timbolo
2016-04-16 14:23:01
- #1
Since I probably want to build next year or at the latest the year after next, I am now starting to deal with the topic of house construction a bit more intensively and hope to get some suggestions or answers to my questions.
The plot (2400 sqm) is available, about 40 km south of Hamburg. I am not allowed to build two stories, otherwise everything is permitted.
Basically, I want two things: extraordinary architecture and very spacious and open construction.
- Point 1 is very important to me. I want to stand in front of my house and be excited by it every day. It should definitely not be off the shelf. I have many pictures of houses from newspapers and the internet that I like. I just never know what such houses cost and how big they have to be at least to realize them. I don’t yet know exactly what I want.
- Point 2: I am sure there will be a lot of criticism or comments that it is way too big, but I am planning about 400-500 sqm of pure living space. Currently, I live alone in 190 sqm and it is not too big for me either.
Rough idea:
Ground floor: 100 sqm living room should be the center of the house. Ceiling height over 2 floors. Kitchen 40 sqm, dining room 30 sqm, bathroom 15 sqm, guest room 20 sqm, utility room 30 sqm, office 25 sqm
1st floor: bedroom 35 sqm, bathroom 30 sqm, dressing room 30 sqm, small office 15 sqm (all en suite)
3 children's rooms each 30 sqm, full bathroom 20 sqm
Currently, the areas on the ground floor and first floor do not yet fit, but these are only my first considerations without having spoken to an architect.
Unfortunately, there is relatively little information on the internet about properties of this size. So prices, floor plans, pictures, etc.
How should I proceed best now? I have 2 architects in my immediate area who have already built fairly unusual reference projects and whom I like. I wanted to make appointments with them soon. Does anyone perhaps have recommendations for architects from Hamburg and the surrounding area who can realize something like this? An architect who usually designs/oversees more classic single-family homes is probably not the right contact. Where can I find an architect suitable for my building project?
All trades are to be awarded individually. Would the architect also handle the tendering, negotiation, and acceptance, or should one commission a second person for that?
How much time should I plan for the entire project? 3-6 months planning and then another 6 months construction time or is that too much or too little?
And now the perhaps most difficult question: What kind of budget should I expect? House completely ready to move into. So kitchen, floors, painting work, lamps for all rooms, ancillary construction costs but without garage, furniture, and outdoor facilities - these come separately.
The question is of course very difficult to answer generally. You can spend €5,000 on a kitchen but also €200,000.
It should be very upscale or high-quality equipment but I don’t need golden faucets. Can I manage with one million?
I am grateful for any suggestions or experience, gladly also by PM.
The plot (2400 sqm) is available, about 40 km south of Hamburg. I am not allowed to build two stories, otherwise everything is permitted.
Basically, I want two things: extraordinary architecture and very spacious and open construction.
- Point 1 is very important to me. I want to stand in front of my house and be excited by it every day. It should definitely not be off the shelf. I have many pictures of houses from newspapers and the internet that I like. I just never know what such houses cost and how big they have to be at least to realize them. I don’t yet know exactly what I want.
- Point 2: I am sure there will be a lot of criticism or comments that it is way too big, but I am planning about 400-500 sqm of pure living space. Currently, I live alone in 190 sqm and it is not too big for me either.
Rough idea:
Ground floor: 100 sqm living room should be the center of the house. Ceiling height over 2 floors. Kitchen 40 sqm, dining room 30 sqm, bathroom 15 sqm, guest room 20 sqm, utility room 30 sqm, office 25 sqm
1st floor: bedroom 35 sqm, bathroom 30 sqm, dressing room 30 sqm, small office 15 sqm (all en suite)
3 children's rooms each 30 sqm, full bathroom 20 sqm
Currently, the areas on the ground floor and first floor do not yet fit, but these are only my first considerations without having spoken to an architect.
Unfortunately, there is relatively little information on the internet about properties of this size. So prices, floor plans, pictures, etc.
How should I proceed best now? I have 2 architects in my immediate area who have already built fairly unusual reference projects and whom I like. I wanted to make appointments with them soon. Does anyone perhaps have recommendations for architects from Hamburg and the surrounding area who can realize something like this? An architect who usually designs/oversees more classic single-family homes is probably not the right contact. Where can I find an architect suitable for my building project?
All trades are to be awarded individually. Would the architect also handle the tendering, negotiation, and acceptance, or should one commission a second person for that?
How much time should I plan for the entire project? 3-6 months planning and then another 6 months construction time or is that too much or too little?
And now the perhaps most difficult question: What kind of budget should I expect? House completely ready to move into. So kitchen, floors, painting work, lamps for all rooms, ancillary construction costs but without garage, furniture, and outdoor facilities - these come separately.
The question is of course very difficult to answer generally. You can spend €5,000 on a kitchen but also €200,000.
It should be very upscale or high-quality equipment but I don’t need golden faucets. Can I manage with one million?
I am grateful for any suggestions or experience, gladly also by PM.