Floor plan design single-family house city villa with granny flat KFW40+

Two architects from different architectural firms advised us against it. Yes, at the beginning of the planning, we considered a shower on the ground floor. But then abandoned it because we were advised against it.

Why???? Arguments?

What alternative do you suggest besides the parents' bathroom?

Hallway?! Not yours... it is way too small.

Why is a garage worse for parties? In a garage you are protected from the weather and can close the door if it gets a bit louder.

No, I am only criticizing the location relative to the kitchen. You can also plan your party area near the kitchen if that is so important to you. But apart from that: I don’t know any mid-twenties who still throw garage parties ;) That’s why you build a house with a large open space so you can spread out there with guests and on the terrace. But I don’t want to talk you out of your ideas. Everyone is different. But: I’ll gladly repeat it again: Your garage with the long tube is crap. I wonder what the architect was thinking. Is he paid according to HOAI? Then write down your concerns for him, because he owes you a design with improvements. That’s how it works.

I would definitely turn the garage into a carport, with a shed attached at the back with a passageway to the garden - then it is also more weatherproof again and optimal for parties.

The entrance area gets almost no light at all, it will be very, very dark!

Why???? Arguments?

Discretion was the keyword (parcel delivery service, guests at the front door, etc.), although none of us suffer from stomach problems…

Hallway?! Not yours... it is way too small

As a layperson, it is difficult to imagine the size of the rooms without dimensions.

No, I’m only complaining about the location relative to the kitchen. You can also plan your party spot near the kitchen if it’s that important to you. But apart from that: I don’t know any mid-twenties person who still throws garage parties ;) That’s why you build a house with a large open room where you can spread out with guests and on the terrace. But I don’t want to talk you out of your ideas. Everyone is different.

I have to agree with you, it also always depends on the type of celebration. In my opinion, a garage is also a kind of man cave.

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I’ll gladly repeat it: your garage with the long tube is rubbish.
I wonder what the architect was thinking. Is he paid according to HOAI? Then write down your concerns for him, because he owes you a design with improvements. That’s how it works.

We definitely will not keep the long tube. We will think about it ourselves again, consider a few designs with the tips from the forum, and then approach him. The architect was paid an honorarium for the design planning.

In our case, it is a resident; for this, I find the size of the granny flat sufficient. Of course, you don't get rich, but with a rent below the local average, the granny flat would have paid for itself after 6 years (excluding repairs and maintenance).

Sufficient is not what people are looking for. Otherwise, every second person would be driving around in a VW Up. No idea what you imagine as the rent amount, but even at €400 (which I absolutely cannot imagine for this miniature apartment, unless you build it in Munich), after 6 years you would come out with not even €30,000 gross(!). Of course, you also have to pay taxes on that. So practically nothing is left. Apparently, there are still people who can convince themselves that a rented granny flat is profitable... Good luck! Regarding the floor plan: Dining area way too tight. Pantry makes no sense. Remove the stub wall. I find the upper floor well done.

Sufficient is not what people are looking for. Otherwise, every second person would be cruising around in a VW Up. No idea what you imagine as the rent level, but even at 400 euros (which I absolutely cannot imagine for this tiny place, unless you are building in Munich), after 6 years you come out at not even 30,000 euros gross(!). Of course, you have to pay tax on that as well. So almost nothing is left over. Apparently, there are still people who can rationalize a rented granny flat... Good luck!

about the floor plan: Dining area far too cramped. Pantry makes no sense. Remove the wall stub. I find the upper floor well done.

Thank you for your contribution to the floor plan. I am satisfied with my VW Up, an economical means of transportation. It is enough for me to get from A to B.