Hello!
Apparently, our floor plan, as we originally wanted it, is causing some practical issues.
We are planning a prefab house (9.42 x 9.42 meters (31 x 31 feet)) with a gable roof, knee wall height 1.60 meters (5 ft 3 in), and roof pitch of 25 degrees. At our request, the entrance is planned on the eaves side on the north.
We are actually happy with the ground floor. Our main priorities on the ground floor were an open living-dining area, a guest/workroom, and a guest toilet with shower. The utility room has a window that is located under the carport.
Now about the upper floor, which I like but is causing problems:
1. The door of the north-facing children's room opens against the window. Should it open into the room? Or open outward into the hallway, like the bedroom door is planned (why is it like that there…)?
2. The window in the master bedroom on the upper floor (south side) is planned without a roller blind. This is because a distance of 2.05 meters (6 ft 9 in) to the side wall with the roof slope must be maintained for a roller blind. In the current plan (open walk-in closet) the window could still be moved slightly. However, I wanted to close off the wall to the walk-in closet so that it is accessible from the hallway. According to my calculations, to fit the window there, the walk-in closet would have to be reduced by about 70 cm (28 inches), which is hardly possible.
Do you have any ideas for redesigns that could help us here?
Apparently, our floor plan, as we originally wanted it, is causing some practical issues.
We are planning a prefab house (9.42 x 9.42 meters (31 x 31 feet)) with a gable roof, knee wall height 1.60 meters (5 ft 3 in), and roof pitch of 25 degrees. At our request, the entrance is planned on the eaves side on the north.
We are actually happy with the ground floor. Our main priorities on the ground floor were an open living-dining area, a guest/workroom, and a guest toilet with shower. The utility room has a window that is located under the carport.
Now about the upper floor, which I like but is causing problems:
1. The door of the north-facing children's room opens against the window. Should it open into the room? Or open outward into the hallway, like the bedroom door is planned (why is it like that there…)?
2. The window in the master bedroom on the upper floor (south side) is planned without a roller blind. This is because a distance of 2.05 meters (6 ft 9 in) to the side wall with the roof slope must be maintained for a roller blind. In the current plan (open walk-in closet) the window could still be moved slightly. However, I wanted to close off the wall to the walk-in closet so that it is accessible from the hallway. According to my calculations, to fit the window there, the walk-in closet would have to be reduced by about 70 cm (28 inches), which is hardly possible.
Do you have any ideas for redesigns that could help us here?
LuiseRadiese schrieb:
Yes, as part of the development of the new residential area. The sewer and utility lines are already in place below, with the road on top. There is no slope on your property; the slope is actually only in the southern garden area. This is the case in reality, not on the site plan.
I wouldn’t change the general contractor anymore. I don’t see any reason to.
@LuiseRadiese doesn’t like the floor plan, so it probably won’t be right for them. Gut feeling is usually correct. The floor plan isn’t completely off. It’s not a case of “Help, 30 square meters (320 sq ft) too large, one room missing.”
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LuiseRadiese22 Sep 2020 11:14haydee schrieb:
There is no slope on your plot; the slope is actually only in the southern garden area. This is not shown on the plan.
I wouldn’t change the general contractor anymore. I don’t see any reason to.
@LuiseRadiese doesn’t like the floor plan, so it probably won’t work. Gut feeling is usually right. The floor plan isn’t completely off. It’s not a “Help, it’s 30 square meters (320 square feet) too big, and one room is missing.”What exactly do you mean?
As has been mentioned several times here, I would choose a rectangular rather than a square floor plan. The square shape has also led to the assumption that it is a conventional townhouse. Overall, a rectangular floor plan offers better design possibilities than a square one.
Since we have no information here regarding building restrictions such as the building permit / planning permission, I’ll boldly assume that a rectangle would be possible as well.
I would simply check the Bien-Zenker website. For example, the Edition Line models 123 V2 or V3 might suit in terms of size. Their designs are better than the one shown here.
However, I admit that Bien-Zenker mainly offers square floor plans. Why that is the case remains unclear, but that’s just how it is. Since you apparently have already signed the contract, I would choose a suitable floor plan from those presented there and then adapt it if necessary (for example, moving the bedroom from the south side to the north side).
Since we have no information here regarding building restrictions such as the building permit / planning permission, I’ll boldly assume that a rectangle would be possible as well.
I would simply check the Bien-Zenker website. For example, the Edition Line models 123 V2 or V3 might suit in terms of size. Their designs are better than the one shown here.
However, I admit that Bien-Zenker mainly offers square floor plans. Why that is the case remains unclear, but that’s just how it is. Since you apparently have already signed the contract, I would choose a suitable floor plan from those presented there and then adapt it if necessary (for example, moving the bedroom from the south side to the north side).
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Wintersonne22 Sep 2020 13:14I'm currently browsing the Bien-Zenker homepage. They offer many useful designs (although the costs are not specified). These houses have a lot of windows.
I would choose the Evolution 143 V2 with a higher knee wall and two additional windows on the north side.
I would choose the Evolution 143 V2 with a higher knee wall and two additional windows on the north side.
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Wintersonne22 Sep 2020 13:25However, Bien-Zenker seems to prefer positioning the master bedroom with a walk-in closet facing south, and the second child's bedroom facing north.
Here it is arranged differently: Evolution124 V2
Here it is arranged differently: Evolution124 V2
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