ᐅ Single-family house, 177 m², without basement – hybrid construction in Baden-Württemberg

Created on: 22 Nov 2021 19:57
M
Malunga
Good evening everyone,
and many thanks in advance for all the valuable information that has already helped us a lot!

After many years (how time flies) of following this forum and some setbacks regarding land allocation and the market situation, we are now happy to have purchased a plot that will serve as the foundation for our happiness as a couple (at least for now).

We would like to present our project to you.
After finding a suitable architect who is working with us on a hybrid construction (ground floor in reinforced concrete / upper floor in solid wood or timber frame) following the Vorarlberg school approach, we have spent many months planning to create a house concept tailored entirely to our needs.
We are currently working on the building permit / planning permission documentation.

With this post, we want to share our project with you and perhaps offer some guidance to anyone planning something similar.
Regarding equipment and the final technical setup, we are quite conservative. So, KNX and other smart home systems are not under consideration.

Here are some key details:
Plot size approximately 760m2 (8,180 sq ft); partly in a flood zone
Region: Rems-Murr district
Living area: about 177m2 (1,905 sq ft) plus 50m2 (540 sq ft) additional space
Heating will be provided by district heating; photovoltaic system is still under review
Pure construction costs so far: €630,000 (net)

We look forward to a hopefully lively and constructive discussion.

Best regards

Two-story wooden house with gable roof, wooden facade, extension and stairs (front view)


Cross-section and longitudinal section of a multi-story house with stairs, rooms, terrace and garage.


Floor plan of a house with several rooms, stairwell, roof terrace and garden.


Floor plan of a house with garage, terrace, garden and plot boundary.
M
Malunga
22 May 2026 18:36
Gladly, the terrace and driveway have unfortunately not been completed yet.



M
Medium
22 May 2026 21:01
Very elegant. A truly stylish architect-designed house. I like the garage solution adapted to the terrain with the integrated covered kitchen terrace and the staircase with the panoramic window.
Have you already moved in?
M
Malunga
22 May 2026 22:45
Yes, we moved in at the end of 2023. Little by little, we are finalizing the remaining construction sections. The layout of the garage and the building was determined solely due to the stream. We are allowed to build no closer than 5 meters (16 feet) to the embankment.
M
Medium
23 May 2026 00:08
I’m interested in how you have arranged the kitchen and dining area. Maybe you have a photo to share with us? 😉
M
Malunga
23 May 2026 18:55

I quickly took three pictures just now, so please don’t look too closely at the details 😅