Hello dear experts,
I have a question: we are currently planning a townhouse. We will be moving into a middle unit townhouse that has 128 m² (1,378 sq ft) without a gallery. With the gallery, the living space reduces to 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). Now we wonder if we would save costs on the 8 m² (86 sq ft) less foundation slab, quality parquet flooring, underfloor heating, electrical wiring, sockets, walls, door to the room, etc. Assuming approximately 2,000 € per square meter for the building construction and installations, that would amount to around 16,000 €.
Of course, a railing for the gallery would still need to be installed, which will also add some cost.
If anyone has ideas on estimating these costs, that would be great!
Thank you, Tobi77
I have a question: we are currently planning a townhouse. We will be moving into a middle unit townhouse that has 128 m² (1,378 sq ft) without a gallery. With the gallery, the living space reduces to 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). Now we wonder if we would save costs on the 8 m² (86 sq ft) less foundation slab, quality parquet flooring, underfloor heating, electrical wiring, sockets, walls, door to the room, etc. Assuming approximately 2,000 € per square meter for the building construction and installations, that would amount to around 16,000 €.
Of course, a railing for the gallery would still need to be installed, which will also add some cost.
If anyone has ideas on estimating these costs, that would be great!
Thank you, Tobi77
For us, the following applied:
The gallery requires a cover for the ceiling edge, costing about 200 euros per meter. Alternatively, a screed angle can be used. The railing costs around 350 euros per meter.
Will there be glazing in front of it? That usually comes as an aluminum post-and-beam construction, and then the cost quickly rises to several thousand euros.
Floor plan?
The gallery requires a cover for the ceiling edge, costing about 200 euros per meter. Alternatively, a screed angle can be used. The railing costs around 350 euros per meter.
Will there be glazing in front of it? That usually comes as an aluminum post-and-beam construction, and then the cost quickly rises to several thousand euros.
Floor plan?
Our building consultant also mentioned that a gallery or open space often costs almost the same as regular living area. Based on the size of our open space at the time (18 sqm (194 sq ft)), he estimated we could account for about two-thirds of the living area costs. However, that was just a preliminary discussion, so I can’t say how it will turn out in the end.
And – I know it’s a matter of personal taste – for me, 8 sqm (86 sq ft) would be the minimum size for a gallery to have the right effect. Small cut-out open spaces are less appealing to me, although the layout certainly plays a role. With our 12 sqm (129 sq ft) open space, we’re still unsure whether it will look right in the end.
And – I know it’s a matter of personal taste – for me, 8 sqm (86 sq ft) would be the minimum size for a gallery to have the right effect. Small cut-out open spaces are less appealing to me, although the layout certainly plays a role. With our 12 sqm (129 sq ft) open space, we’re still unsure whether it will look right in the end.
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daniels875 Sep 2016 09:53Yes, it won’t be much. The building’s dimensions will remain the same. A gallery is nice, but it reduces usable living space.
In the end, this doesn’t really save money. The structural engineering becomes a bit more complicated (and expensive), and the ceiling between floors isn’t costly enough to make a noticeable difference in the price just by saving a few cubic meters of concrete and screed. The same applies to the flooring. How much do 8 m² (86 ft²) of laminate or tiles cost? At €50 per m², that’s only about €400.
If you want a mezzanine, go ahead and build one. But if the goal is to save money, it won’t make any difference in the end. If you tell yourself once, “We’ll treat ourselves; the mezzanine actually saves a bit,” then even the last saved penny becomes irrelevant. Plus, you’re “missing” 8 m² (86 ft²) of living area. With 200 m² (2,150 ft²) of living space plus a basement, that might not be worth mentioning, but with 128 m² (1,378 ft²), you have to plan efficiently to fit everything in. I wouldn’t voluntarily give up that space.
If you want a mezzanine, go ahead and build one. But if the goal is to save money, it won’t make any difference in the end. If you tell yourself once, “We’ll treat ourselves; the mezzanine actually saves a bit,” then even the last saved penny becomes irrelevant. Plus, you’re “missing” 8 m² (86 ft²) of living area. With 200 m² (2,150 ft²) of living space plus a basement, that might not be worth mentioning, but with 128 m² (1,378 ft²), you have to plan efficiently to fit everything in. I wouldn’t voluntarily give up that space.
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