Hello experts,
we have finally found a plot of land, and the planning is in its final stages.
What do you think of our floor plan? Any suggestions for improvement?
1. The plot is on a slope, which is why there is a partial basement. We actually never wanted a basement, but it makes sense here because the homeowner really wants a double garage.
2. The plot faces north at the back. The plot is 17m (56 feet) wide (building area 11m (36 feet)) and 42m (138 feet) long (building area at the front 20m (66 feet)). The road is completely on the south side, so a full south-facing orientation is not possible. The building area does not allow it. However, we don't see this as a problem and hope that the many windows will provide enough natural light inside the house.
What do you think?
we have finally found a plot of land, and the planning is in its final stages.
What do you think of our floor plan? Any suggestions for improvement?
1. The plot is on a slope, which is why there is a partial basement. We actually never wanted a basement, but it makes sense here because the homeowner really wants a double garage.
2. The plot faces north at the back. The plot is 17m (56 feet) wide (building area 11m (36 feet)) and 42m (138 feet) long (building area at the front 20m (66 feet)). The road is completely on the south side, so a full south-facing orientation is not possible. The building area does not allow it. However, we don't see this as a problem and hope that the many windows will provide enough natural light inside the house.
What do you think?
@ypg: The entrance and exit of the shower are from the room in and out, not along the window. The side by the window will have a fixed glass panel measuring 1.20m (4 feet). This even comes as a standard option with a 90cm (35 inch) door!!! *happy* And the depth is correct. I’m probably going for about 60cm (24 inches), like a standard cupboard, and maybe even add doors in front. We’ll see, those are details. I’m not sure yet if we’ll hire a carpenter to build something for that. We still have time to decide.
You haven’t commented on the layouts yet, have you?! Did you find them acceptable? Or do you have any suggestions for improvement?
You haven’t commented on the layouts yet, have you?! Did you find them acceptable? Or do you have any suggestions for improvement?
Yes, the old designs are discarded, and we are satisfied with the current ones. The structural calculation plans are being redone accordingly, and we will not make any further changes! *period*
The shell builder is currently preparing a REASONABLE offer for us... Pouring the basement or not is the main question at the moment....
The shell builder is currently preparing a REASONABLE offer for us... Pouring the basement or not is the main question at the moment....
We received great news last night!!! It will remain a clearance procedure and not a full building permit / planning permission... Hopefully, it will be completed in a few weeks, and we can actually start at the beginning of May... *excited* Still feels completely unreal, even though we have been planning for months...
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Bauexperte1 Apr 2014 11:24Congratulations!
Do you have the contractors lined up?
Best regards, Bauexperte
Do you have the contractors lined up?
Best regards, Bauexperte
Thanks! Yes, everything is ready to go. We’re basically doing the earthworks and the concrete slab for the basement ourselves. My husband’s cousin works in that field.
From the slab onwards, the bricklayer takes over. According to his schedule, he can start in four weeks, so that should work out. Only the heating engineer and electrician are a bit busy at the moment. They’re both good friends of ours but have a lot on their plates right now, which is understandable. Well, it will all come together. We’re moving in with my parents-in-law at the end of April. Our condominium has been sold, so we don’t have the burden of double housing costs and aren’t in a rush… And my husband, father, and father-in-law want to help a lot with the trades. It will be fine… It’s not the first house for our family.
From the slab onwards, the bricklayer takes over. According to his schedule, he can start in four weeks, so that should work out. Only the heating engineer and electrician are a bit busy at the moment. They’re both good friends of ours but have a lot on their plates right now, which is understandable. Well, it will all come together. We’re moving in with my parents-in-law at the end of April. Our condominium has been sold, so we don’t have the burden of double housing costs and aren’t in a rush… And my husband, father, and father-in-law want to help a lot with the trades. It will be fine… It’s not the first house for our family.
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