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Winterson1 Jan 2019 13:45Hello everyone!
We have made significant progress, having purchased a plot of land, stepped back from Heinz von Heiden and Stadt & Land, and had a house designed by an architect. A smaller general contractor will handle the construction. We are very grateful to this forum because the input here ultimately led to our change in strategy.
We have completed many steps in a very short time that would normally take weeks: financing, purchasing the land, house planning, and positioning the house on the plot. It is exactly this last point where we are currently stuck and now have some time to take a step back and ask for your opinions and advice.
We have a 1.26cm (0.5 inches) wide strip of land to the left of the main plot, which tapers at the beginning and end of our property. According to the land registry, this area is designated for our own use as a utility space, but according to the local authorities, construction such as a garage is not permitted here. We are missing ideas for a sensible use of this space.
What we are planning: The construction of a conventional detached family house with a 35° pitched roof, built over two floors, on a 482m² (5,189 sqft) plot plus 30m² (323 sqft) of utility space. The living area is 145m² (1,560 sqft) plus 78m² (840 sqft) of usable space. No basement is planned. The terrace is oriented south and west. A garage is planned, but currently may be canceled for cost reasons, or an alternative (which one?) might be considered incorporating the utility space.
Regarding the layout:
We have two children and the family may grow. We definitely need a home office. We plan to create this together later in the attic. Until then, the dressing room will serve as the office. On the ground floor, we prefer an open floor plan with as much natural light as possible. Upstairs, the windows are oriented south and west. The attic will be prepared from the start with stairs, underfloor heating, windows, and possibly roof windows.
We look forward to your feedback.
We have made significant progress, having purchased a plot of land, stepped back from Heinz von Heiden and Stadt & Land, and had a house designed by an architect. A smaller general contractor will handle the construction. We are very grateful to this forum because the input here ultimately led to our change in strategy.
We have completed many steps in a very short time that would normally take weeks: financing, purchasing the land, house planning, and positioning the house on the plot. It is exactly this last point where we are currently stuck and now have some time to take a step back and ask for your opinions and advice.
We have a 1.26cm (0.5 inches) wide strip of land to the left of the main plot, which tapers at the beginning and end of our property. According to the land registry, this area is designated for our own use as a utility space, but according to the local authorities, construction such as a garage is not permitted here. We are missing ideas for a sensible use of this space.
What we are planning: The construction of a conventional detached family house with a 35° pitched roof, built over two floors, on a 482m² (5,189 sqft) plot plus 30m² (323 sqft) of utility space. The living area is 145m² (1,560 sqft) plus 78m² (840 sqft) of usable space. No basement is planned. The terrace is oriented south and west. A garage is planned, but currently may be canceled for cost reasons, or an alternative (which one?) might be considered incorporating the utility space.
Regarding the layout:
We have two children and the family may grow. We definitely need a home office. We plan to create this together later in the attic. Until then, the dressing room will serve as the office. On the ground floor, we prefer an open floor plan with as much natural light as possible. Upstairs, the windows are oriented south and west. The attic will be prepared from the start with stairs, underfloor heating, windows, and possibly roof windows.
We look forward to your feedback.
Well, the staircase seems to me like something taken straight from a Heinz von Heiden model. I would dismiss the attic conversion for living space: that would eliminate the storage room, there is actually enough living space here, and another residential unit would also require a parking space. What is meant by "own use, but no garage"? – the municipality will hardly expect you to grow your own tomatoes ...
Who are "we and two children"? – a completed questionnaire would be helpful.
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Who are "we and two children"? – a completed questionnaire would be helpful.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Well, what exactly is the question now?
Also, it would be helpful if the house were accurately plotted on the plot (blue or circle?), so that anything can actually be recognized.
And it would be nice if a consistent and correct unit of measurement could be used throughout 😉 😉.
Also, it would be helpful if the house were accurately plotted on the plot (blue or circle?), so that anything can actually be recognized.
And it would be nice if a consistent and correct unit of measurement could be used throughout 😉 😉.
The location of the future garage is well planned here. It separates the property from the street.
What do you mean by “use”? You can use it as part of the garden, nothing more and nothing less. What exactly do you want to know? You can place the trash bins there or plant a hedge.
If you have more than two children, you should consider this carefully.
In any case, a proper, solid staircase should already be included in the design.
Then you should adjust the window widths. Windows that are 1.38 meters (4.5 feet) wide and double-leaf don’t exactly convey an “open layout” feeling.
I also don’t personally like those lower horizontal mullions. The windows are made up almost entirely of muntins (window bars).
I find the east side unusual, as well as the staircase.
I’ve already shared my thoughts about the windows—they’re not to my taste.
Winterson schrieb:
We are missing an idea for a useful purpose here.
What do you mean by “use”? You can use it as part of the garden, nothing more and nothing less. What exactly do you want to know? You can place the trash bins there or plant a hedge.
Winterson schrieb:
The living area is 145cm² (1.56 ft²) plus 78m² (840 ft²) of usable space; a basement is not planned.
If you have more than two children, you should consider this carefully.
In any case, a proper, solid staircase should already be included in the design.
Winterson schrieb:
We prefer an open layout on the ground floor with as much light as possible.
Then you should adjust the window widths. Windows that are 1.38 meters (4.5 feet) wide and double-leaf don’t exactly convey an “open layout” feeling.
I also don’t personally like those lower horizontal mullions. The windows are made up almost entirely of muntins (window bars).
Winterson schrieb:
On the upper floor, windows and so on are oriented to the south and west sides.
I find the east side unusual, as well as the staircase.
I’ve already shared my thoughts about the windows—they’re not to my taste.
I don’t think the layout is that bad. A lot is fitted into a compact space—actually, probably too much. The entrance area feels a bit tight for me, and I don’t see any cloakroom either. With five people planned to live here, managing shoes and jackets could be challenging. Maybe there’s a chance to include a large closet in the utility room?
The bathroom doesn’t seem ideal yet. You basically trip over the “T” shape. Also, having a second window would be better.
I would plan the attic floor right from the start as well.
The bathroom doesn’t seem ideal yet. You basically trip over the “T” shape. Also, having a second window would be better.
I would plan the attic floor right from the start as well.
The exterior views are boring – consider larger windows.
The symmetry feels forced to me; but as I mentioned before, the exterior design is not very impressive. I would personally prefer a bit more variety, although many people do like uniform façades.
The staircase really looks like it’s from the ’80s...
The entrance area is quite tight, I agree with Kaho on that. Otherwise, the general layout works quite well. I would experiment with different staircase designs and create a bit more space in the entrance area.
The kitchen feels a bit far from the terrace for my taste – perhaps swap the kitchen and living area, which might also allow you to eliminate the second door (currently leading to the kitchen). The corner where the kitchen is now could be a cozy TV corner, while the kitchen would have direct access to the terrace and you could implement a smarter kitchen solution than the one currently planned.
I admit, I’m a kitchen enthusiast. For me, the kitchen is more central and important than a sofa area.
The symmetry feels forced to me; but as I mentioned before, the exterior design is not very impressive. I would personally prefer a bit more variety, although many people do like uniform façades.
The staircase really looks like it’s from the ’80s...
The entrance area is quite tight, I agree with Kaho on that. Otherwise, the general layout works quite well. I would experiment with different staircase designs and create a bit more space in the entrance area.
The kitchen feels a bit far from the terrace for my taste – perhaps swap the kitchen and living area, which might also allow you to eliminate the second door (currently leading to the kitchen). The corner where the kitchen is now could be a cozy TV corner, while the kitchen would have direct access to the terrace and you could implement a smarter kitchen solution than the one currently planned.
I admit, I’m a kitchen enthusiast. For me, the kitchen is more central and important than a sofa area.
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