Living area with step

We are currently working on the floor plan for a bungalow. In that bungalow, we have a rectangular kitchen/living area which can be entered through two doorways on one long side of the rectangle (approximately 6x8m). Now we were considering whether this room could be entered via a step (downwards). The terrain slopes slightly downward from the entrance toward the mentioned room, but probably not by a whole step (16/17cm). How would such a construction be implemented, and what consequences would it have (especially in terms of cost)?

Without necessity, I would not install a tripping hazard for young and old.

Most would try to build as barrier-free as possible, as far as possible.

Others need to comment on technical and price-related issues.

Now we had been considering whether to enter this room via a step (downwards). The terrain slopes slightly downwards from the entrance towards the said room, but probably not by a full step (16/17cm). How would one architecturally arrange something like this and what consequences would that have (especially financially)?

This is a so-called split-level; it creates an interesting perspective inside, but unfortunately – due to the earthworks – it is also an expensive option to build a single-family house. Depending on the soil conditions, between EUR 10,000 and 15,000 can easily be added on for the size of the "lower" level. Rhine regards

One step:
can look good when it is separated. I would therefore definitely not do it for the main living area, where you are forced to overcome this hurdle many times a day because it is in the traffic route – if at all, only to a fireplace corner or another separate area that you do not visit very often and if so, then with care.

Wir basteln gerade am Grundriss für ein Bungalow.

At first glance, much too long and unnecessarily long hallway, but a cramped dining area.

Thank you for the feedback. The earthworks alone should not be particularly expensive if we are talking about an additional 10-15cm here. Does anyone know how that would/could work with the [Bodenplatte]?

The earthworks alone should not be particularly expensive if we're talking about an additional 10-15cm here.

Then why do you ask, since you are the expert?

Rhineland greetings