ᐅ Single-family home plot purchased – opinions on architect’s design

Insufficient amount of self-performed work.

We only have the shell structure with the foundation slab built.

I would politely describe that as "ambitious." Wouldn't it be better to build with masonry instead? In my opinion, that is much more suitable for self-builders, both in terms of the DIY work and the combination with the professionally contracted trades. Besides, I would advise against such a highly detailed design.

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To me, a bay window always somehow feels like kitsch.

ypg schrieb:

For me, a bay window always somehow feels like Gelsenkirchen Baroque.

The bay window will no longer have 45-degree corners, so now it will have 90-degree angles.

maleba89 schrieb:

The bay window no longer has 45-degree corners but now has 90-degree ones.

… and this is precisely where, in my opinion, it starts to become problematic when a somewhat coherently designed plan (assuming this house is approved) begins to be altered here and there, including changes to the facade. Even a few modified details can visually damage the overall design.

ypg schrieb:

For me, such a bay window always somehow looks like over-the-top, outdated ornamentation.

I feel the same way and had hoped that by now this kind of design would be banned, because years ago I foolishly agreed to have something like this installed in my stairwell. To me, a rectangular bay window would rather be classified as a projection or offset, simply because I don’t even want to hear that word for the reasons mentioned.
Let’s see what current must-haves we’ll regret and be embarrassed about in 10 to 20 years.

maleba89 schrieb:

The bay window no longer has 45-degree corners, now they are 90-degree corners.

Even then, it still makes no sense and only costs money. Skip spending on the bay window and invest that money in skilled labor instead of EL.

Somewhere I read about a modern wooden house, but now it’s a traditional Swedish cottage (which fits the existing design better). However, I still get the feeling that you’re not quite sure yet which direction you want to go.
By the way, there is also a modern interpretation of the Swedish house. Just search for “trivselhus” – I think the German website for this manufacturer no longer exists, so I recommend the original Swedish site (which is simply trivselhus with .se). As far as I know, they no longer build in Germany, but it’s great for inspiration. There are very good examples of modern Swedish houses, some even on challenging plots. Just take a look through them.

And still, the bedroom, a room used only at night, is the nicest room on the upper floor – the children’s room (or any room that could be used during the day) ends up in the dark corner. I still don’t find that ideal.