New single-family house on sloping plot

I accessed the page via the iPad, but I couldn't find any elevation profiles. Now I know why. I'll try again with the notebook.

Generally asked: What is actually so bad about an entrance in the basement area without an outside staircase?

Bad is the wrong word but in our hillside house project, for example, we decided against a basement entrance because either the entrance area becomes dark or takes up a significant part of the basement’s best side, which could be better used otherwise. Also – as already mentioned – the entrance area is then further away from the living area and you always have to walk if you want to receive someone.

The general contractor revised the plans based on a desired north/south orientation. A preliminary inquiry with the building authority is required here. Size and costs have been reduced.

That definitely looks better and shows once again that a straight staircase is not always the best option.

Regarding the kitchen/dining area... I would do without the second entrance to the kitchen, instead extend the wall a bit more towards the hallway continuously and install a double-leaf door element there or, if necessary, a fixed glass panel at the bottom of the plan and a sliding door at the top of the plan that runs into the wall.

Then plan the kitchen more with a real island instead of the G-shape. That way, it might even be possible to create a garden exit on the left side of the plan from the kitchen.

The general contractor revised the plans based on a desired north/south orientation. This depends on a preliminary inquiry with the building authority. Size and costs were reduced.

Mmh, did he say anything about the chances of that? I also think it’s an improvement. But I would completely miss the garden connection. That’s why it wouldn’t be an option for me. But it seems less important to you – so I think it’s quite good with Kerstin’s ( ) changes. I’m somewhat skeptical about the 2m line on the upper floor. In the bathroom, in my opinion, you can’t sit on the toilet without hitting the back of your head. I also find the solution of always having to go through the bedroom and dressing room first to get to the toilet extremely annoying. Besides, I find the children’s rooms unnecessarily small. Oh, and I would include the laundry chute.

The upper floor would paint the children's bathroom, making the children's rooms a little bigger.

Especially in the bathroom and bedroom, the 2m line could cause problems.

Plan a laundry chute.