House plan critique
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Comments (11)simply put - massively pushing the functional envelope in such tight/small limits. To achieve this you have to seriously limit/streamline flow/access points and maximise any wall space. So for example the only window into the kitchen really should be say a splashback window. The double access into the kitchen/living is a luxury in context - something has to give here otherwise you'll end up with something that ticks boxes but in reality is not actually very usable .......recommend you check out some Japanese & northern European work to see how this type of thing can be achieved effectively/cleverly when space is limited....possibly here you may be best to consider a living/kitchen/bedroom setup that is functionally zoned/separated with strategic furniture/joinery placement, simple kitchen at one end and bathroom the only "room" created within existing structure.......remember, depending upon existing conditions and what the ultimately outcome it can sometimes be false economy rearranging/re-using elements when you'll get a better bang for buck by popping out a little here and there to free up certain details for certain functional gains......good luck! PD...See MoreNew Home Construction Floor Plan - Advice / Feedback /Critique please
Comments (1)it looks like one of those supersized American Mcmansions which is fine if you measure the value of a house by its size rather than the quality of its design and the relationship to its site and the environment. You must have engaged your architect with the knowledge on the style of work he does? I would strongly suggest you research American architect Sarah Susanka and her work with "The not so big house" before you have a meeting with your architect. A well designed home is a lot more than a shopping list of rooms. Even though I don't like your design I do know that some of my clients have trouble visualising a plan and sometimes they don't like what they can't understand. I would arrange a meeting with your architect so he could explain why he has deviated from your brief. There may be some very good reasons, such as capturing views, or getting the winter sun, but it is hard to suggest without knowing about your location. By the way do you realize that your posting has appeared on the Australian Houzz forum? Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreHouse plan critique
Comments (16)Thanks everyone There‘a a few comments regarding the location of the garage. Sadly we cannot put the garage on the south side. The tree showing on the council land is regulated and we have been unsuccessful in getting approval to remove it so have no choice but to put it on the north side. We want the main living areas (kitchen/dining/living) all at the back of the block as we spend a lot of time outdoors and want to integrate the indoor/outdoor living. We also wanted to avoid having the bedrooms in the back so when either us, or the kids when they get older, are entertaining, we are not affected by noise. dreamer - do you know a way in which I can model the sun? We’ve played with many different pool locations but decided that’s the best place as it’s close to the entertaining area and not tucked far away in a corner. I would have thought it was far enough away from both the alfresco and the fence to get maximum sun. macyjean - yes I started again to include more info and better pictures in hopes of gaining more informed feedback. afjp - we did consider having the main living on the north but would prefer to have the main living areas integrating with the main part of the backyard. Sadly we have no choice in the location of the garage as above pottsy99 - yes I’ve added a toilet on the magic plan and will get the drafter to add to the proper plan. Yes it would be a solid roof over the alfresco but have considered putting ceiling height windows to get light into the kitchen. Haha we are very food orientated and outdoor people so the alfresco and the backyard will be our “relaxation” space - even in winter. kate - do you think the if I change the entry to the walk in robe it will be too far to walk to the toilet? The wardrobe is 4m long. Definitely agree about not having it too close to the bed though as yes I too am concerned it will impede on personal space so trying to find a balance between the two. I am considering recessing the hallway into the master wardrobe a little to allow for a bench in place of a hallway table. We’ve got linen storage in the kids wing and will have a small shed in the pool corner for pool toys. Will also have plenty of storage in the garage as whilst we’re allowing for 3 cars, we currently only have two. I too was concerned about it being a long way to take the dirty clothes, but I‘ve decided I’m willing to compromise as I really want the laundry close to the kitchen and at the back of the house. I currently have my dryer on the bench where we’re living now and quite like it. I was thinking though that it’s maybe more visually appealing to have both washer and dryer on the floor, but if it’s not considered functional (ie too much bending) I’d stick with having one on top of the other....See MoreCritique this floor plan, please :)
Comments (19)Well to be more specific and less harsh. They've wasted too much space on hallways, the living rooms are not great spaces for placing furniture and have a bad aspect. The kitchen looks like a laundry running off the garage like that. The bedrooms are on the hottest part of the house. The garage takes up prime real estate. I wonder how they could possibly have come up with this design because its like a random kids drawing (maybe don't share that if you think it will offend). They need to consider the overall site location first. There are good government design sites which talk about how to design if North is street facing....See MoreSanjee Naren
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