ᐅ Single-family house, 200 m², constructed in an L-shape with a 45° angle

Climbee schrieb:

Oh man, can you please stop the bickering here? Take it to private messages.

As I said, I don’t like the design at all, neither visually nor functionally. But obviously, you really want this unusual (and cost-increasing) building shape. So just a few general thoughts from me:

• I don’t consider the cost estimates you have for a house like this to be realistic; the figure starting with 7, as mentioned here several times, is probably more accurate. If you can live with that, fine. Otherwise, I strongly recommend a conventional house (rectangular shape) with a pitched roof. With a lot of effort, you might reach a figure starting with 5 – but certainly not with the planned construction. You should be aware of that. If that’s okay for you, then
• If I choose such an unusual shape, I would make it the center of my house – the “wow” factor. Meaning: this corner is the centerpiece, it’s where my main living space is. If I’m investing a lot because I like it so much, I want to enjoy it. That’s where the main living area belongs. I would imagine a very individual kitchen/dining/living area there, but if the kitchen is to be separate, then the living area should be there, open and spacious towards the garden. I could even imagine an opening in the roof structure, so it’s visible, with a gallery or something similar. That would make it impactful and meaningful. Right now the feature that makes this house unique is shyly hidden away in a hallway.
• Logically, the entrance should not be there but where the kitchen is placed (in one of the two side wings, which one doesn’t matter). I also prefer the kitchen facing the garden. You’ll be grilling in summer, sitting outside, living outdoors. Running a marathon to the kitchen for every glass of water, beer, or salt shaker is inconvenient. But if someone absolutely wants the kitchen facing the street, that’s their choice. I’ve noticed quite often that there are many designs where homeowners basically plan their personal fitness studio by default. Fine by me!
• If upstairs the (open?) living area splits the house into two parts anyway, I would make one side for the parents, including the sewing room and a bathroom for the parents. The other side would have both children’s bedrooms and a small bathroom for them as well. Children’s rooms should open to the garden. If space allows, include a small utility room for laundry, very practical (speaking from experience). How big does the sewing room need to be? Wouldn’t it make sense to have it near the utility room? Because when I sew, I also need my ironing board – and you also need that if you have laundry. Makes sense to plan both close together – just a thought.
• Exterior views: I find them terribly plain and boring. As I said: I would place the living area centrally and open it completely to the garden with glass. Towards the street, keep windows restrained (possibly higher window bands). The building’s shape is unique – if the exterior views don’t match that, it looks like it was intended but not well done.
• Consider what makes sense, where you can shorten routes (because you don’t want to walk unnecessary distances for the next 30 years), and don’t assume “we already have it like that, so it’s okay.” “It’s okay” would be too little for me personally for a house costing over half a million. I would aim for the optimum. In my opinion, this design is still miles away from that.
• One last note about the closed kitchen: if that’s what you want, fine, but listen to the opinions, especially of mothers with small kids – they usually find it very convenient to keep an eye on the little ones playing in the main living area while they’re busy in the kitchen. What advantages do you see for a closed kitchen, or why are you so against a room that combines everything (cooking/dining/living)? I’m not trying to impose anything, but think it over. We have no kids, but an open plan, and I love it. I don’t want to be locked away in the kitchen while cooking with my partner relaxing alone in the living room. This way we always stay connected; I can send him to the basement if I need something or ask him to handle the drinks, etc. I find it practical *g* and when guests are over, I’m never isolated in the kitchen while still preparing something.

Just chew on that.

Climbee schrieb:

I’m completely with you, but that will probably stretch the budget even further.

So far, I’m still waiting for confirmation that costs around €7,000,000 (about $7,400,000) are even feasible — but apart from insisting on the kink, I haven’t heard any approval yet.

I’ll say it again: with the kink, it won’t come in under €700,000 (about $740,000) — no matter how much people complain.
I fully agree with Hampshire: designing the house shape to fit the plot is appealing, but it then requires a suitable garden design, which also costs money.

Is all this actually possible?

No one here wants to give concrete advice or suggestions while keeping in mind that it probably won’t be affordable anyway.

So once again, here’s a very direct question: the kink is to remain — can you afford that?
Forget the cost estimates, there is enough expertise here and it has been said MULTIPLE times that the 7 will be the final figure.
Is that workable for you?

If you still don’t believe it, go to a local carpenter and simply get a price estimate for the roof truss. Maybe that will help you understand...

hampshire schrieb:

I took another look at the bend in relation to the plot – it would be consistent if the bend reflected the angle of the property boundaries and, together with the landscaping, helped create a courtyard atmosphere.

haydee schrieb:

Budget
It’s not our place to question where the money comes from. We can and should only point out if the budget is clearly insufficient or, as in this case, if six-figure additional costs are involved.

I like the bungalow with the Y shape. The slanted walls were used as a design feature inside. This current floor plan seems to create almost every possible disadvantage.

I would have reduced the floor plan size. Why not move the sewing room and the office down to the basement?