ᐅ Site Planning – Which House Type and Size Makes the Most Sense?
Created on: 8 Jan 2019 12:30
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Yaso2.0
Hello everyone,
Our notary appointment is set, and I received the measurements of the plot yesterday.
My husband and I each prefer a different house type.
He favors a townhouse-style villa, while I prefer a gable roof with an elevated knee wall.
I’m attaching the measurements and the development plan, and I would appreciate your opinions on which house type would make the most sense, especially regarding the size, so that there is still a nice garden left.
Next Monday and Friday, we have two appointments with general contractors recommended by our circle of friends.
I want to be well prepared for the meetings, so nothing is “pushed” on me, and above all, to approach this process with realistic expectations!
I’m really looking forward to your recommendations!
Thank you
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 389 sqm (4187 sq ft)
Sloping terrain
Floor area ratio (FAR) 0.35
Total floor space ratio 0.70
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: not specified
Architectural style: not specified
Orientation: not specified
Our notary appointment is set, and I received the measurements of the plot yesterday.
My husband and I each prefer a different house type.
He favors a townhouse-style villa, while I prefer a gable roof with an elevated knee wall.
I’m attaching the measurements and the development plan, and I would appreciate your opinions on which house type would make the most sense, especially regarding the size, so that there is still a nice garden left.
Next Monday and Friday, we have two appointments with general contractors recommended by our circle of friends.
I want to be well prepared for the meetings, so nothing is “pushed” on me, and above all, to approach this process with realistic expectations!
I’m really looking forward to your recommendations!
Thank you
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 389 sqm (4187 sq ft)
Sloping terrain
Floor area ratio (FAR) 0.35
Total floor space ratio 0.70
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: not specified
Architectural style: not specified
Orientation: not specified
Bookstar schrieb:
General contracting is quite a topic. It costs significantly more than direct subcontracting and comes with risks. I would reconsider, especially given the currently very high price situation in the market.That is certainly true, but we don’t have the experience to handle direct subcontracting or to collect and manage bids ourselves.
Friends have had very, very positive experiences with general contractors.
Yaso2.0 schrieb:
That is certainly true, but we do not have the experience to manage individual contracts or request quotes, etc.
Friends have had very, very good experiences with general contractors.That would then be the architect’s responsibility.
By the way, this was one of many reasons why we chose to build with an architect. After discussions with three general contractors and one architect, it quickly became clear to us that the architect approaches such questions with more thorough consideration. For example, how to position the house on the lot, and which building form suits the requirements and the plot best.
But that doesn’t mean it’s always the case.
No carport either? Where do you park your cars? Driveway?
face26 schrieb:
That would be the architect’s responsibility.
By the way, this was one of the many reasons why we chose to build with an architect. After discussions with three general contractors and one architect, it quickly became clear to us that the architect approaches such questions with more careful consideration. For example, how to position the house on the plot and which building form best suits the requirements and the site.
But that doesn’t mean it’s always the case.
No carport either? Where do you park your cars? Driveway?Oh, I thought he meant doing everything entirely on his own.
I will attend the two appointments next week and then arrange another meeting with an architect. Of course, first I need to find a good one. I’ll ask around in my network for recommendations.
Yes, there will be a carport!
elongated building structure, gable roof.
With a general contractor (GC), at least you know the total cost, and if you get a recommended one, it’s unlikely to be a bad choice.
At the moment, I wouldn’t build with separate contracts. At least not where we are. You end up having to chase everyone. Everything takes longer, and even if you manage to hire a company, the work isn’t finished yet. Many companies around here are not taking any more jobs for 2019, and all of them choose their customers.
Not all GCs are the same. Ours doesn’t have any model homes; he only builds custom houses with local tradespeople. Very transparent and fair to both his trades and clients—he even visited the plot before the first meeting. He also helped oversee the demolition.
With a general contractor (GC), at least you know the total cost, and if you get a recommended one, it’s unlikely to be a bad choice.
At the moment, I wouldn’t build with separate contracts. At least not where we are. You end up having to chase everyone. Everything takes longer, and even if you manage to hire a company, the work isn’t finished yet. Many companies around here are not taking any more jobs for 2019, and all of them choose their customers.
Not all GCs are the same. Ours doesn’t have any model homes; he only builds custom houses with local tradespeople. Very transparent and fair to both his trades and clients—he even visited the plot before the first meeting. He also helped oversee the demolition.
haydee schrieb:
elongated building structure, gable roof.
With a general contractor (GC), at least you know the total cost, and if you get a recommended one, it’s unlikely to be a mistake.
Currently, I wouldn’t build with individual contracts. At least not here. You end up becoming a stalker. Everything drags on, and even if you manage to hire a company, the work isn’t finished yet. Many companies around here are not accepting any more work for 2019, and they all pick their clients.I agree about the GC. An architect would initially provide only an approximate estimate of the costs, right?
Our friends have been living in their houses for 2–4 years and were very enthusiastic even during the construction phase.
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WilhelmRo8 Jan 2019 16:02For a city villa, I find the plot a bit small.
I would also go for a gable roof with the entrance on the north side and the garage in the northeast. That way, there is plenty of space on the south side for the garden and terrace 🙂
I would also go for a gable roof with the entrance on the north side and the garage in the northeast. That way, there is plenty of space on the south side for the garden and terrace 🙂
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