegant).
Large-format natural stone slabs are also popular for living area floors. Installation and manufacturing are very expensive, making them something special. When laid without grout and polished, the result is stunning.

To get a better idea, at least for ceramic and stone coverings, I recommend, as someone from Hamburg, visiting Harry’s tile market on Schützenstraße. Nearby, there should also be Raab Karcher (bathroom section).
Additionally, there is the tile center in Moorfleet.

Thanks to my side job in real estate photography, I’ve had the chance to visit several high-end villas in and around Hamburg. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen any in the Bauhaus style yet; it’s always been more about a certain “glamour.” Parquet floors tend to be found more often in mid-range Hamburg apartments priced roughly between €350,000 and €1 million (€350,000 to €1 million).

Good luck and have fun,
Yvonne

Edit: If it bothers you that this is "only" a school project, you might want to consider it from the perspective that I would actually like to build a house like this myself someday, or at least something similar, and I would be thinking along the same lines. Think of it as a kind of building consultation for the future. +^^+

Hey, thank you all for the quick and detailed replies. Those were great tips and ideas. I looked into oak parquet flooring, and it really aligns with the look I’m aiming for. Regarding natural stone, I think it’s a fantastic idea, especially for the kitchen and bathroom. The entrance area or hall could probably also be nicely covered with it. For bedrooms and living rooms, though, personally, I don’t find stone as appealing, regardless of price, since it doesn’t create a cozy atmosphere, at least not here up north. In villas in Italy or Spain, it’s a different story—natural stone floors look really amazing there everywhere.

So right now, I’m leaning toward using various dark natural stones for the entrance, kitchen, wet areas like the indoor pool and spa, and the bathrooms. The cladding for the walls also caught my interest; I wouldn’t have thought of that on my own, thanks for the tip. I think I’ll start by drawing it in like this and see if I like it.

Thanks again. Oh, one more thing. I’m still not entirely sure about stone or wood for the terrace and rooftop terrace. For the rooftop terrace, I’m leaning toward wood, mainly because of the weight and structural considerations. What do you think?

PS: Just ignore the edit above; I pressed the wrong button.