Single/twin occupancy dwelling 24' square.
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I have to think about this a bit, it requires a new outlook on space utilisation and I need to get my brain around it. One of my flaws that I will acknowledge is an attempt to multi use spaces. Probably confuses things somewhat.
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Mate one of the first things I do when designing a tight space is to place standard sized furniture around and ensure it fits comfortably and can be navigated.
Every now and then I present plans designed by others for marketing, to demonstrate the layout well I again drop in furniture so the plan is easily read. Its amazing how many times in those cases it seems to have not even been considered by the designer.
I think your approach to multi use spaces is the perfect way to go in the case of the space being small!!! However a space of 24' x 24' (8m x 8m) isn't actually that small. Here is Sydney we can legally place a granny flat in 60m2 from that (as just a single floor), we'll normally design for accommodating 2 bedrooms, bathroom with combined laundry, living / dining area and kitchen.
Here is a recent design that I utilised a similar kitchen / dining / living similar to that projected in your space.
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I agree, 8m x 8m is fairly generous. I have a suite of designs for a low cost housing project which are based on a footprint of 6m x 6m.
The key is to carefully overlap spaces whilst trying to avoid unnecessary circulation conflicts. Generally, think in terms of "Zones" rather than "Rooms"
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Not getting myself across vey well there. sorry. The majority of drawings are based around a 15 square foot footprint. Not sure what to do with all the space so I tend to over emphasize the individual units also, I tend to have the dining table and chairs hide in a cupboard for the most part.
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Do you have examples of built units, and how people are using them? But I'd agree with Richard, given your first plan. There's more room on the left for living space and the right would fit the dining OK.
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@pbacot said:
Do you have examples of built units, and how people are using them? But I'd agree with Richard, given your first plan. There's more room on the left for living space and the right would fit the dining OK.
No I do not, simply because I am not an architect, not working in the business and use this as a hobby. Most of these spaces have dual use in -particular the dining area and traditional tables etc are not intended to be used in these spaces. The dining tables are meant to be tucked away out of sight allowing the area to be used as a coffee/lounge area.
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Just to explain, I do not mean to be rude or give offence, I am just explaining my status. I'm sorry for any offence.
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I have moved the goalpost's a bit to a 20 foot square footprint, I got a little lost with so much space. The render below is just playing with the use of a light sculpture/picture as a method of illumination. I don't like the room lights so will have to alter by trial and error.
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The 20' version from the kitchen towards the living area.
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Better lights and more interesting too. This is rendered with Renditioner V3
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Evening shot from living to kitchen.
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Don't you have windows except for the kitchen Mike?
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There is a set of patio doors to the right of the dining table and there is a glass element to the front door, there is also a small window in the wet room which is behind the stairs but that, like the door, cannot be seen from this angle.
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Another view, I have changed some of the lights.
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Another reduction in size means that everything is reduced to what is NEEDED with no extraneous frills or frippery. No hob for example with cooking via a convection microwave oven. There does need to be a full size fridge freezer of course for all those instant meals and beverages for football/F1/films etc
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I added detail to the exterior, no front door yet, no idea what type to use yet.
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Looking good!
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Ta mate, not finishing much these days, must do better.
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Nice images, Mike. I would be careful of making that living room too small, though. I have a living room where the TV is only 5' from the sofa; I discovered I can only play the simplest, stationary games on my Wii without hitting the TV. It also means very few visitors.
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Mike, looking at your original plans, I would swap the dining and living spaces, as Richard suggests. Also, I can't tell what the first floor space on the other side of the stairs is - can it be relocated upstairs, and can you slide the stair back? Seems like a lot of space upstairs for one bedroom (compared to the rest of the dwelling).
I've seen others try there hand at these little cube houses. It's an interesting architectural problem.
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