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They say everything looks small during the shell construction phase, but with the atrium it was really the other way around. The more finished it became, the more I wished I had made it bigger. There is supposed to be an L-shaped lounge sofa in the corner opposite the tree with a side length of 2.50m, I have a bit of a concern that it will look too crowded then.

I will provide a picture when everything is finished.

My planning also permanently includes a table (and benches) there
(currently 4m wide, minus the insulation,)
I have already measured this once on the plot (the one to the right of the house will be an extension) and also thought 4m is quite little.

I like the atrium solution. For me, it is like a central light corridor with a convertible function. Depending on the arrangement of the surrounding areas, the atrium is not only a design element but also a communicative architectural feature. Have you planned double racing tracks depending on the season, or do you use the atrium as a connecting space year-round?

In principle, it could also be used as a connecting space in winter, but that probably won’t happen. It is an outdoor area with sun protection, so it is cold and wet in winter. Also, constantly opening and closing the heavy lift-and-slide door is more exhausting than simply walking around.

I am well aware of the disadvantages of an external connection. We have built our boys their own separate living units, but still live as a family. The connection is via a shared south terrace. There are sometimes wet socks :). The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages: the boys can have visitors whenever they want (currently only not because of the pandemic) and we don't have strangers in our area.

Now that the plaster is done, we are installing the underfloor heating ourselves. In the evening, you really know what you've done :D The hallway in the basement unfortunately didn’t turn out very well, but since it’s not a living area, it’s not a big deal. So far, all circuits are between 75m and 85m. However, one circuit has to be removed again today because the pipe is kinked in one spot. But practice makes perfect, and we have more than enough pipe in reserve ;)

Even though things didn’t go smoothly at the beginning, we’ve been on a roll the last few weeks: The drainage can now flow directly outside without a lifting station, via gravity flow (saving us almost 10,000 euros), the plaster has excellent quality (ordered Q2, got Q3), and when the screed is laid on Tuesday, we can check that off the list.

Please also remember to protect the pipes in the area of the doors / passages (predetermined breaking points in the screed require a protective casing around the pipe)

Please also remember to protect the pipes in the door areas

Yep, we already have the slotted corrugated pipes on site. I wanted to do them all during the last check. I didn't think about the basement, there are still staples to be removed in the door area.