Hello,
we are currently looking for ideas for a practical floor plan, but it’s not that easy.
We have already visited show homes, but so far nothing has really convinced us 100%.
Maybe you have some rough ideas on how to achieve the following:
- The plot is about 740 sqm (8,000 sq ft). It is 32 m (105 ft) long and 25 m (82 ft) wide on one side and 22 m (72 ft) on the other.
- We are only allowed to build 1.5 stories. Two stories are possible if we comply with a ridge height of 4.5 m (15 ft), an overall height of 9 m (30 ft), and a roof pitch between 30 and 45 degrees. (Although I’m not sure how to build two full stories under these conditions!?)
- Hip roofs, gable roofs, half-hip roofs, and shed roofs are permitted.
Our minimum room size requirements are as follows.
Ground floor:
- Utility room – 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Storage room – 8 sqm (86 sq ft)
- Study/guest room – 15 sqm (161 sq ft)
- Shower/WC bathroom – 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Kitchen (possibly with pantry) – 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Living/dining area – fairly open plan
- Entrance hall – fairly open plan
Upper floor:
- Bedroom – 15 sqm (161 sq ft)
- Walk-in closet – 9 sqm (97 sq ft)
- Bathroom 1 – 12 sqm (129 sq ft)
- Bathroom 2 – 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Children’s room 1 – 17 sqm (183 sq ft)
- Children’s room 2 – 17 sqm (183 sq ft)
- Landing – fairly open plan
We would also be open to having the master bedroom with a large bathroom on the ground floor, although this is probably even more difficult to realize.
Do you have any ideas on how something like this could be designed?
we are currently looking for ideas for a practical floor plan, but it’s not that easy.
We have already visited show homes, but so far nothing has really convinced us 100%.
Maybe you have some rough ideas on how to achieve the following:
- The plot is about 740 sqm (8,000 sq ft). It is 32 m (105 ft) long and 25 m (82 ft) wide on one side and 22 m (72 ft) on the other.
- We are only allowed to build 1.5 stories. Two stories are possible if we comply with a ridge height of 4.5 m (15 ft), an overall height of 9 m (30 ft), and a roof pitch between 30 and 45 degrees. (Although I’m not sure how to build two full stories under these conditions!?)
- Hip roofs, gable roofs, half-hip roofs, and shed roofs are permitted.
Our minimum room size requirements are as follows.
Ground floor:
- Utility room – 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Storage room – 8 sqm (86 sq ft)
- Study/guest room – 15 sqm (161 sq ft)
- Shower/WC bathroom – 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Kitchen (possibly with pantry) – 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Living/dining area – fairly open plan
- Entrance hall – fairly open plan
Upper floor:
- Bedroom – 15 sqm (161 sq ft)
- Walk-in closet – 9 sqm (97 sq ft)
- Bathroom 1 – 12 sqm (129 sq ft)
- Bathroom 2 – 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Children’s room 1 – 17 sqm (183 sq ft)
- Children’s room 2 – 17 sqm (183 sq ft)
- Landing – fairly open plan
We would also be open to having the master bedroom with a large bathroom on the ground floor, although this is probably even more difficult to realize.
Do you have any ideas on how something like this could be designed?
aytex schrieb:
@emer: did the original poster mention in any way that they expect us to design a floor plan for them??? I don’t understand your response
Well, I never said that the original poster is demanding that from any of us now.
What I mean is that their ideas are already so specific that they should take them to an architect. This is already a stage of planning/conceiving a house that you probably don’t just look for or find on the internet to get inspiration.
We have now looked at what feels like 1,000 floor plans, and none of them were a perfect fit. Most of the time, it comes down to the tiny utility room... That’s why we’re feeling a bit discouraged right now. 🙁
Maybe the best option will be to create a house design ourselves using Roomsketcher or a similar tool.
Thank you for your help.
Maybe the best option will be to create a house design ourselves using Roomsketcher or a similar tool.
Thank you for your help.
How do you plan to build? With an architect?
Otherwise, you won’t have much flexibility when it comes to the floor plan.
Either way, you can save yourself the time with any poor-quality software. The result won’t fit exactly as planned anyway.
Structural engineering, varying wall thicknesses, stairs, and so on will all disrupt the carefully drawn floor plan.
That’s why you should go straight to a professional with exactly the information you’ve given us. They will create a suitable floor plan for you.
Good luck
milkie
Otherwise, you won’t have much flexibility when it comes to the floor plan.
Either way, you can save yourself the time with any poor-quality software. The result won’t fit exactly as planned anyway.
Structural engineering, varying wall thicknesses, stairs, and so on will all disrupt the carefully drawn floor plan.
That’s why you should go straight to a professional with exactly the information you’ve given us. They will create a suitable floor plan for you.
Good luck
milkie
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Wanderdüne16 Mar 2014 19:24RS. schrieb:
We have now looked at what feels like 1,000 floor plans, and none of them fit 100%.This is the normal situation. Even if someone has the same requirements for the room layout, the design will differ due to the specific conditions of the plot and the surrounding buildings.
Self-designed plans are only beneficial if they help clarify what is truly important to you and bring up aspects you might not have considered otherwise. However, it must be understood that self-design rarely results in optimal outcomes.
No one can guarantee a perfect fit because every plot of land and its surroundings are different once the floor plan is adjusted.
Additionally, everyone has individual preferences. Since you have already written them down, you should take them to an architect.
(I assume you would feel a bit overwhelmed if you tried to tackle this on your own now) 🙂
Additionally, everyone has individual preferences. Since you have already written them down, you should take them to an architect.
(I assume you would feel a bit overwhelmed if you tried to tackle this on your own now) 🙂
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Bauexperte17 Mar 2014 10:25Hello,
Where are you planning to build, and what budget do you consider for construction, excluding additional building-related costs?
Regards, Bauexperte
RS. schrieb:It means "calculated" as two stories. You reach this quickly if dormers are built or if the roof pitch is chosen too steep.
- The plot is about 740 sqm (8,000 sq ft). It is 32 m (105 ft) long and 25 m (82 ft) wide on one side and 22 m (72 ft) on the other.
- You are allowed to build only 1.5 stories. Two stories are possible if we comply with total height = 4.5 m (15 ft), eaves height = 9 m (30 ft), and roof pitch between 30–45°. (Although I don’t understand how two stories would fit under these conditions!?)
RS. schrieb:You provided the plot data but not the exact building envelope. For your space requirements, assuming standard room sizes, you need at least a building envelope 12.00 m (39 ft) wide and equally deep.
Our minimum room size requirements are as follows.
Ground floor:
- Utility room – 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Storage room – 8 sqm (86 sq ft)
- Study/guest room – 15 sqm (161 sq ft)
- Shower/WC bathroom – 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Kitchen (possibly pantry) – 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Living/dining area – relatively open plan
- Hallway – relatively open plan
Upper floor:
- Bedroom – 15 sqm (161 sq ft)
- Walk-in closet – 9 sqm (97 sq ft)
- Bathroom 1 – 12 sqm (129 sq ft)
- Bathroom 2 – 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Child’s room 1 – 17 sqm (183 sq ft)
- Child’s room 2 – 17 sqm (183 sq ft)
- Hallway – relatively open plan
We might also have no problem with moving the master bedroom with large bathroom to the ground floor; however, this would probably be even more difficult to implement.
Where are you planning to build, and what budget do you consider for construction, excluding additional building-related costs?
Regards, Bauexperte
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