ᐅ Single-family house with a gable roof, 160–165 square meters

Hello everyone,

We have already read several threads and posts over the past few weeks and would now like to present our design here in the forum for discussion—hoping to receive some important feedback on any areas that might not quite fit.

We look forward to your comments.

Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 729 sqm (7,849 sq ft)
Slope: yes, up to 4 m (13 ft) rising from the street to the garden boundary
Site coverage ratio: 0.3
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Building window, building line, and boundary present
No requirements for edge development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: 2
Roof types: gable, hip, half-hipped, shed roof
Style: no specification
Orientation: no specification
Maximum heights/limits: eaves height 5.5 m (18 ft); ridge height 10 m (33 ft)
Roof pitch: 35-45°

Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: classic gable roof house with a third gable and garage
Basement, storeys: 2 storeys, no basement
Number and age of occupants: M30, F27, Child 1
Room requirements on ground and upper floor: approx. 80 sqm (860 sq ft) each
Office: home office
Guest bedrooms per year: fewer than 10
Open or closed layout: closed layout
Traditional or modern construction method: mixed
Open kitchen, island: kitchen separable by double sliding door, island desired
Number of dining seats: 8
Fireplace: possible retrofit
Garage included in the plan
Office can also be used as a third child’s bedroom
Parents’ bedroom in the third gable

House Design
Designed by: architect of the general contractor
What we like:
- Requirements based on the plot generally implemented
What we don’t like:
- Kitchen with island currently not feasible (house shape would need to be more rectangular)
- Utility/technical room not ideally positioned for connection to public infrastructure
- Children’s room “too large” (would automatically be smaller with a more rectangular shape)
- Entrance area solution (mud zone)
Preferred heating system: probably trench collector

If you had to omit something, which details/fixtures could be left out?
- Living room can be smaller, staircase can be different

Why is the design as it is?
The design was implemented based on our ideas and drawings.

What is the key/fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?


The site plan is not yet in the current version and serves only for illustration here.