General criticism of architecture, spatial layout, exterior appearance

So I definitely prefer the view from the outside with floor-to-ceiling windows (that I would ever say this as a self-proclaimed floor-to-ceiling-window hater ). But then there's also the functionality to consider, you have to decide what fits better. In general, I'm a fan of window seats in children's rooms. You can plan great storage underneath and I think such a window looks great.
I also like the view from the carport; from the other side of the house, the floors look too much like a "lighthouse" to me. The brown area (it also looks brown to me ) also oddly recedes with those little windows, that's not my thing at all.
I think the floor plan on the ground floor is good, I would definitely plan a sauna on the roof. It practically screams for it!
Overall, I would reconsider whether the storage space is enough for you, but that stems from my general phobia of too little storage space.

In general, I think it's good to consider a possible resale, but personally I would rather want to buy a house like this than a townhouse! There are also plenty of people who maybe aren't "brave" enough to build like this themselves, but would definitely like to buy the finished house.

So... I like it

I like both designs. For me, however, it would also be important to separate the staircase from the living area, especially with three children.

Have you already mentioned the budget for the house? I assume at least upscale fittings. In that case, I would actually consider planning a lift for the 2nd floor. If you’re going to do it, then do it properly...

The facade design of the first version is clearly better:

Well, I also definitely prefer the view from the outside with floor-to-ceiling windows (that I would ever say that as a confessed floor-to-ceiling window hater )

As far as I, a confessed honest plain vanilla type, can still appreciate what kind of people with tastes different from mine find beautiful and marketable, I vote decisively for the version from post #1.

So... I like it

So I actually primarily only like the "missing" double garage, but I find the design "well-rounded" (or at least close enough that I consider it "covered by personal taste" where Müllers might do things differently than Meiers).

In general, I’m currently a fan of window seats in children's rooms.

My children's rooms would all have had too little light at the homework desk if I had to move them away because of a window seat.

So, we have discussed and thought a lot and have made some changes. We have responded to a lot of input from you and I will briefly present the changes. I redrew the floor plan with Sweet Home 3D, so please don’t complain if something doesn’t fit perfectly. It is only meant to convey what we have thought of. The architect will finalize it. Oh, and regarding the door dimensions etc. The architect draws the dimensions of windows and doors as clear opening dimensions. The only important thing here is to see whether the doors open etc. The structural engineer/site manager will straighten it out later in the 1:50 plans.



So, what do we see here... We have extended the wall behind the TV so that the view from the sofa to the front door and vice versa is blocked. The small piece does open up the space, but we take to heart that you won’t be sitting quite as relaxed there. To avoid it becoming a corridor, we pushed the "[-wall" in the kitchen slightly inward so that you can also place an aquarium or something similar here. Previously, only pictures on the wall would have been possible. I had completely forgotten, but we had also planned to install a sliding wall behind the TV. This can be pulled out when needed, thus separating the living room from the stairs. Because of moving the wall, it gets a bit tight with the island, which is why it has now been removed and a small counter has been added instead. The much-mentioned cabinet in the living room we have placed under the window on the right. The table is now not symmetrical and everything feels a bit cramped. This is also supposed to be the exit to the terrace, which is why we will initially do without the highboard here. If necessary, you can always put something there. Furniture will still go under the TV and you can also place something against the wall. Because we replanned the kitchen cabinets, I remembered a small but nice detail I have always wanted. Although as a wall to the bathroom, but hey...



Well? Can you see it? From the countertop, you can see the aquarium. OK, at first it will only be a hole, since we will certainly need money for other things first, but I think the idea is pretty nice.

For the exterior view, the architect has made the first draft with the S. We have also lowered the parapet height to 75 cm so that a desk fits flush with the window. Because of this, we will have to install a safety bar on the window, but oh well... The architect had another idea that I quickly realized with Photoshop:



I think, however, it will be the S-shape. We have not decided that yet.

Thanks for your input. As you can see, we have incorporated most of it or tried to consider it.

An alternative to the TV wall would be to swap the sofa with the TV. That way you have a view of the garden from the sofa. But you would have to put the TV etc. in front of the window or build a half-high wall. Then you could lower the blinds when watching something. But in the evening it’s usually dark anyway.

P.S. Elevator is so not in the budget. Otherwise, the cost estimate is currently at 530k. Equipment includes, for example, blinds, photovoltaic system, parquet, and smart home (in-house work).

The S-shape simply looks lighter and less overwhelming. But the one above is better than the one in the first post (referred to by me as "Klotz").

My first thought when looking at it: "I think it's cool"

When the first two comments started the same way, I had to laugh out loud. Thanks for the nice moment!

Honestly: if we had the money for it, our house would look exactly like this (the version with the floor-to-ceiling children's room windows and the "S" structure). Ok, the development plan doesn't allow three levels here, etc., but as I said, if you have the money, please, please don't waste it on a compulsively enlarged city villa or something similar. Build it like this. The little problems mentioned earlier should be solvable without major changes to the concept.