ᐅ Opinions on Single-Family Homes with a Small-Scale Hobby Agricultural Extension
Created on: 15 Jul 2015 12:15
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Barossi
Hello everyone,
We have been happily following along for quite some time :-)
Great forum, thank you for that!
In May, we purchased a very beautiful and large plot of land (with an existing building; the house must be demolished!). We would like to build on this plot and have already taken the first steps by consulting with an architect recommended by very good friends. After a very good conversation discussing our needs and priorities, the first sketches have now been created.
We would like to hear your opinion on the following floor plan.
Zoning restrictions/planning permission: §34
Plot size: 2200m² (0.54 acres)
Floor area ratio:
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors:
Roof type: "flat" pitched roof
Architectural style: traditional (brick construction) with a modern "extension"
Layout: rather open design
Maximum heights/restrictions: -
Clients’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: brick construction, "flat" pitched roof, as few sloped ceilings as possible, high ceilings
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors
Number of people, ages: 2 adults (41 & 34), 1 child (26 months) + 1 child planned (2–3 years), then possible need for an au pair
Office: 1 office upstairs (as long as no second child), 1 separate office + "music room"
Traditional or modern design: rather traditional → brick
Open kitchen, kitchen island: very much desired, including kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes, preferably water-heated
Garage, carport: carport with 2 parking spaces and direct access to the house
House design: from our architect
What do we particularly like?
We find the parents’ area on the upper floor very nice. The extension in front of the house is also very well designed.
What do we not like?
The kitchen may be a bit small; the kitchen island has not yet been included. The children’s bathroom upstairs could be smaller and only requires one sink.
In the extension, I would divide the workspace.
As already mentioned, this is the first "rough" draft following an initial meeting of about 2–3 hours with our architect!
We would be very grateful for any advice and suggestions.
We have been happily following along for quite some time :-)
Great forum, thank you for that!
In May, we purchased a very beautiful and large plot of land (with an existing building; the house must be demolished!). We would like to build on this plot and have already taken the first steps by consulting with an architect recommended by very good friends. After a very good conversation discussing our needs and priorities, the first sketches have now been created.
We would like to hear your opinion on the following floor plan.
Zoning restrictions/planning permission: §34
Plot size: 2200m² (0.54 acres)
Floor area ratio:
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors:
Roof type: "flat" pitched roof
Architectural style: traditional (brick construction) with a modern "extension"
Layout: rather open design
Maximum heights/restrictions: -
Clients’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: brick construction, "flat" pitched roof, as few sloped ceilings as possible, high ceilings
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors
Number of people, ages: 2 adults (41 & 34), 1 child (26 months) + 1 child planned (2–3 years), then possible need for an au pair
Office: 1 office upstairs (as long as no second child), 1 separate office + "music room"
Traditional or modern design: rather traditional → brick
Open kitchen, kitchen island: very much desired, including kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes, preferably water-heated
Garage, carport: carport with 2 parking spaces and direct access to the house
House design: from our architect
What do we particularly like?
We find the parents’ area on the upper floor very nice. The extension in front of the house is also very well designed.
What do we not like?
The kitchen may be a bit small; the kitchen island has not yet been included. The children’s bathroom upstairs could be smaller and only requires one sink.
In the extension, I would divide the workspace.
As already mentioned, this is the first "rough" draft following an initial meeting of about 2–3 hours with our architect!
We would be very grateful for any advice and suggestions.
I like the closets in the kids' rooms!
This is a nice idea borrowed from the Americans: no annoying wardrobes that are always in the way or overcrowded. A closet like that can store not only clothes but also toys. The rest of the room can be better organized with a simpler layout.
I also don’t like having to walk through the utility room – it makes the kitchen feel like a servant’s workspace (shh, go back to your corner :cool 🙂
This is a nice idea borrowed from the Americans: no annoying wardrobes that are always in the way or overcrowded. A closet like that can store not only clothes but also toys. The rest of the room can be better organized with a simpler layout.
I also don’t like having to walk through the utility room – it makes the kitchen feel like a servant’s workspace (shh, go back to your corner :cool 🙂
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Wanderdüne15 Jul 2015 22:47Regarding the upper floor: The "chambers" in the children's rooms are intended to prevent the otherwise narrow rooms from becoming even more cramped due to wardrobes; however, the space should be planned with complete furnishings, as this reduces flexibility. Otherwise, the upper floor is acceptable.
The basement is less successful, with impractical circulation paths and the living room acting as an uncomfortable walkthrough area.
The overall layout still appears cluttered. Since several changes are needed, this can be addressed later.
The basement is less successful, with impractical circulation paths and the living room acting as an uncomfortable walkthrough area.
The overall layout still appears cluttered. Since several changes are needed, this can be addressed later.
Wanderdüne schrieb:
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The basement level is not very successful, the circulation paths are impractical, and the living room feels like an uncomfortable passageway.
The elevation view still looks cluttered. Since quite a few changes are needed, that can be addressed later.Hello,
we had said that we want an open area, but we do not want to see the "dirty dishes" from the sofa. I find the kitchen a bit narrow, and we would also like a kitchen island.
Would it make sense to enlarge the house by 50cm (20 inches) on the kitchen side? That would also make the master wing upstairs a bit bigger, and the kitchen would have more space.
Best regards,
Barossi
I have spent quite a bit of time in the USA and have seen these storage rooms firsthand... they simply turn into junkyards (better attics filled with toys from the last 10 years), although of course there are parents who can train their children to keep things very organized.
Are you familiar with the TV series Friends? There is a storage room like that there as well ;-)
Are you familiar with the TV series Friends? There is a storage room like that there as well ;-)
BeHaElJa schrieb:
I have spent some extended time in the USA and have experienced the chambers firsthand... they often just turn into dumping grounds (better attics with toys from the last 10 years), although of course there are parents who can train their children to maintain strict order.
Are you familiar with the series Friends? There’s a chamber like that there too ;-)Hello,
we will "reflect on it again". After some thought, we don’t think the chambers are bad after all.
Best regards, Barossi
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