Here is my latest rambling experiment. The extra 512 square feet (256 on the 2nd floor) allowed allot of things to occur. I like the extra space, private baths, laundry room, and better organized circulation... but the first floor parti could be blown to bits. We shall see...
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Interesting plan changes with this scheme. My first reaction was wondering what you are thinking for the roof now that form is non-platonic. My second was the impact on the construction costs given the stated goal of creating a plan design accessible to the masses. The given $225 per sq ft costs are pushing the project to $587,700 without land costs. In RI with typical house lots running $250k and better in more affluent communities puts the project total costs around $837,700 – clearly pushing it out of upper middle class and into lower upper class. I don’t know that this is a bad thing but I do think you need to readdress your project statement/goals.
I agree the roof is rectangular now... which was scary to me. On one hand it becomes random and un-pure, on the other hand, if the house if purposely facing east or west to the front, then this actually becomes a smarter green design decision.
I can't imagine the cost per square foot has changed...but that may change when I address which of those design roads to eventually travel...
Definitely a worthwhile exploration David, but I hate to see you abandon the smaller footprint. How about another run through of the square plan. I'd suggest:
• smaller master closet
• master bath size, ok, but gather the area into one space so it feels bigger (meaning nix the recessed shower and circulation).
• direct hall access to the study
• bathroom off the hall instead of the bedrooms
• limit walk-in closet to master and use built in wardrobes for other bedrooms (squeeze on in the study as well)
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