Help needed!!!

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The top image shows the current iteration of our floor plan. The cut-away shape of the North-East corner came primarily out of a need to avoid root protection areas along the Eastern boundary, but our Architect also used it make it feel like the the Entrance hall is linked more to the 'Living' block than to the 'Bedroom' block, with long views from the front door, which I can see/accept. It has created some nice angles that have been utilised internally, which we like. For clarity, the Living block is single story, the Bedroom block is 2 story, each with a monopitch roof. However, I am aware that it comprises of 3 corners and am concerned that the complexity in building this might mean that we are, in essence paying for space that is ending up outside

 

We have decided to remove the 2 trees that caused the RPA issues as they are relatively low value Cypresses.

 

I have mocked up the second image, which just shows that corner 'squared off', ignore the internal layout as it was just a Photoshop 'cut n shut'. It reduces the number of corners to 1, keeps the wall area around the same and gives us a load of internal space we didn't have. It will necessitate, we think, a bit of a redesign (and probably some extra design cost).

 

So, what's your opinion? Will Option A be more expensive to build than Option B (ICF is likely)? Should we favour design over buildability? Are we mad to not bring the cut-away corner back into the building?

 

 

 

 

[tonyshouse]

Build costs are more based on floor area, so pro rats additional cost on additional floor area for budgeting purposes 

[Russell griffiths]

Apart from design costs I think build cost difference will be so small it’s not worth worrying about. 

I would build the second option, but I would also do the same with the other corner that is indented. 

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9 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said:

Apart from design costs I think build cost difference will be so small it’s not worth worrying about. 

I would build the second option, but I would also do the same with the other corner that is indented. 

 

If you mean the Living Room one, we can't. The add-on to the Kitchen/Dining area was to give a bit more space there, the Living Room is hard up against an RPA if you look closely.