ᐅ Single-family home plot purchased – opinions on architect’s design
Created on: 15 Jul 2020 22:45
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maleba89
We have purchased our building plot and have just received the drawings from our architect.
I wanted to gather some opinions and suggestions. Perhaps you have some ideas or feedback.
We also received another version of the plans with the same layout, but 1 meter (3 feet) shorter in length and 0.5 meter (20 inches) less in depth, although the floor plan remains the same.
We are considering positioning the house angled toward the street and orienting it more toward the south. The zoning plan / building permit allows this.
The stream on the property is piped underground, and building is permitted up to the stream boundary, provided no structural loads are placed over it. A terrace is allowed in that area.
I wanted to gather some opinions and suggestions. Perhaps you have some ideas or feedback.
We also received another version of the plans with the same layout, but 1 meter (3 feet) shorter in length and 0.5 meter (20 inches) less in depth, although the floor plan remains the same.
We are considering positioning the house angled toward the street and orienting it more toward the south. The zoning plan / building permit allows this.
The stream on the property is piped underground, and building is permitted up to the stream boundary, provided no structural loads are placed over it. A terrace is allowed in that area.
hanse987 schrieb:
I can’t say I find having the bathroom drainage directly above the dining table very appealing.Yes, that’s a clear fail.
Try to clear the confusion in your mind. You are stuck. It happens.
You like the Keitel-Haus Bad Vilbel floor plan and the Rosehill design. Unfortunately, both are no longer available.
Take the floor plan and modify whatever you don’t like. The design features a lot of terrace space, although yours is extremely large. What are your plans?
Keep in mind the 2 m (6.5 ft) line on the upper floor. Pay attention to drainage.
You like the Keitel-Haus Bad Vilbel floor plan and the Rosehill design. Unfortunately, both are no longer available.
Take the floor plan and modify whatever you don’t like. The design features a lot of terrace space, although yours is extremely large. What are your plans?
Keep in mind the 2 m (6.5 ft) line on the upper floor. Pay attention to drainage.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
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You can immediately tell who sat on the toilet because that person probably has a fractured kneecap from someone else opening the door too quickly. That this spot for the toilet is probably the worst location ever doesn’t require an architecture degree.... I’m starting to understand how you might have gotten the idea that you are, in a way, my twin *LOL*https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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So, we will talk to the architect again and have a new floor plan drawn up. We will also clarify how the exterior should look, because the current exterior drawings do not match what it will actually be like—for example, the windows have completely different muntin bars, etc.
Before the appointment, I have a few questions regarding room sizes:
1. We will position the bedroom differently and place the bed against the wall, but create a walk-through dressing room, making the sleeping area smaller. Do you think 6sqm (65 sq ft) is enough for a dressing room? And about 14sqm (150 sq ft) for the sleeping area.
2. The utility room is already quite large at 18sqm (195 sq ft). I think two doors are enough—one to the garage and one to the hallway.
How much space do heat pumps, controlled ventilation systems, dryers, washing machines, electrical panels, and main connections typically take up? I was thinking about 10sqm (110 sq ft) for the technical equipment and another 4sqm (43 sq ft) for cabinet storage, so a total of 14sqm (150 sq ft).
3. The living areas are basically settled: about 25sqm (270 sq ft) for the living room, 20sqm (215 sq ft) for the dining room, and approximately 16sqm (170 sq ft) for the kitchen.
4. Children’s rooms 16sqm (170 sq ft).
5. Children’s shower bathroom 7–8sqm (75–85 sq ft), main bathroom about 12sqm (130 sq ft), and downstairs only a guest WC with toilet and sink but without a shower (if a shower is needed later in life, space will be planned for retrofitting).
Before the appointment, I have a few questions regarding room sizes:
1. We will position the bedroom differently and place the bed against the wall, but create a walk-through dressing room, making the sleeping area smaller. Do you think 6sqm (65 sq ft) is enough for a dressing room? And about 14sqm (150 sq ft) for the sleeping area.
2. The utility room is already quite large at 18sqm (195 sq ft). I think two doors are enough—one to the garage and one to the hallway.
How much space do heat pumps, controlled ventilation systems, dryers, washing machines, electrical panels, and main connections typically take up? I was thinking about 10sqm (110 sq ft) for the technical equipment and another 4sqm (43 sq ft) for cabinet storage, so a total of 14sqm (150 sq ft).
3. The living areas are basically settled: about 25sqm (270 sq ft) for the living room, 20sqm (215 sq ft) for the dining room, and approximately 16sqm (170 sq ft) for the kitchen.
4. Children’s rooms 16sqm (170 sq ft).
5. Children’s shower bathroom 7–8sqm (75–85 sq ft), main bathroom about 12sqm (130 sq ft), and downstairs only a guest WC with toilet and sink but without a shower (if a shower is needed later in life, space will be planned for retrofitting).
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pagoni202011 Aug 2020 08:58maleba89 schrieb:
We will now talk to the architect again and have a new floor plan drawn up. We will also clarify how the exterior should look, since the exterior renderings do not match what it will actually be like—for example, the windows have completely different muntins, etc. Maybe you should just let the architect design the plan completely "freely," without specifying details like "two doors to the utility room" or setting exact sizes for each room down to the size and number of doors in the utility room.
An architect can create these elements based on the overall size framework you provide, and these details will naturally result from the design once you have communicated your basic needs and parameters. After all, the plan is supposed to be "new" (possibly different) and designed "freely."
maleba89 schrieb:
Do you think 6 sqm (65 sq ft) is enough for a walk-in closet? That depends: with a square shape or an L or U layout for the furniture it can be sufficient, but 3.12 x 1.xy meters (approximately 10 x 3 feet) will be too narrow.
maleba89 schrieb:
How much space do heat pumps, mechanical ventilation systems, dryers, washing machines, electrical distribution panels, and utility connections usually occupy? It’s best if you sketch this yourself in a draft, even into an older draft, so you get a better sense of sizes and dimensions.
maleba89 schrieb:
I was thinking about 10 sqm (108 sq ft) for the technical equipment and another 4 sqm (43 sq ft) for storage cabinets. So a total of 14 sqm (151 sq ft). maleba89 schrieb:
About 25 sqm (269 sq ft) maleba89 schrieb:
20 sqm (215 sq ft) maleba89 schrieb:
16 sqm (172 sq ft) maleba89 schrieb:
16 sqm (172 sq ft) maleba89 schrieb:
12 sqm (129 sq ft) Don’t get too focused on numbers and square meters — a children’s room can have a poor layout but still be large by area, yet be less functional than a smaller room with a good layout. The same applies to bathrooms, living rooms, etc. Quality matters more than quantity in many cases. Architects will also understand how room sizes work. It’s better to provide a list of requirements like “make use of the view,” “ample wardrobe space for 4 people,” “distance from kitchen to dining table should not be too far,” or “stove should not be visible from the sofa” instead of telling the architect exactly how you want the design to be approached.
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