Difficult Plot and Monument - §34

You don’t need to.

If you install a narrow strip of light 60, 70 cm high directly at the height of the kitchen countertop, you won’t see a neighboring wall when standing in front of the sink, but only your own ground and floor.

That’s right – optics are that simple. Good point, we’ll bring that up in the next meeting and it’s already mentally implemented.

People sit there twice and later a drying rack will be placed there.

Oh man, you’ve already caught us – the drying rack would really stand there. We also have the view into the valley from the garden upstairs.

I once tried spontaneously to see if one could save square meters by changing the upper floor. The look should remain the same, just without balconies.

We will definitely discuss that! The two equally sized rooms also have a real advantage. And then the two bathrooms upstairs would share the supply and drainage lines – that probably saves something as well.

We also have the view into the valley from the garden above.

You still have the view into the valley through the window (without balcony) If you implement the upper floor like this (or similarly), you could omit the AB on the outer wall and set up an open multifunctional workspace to the left of the cable channel for crafting children or sewing fathers or bookkeeping mothers.

could the AB on the exterior wall be omitted

AB means storage room? I don't know the abbreviations that well. But I'm a fan of it, because we are a family of hoarders and collectors.

AB means storage room? I don't know the abbreviations that well. But I'm a fan of that because we are a family of hoarders and collectors.

The AB, correct = storage room, is located inside.

Now the next update from us. The architect had already taken away a few things from our last meeting. At that time, the balcony was not yet a topic, so the current adjustments are not yet integrated with your ideas. We had noted: the living room feels a bit like a corridor, unequal children's rooms could be a problem, and our children love window seats. Also, the shed for bikes and garden tools was a bit small. With that, the plans were initially changed as follows: 1. The staircase has moved slightly forward – this means you no longer have to enter the studio through the living room but can enter it from the hallway 2. A wardrobe is now present next to the wardrobe in the basement also at the ground floor entrance 3. The kitchen has now been swapped with the living area. To keep the living area spacious, the bay window is planned slightly larger than before 4. The storage room next to the kitchen was removed. However, due to the depth of the kitchen island, there is sufficient storage space according to the architect 5. The fireplace is now open on three sides as a room divider (this is still completely open) Now to the first floor 6. Due to the larger bay window, the second children’s room has become larger and received a window seat This slightly changes the facade on the garden side. For the next round, we put the balcony in front of the bedroom up for discussion. The architect is thinking about it. She had very good arguments for the balcony. 1. It is the place to watch the sunset 2. It is the side facing the street. Thanks to the balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows are possible in the bedroom. Due to the parapet, the bedroom cannot be seen inside. Without the parapet, smaller windows 3. The house is built very tall (from the valley side). To avoid looking like a disproportionate block, she wanted to make the house a bit tiered with the balcony. What do you think? Costs are currently not discussed... My concern is the walking space in the kitchen. At the moment, there is one meter between the row at the back wall (3.50 meters, 80 cm deep) and the island (2.50 meters, 100 cm deep). I have read that you need at least 1.20 meters distance, optimally 1.50 meters, if two people cook together. Then about the structure: we plan a timber frame construction with a wooden facade (larch). Slats crosswise so it doesn’t look too elongated. The roof is not yet planned. What would you choose? Tiles? Zinc roof? Extensive greening (is that even possible with the slope)? Thanks for your opinions!

At the moment, there is one meter between the row at the back wall (3.50 meters, 80 cm deep) and the island (2.50 meters, 100 cm deep).

Why is the wall row planned with a depth of 80 cm? The standard for tall cabinets is 60 cm ... depending on the choice of countertop, it could also be planned at 65 cm. If the island should have enough storage space, I would rather give it 110 cm, 60 cm measured from the kitchen side and a reduced measurement of about 50 cm towards the living area by 10 cm. Then the distance between the rows can also increase to 105, possibly even 110 cm. That is sufficient. One recommendation is to get from one work row to the other without a big intermediate step by rotating. Depending on what kind of tall cabinet is planned at the bottom left corner (it could be an oven tall cabinet), I would possibly plan a window or a narrow patio door between the rows for better accessibility. Then you have the window recess for elbow freedom. In general, consider cooking at the wall ... see (also possible via Google search), sink on the island. It depends on your cooking behavior. EDIT: Try planning a cabinet and also a desk concretely for child 1 and then plan the balcony access... I think the window area there could be a bit narrower.