ᐅ Single-family house, 160 sqm, with two full stories and no basement
Created on: 21 Jul 2018 22:16
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Montaron
Hello everyone,
I have been "creative" over the past few weeks and tried to put a floor plan on paper. At the moment, it’s not really a copy of a fully designed house but more freestyle planned based on intuition. This worries me a bit because I’m not sure if it could actually work as is. Before I get in touch with the main contractors, I’d like to have at least a somewhat suitable basic floor plan.
I have drawn many versions with different stair configurations and house orientations. Currently, the attached floor plan is my favorite, featuring a straight staircase and an east-west orientation. I know the space probably isn’t used with maximum efficiency; what’s most important to me is a generous sense of space. But I’m also not entirely sure if perhaps some space is simply wasted by being too generous. Well, I’m curious to hear your opinion.
Thank you!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 830 sqm (9,000 sq ft)
Slope: No
Site coverage ratio: 0.35
Floor area ratio: 0.60
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Edge development: No
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of stories: 1 full floor plus attic or 2 full floors
Roof type: all main types allowed
Style: -
Orientation: not specified
Maximum height/limits: 10 m (33 ft)
Further requirements: Garage only allowed within building boundaries
Homeowner Requirements
Style, Roof type, Building type: Gable roof, two full floors
Basement, floors: no basement, two full floors, attic used as storage
Number of people, age: 2 adults, 2 toddlers
Space requirement on ground floor and upper floor: approx. 80 sqm (860 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? Family use
Guest bedrooms per year: few
Open or closed architecture: open
Traditional or modern style: modern
Open kitchen, cooking island
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: no
Music/Stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: garage with one parking space plus workshop
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes/particularities/daily routine, including reasons for preferences
House Design
Planning by: Do-it-Yourself
What do you particularly like? Why? Staircase as room divider, separate living room, space for wardrobe, spacious and bright hallway upstairs
What do you not like? Why? Entrance area, utility room with corner, space for wardrobe not ideal, not really effective use of space
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 450,000
Preferred heating system: Gas or groundwater heat pump
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
I’m interested in general feedback on the floor plan since it was designed by me as a layperson, not an architect. The result will serve as input and discussion basis for a main contractor. Before that, I’d like to hear your opinion.
I have been "creative" over the past few weeks and tried to put a floor plan on paper. At the moment, it’s not really a copy of a fully designed house but more freestyle planned based on intuition. This worries me a bit because I’m not sure if it could actually work as is. Before I get in touch with the main contractors, I’d like to have at least a somewhat suitable basic floor plan.
I have drawn many versions with different stair configurations and house orientations. Currently, the attached floor plan is my favorite, featuring a straight staircase and an east-west orientation. I know the space probably isn’t used with maximum efficiency; what’s most important to me is a generous sense of space. But I’m also not entirely sure if perhaps some space is simply wasted by being too generous. Well, I’m curious to hear your opinion.
Thank you!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 830 sqm (9,000 sq ft)
Slope: No
Site coverage ratio: 0.35
Floor area ratio: 0.60
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Edge development: No
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of stories: 1 full floor plus attic or 2 full floors
Roof type: all main types allowed
Style: -
Orientation: not specified
Maximum height/limits: 10 m (33 ft)
Further requirements: Garage only allowed within building boundaries
Homeowner Requirements
Style, Roof type, Building type: Gable roof, two full floors
Basement, floors: no basement, two full floors, attic used as storage
Number of people, age: 2 adults, 2 toddlers
Space requirement on ground floor and upper floor: approx. 80 sqm (860 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? Family use
Guest bedrooms per year: few
Open or closed architecture: open
Traditional or modern style: modern
Open kitchen, cooking island
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: no
Music/Stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: garage with one parking space plus workshop
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes/particularities/daily routine, including reasons for preferences
House Design
Planning by: Do-it-Yourself
What do you particularly like? Why? Staircase as room divider, separate living room, space for wardrobe, spacious and bright hallway upstairs
What do you not like? Why? Entrance area, utility room with corner, space for wardrobe not ideal, not really effective use of space
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 450,000
Preferred heating system: Gas or groundwater heat pump
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
I’m interested in general feedback on the floor plan since it was designed by me as a layperson, not an architect. The result will serve as input and discussion basis for a main contractor. Before that, I’d like to hear your opinion.
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Obstlerbaum2 Sep 2018 22:07A matter of personal preference—I prefer to keep some distance. I don’t want to ask my guests to take off their shoes outside in the pouring rain or constantly carry a mop around...
In our case, this layout came about naturally due to the required size and practical arrangement of the rooms. In other places, it might have disrupted the flow or distorted the rooms. But I don’t find that a big issue. There are also doormats, where you can easily take off your shoes without any problem.