Help on Floor Plan

9 years ago

Hello, I need help on this house floor plan which you will notice has no bedroom. That's because I will build this "guest house" near my home to receive guests on big occasions or for my family to relax in it during daytime.
I am no experts in designing but this is what's in my mind (I used have circles to indicate doors because I don't know how to add door symbol in Sketchup). I also, attached a picture of this home in my neighborhood (and that's how I want my house to look like, more or less). Anyway, any feedback will be highly appreciated. BTW: I am using metric measurements.

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D.R. Long, Architect + Associates
9 years ago
I'm a bit surprised that it's not a courtyard plan with an open space in the center with social spaces surrounding it to create a sense of privacy for you and your guests when entertaining. I don't know what climate this project is located but if you have a chance to open up some of the spaces to a courtyard it may provide a great level of interest and at least light during the winter months.
Mohammed Almansour
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the comment. This will be in middle east where privacy is taken another step, but I would like to look at your proposal (if you have a handy layout). I am not really familiar with the courtyard concept (can you please elaborate a little?). Thanks again for commenting.
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D.R. Long, Architect + Associates
9 years ago
The privacy issue is enhanced by the use of courtyards that were in many cases encourage in the Middle East and in countries that were influenced by Islam. The idea is that all rooms have an inward view to this private courtyard and it provides a high level of privacy for the occupants. A direct way to gain privacy was to build a wall however having rooms provide the "wall" instead allowed for more daylight in all the rooms in such a plan. This is an image I just grabbed to demonstrate the general idea.