ᐅ Single-family house, 172 sqm: Questions about the floor plan, roof structure, and brick cladding
Created on: 28 Mar 2018 08:59
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spochtsfreund
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 636 sqm (6,846 sq ft)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: Industrial style
Orientation: Garden southeast
Maximum height: 9.5 m (31 ft)
Client Requirements
Industrial style, no basement, preferably a partially open roof structure above the children’s rooms and staircase (still needs adjustment), staircase should not be visible from the front door, open and high rooms, efficient use of space, children’s rooms should not be too large (a matter of preference)
Number of occupants: 4–5
Home office mandatory
Open architecture
Open kitchen with island
House Design
- Architect
What do you particularly like?
The existing layout, storage space under the stairs, three possible children’s rooms, bay window in the living room, exposed steel beams in the kitchen and living room, textured clinker brick facade, overall style of the house
What do you not like?
So far, there is no natural light in the stairwell, which is why there is a desire for a partially open roof structure
Preferred heating system:
Geothermal
Why is the design as it is now?
The architect has fully followed our specifications and wishes
What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan?
Would a partially open roof structure be possible? Do you have any experience with this? Do you have alternatives to Wittmunder torfbruch clinker? If yes, where did you get yours?
Plot size: 636 sqm (6,846 sq ft)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: Industrial style
Orientation: Garden southeast
Maximum height: 9.5 m (31 ft)
Client Requirements
Industrial style, no basement, preferably a partially open roof structure above the children’s rooms and staircase (still needs adjustment), staircase should not be visible from the front door, open and high rooms, efficient use of space, children’s rooms should not be too large (a matter of preference)
Number of occupants: 4–5
Home office mandatory
Open architecture
Open kitchen with island
House Design
- Architect
What do you particularly like?
The existing layout, storage space under the stairs, three possible children’s rooms, bay window in the living room, exposed steel beams in the kitchen and living room, textured clinker brick facade, overall style of the house
What do you not like?
So far, there is no natural light in the stairwell, which is why there is a desire for a partially open roof structure
Preferred heating system:
Geothermal
Why is the design as it is now?
The architect has fully followed our specifications and wishes
What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan?
Would a partially open roof structure be possible? Do you have any experience with this? Do you have alternatives to Wittmunder torfbruch clinker? If yes, where did you get yours?
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spochtsfreund28 Mar 2018 10:17Skylight in the walk-in closet, now I understand that. Sorry, it’s a great idea.
We are also considering the open roof structure above the stairs. However, it won’t be completely glass. More like the attached picture.
We are also considering the open roof structure above the stairs. However, it won’t be completely glass. More like the attached picture.
spochtsfreund schrieb:
Do you have alternatives to Wittmunder torfbruch clinker bricks? And if so, where did you get yours? In what sense alternatives? Other facing bricks? You can find those at any building materials supplier. Facing bricks that look exactly like the Wittmunder? I’d be interested as well—let me know if you find any.
The roof windows in the last picture—does anyone clean them? If not, probably not an issue, but if someone doesn’t like dirty glass, I imagine it could be challenging.
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spochtsfreund28 Mar 2018 12:01What do you mean by alternatives? Different facing bricks? You can find facing bricks like the Wittmunder at any building materials supplier.
That’s exactly my question. There are other traditional clinker manufacturers that might not charge around €1.70 per brick.
Regarding the roof windows in the last picture, does anyone clean them? If not, it’s probably not an issue, but if someone doesn’t like dirty glass, I imagine it could be difficult.
That’s what ladders are for, just an idea.
That’s exactly my question. There are other traditional clinker manufacturers that might not charge around €1.70 per brick.
Regarding the roof windows in the last picture, does anyone clean them? If not, it’s probably not an issue, but if someone doesn’t like dirty glass, I imagine it could be difficult.
That’s what ladders are for, just an idea.
Well, this wouldn’t be my exterior choice... I don’t like brickwork. But that might be a South/North German preference. To me, it always reminds me of industrial buildings.
I also find it unfortunate that the garage and utility room are located on the south side. Is that really intentional? Why not put the utility room on the north side?
The walk-in closet is a joke. If my old eyes don’t deceive me and I’m reading the dimensions correctly (it’s a bit blurry), it’s not a 3-meter (10 feet) wardrobe, more like 2.89 meters (9.5 feet) or so. That also means you won’t get a standard wardrobe here. Or you’d have to limit yourself to 2.5 meters (8 feet). Overall, it’s really tight (it wouldn’t be nearly enough for us). Plus, there’s no basement; so you’d need to store all seasonal clothing (ski suits, winter coats and jackets, etc.) within these just under 3 meters (10 feet).
In the bedroom, the wall opposite the bed is at least 3 meters (10 feet), but unfortunately it also has a window...
I would seriously reconsider whether this 2.5-meter (8 feet) wardrobe space is really sufficient. I’m afraid it probably isn’t.
I also find it unfortunate that the garage and utility room are located on the south side. Is that really intentional? Why not put the utility room on the north side?
The walk-in closet is a joke. If my old eyes don’t deceive me and I’m reading the dimensions correctly (it’s a bit blurry), it’s not a 3-meter (10 feet) wardrobe, more like 2.89 meters (9.5 feet) or so. That also means you won’t get a standard wardrobe here. Or you’d have to limit yourself to 2.5 meters (8 feet). Overall, it’s really tight (it wouldn’t be nearly enough for us). Plus, there’s no basement; so you’d need to store all seasonal clothing (ski suits, winter coats and jackets, etc.) within these just under 3 meters (10 feet).
In the bedroom, the wall opposite the bed is at least 3 meters (10 feet), but unfortunately it also has a window...
I would seriously reconsider whether this 2.5-meter (8 feet) wardrobe space is really sufficient. I’m afraid it probably isn’t.
Hello again
I think a standard roof window is acceptable in an emergency. However, a cladding that matches the wall covering is necessary in that case.
Personally, I would build a glass ridge, which I would even plan to extend 30cm (12 inches) above the roof surface. Additionally, possibly light openings in the stairwell.
Olli
I think a standard roof window is acceptable in an emergency. However, a cladding that matches the wall covering is necessary in that case.
Personally, I would build a glass ridge, which I would even plan to extend 30cm (12 inches) above the roof surface. Additionally, possibly light openings in the stairwell.
Olli
The closet situation in the bedroom is actually very poor. I’m wondering if it might be possible to rotate the bed. This would allow direct access to the bedroom and add another wardrobe along the wall. The small window would need to be moved slightly. Then the closet in the dressing area could be extended to the full width of the room. Around the corner at the back, I would extend it there as well.
Floor space almost tripled! *patting myself on the back*
Floor space almost tripled! *patting myself on the back*
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