Floor plan single-family house, 230 sqm living area, east slope, Bauhaus style

Your concept reminds me a bit of this snapshot, but by now he has made the end of the driveway directly to the house ;)

What kind of picture is that? :) Well, I agree with many things, but the concept of placing the garage at the street and the house at least somewhat higher up on a steep slope can also look very good and make sense. A switchback path can also be designed very nicely. But as I said, I am very grateful for all advice!

Just because there is no development plan does not mean you can build as large as you want. Keyword: extent of structural use. And for the design and the terrain, 3500€/sqm is rather tight.

Just because there is no development plan, it does not mean you can build as large as you want. Keyword: extent of structural use. And with the design and the terrain, €3500/sqm is rather tight.

The neighboring houses tend to be even larger. That shouldn't be the problem. Yes, €3500 per sqm could be tight. We try to plan as much as possible in advance in order to really be able to compare. After the first negative opinions about the floor plan, we will probably now commission an architect for the first three planning phases and then have offers made. Or is that a bad idea?

The neighboring houses tend to be even larger. That should not be an obstacle. Yes, 3500 euros / sqm might be tight. We try to plan as much as possible in advance in order to really be able to compare. After the first negative opinions about the floor plan, we will probably now commission an architect for the first three planning phases and thus have offers created. Or is that a bad idea?

Architects can usually create very good floor plans, but their cost estimates are often way off.

Architects can usually make very good floor plans, but their calculations are often far off.

Yes, that is why we want an appropriate floor plan from the architect and then go to the companies for the calculation.

Build the house further down. You have to carry everything up the stairs or the path. First the stroller, then the groceries get heavier, it feels like the stairs get one step longer every year, then the body doesn’t want to anymore.

The access path must be cleared and gritted in winter.

The access path and the house connections cost more the longer they are.

You should think about the garden. Not about where which plants go, but about the spaces. The terraces and retaining walls must be done along with the house construction. Especially with such a slope, the next 100 k are quickly gone.

For a project around the million mark, the planning should be done by the architect.
Create a room program and let him work.
A room program does not only mean listing the rooms but also what they should include.
Dressing room 6 m of continuous closet + space for 500 pairs of shoes, which can optionally be in the wardrobe. Bed with the dimensions x. Maybe you have a longer bed because with your 1.99 m height the normal 2 m beds are too uncomfortable for you or you have a large one with a bulky, massive frame.
So your wishes, your special features.
That is also important for you. The existing or desired furnishings must always fit into the floor plan.