STAGE ONE would be the new kitchen with no other changes STAGE TWO would be preparing for the new pantry and biw for bed 2 but needs more accurate measurements STAGE THREE would be the ensuite and front entry STAGE FOUR would be the family bathroom and new hallways there are some discrepancy with expected measurements and the plans don't include the measurements along the sides of the house (so my suggestions are only estimates)....i'm happy to continue with ideas but you must confirm all the measurements of the internal walls of the ensuite, bathroom and toilet and rumpus and post a plan that shows the numbers clearly

Hi and thanks for your feedback. The rear building might now move further around to the north of the !7 acre rural block (2+ hours from Melbourne), where there is a flatter patch. We are now hoping to make it 2 story, with the storage shed below and living above. That way the huge views to the south and east can be seen over the top of the house. The idea is to build the shed (with studio accom) hopefully at the end of 2020, as a place to stay while the house building starts towards the end of 2021, when we will have the funds, fingers crossed. The width of the building area is only about 30 metres before it dips away a bit steeply to the east and west. We hope to avoid too much excavating for a slab (for thermal mass) but may need to consider stumps if the slab is far more costly. Looking at Carbonlite floor system as a reluctant alternative... A local architect has done the initial design to maximise the views and northern sun. We think the slight kink in the middle will add complexity to the roof so the kink can go. It is a big 'entry' which might need to go to cut costs but we do want an 'air lock' entry... The hallway along the bedrooms is intended to warm up in winter, ideally trombe wall style. We hope to keep the house to about 150 sq meters- we don't need bigger. The council has indicated where the dispersal field for the septic tank needs to go... We love the reverse brick veneer principle. The architect has been fairly open to our ideas but says the budget will be tight at approx $3,500 per sq meter. How does an internal masonry spine work? We figured a continuous skillion roof would be simpler and cheaper- going for a rural shed look...

unable to read the dimensions my suggestions are based on approximate sizes with the wider entry foyer and minor upstairs variations inclduing a laundry chute and study nook.. ...there are several options for outdoor living areas and a pool with change room, shower and toilet ... less overhang for the family livinga areas with a much simpler kitchen...adding furniture makes it easier to understand the spaces ...the gable roof over the family living and alfrescos could have raked ceilings and the rest of the roof is a simple hip roof and there are no small projections (eg the laundry?) that would make construction more complicated and expensive

I would delete the wall behind the bed in the master bedroom as it doesn’t seem to serve any real purpose and turn the bed to place against the outside wall. The room will be far more spacious .