ᐅ Single-family house floor plan with a distant view – Do you notice any design flaws?
Created on: 28 Oct 2018 13:03
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Bauhamster1
Hello dear forum visitors and experts,
after countless plans, we now have a final version which I kindly ask you to review for any design errors. Nothing is set in stone yet, and I am very happy to hear your comments.
- The ground floor (GF) looks very good to us. Unfortunately, the first floor (FF) is not quite there yet.
- Important: roof slopes are not yet accounted for in the software.
- Dimensions in the floor plan are in meters.
The main questions are as follows:
Attached are hopefully all relevant details about the floor plan/plot as well as the development plan.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 520 m² (5600 sq ft)
Slope: none
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.25
Floor space index (FSI): 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 12 x 10 m (39 x 33 ft) perimeter development
Number of parking spaces: 2 cars
Number of stories: 2
Roof type: gable roof, 38–42 degrees
Architectural style: modern with large glass fronts
Orientation: length of the building east-west
Maximum height / limits: 3.9 m (12 ft 10 in) exterior wall height (insulation above rafters)
Additional requirements: Building footprint ratio 1.0 m width to 1.2 m length
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern, large glass fronts, gable roof
Basement, floors: basement planned, 2 floors
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 31 & 32 years old
Space requirements GF / FF: large open living area, family use or home office? Home office desired on the first floor
Guest overnight stays per year: few
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern, not a KFW house
Open kitchen, kitchen island: closed kitchen with large sliding door, kitchen island would be “nice to have” but not essential
Number of dining places: 1
Fireplace: yes, a MUST!
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no, no
Garage, carport: doesn’t matter, for 2 vehicles
Utility garden, greenhouse: utility garden
Special features: very sunny location, distant view to the north side
House design
Who designed the plan: layperson (ourselves) – DIY
What do you particularly like? Why? Ground floor, large and open living area including fireplace
What do you dislike? Why? Little storage space on the ground floor, low knee wall on the first floor
Price estimate according to architect/planner: not yet available, but should fit within our budget
Personal price limit for house including equipment: 520,000 + 100,000 basement
Preferred heating technology: no connections, therefore external energy supply
If you had to give up something, which details or expansions?
-can you give up: house entrance location, basement, other
-can you not give up: high door frames, fireplace, large window fronts (on the north & west sides on the ground floor), open living area, bedroom on the northwest side
Why is the design as it is now?
What do you consider especially good or bad about it?
Good: open living area (ground floor)
Bad: feels like too little storage on the ground floor, no pantry
after countless plans, we now have a final version which I kindly ask you to review for any design errors. Nothing is set in stone yet, and I am very happy to hear your comments.
- The ground floor (GF) looks very good to us. Unfortunately, the first floor (FF) is not quite there yet.
- Important: roof slopes are not yet accounted for in the software.
- Dimensions in the floor plan are in meters.
The main questions are as follows:
- Does the floor plan contain any major design errors?
- Is the main entrance well positioned? (currently planned on the east side)
- Is the staircase sensible? (we have also seen good floor plans with a central staircase)
- Is there perhaps a trick to gain a bit more knee wall height for the first floor without sacrificing a ceiling height of approximately 2.60m (8 ft 6 in) on the ground floor? Do you think 2.60m is excessive? We mostly spend time on the ground floor in the dining and living areas.
- The first floor study room is too large. Bedroom is somewhat too small, bathroom a bit too small, storage room feels somewhat “in the way.”
Attached are hopefully all relevant details about the floor plan/plot as well as the development plan.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 520 m² (5600 sq ft)
Slope: none
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.25
Floor space index (FSI): 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 12 x 10 m (39 x 33 ft) perimeter development
Number of parking spaces: 2 cars
Number of stories: 2
Roof type: gable roof, 38–42 degrees
Architectural style: modern with large glass fronts
Orientation: length of the building east-west
Maximum height / limits: 3.9 m (12 ft 10 in) exterior wall height (insulation above rafters)
Additional requirements: Building footprint ratio 1.0 m width to 1.2 m length
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern, large glass fronts, gable roof
Basement, floors: basement planned, 2 floors
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 31 & 32 years old
Space requirements GF / FF: large open living area, family use or home office? Home office desired on the first floor
Guest overnight stays per year: few
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern, not a KFW house
Open kitchen, kitchen island: closed kitchen with large sliding door, kitchen island would be “nice to have” but not essential
Number of dining places: 1
Fireplace: yes, a MUST!
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no, no
Garage, carport: doesn’t matter, for 2 vehicles
Utility garden, greenhouse: utility garden
Special features: very sunny location, distant view to the north side
House design
Who designed the plan: layperson (ourselves) – DIY
What do you particularly like? Why? Ground floor, large and open living area including fireplace
What do you dislike? Why? Little storage space on the ground floor, low knee wall on the first floor
Price estimate according to architect/planner: not yet available, but should fit within our budget
Personal price limit for house including equipment: 520,000 + 100,000 basement
Preferred heating technology: no connections, therefore external energy supply
If you had to give up something, which details or expansions?
-can you give up: house entrance location, basement, other
-can you not give up: high door frames, fireplace, large window fronts (on the north & west sides on the ground floor), open living area, bedroom on the northwest side
Why is the design as it is now?
What do you consider especially good or bad about it?
Good: open living area (ground floor)
Bad: feels like too little storage on the ground floor, no pantry
... and actually, the distance between the sofa and TV should also be checked. It doesn’t look like a projector wall, but it still seems to be about 650cm (256 inches). That is often too far. And is the sofa really placed in front of floor-to-ceiling windows?
Where is the terrace supposed to be, and has the route from the kitchen to the terrace been checked?
North-facing view ... when can it be enjoyed ... rather occasionally during various kitchen/dining activities, or more likely when there is time to relax on the sofa? In winter, probably more when it’s dark, while in summer you might spend time on the north-facing terrace as long as it’s light outside, preferably with quick access to a chilled drink.
Where is the terrace supposed to be, and has the route from the kitchen to the terrace been checked?
North-facing view ... when can it be enjoyed ... rather occasionally during various kitchen/dining activities, or more likely when there is time to relax on the sofa? In winter, probably more when it’s dark, while in summer you might spend time on the north-facing terrace as long as it’s light outside, preferably with quick access to a chilled drink.
@Bauhamster ... since this is supposed to be a two-person house and no reasons were given for having a basement, while storage space on the ground and upper floors was missed (even though there is a basement), here is my attempt 😉.
With access towards possible terraces on the west/north side.
With the living room and sofa by the window for the distant view.
An appropriately sized stair landing, not just squeezed in somewhere, matching the house size.
WITHOUT a basement.
With storage space under the stairs — open section with dimensions for shoes, closed section in the stair run for vacuum cleaner, mop, and similar items.
2 m (6 ft 7 in) wardrobe.
In the utility room space for a freezer cabinet, additional shelving for supplies. Possibly space at the back for parking a lawn mower or garden furniture. Room for a small workbench.
Garage extended to about 660 cm (22 ft) in length to fit a larger car. The 5 m (16 ft 5 in) external dimension planned should not work here.
On the upper floor, the top half of the plan is for sleeping, dressing, and bathroom. The bathroom is accessible from the hallway and has a large shower. Also, a bathtub under the skylight for stargazing, and a double vanity.
Office with 2 desks and possibly a sofa bed for guests.
Large laundry/storage room with washing machine and dryer.
Also, a staircase drawn on the upper floor plan to potentially use the attic space for storage, even if the standing height is limited due to the 40° roof pitch. It’s sufficient for storing items.
Windows, etc., as usual... just an idea 😉.
With access towards possible terraces on the west/north side.
With the living room and sofa by the window for the distant view.
An appropriately sized stair landing, not just squeezed in somewhere, matching the house size.
WITHOUT a basement.
With storage space under the stairs — open section with dimensions for shoes, closed section in the stair run for vacuum cleaner, mop, and similar items.
2 m (6 ft 7 in) wardrobe.
In the utility room space for a freezer cabinet, additional shelving for supplies. Possibly space at the back for parking a lawn mower or garden furniture. Room for a small workbench.
Garage extended to about 660 cm (22 ft) in length to fit a larger car. The 5 m (16 ft 5 in) external dimension planned should not work here.
On the upper floor, the top half of the plan is for sleeping, dressing, and bathroom. The bathroom is accessible from the hallway and has a large shower. Also, a bathtub under the skylight for stargazing, and a double vanity.
Office with 2 desks and possibly a sofa bed for guests.
Large laundry/storage room with washing machine and dryer.
Also, a staircase drawn on the upper floor plan to potentially use the attic space for storage, even if the standing height is limited due to the 40° roof pitch. It’s sufficient for storing items.
Windows, etc., as usual... just an idea 😉.
Instead of the fireplace stove shown, one could also choose a wall-mounted fireplace that is visible from both rooms and even close off the living area with sliding doors. This way, both parties could have visitors separately—either in the living area or in the kitchen/dining area.
kbt09 schrieb:
Instead of the shown wood stove, one could also choose a wall-mounted fireplace that is visible from both rooms, and then even close off the living area with sliding doors. This way, both parties could receive visitors independently... in the living area and in the kitchen/dining area. With that budget, it might even be doable... I would estimate such a fireplace costs around 15,000 euros.Similar topics