Chembot
2017-11-06 17:59:42
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What are the exterior dimensions of the building? I can’t tell from the pictures (at least not for me).
It seems to be a rather small house, and accordingly I find everything clearly too cramped. I would personally do without the second shower and a dressing room, especially given the limited dimensions. I would also make the kitchen a bit smaller. But in return, the children’s room, dining room, bathroom, and hallway (where to put a wardrobe and shoes?) should be bigger. The utility room probably won’t suffice as a storage room if there’s no basement.
You are single, so the advice to build bigger might seem pointless at first. But I don’t think a few extra square meters would significantly change the construction costs. Using construction costs per square meter is very inaccurate; it’s just easier to calculate that way. I’d guess 10 sqm more would cost you maybe €5,000-8,000 more. And I consider that a good investment in this case. There’s still enough space on the property.
I also agree with the opinion that the layout is not exactly ideal.
And I ask myself again (as I did with our own planning) why so many architects cannot design HABITABLE spaces...
So as you can tell, I’m not very enthusiastic, no offense meant. I probably also have a very particular idea, need open pathways and space for furniture. Ultimately, it has to please you. But I believe you will get better suggestions here in the forum than from the architect.
Hello,
after some consideration, I don’t think your idea of about 10 sqm more and therefore somewhat more open is wrong. Exterior dimensions are 9.45 x 8.85.
The shower on the ground floor is based on the second option to have an alternative for guests and children. I don’t think that’s a good argument!
The arrangement of rooms on the upper floor will also be different (proposal by kaho674).
I am also not yet satisfied with the furnishing in the living room regarding the couch, TV, and dining table.
Thanks for the frank words, it really is better to have lots of brainpower look over plans here in the forum.