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.
Now Barossi,
A utility room located in the center is indeed possible, but using the living room as the main passageway to access the kitchen is quite inconvenient. Not only will you be heading to the coffee machine, but your planned three family members will also frequently need to go to the kitchen—multiple times a day and in the evenings.
You asked for suggestions and improvements, and you have received them. What you do with them is up to you...
Regards, Yvonne
A utility room located in the center is indeed possible, but using the living room as the main passageway to access the kitchen is quite inconvenient. Not only will you be heading to the coffee machine, but your planned three family members will also frequently need to go to the kitchen—multiple times a day and in the evenings.
You asked for suggestions and improvements, and you have received them. What you do with them is up to you...
Regards, Yvonne
I have to be honest: I don’t think so.
Personally, it would really bother me to have to constantly walk past the sofa. My family consists of only two people, but I still made sure that the sofa corner is placed at the edge of the activity area, so someone can have some peace there.
Putting a sofa in the middle of the room is a no-go for me now. I’ve had that before, but I rarely used it willingly. This was later confirmed by simple psychological principles.
Personally, it would really bother me to have to constantly walk past the sofa. My family consists of only two people, but I still made sure that the sofa corner is placed at the edge of the activity area, so someone can have some peace there.
Putting a sofa in the middle of the room is a no-go for me now. I’ve had that before, but I rarely used it willingly. This was later confirmed by simple psychological principles.
ypg schrieb:
I have to be honest: I don’t think so.
Personally, it would bother me a lot to have to constantly walk past the sofa. My family only has two people, but I still made sure the sofa corner is positioned at the edge of the activity area so someone can still have peace there.
Also, placing a sofa in the middle of the room would now be a dealbreaker for me—I had that once but rarely used it, probably for psychological reasons that I later confirmed.
Hello Yvonne,
you’re right! Our "second" living room is also our music room, a place to truly retreat.
Maybe it makes sense to swap the guest room and the kitchen on our floor plan. That would create a much calmer area and also make the walking paths pleasantly short.
Best regards,
Barossi
Hello everyone,
Yesterday we had another meeting with our architect. He made some changes based on our last appointment and added approximate dimensions:
(the development plan does not yet show the "updated kitchen version 2 or 3")
- Kitchen too narrow (currently 4m (13 feet 1 inch))
- Living room as a “pass-through” too narrow (currently 4.25m (14 feet))
- Work and music area expanded as an extension
- He also considered the possibility of a partial basement due to limited space options (basement under the music room)
Attached are the drawings, and we would appreciate honest and constructive feedback!
Thanks and best regards
Barossi
Yesterday we had another meeting with our architect. He made some changes based on our last appointment and added approximate dimensions:
(the development plan does not yet show the "updated kitchen version 2 or 3")
- Kitchen too narrow (currently 4m (13 feet 1 inch))
- Living room as a “pass-through” too narrow (currently 4.25m (14 feet))
- Work and music area expanded as an extension
- He also considered the possibility of a partial basement due to limited space options (basement under the music room)
Attached are the drawings, and we would appreciate honest and constructive feedback!
Thanks and best regards
Barossi
I like the upper floor, but I really don’t like the ground floor.
The kitchen is squeezed into the far corner of the house and has no importance at all.
Meanwhile, the living room and utility room are too prominent (which was already the case before).
Why is the extension still separated from the main house?
If you want peace and quiet, you first have to go outside the house to get to the extension???
The kitchen is squeezed into the far corner of the house and has no importance at all.
Meanwhile, the living room and utility room are too prominent (which was already the case before).
Why is the extension still separated from the main house?
If you want peace and quiet, you first have to go outside the house to get to the extension???
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