ᐅ Renovation and Floor Plan Design – Existing Building Constructed in 1986
Created on: 13 May 2024 11:10
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jaeppi9x
Hello everyone,
we are currently about to purchase a detached single-family house in a quiet, family-friendly residential area. Additionally, the renovation and remodeling is a special challenge to create an open family living concept, which temporarily allows renting out the upper floor or using it as a holiday apartment for about 5 years.
The most important aspect here is the balance between practical and modern open design on the ground floor as well as the upper floor. On the ground floor, this is already partially achieved through the open extension. In contrast, the attic presents major challenges, which should be solved by installing dormers (would raising the roof be an option?) to gain more living space here as well. Unfortunately, no knee wall was built at the time of construction, and the sloping ceilings strongly restrict the rooms.
Currently, there is underfloor heating in the extension, which should be extended to the entire living area except for the bathroom that was renovated in 2015.
The basement is intended for functional use, and no modifications are initially planned. The oil heating system from 1986 installed there is to be replaced by a heat pump in the future.
We look forward to your feedback and valuable ideas for the design, as we are concerned about overlooking something important that could have been done much better.
Attached:
- Floor plans: basement, ground floor, attic
- Photos ground floor
- Photos attic
- Next post: front and rear view as well as planning.
Best regards
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Detached single-family house built in 1986; extension built in 2003.
Year built / completion: approx. 1986
Infrastructure: fully connected
Basement: fully cellar-equipped
Condition: partially in need of renovation.
Construction type: solid construction, 30cm (12 inches) lightweight concrete thermal block
Roof type: gable roof; 18cm (7 inches) insulation between rafters; large roof overhang
Roof: fully converted attic
Window type: double-glazed plastic frames
Final energy demand: approx. 100.0 kWh/(m²a); 67,000 kWh over 5 years according to consumption certificate
Energy certificate class: C
Heating: oil heating, fireplace
Total living area: approx. 177 m² (1,905 sq ft)
Plot size: 630 m² (6,781 sq ft)
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 630 m² (6,781 sq ft)
Number of parking spaces: as required, currently 2 (parking space and garage)
Number of floors: 1.5; knee wall height 0 cm (0 inches)
Roof type: gable roof, pitch between 20-40 degrees, currently 37 degrees.
Maximum heights / limits:
- Eaves height max 6 m (20 ft)
Other regulations:
- Dormers max 1.4 m (55 inches) above roof
- Dormers max 2/3 of eaves length
=> According to the owner, only 1.5 stories were allowed at the time of construction.
=> Architect is currently checking feasibility of dormers exceeding 2/3 and 1.4 m limits.
=> Aim to obtain exemption from development plan, similar to neighbor who added a second floor.
Client requirements
Style: modern
Basement: utility room, storage, laundry, hobby room
Number of occupants: 2 persons, 31 & 30; children planned in about 2 years
Ground floor: open, bright, and friendly communal areas
Attic floor: rental and later personal use, sleeping
1 office for home office work
Open kitchen with cooking island
Seating for 4-6 people
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: 1 existing
- Conversion of the house into 2 housing units for rental purposes for about 5 years.
House design
Planning: remodeling as a draft design together with architect.
What we like: large living area and extension.
What we don’t like: sloping ceilings on the upper floor; size of the hallway; no double garage.
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: no offer yet.
Personal budget limit for renovation: approx. 150,000 €
Preferred heating technology: future heat pump
If you had to give up on which details/extensions
- Could give up: attic
- Cannot give up: plenty of light, underfloor heating
we are currently about to purchase a detached single-family house in a quiet, family-friendly residential area. Additionally, the renovation and remodeling is a special challenge to create an open family living concept, which temporarily allows renting out the upper floor or using it as a holiday apartment for about 5 years.
The most important aspect here is the balance between practical and modern open design on the ground floor as well as the upper floor. On the ground floor, this is already partially achieved through the open extension. In contrast, the attic presents major challenges, which should be solved by installing dormers (would raising the roof be an option?) to gain more living space here as well. Unfortunately, no knee wall was built at the time of construction, and the sloping ceilings strongly restrict the rooms.
Currently, there is underfloor heating in the extension, which should be extended to the entire living area except for the bathroom that was renovated in 2015.
The basement is intended for functional use, and no modifications are initially planned. The oil heating system from 1986 installed there is to be replaced by a heat pump in the future.
We look forward to your feedback and valuable ideas for the design, as we are concerned about overlooking something important that could have been done much better.
Attached:
- Floor plans: basement, ground floor, attic
- Photos ground floor
- Photos attic
- Next post: front and rear view as well as planning.
Best regards
------------------------
Detached single-family house built in 1986; extension built in 2003.
Year built / completion: approx. 1986
Infrastructure: fully connected
Basement: fully cellar-equipped
Condition: partially in need of renovation.
Construction type: solid construction, 30cm (12 inches) lightweight concrete thermal block
Roof type: gable roof; 18cm (7 inches) insulation between rafters; large roof overhang
Roof: fully converted attic
Window type: double-glazed plastic frames
Final energy demand: approx. 100.0 kWh/(m²a); 67,000 kWh over 5 years according to consumption certificate
Energy certificate class: C
Heating: oil heating, fireplace
Total living area: approx. 177 m² (1,905 sq ft)
Plot size: 630 m² (6,781 sq ft)
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 630 m² (6,781 sq ft)
Number of parking spaces: as required, currently 2 (parking space and garage)
Number of floors: 1.5; knee wall height 0 cm (0 inches)
Roof type: gable roof, pitch between 20-40 degrees, currently 37 degrees.
Maximum heights / limits:
- Eaves height max 6 m (20 ft)
Other regulations:
- Dormers max 1.4 m (55 inches) above roof
- Dormers max 2/3 of eaves length
=> According to the owner, only 1.5 stories were allowed at the time of construction.
=> Architect is currently checking feasibility of dormers exceeding 2/3 and 1.4 m limits.
=> Aim to obtain exemption from development plan, similar to neighbor who added a second floor.
Client requirements
Style: modern
Basement: utility room, storage, laundry, hobby room
Number of occupants: 2 persons, 31 & 30; children planned in about 2 years
Ground floor: open, bright, and friendly communal areas
Attic floor: rental and later personal use, sleeping
1 office for home office work
Open kitchen with cooking island
Seating for 4-6 people
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: 1 existing
- Conversion of the house into 2 housing units for rental purposes for about 5 years.
House design
Planning: remodeling as a draft design together with architect.
What we like: large living area and extension.
What we don’t like: sloping ceilings on the upper floor; size of the hallway; no double garage.
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: no offer yet.
Personal budget limit for renovation: approx. 150,000 €
Preferred heating technology: future heat pump
If you had to give up on which details/extensions
- Could give up: attic
- Cannot give up: plenty of light, underfloor heating
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
In my opinion, the ceiling height clearly speaks against a second dwelling unit. Otherwise, the partner’s wish for a gallery was implemented. However, that doesn’t make sense with two dwelling units. The topic of having two dwelling units is no longer relevant; we now want to live in the house alone and are focusing on finishing the ground floor.
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
Do you want to keep the fireplace? The old fireplace will be replaced with a modern version.
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
Is the attic still completely unfinished? I don’t understand the red markings. The old floor plan doesn’t show the truth; currently, there is a large room on the left and right as well as the bathroom. Only the fireplace and the thicker wall between the bathroom and Child 2’s room are relevant because water supply and drainage pipes run there. Everything else is drywall or not built.
The red markings indicate the knee walls on the exterior walls and the walls in the middle.
It currently looks like this:
jaeppi9x schrieb:
How would you optimize the floor plan to reduce the size of the "living area" and ensure a more efficient layout? It shouldn’t actually be smaller, just doesn’t need to be bigger. Besides, there’s hardly a better room for the bedroom than the one originally intended for it.
jaeppi9x schrieb:
The lady’s wishes:
- Open, modern, bright common area (kitchen, dining, living)
- Kitchen island jaeppi9x schrieb:
Work surface: island (2.5m x 1.2m) (8ft 2in x 3ft 11in) And here is a big problem: driven by Pinterest and mainstream trends, it absolutely has to be a huge aircraft carrier of an island... and I think you’re going to force it into the space no matter what, even though it will probably take away from the room rather than add to it. Instead of adapting the island to the existing space, a pre-defined idea must somehow fit into the room.
The room itself also doesn’t have good proportions or dimensions if you consider what would be optimal.
I’ll see if I’m in the mood to do some planning tonight – although I’m more of the “open to anything, happy to be surprised, even by more creative solutions” type. Such a rigid framework tends to kill creative motivation. Maybe there’s a nice solution after all.
ypg schrieb:
And here I see a big problem: influenced by Pinterest and mainstream, I completely agree with you; mostly the ladies there get too enthusiastic, leading to a “I want something like this too” mindset.
ypg schrieb:
I’ll see if I’m still motivated to do some planning in the evening – even though my attitude is more like “open to everything, I like surprises, including more creative solutions.” A restrictive framework tends to kill a creative person’s enthusiasm for planning. Maybe there is a nice solution. That would be really kind of you. Also happy to have a solution without the restrictive framework, as you already said we should be open to planning according to the given conditions.
Thank you in advance!
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