Hello,
we are now entering the critical phase of our planning. Next week, the shell construction will be put out to tender. I have refrained from asking for outside opinions for a long time, but now I’m taking the step.
The building will be solid construction, meeting the energy saving ordinance standard (we will be about 10% below the required value).
Almost 160 sqm (1722 sq ft) of pure living space (excluding the terrace).
External dimensions approximately 11.00 m by 15.30 m (36 ft by 50 ft) including the garage.
The plot size is 600 sqm (6460 sq ft).
To give you a complete picture, I’m including interior and exterior views.
What is not clearly visible on the plans: there will be an attic above the bathroom, office, and bedroom.
The windows are not yet final (in the end, they will be double casement windows).
The "space" in the bathroom will be a closet.
The staircase is closed off so that the space underneath will be part of the pantry/wardrobe.
Even though some proponents of space-saving staircases in detached houses (EVH) are here, we consciously decided against it. 🙂
The front door has already been rotated and now opens to the right. This way, it no longer blocks the wardrobe area when open.
A roof window above the hallway has also already been included.
A few walls will be constructed as solid walls rather than drywall, contrary to the plans shown here. This is due to structural requirements. The material transitions and mix are thus also resolved.
On the floor plans, the north side is always at the top.
Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your feedback. Maybe there are still some minor details we can change or improve.
Note:
Attachments have been deleted at the original poster’s request.
Best regards,
Bauexperte
we are now entering the critical phase of our planning. Next week, the shell construction will be put out to tender. I have refrained from asking for outside opinions for a long time, but now I’m taking the step.
The building will be solid construction, meeting the energy saving ordinance standard (we will be about 10% below the required value).
Almost 160 sqm (1722 sq ft) of pure living space (excluding the terrace).
External dimensions approximately 11.00 m by 15.30 m (36 ft by 50 ft) including the garage.
The plot size is 600 sqm (6460 sq ft).
To give you a complete picture, I’m including interior and exterior views.
What is not clearly visible on the plans: there will be an attic above the bathroom, office, and bedroom.
The windows are not yet final (in the end, they will be double casement windows).
The "space" in the bathroom will be a closet.
The staircase is closed off so that the space underneath will be part of the pantry/wardrobe.
Even though some proponents of space-saving staircases in detached houses (EVH) are here, we consciously decided against it. 🙂
The front door has already been rotated and now opens to the right. This way, it no longer blocks the wardrobe area when open.
A roof window above the hallway has also already been included.
A few walls will be constructed as solid walls rather than drywall, contrary to the plans shown here. This is due to structural requirements. The material transitions and mix are thus also resolved.
On the floor plans, the north side is always at the top.
Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your feedback. Maybe there are still some minor details we can change or improve.
Note:
Attachments have been deleted at the original poster’s request.
Best regards,
Bauexperte
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Bauexperte14 May 2014 09:33I don’t see any "noise issues" with the utility room either, unless you are installing an integrated system (air-to-water heat pump + ventilation in one unit); these "small" components can sometimes be quite disruptive.
But out of interest: how did your architect handle the drainage?
Best regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte, on the go
But out of interest: how did your architect handle the drainage?
Best regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte, on the go
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Bauexperte14 May 2014 12:37Hello,
to be honest, that wouldn’t be enough for me, nor would I like it.
As long as only you and your partner live in the house, there is nothing wrong with such a (common) solution. But once children come into the picture, things look very different again during their teenage years. Especially since you have all options for a different solution on the upper floor without losing any comfort.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte, writing from the road
to be honest, that wouldn’t be enough for me, nor would I like it.
As long as only you and your partner live in the house, there is nothing wrong with such a (common) solution. But once children come into the picture, things look very different again during their teenage years. Especially since you have all options for a different solution on the upper floor without losing any comfort.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte, writing from the road
Is the office upstairs absolutely necessary?
If not, the entire upper area (bathroom, office, sleeping area) could be designed as a "master area." For example, sleeping on the far left, dressing room in the middle, and master bathroom on the right. This way, the bathroom would be directly above the utility room. I would then create access to the "master area" either through the bedroom or through the dressing room.
The current dressing room could then be converted into a children's bathroom with access from the hallway.
If not, the entire upper area (bathroom, office, sleeping area) could be designed as a "master area." For example, sleeping on the far left, dressing room in the middle, and master bathroom on the right. This way, the bathroom would be directly above the utility room. I would then create access to the "master area" either through the bedroom or through the dressing room.
The current dressing room could then be converted into a children's bathroom with access from the hallway.
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Wanderdüne14 May 2014 20:29ypg schrieb:
Neither I nor anyone else can plan sightlines if the garden doesn’t exist yet, ... That’s exactly why integrated planning is important. The garden is not the last link in the chain, as I understood you here:
“the garden should adapt to the windows and sight positions”
Its design is integrated early on in the planning process, based on the plot, neighboring buildings, client wishes, and so on. The sightline, for example towards the planned garden (more specifically towards the planned pond, the rowan tree, the sculpture, etc.), is planned together with many other factors, and the windows are meant to enable the overall experience.
Of course, what I said above does not apply to the catalog house “Lieblos 125”.
WD
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