Architectural design - planning crisis!

2021-04-25 07:59:44

In principle, the property allows for an extension. A second residential unit, why not. Maybe plan it in such a way that it can be rented out to third parties or swapped with the daughter.

What I understand is that the TE does not simply want a built-on cube.

2 rooms are hellishly small for 3 people. Home office is out of the question.

2021-04-25 14:18:34

There are also people, and I belong to them, who find it nice to plan and implement a house project together with their grown-up children.

There seems to be a misunderstanding here, because it is precisely the intergenerational form of living that I absolutely welcome. My comments therefore related particularly to the points you mentioned, but which apparently were missing, namely "together" and "planning"; I had not read either of those. Furthermore, I did not see any real planning regarding the lovely idea of being able to adequately accommodate parents in the house at some point. That too should be "planned" as best as possible and indeed also "together" with the respective people involved.

I understand that well, and a relationship at eye level in adulthood is a great thing. The thing is, at least for me, it sounded as if the adult child was simply having things planned for her. Not planned together, but planned for her. And in that case, a 3.5-room apartment is not so great for the child's family planning after having already completed their studies. Hence the questions about what the "nestling" really wants. No one here knows what the situation is really like on site. At least it is unclear to me or I simply misinterpreted it. But it doesn't matter, this is an internet forum.

I think there were many important points to think about in this thread. It’s about a lot of money for a potential project, for which the OP has already expressed doubts. Yes, I find all the answers here appropriate and quite important. Even if the OP says indirectly that she wants to spend the leftover money on a special house, in the worst case to open a retirement shared flat or even to sell, you still have to examine the economic viability, because the child's moving out soon is a very realistic scenario. Only in this way can you make a conscious decision.

Exactly my opinion!!!

The thing is, at least for me, it sounded as if the adult child was simply having things planned for her. Not planned together, but planned for her.

That’s exactly how I understood it too, and I also found that with regard to the intention of possible later care of the parents it had so far not been appropriately considered.

2021-04-25 14:33:45

With a budget of 400,000? Sell everything and rebuild wherever and however you like.

2021-06-10 16:52:35

So when I look at the 3D design with the huge glass front and then see the pool on the satellite image (I assume that the blue area is a pool), the extension just needs a diving board and everyone would think it's an outdoor and indoor swimming pool. Could also be the mountain station of a cable car. ;)

In my opinion, it's understandable that your relationship with the architect is/was a bit strained. Was the architect still able to convince you of a design?

2021-06-11 00:17:08

Hey, okay, it’s really time for an update. We had to let everything sink in first and then we joined the majority opinion. We are now remodeling it really nicely for ourselves and the youngest child is being prepared for release into the wild. A large guest room offers space for the transition period and possible relapses. Architecturally, we will now only change the garage, dormer, terrace, and of course the window lintels. The redesign will be completed in the next few weeks and then I would be happy to put details up for discussion :) Even though it was mentally difficult – the solution is definitely better and not as demanding financially. PS: In the end, the architect had to admit that his planning had exceeded the financial framework by more than 50%. There was no talk of fees anymore.

2021-06-11 08:08:18

Are you planning the renovation with the same architect?

PS: The architect had to admit in the end that his planning had exceeded the financial framework by more than 50%.

I think that's quite a tough situation. As a client, you should actually be able to rely on the architect to design the plan according to the budget and not let their creativity run wild while hoping that the builders are liquid enough and will eventually give in.

We are now renovating it nicely for ourselves, and the youngest child is being prepared for release into the wild.

I think that’s great! I’m glad you found a good solution. The "release into the wild" won’t harm your youngest child ;) I voluntarily released myself into independence on my 18th birthday. It was tough at first but looking back a good decision. You learn to live with less and develop a sense for what things are truly essential. Some of my friends are still living in the "child’s room" in their late 20s, certainly not for financial reasons. But in conversations, you notice they have little idea what it means to manage your own household.

Looking forward to the new plans.

Regards

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