Finally a mansard roof – and in both dimensions at that!
The reason it has become rare is more due to its effective eradication by thoughtless development plans. In principle, this roof shape is actually the optimal one for photovoltaic systems.
I am also convinced that we will get some photovoltaics on there, possibly as in-roof photovoltaics. I am glad that the mansard roof contributes not only to our own pleasure. The cost factor certainly does not exactly favor the preservation of this roof form in new builds. In Munich, you see it more often, especially with row houses, semi-detached houses, etc., where you can really get good space out of the attic, an important factor given the insane land prices.
Only with the kitchen would I plan more concretely; the torn wall to the hallway should be well thought out.
It's just a lot of space... is there really so much hobby for so much basement?
Thanks for the hint about the kitchen, we will tackle that soon.
Theoretically, a somewhat smaller basement would also do. We cook a lot, so we need some storage space. Some fitness equipment is to be moved into the hobby room gradually...
How (exactly) are the cardinal directions? Couldn’t find a north arrow on the plans.
Sorry, I had grandiosely announced in the opening post that "plan-bottom" is south on the site plan, but then didn’t attach the site plan – I’m making up for that here. On the floor plans, south is thus at the bottom, with a slight tilt to the left. Small additional info: There is an older house on the property that still needs to be demolished.
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.. you’re right, rotating doesn’t immediately help. However, I don’t see the spot as that critical either, since the dormer corner already has 2m height at that corner. However, a few more precise measurements would be good. It might also work if you push the upper bedroom wall a few cm (about 15-20) upward, as far as the left side would allow.
Regarding the general attic bedroom issue: In fact, in previous plan versions there was even less space here; the bathroom wall was then slightly moved to the right and the dormer slightly enlarged. We had the impression that might be enough, especially since we’re under 1.80m and can still stand in the area behind the 2m line.
It might be possible to push the bedroom wall up a few cm, however it lies exactly above the upper floor wall, which I think is not bad statically. Another option would be to widen the dormer to the left, but then it would no longer be centered.
The width at the dormer is about 2.70 m – so minimally more if you place the bed at the other wall.
Under these conditions, would you actually say it is too tight?
Regarding other points (I’m giving up on exact quoting here ;)):
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Guest WC behind wardrobe: That is definitely a point; we will reflect on it again – spontaneously, though, I think we can live quite well with it.
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Shower door in the kids’ bathroom: Actually, our wish was to do without one. Possibly the shower wall could just be extended a bit? Should still fit with the washbasin, although the wall would then cover a small part of the window (probably manageable?). If the window is moved further down on the plan, the exterior view would suffer somewhat.
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n the master bathroom: We deliberately decided on this, combined with the fact that the bathroom can be accessed independently from the bedroom. With very small children, you have to be there anyway. Later they probably won’t bathe much anymore, and if so, they can simply go upstairs to the bathroom. We ourselves certainly also like to take a bath occasionally.