Single-family house 177m2 without basement - hybrid construction in BW

I specifically asked because this is a different forum. And this was the response (somewhat hidden) [ATTACH alt="C63D4558-937E-48E2-B34A-49E2345FA138.jpeg"]67511[/ATTACH] besides, there is no completed questionnaire.

I can gladly fill out the questionnaire, but it contradicts the intention of this thread. The question is initially not "Please help me with my floor plan/house plan." But for you, I'll gladly provide it :)

At 34% over the pain threshold, from my point of view, you almost have to plan completely anew.
Just reducing square meters definitely doesn't help here.

However, the room program is fixed, which is why we can only influence the development to a limited extent.
The original planning was not the pain threshold. But even we did not include a buffer for this increase.

Development Plan/Restrictions
Size of the property approximately 750m2
Slope Plateau of about 10x20 which is sloped down at the rear part of the property
Floor area ratio
Floor space index 0.4
Building window, building line and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of floors 2 floors
Roof shape Gable roof
Architectural style Vorarlberg School / reinforced concrete/massive wood hybrid construction
Orientation North/South
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements §34; flood protection zone (partial); eastern watercourse buffer protection zone

Client Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, floors No basement
Number of persons, age 2
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor GF: guest WC, guest/office, living/dining/kitchen, pantry UF: bedroom including children’s rooms 1+2 as well as 1 bathroom
Office: family use or home office?
Overnight guests per year very rare, rather as emergency room
Open or closed architecture open
Conservative or modern construction modern, exposed concrete and industrial flooring planned
Open kitchen, kitchen island Island; open
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace planned yes
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport Garage rather as workshop and motorcycle parking
Utility garden, greenhouse
Further wishes/special features/daily routine, gladly also reasons why this or that should not be

House Design
By whom is the design from:
-Architect

What is particularly liked? Why?
Barn character including visible massive construction elements
What is disliked? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Status Nov. 2021: €625,000 net pure construction costs
Personal price limit for the house, incl. equipment:
Preferred heating technology:
District heating offered by the municipality

If you have to do without, which details/expansions
-can you do without: Walkability of the garage / office on the upper floor
-can you not do without: 2 children’s rooms, long-term garage/workshop

Why has the design turned out as it is now? For example
Standard design from the planner?
Which corresponding wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?

What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?

The question is initially not "Please help me with my floor plan/house plan"

Exactly. And that's why not for me, because I don't want to give anyone an opinion that is not wanted ;) I only replied to . Nothing more.

I'm curious about the changes. I find the current draft very confident, with a very appealing format and appearance. I like the idea of using the step for sitting at the dining table as a very unique detail. I think that also provides enough space there. It's always difficult to reduce the size of a draft without taking away its character. If you placed a nice trailer for guests on the property for about 10k, it would create opportunities to shorten the building somewhat. Of course, I don't know the guests and their expectations, length of stay, or desire for integration into daily life. I wouldn't isolate frequently desired parental visits like that.

So dear ones, it continues,
after 6 months the building application has finally been approved.

The cost explosion has of course led to us shrinking to 153m2 of living space and having to contribute quite a bit of equity.

Current offers:
Carpenter upper floor: €134k (timber frame)
Shell construction ground floor including garage: €157k (self-build including cell block)
Windows approx.: €60k (plastic/aluminum)

The shell builder can start on the ground floor in mid-September.
I’m finally excited to be able to start.
Stay tuned :)