Yes, that's what I meant. But then the problem with the static still remains. Does the development plan allow for such a large dormer? Extending the roof poses the same static problem.First of all, thanks for the input Have you meant it like this?Yes, they would be staggered.
I think it would theoretically be possible, provided the staircase would then have to fit into the dressing room.
What do you think about that?
However, the extension does not rest on both walls, as a 3 m distance from the boundary is maintained. Besides, there is also the wall above the gate. This is really not easy.If the extension rests on both garage walls, there should be no structural problems.
I do not want to sacrifice the airspace. A larger office is needed. I don’t see much possibility on the ground floor. Giving up the garage is also bad because the entrance to it is at the front at the gate. Then there is no proper access.No, it would be in the airspace above the old staircase… Nothing… Why do you need more space? Why is an extension on the ground floor not an option?
But it rests on 3 walls, that should be enough. Somehow everything is not optimal. In the worst case, we have to build new, on another property. But we actually wanted to do that only when the children have left the house and then build correspondingly smaller.But the extension does not rest on both walls, because a 3 m distance to the boundary is maintained. Besides, there is still the wall above the gate. That is really not easy.
Why not? You have windows to the outside… others would build a conservatory at the back. Accordingly, a second office can be added.I don't see much possibility on the ground floor
You wouldn't either, it stays, just with stairsI don't want to sacrifice the open space.
Only an uninformed person suggested that at first… it was not meant as advice.Sacrificing the garage is also bad because the entrance to it is at the front by the gate.
Well, just because of a "larger" office… Is it about storage space for file folders, a larger or second desk? I would address and optimize at this point before shooting sparrows with cannons. For example, the existing office could be equipped with a bay window. That would gain 4-6 sqm. The bay window could be extended forward and to the side or both. Or an extension that goes into the front garden? That would also add some excitement to the facade. If the open space is that sacred, then the need is not set high, but rather a wish. If necessary, put a garden shed or even better, a mobile home in the garden. A caravan is available new from €12,000 with gas or electric heating, an older mobile home maybe for €30,000… That has more charm than spending €50,000 on an ugly extension that barely has more value than a small little room plus access (or rather minus, because the dressing room is sacrificed) plus a lot of construction work where the costs are practically thrown out more than invested.Somehow everything is not optimal