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I am indifferent, and for my husband the design is extremely important. Maybe we are an exception there ;-) but on both sides we are talking about complaining at a high level.

I would be interested to know how others see this: what takes precedence, the exterior or the interior?

Definitely the interior.

The interior is seen more often or one is constantly confronted with the compromise, and depending on how big this compromise was, one might get annoyed.

In my opinion, the exterior of the house is noticed at first because you look at everything closely since everything is so nice. Eventually, the daily routine settles in at the new home, and you probably don't even notice it anymore :)

Now I am starting a short new discussion, but I do not want to let it drag on endlessly: Architect choice. This is weighing heavily on my mind.

I know the goal should be that the architect meets minimum criteria: We like the style, good references, a good feeling during the conversation, also does construction management, and much more.

I have to include a special criterion: My wife is US-American with no German language level that allows her to freely discuss things with the architect.

Back then, my wife and I spoke with >5 renowned architects. Result: Only 1 architect passed - especially on the topic of English.

BUT: Despite numerous references and good reviews, it is a pure planning office and does not bill according to HOAI (but rather at fixed prices). When asked about construction management, I was told that they stay "on board" for a project and that we as clients can choose from several construction managers based on their recommendation if desired.
Prices can be compared with HOAI beforehand - that hurts less for me.

Of course, I would now like to have the all-rounder including construction management on board, but the architect (planner) simply made a very good impression on us (including staff).

What do you think? Stick with the good feeling, or fully reopen the tedious architect topic?

Inside as well as outside. What use is the most beautiful house from the inside if it looks hideous from the outside? You don’t sit in a golden cage! It shouldn’t just look nice from the garden side; even when you drive along your street every day, you want to be welcomed by a great house, right?!
This does not mean it should only be great from the outside. And so we are right where the architect, not a layperson who usually only cares about the interior, begins his work.
An architect also has the task of leveling the street layout or places with beautiful houses ;)
Of course, I have started sketching, but I am not finished yet..

Can you give me a sign in the other forum who you are? Or push up your post there so I can find you? I have of course started sketching, but I am not finished yet..

I am not sure if I understood that. I am not active in any other forum, only here. Maybe I am just missing the point :)

I am not sure if I understood that. I am not active in any other forum, only here. Maybe I am missing something :)

You also discussed the property in the green one, didn't you?