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.
tomtom79 schrieb:
just swap the kitchen and utility room with the guest room! you’ll have to give up some space from the living area, but you gain it again upstairs.Hello,
yes, we have considered that as well, but we really like the kitchen’s east-facing orientation. The sun comes up in the morning while having coffee :-)
Best regards, Barossi
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Bauexperte18 Jul 2015 10:12Barossi schrieb:
The sun rises while having coffee in the morning 🙂And when can you enjoy this luxury? One or two days a week?Regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte schrieb:
And when can you enjoy this luxury? One or two days a week?
Regards, BauexperteHello,
I’m a coffee enthusiast with a nice espresso machine with an external grinder, and so on. Our kitchen will have a dedicated "coffee corner." Since I work from home about two days a week, my coffee machine is a very important feature. Making coffee isn’t just a quick task either, and I’d like to enjoy a nice view out of the window while doing it 🙂
Best regards, Barossi
Hello,
we have thought about it for several more days. We really like the floor plan overall.
We still have the following "points of concern":
- The living room width of 4.15m (13.6 feet) seems quite narrow for a large dining table, in our opinion.
- We would like to include a kitchen island.
- In the hallway upstairs, we would like a "daylight shaft" to bring in natural light.
- In the parents’ area upstairs, we prefer sliding doors to avoid having too many doors getting in the way.
What do you think?
Best regards, Barossi
we have thought about it for several more days. We really like the floor plan overall.
We still have the following "points of concern":
- The living room width of 4.15m (13.6 feet) seems quite narrow for a large dining table, in our opinion.
- We would like to include a kitchen island.
- In the hallway upstairs, we would like a "daylight shaft" to bring in natural light.
- In the parents’ area upstairs, we prefer sliding doors to avoid having too many doors getting in the way.
What do you think?
Best regards, Barossi
I think there is a contradiction when a) you want to stick to the original floor plan, but b) you also want changes that force revisions to the design, which can alter much or everything.
I don’t see the problem with the architect being presented with your wishes again. Surely, apart from the points you mentioned, you like this design. So why should the second design be any different? Your architect has a distinct style, which you will probably recognize in the revised design as well 🙂
And if that one doesn’t turn out as well... it won’t simply be discarded 😉
I don’t see the problem with the architect being presented with your wishes again. Surely, apart from the points you mentioned, you like this design. So why should the second design be any different? Your architect has a distinct style, which you will probably recognize in the revised design as well 🙂
And if that one doesn’t turn out as well... it won’t simply be discarded 😉
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