ᐅ Conversion of existing ground floor apartment – additional office space
Created on: 2 Jun 2019 21:53
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bruzzler
Hello everyone,
I am taking over my parents' apartment and now want to start the renovation. Unfortunately, the apartment has one room too few for my needs (in this case, a small office).
I would like to gather ideas here on whether it is possible to redesign or structurally modify the dining room / living room / kitchen areas so that a small office can be created.
Costs are not important at the moment; what matters is if there is a practical solution:
Client Requirements
Number of people, age: 2 adults in their late 30s, child planned
Office: Home office?
Open or closed layout: rather open
Modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island: Yes, if possible
Number of dining seats: 4-6
Fireplace: Yes. Should be in the living room, currently in the dining room
House Design
Designed by:
- Architect: from 1985, no data available anymore
What do you particularly like? Why? Large living room, rear area well designed (bedroom, bathroom, utility room)
What do you dislike? Why? Huge dining room as a separate area, like a large hallway; one room too few available
Why is the design the way it is?
For example:
Built in 1985, parents decided on the layout
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
How can I create an additional room as an office (approx. 10-12sqm (108-130 sq ft)) from the existing floor plan?
I am taking over my parents' apartment and now want to start the renovation. Unfortunately, the apartment has one room too few for my needs (in this case, a small office).
I would like to gather ideas here on whether it is possible to redesign or structurally modify the dining room / living room / kitchen areas so that a small office can be created.
Costs are not important at the moment; what matters is if there is a practical solution:
Client Requirements
Number of people, age: 2 adults in their late 30s, child planned
Office: Home office?
Open or closed layout: rather open
Modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island: Yes, if possible
Number of dining seats: 4-6
Fireplace: Yes. Should be in the living room, currently in the dining room
House Design
Designed by:
- Architect: from 1985, no data available anymore
What do you particularly like? Why? Large living room, rear area well designed (bedroom, bathroom, utility room)
What do you dislike? Why? Huge dining room as a separate area, like a large hallway; one room too few available
Why is the design the way it is?
For example:
Built in 1985, parents decided on the layout
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
How can I create an additional room as an office (approx. 10-12sqm (108-130 sq ft)) from the existing floor plan?
nordanney schrieb:
Honestly? No matter how you plan, it will always be an unfortunate and costly mess for you.
Personally, moving would be the only option for me. Why hold on to this suboptimal apartment? If the car is too small, you just buy a new one. It’s not just an apartment; it’s our house, in a location that’s perfect for me. Unobstructed views, a large plot, with schools and kindergartens just 50cm (20 inches) away.
I want to stay there...
And I hope that maybe a brilliant idea will still come up...
Niloa schrieb:
Isn't it possible to extend after all?I don't see where. Only if you remove the terrace and, as suggested, add a conservatory...N
nordanney23 Jun 2019 15:06bruzzler schrieb:
I want to stay there... Sorry, but you have to choose one way or the other. Either a messed-up floor plan or a new house. Honestly: look for something new.
P.S. You mentioned it’s just one apartment, inherited from your parents. That makes the decision even easier.
The extension doesn’t necessarily have to be a conservatory, so please try to mentally detach yourself from my suggestion. It can just as well have a solid roof and a regular window! There are also effective shading solutions available for conservatories.
Depending on the design, that would add about 6 to 10 m2 (65 to 108 sq ft) — exactly the extra space you still need! And since you already have an architect on board, she can put some thought into how to design and integrate such an extension...
Depending on the design, that would add about 6 to 10 m2 (65 to 108 sq ft) — exactly the extra space you still need! And since you already have an architect on board, she can put some thought into how to design and integrate such an extension...
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