Hello everyone,
about a year ago, we started planning, but have now almost completely discarded and redone the house concept... Since our second child is on the way and our current apartment is too small, we need to speed things up... The plot is already secured. (Plot 5 top left).
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 954 m² (10,267 sq ft)
Slope: no (completely flat)
Floor area ratio/stories, etc.: all according to the development plan...
Homeowners’ requirements
- modern style
- no basement
- two adults + 2 babies
- adult and children's living areas should be separable later on (i.e., initially everyone sleeps upstairs, but when the children are older, we will move to the ground floor and the children will keep the upstairs)
- not many overnight guests
- open kitchen with island
- number of dining seats: 6–10
- space requirements: ground floor 132 m² (1,421 sq ft) and upper floor 113 m² (1,216 sq ft) (sounds like a lot, but there are some rooms intended as cellar substitutes)
House design
- designed by us but then drawn by architects
Positives:
- somewhat sheltered terrace (protected from views and wind)
- wall upstairs between foyer and hallway is optional (not built yet, possibly later to separate two living areas)
- parents’ and children’s areas can be separated later (parents on ground floor, children upstairs)
Negatives:
- large foyer upstairs
Personal budget limit for the house including fixtures: 450,000 (excluding land)
Preferred heating system: gas or air-to-water heat pump
If you have to give up something, which details/features would you do without?
- Can give up: I already sacrificed my fireplace and the basement
- Can’t give up: terrace with southern exposure
Why is the design like it is now?
- It should be protected from views from the street (southeast) and from wind (west)
- The terrace should also not be visible from the street right away
Looking forward to your feedback and criticism.
Regards, Roland
about a year ago, we started planning, but have now almost completely discarded and redone the house concept... Since our second child is on the way and our current apartment is too small, we need to speed things up... The plot is already secured. (Plot 5 top left).
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 954 m² (10,267 sq ft)
Slope: no (completely flat)
Floor area ratio/stories, etc.: all according to the development plan...
Homeowners’ requirements
- modern style
- no basement
- two adults + 2 babies
- adult and children's living areas should be separable later on (i.e., initially everyone sleeps upstairs, but when the children are older, we will move to the ground floor and the children will keep the upstairs)
- not many overnight guests
- open kitchen with island
- number of dining seats: 6–10
- space requirements: ground floor 132 m² (1,421 sq ft) and upper floor 113 m² (1,216 sq ft) (sounds like a lot, but there are some rooms intended as cellar substitutes)
House design
- designed by us but then drawn by architects
Positives:
- somewhat sheltered terrace (protected from views and wind)
- wall upstairs between foyer and hallway is optional (not built yet, possibly later to separate two living areas)
- parents’ and children’s areas can be separated later (parents on ground floor, children upstairs)
Negatives:
- large foyer upstairs
Personal budget limit for the house including fixtures: 450,000 (excluding land)
Preferred heating system: gas or air-to-water heat pump
If you have to give up something, which details/features would you do without?
- Can give up: I already sacrificed my fireplace and the basement
- Can’t give up: terrace with southern exposure
Why is the design like it is now?
- It should be protected from views from the street (southeast) and from wind (west)
- The terrace should also not be visible from the street right away
Looking forward to your feedback and criticism.
Regards, Roland
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MIA_SAN_MIA__2 Jun 2017 10:09Could you please upload photos of the floor plans? Many people here prefer that much more.
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Steffen802 Jun 2017 10:15"Equipment: 450,000" is very unlikely to work for approximately 245 sqm (2,636 sq ft) and this type of architecture. Is the garage included?
MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
Could you please upload the floor plans as photos? Many people here prefer that much more
How can the article be edited again? The "edit" button is no longer visible to me?Steffen80 schrieb:
"Budget: 450,000" is very unlikely to work for around 245 sqm (2,636 sq ft) and that type of architecture. Garage included? Yes, garage included... The plot has already been purchased, as mentioned... I was still hoping we could manage (we are foregoing a basement, fireplace, and a complex roof design – also, some rooms will not be fully finished yet, as they’ll be used only for storage or as a basement substitute).
You have a storage area of 38m² (409 sq ft) on the ground floor and the upper floor (utility room, pantry, etc.), and your hallway on the upper floor is 20m² (215 sq ft). So why don’t you build with a basement if you need that much storage space? Wouldn't that be more cost-effective?
Best regards,
Sabine
Best regards,
Sabine
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