ᐅ New build semi-detached house, approximately 150 sqm, on a small plot
Created on: 15 Apr 2020 13:06
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Since summer/fall 2019, we have been planning our semi-detached house, which will be built on a 288 sqm (3,100 sq ft) plot in a new development area. The neighboring house has not yet been built but is included in the plans. Because we have good contact with the neighbors, we regularly exchange data and planning details.
Our semi-detached house will be approximately 8.70 x 10.60 m (29 x 35 ft) and will have an extension (bay window / conservatory).
We would appreciate comments on the current floor plans and any tips regarding windows or ideas for planning the patio.
We are also still undecided about the placement of a tool/bike shed.
Thank you in advance!
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 288 sqm (3,100 sq ft)
Slope: yes, within the plot about 2.5 m (8 ft)... within the building zone up to max. 1.5 m (5 ft)
Site coverage ratio: 0.35
Floor area ratio: 0.7
Building zone, building line, and boundary: The building zone starts 2.5 m (8 ft) south of the northern street and is about 12 m (39 ft) wide and 12.50 m (41 ft) long. There is a mandatory extension adjoining the eastern semi-detached plot. Number of parking spaces: 2
The plot has a kind of "narrow strip" at the south end where a garage could be built, but we prefer to use this space as garden area. The land slopes downward from northwest to southeast.
Orientation: almost north-south; house entrance on the reference street to the north and garden to the south
Additional requirements: roof type (gable roof), roof pitch (34 degrees), and eaves height (max 4.75 m (15.6 ft)).
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: classic-modern, gable roof, semi-detached house
Basement, floors: ground floor as a full story, upper floor with knee wall 1.40 m (4.6 ft)
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults (mid-30s) and 2 children (1 and 5 years old)
Space needs on the ground floor: kitchen, dining area, living room, study (for occasional home office), WC + shower
Space needs on the upper floor: bathroom, master bedroom, 2 children’s rooms (preferably similar in size)
Office: home office
Guest stays per year: fewer than 5, for 1-3 days each
Open or closed layout: as open as possible on the ground floor
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with "kitchen island"; the island should include a counter with 2 seats facing the dining area
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes!
Music/stereo area: limited need, integrated near the TV area
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: carport (6 x 3 m (20 x 10 ft)) on the west side. A parking space in front toward the street
Utility garden, greenhouse: we plan a raised bed but no large-scale gardening
Other wishes/particulars/daily routine, including reasons why certain things were included or excluded:
From the start, it was clear that the children should have the largest bedrooms. The master bedroom should be as small and practical as possible.
Our main focus on the ground floor was an open kitchen-dining-living area since we expect family life to be centered here and, in summer, extending into the garden.
Due to cost reasons, we decided against a basement. We hope to make do with the attic, the pantry under the stairs, and a tool shed in the garden. Decluttering is on the agenda.
House design
Who designed it: We had very precise ideas that were implemented by the architect of our prefabricated house builder.
What do you particularly like? Why?
We like the large children’s rooms and the many windows facing southwest in the bay window/conservatory, which make our main living areas very bright.
What don’t you like? Why?
The carport is in front of the kitchen window, but from our perspective, there was no alternative because we want to preserve as much garden as possible behind the house.
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 335 K turnkey
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: approx. 380 K
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating on both floors
If you had to give up something, which details/extensions
-could you do without: nothing
-could you not do without: office/guest room, extension
Why has the design evolved as it is?
The current design was developed after many hours of personal consideration and the very friendly and always competent input from our expert advisor. We moved the utility room and guest bathroom to one side to create the largest possible guest room. Including an additional shower was mandatory.
Our fireplace must stay... finding a suitable location for the chimney was not easy, but we believe we have achieved this well. However, this required further adjustments in the attic.
We are very happy with the current floor plan as it stands. Among other things, we are glad about the relatively large dimensions because during the planning phase, we often came across very narrow floor plans with mostly three stories. Naturally, it is still oriented lengthwise... but you know what I mean.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Are there serious errors in the floor plan that we no longer see out of affection? What would you recommend doing differently?
How/where would you position the terrace/tool shed? The plot slopes downward from northwest to southeast.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything important... this took quite some time ^^
We are already looking forward to your feedback and thank you for your time!
Kind regards!!
Since summer/fall 2019, we have been planning our semi-detached house, which will be built on a 288 sqm (3,100 sq ft) plot in a new development area. The neighboring house has not yet been built but is included in the plans. Because we have good contact with the neighbors, we regularly exchange data and planning details.
Our semi-detached house will be approximately 8.70 x 10.60 m (29 x 35 ft) and will have an extension (bay window / conservatory).
We would appreciate comments on the current floor plans and any tips regarding windows or ideas for planning the patio.
We are also still undecided about the placement of a tool/bike shed.
Thank you in advance!
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 288 sqm (3,100 sq ft)
Slope: yes, within the plot about 2.5 m (8 ft)... within the building zone up to max. 1.5 m (5 ft)
Site coverage ratio: 0.35
Floor area ratio: 0.7
Building zone, building line, and boundary: The building zone starts 2.5 m (8 ft) south of the northern street and is about 12 m (39 ft) wide and 12.50 m (41 ft) long. There is a mandatory extension adjoining the eastern semi-detached plot. Number of parking spaces: 2
The plot has a kind of "narrow strip" at the south end where a garage could be built, but we prefer to use this space as garden area. The land slopes downward from northwest to southeast.
Orientation: almost north-south; house entrance on the reference street to the north and garden to the south
Additional requirements: roof type (gable roof), roof pitch (34 degrees), and eaves height (max 4.75 m (15.6 ft)).
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: classic-modern, gable roof, semi-detached house
Basement, floors: ground floor as a full story, upper floor with knee wall 1.40 m (4.6 ft)
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults (mid-30s) and 2 children (1 and 5 years old)
Space needs on the ground floor: kitchen, dining area, living room, study (for occasional home office), WC + shower
Space needs on the upper floor: bathroom, master bedroom, 2 children’s rooms (preferably similar in size)
Office: home office
Guest stays per year: fewer than 5, for 1-3 days each
Open or closed layout: as open as possible on the ground floor
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen with "kitchen island"; the island should include a counter with 2 seats facing the dining area
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes!
Music/stereo area: limited need, integrated near the TV area
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: carport (6 x 3 m (20 x 10 ft)) on the west side. A parking space in front toward the street
Utility garden, greenhouse: we plan a raised bed but no large-scale gardening
Other wishes/particulars/daily routine, including reasons why certain things were included or excluded:
From the start, it was clear that the children should have the largest bedrooms. The master bedroom should be as small and practical as possible.
Our main focus on the ground floor was an open kitchen-dining-living area since we expect family life to be centered here and, in summer, extending into the garden.
Due to cost reasons, we decided against a basement. We hope to make do with the attic, the pantry under the stairs, and a tool shed in the garden. Decluttering is on the agenda.
House design
Who designed it: We had very precise ideas that were implemented by the architect of our prefabricated house builder.
What do you particularly like? Why?
We like the large children’s rooms and the many windows facing southwest in the bay window/conservatory, which make our main living areas very bright.
What don’t you like? Why?
The carport is in front of the kitchen window, but from our perspective, there was no alternative because we want to preserve as much garden as possible behind the house.
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 335 K turnkey
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: approx. 380 K
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating on both floors
If you had to give up something, which details/extensions
-could you do without: nothing
-could you not do without: office/guest room, extension
Why has the design evolved as it is?
The current design was developed after many hours of personal consideration and the very friendly and always competent input from our expert advisor. We moved the utility room and guest bathroom to one side to create the largest possible guest room. Including an additional shower was mandatory.
Our fireplace must stay... finding a suitable location for the chimney was not easy, but we believe we have achieved this well. However, this required further adjustments in the attic.
We are very happy with the current floor plan as it stands. Among other things, we are glad about the relatively large dimensions because during the planning phase, we often came across very narrow floor plans with mostly three stories. Naturally, it is still oriented lengthwise... but you know what I mean.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Are there serious errors in the floor plan that we no longer see out of affection? What would you recommend doing differently?
How/where would you position the terrace/tool shed? The plot slopes downward from northwest to southeast.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything important... this took quite some time ^^
We are already looking forward to your feedback and thank you for your time!
Kind regards!!
What strikes me first is that your terrace is planned right next to the neighbor’s house wall, which doesn’t seem very cozy or open. Especially since the 2.20 m (7 feet 3 inches) depth is not enough. I would prefer to plan the terrace as far away from the neighbor as possible, so you can have private conversations without disturbances.
Best regards
Sabine
Best regards
Sabine
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