ᐅ Preliminary architectural design for a single-family home including a double garage and entrance

Created on: 12 May 2018 00:06

Hello dear forum community,

I am probably still at a very early stage of my project. Well, at least the building plot is already secured.
At the moment, I am trying to design a floor plan that I could be happy with.
The house is planned as a single-family home including a double garage and an upstairs granny flat.
Optionally, it should be possible to convert the single-family home into two separate apartments without major structural changes, in case we decide to rent it out.
I would simply ask you to take a look and give me all the feedback you have—anything you don’t like or that I could improve.
Usually, you only build once in your life, so it should definitely be right.

I am grateful for every reaction from you.

Best regards,
Sebastian

Sebastian_LA13 May 2018 10:57

Here is the exterior view.

3D model of a house with a red tile roof, exterior view

3D house model with red tile roof, white facades, garages, and garden.

Sebastian_LA13 May 2018 11:22

Here is an alternative layout for the upper floor.

2D house floor plan with rooms, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and balcony, measurements visible.

Sebastian_LA13 May 2018 11:35

And one more.. I’m really struggling with the upper floor. Personally, I think the rest turned out quite well. But I’m still open to ANY suggestions.

Grundriss eines Obergeschosses mit Gaeste, Kind1, Kind2, Flur, Bad, Schlafen und Balkon

Curly13 May 2018 12:11

#10

Have you ever thought about how dark it is right outside your front door? I also think your windows are too small. The 18m² (194ft²) children's room has, at most, a 1m (3.3ft) wide window, right? It must be dark in there all day. Having a door to the kitchen and right next to it a door to the living room seems somewhat pointless; one door or a double door would be enough.

Best regards
Sabine

Sebastian_LA13 May 2018 12:34

#11

Hello Curly,

Thank you for your post. Yes, the windows and doors are not yet ideal. I kept moving them back and forth during the planning phase because my main focus was on the layout of the living space.
Of course, I will correct this in due course.

ypg13 May 2018 12:38

#12

Is there a reason why the sunny side a) is built with a garage/granny flat and b) has no windows? In winter, the sun doesn’t reach around the house, so it will be difficult months relying on artificial light.

ᐅ Preliminary architectural design for a single-family home including a double garage and entrance

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