I find that maintaining balance while trying to accomplish the following is tough...
- a list of spaces
- square footages for spaces in list
- adjacency requirements for spaces in list
- specific location requirements for spaces in list (i.e. fireplace as a feature in the living room will mean that's the only place for that room, foyer/entry should be AT the main entrance)
- plumbing trench
- plumbing trench extension limits
- fitting FFE requirements in said spaces
- fitting clearances around and in said spaces
- dimensions
- electric
- notes
{ Challenge }
TIP: Combine spaces where possible. The walk-in closet is obviously going to be in the bedroom, right? Chances are, the master bath too, right?
Try adding the bedroom SF + master bath SF + walk-in closet SF together. You might have (1) large rectangle like this:
Let's say your Walk-in Closet is to be 40SF, your Master Bath 120, and your Master Bedroom 240. Add them up:
40 SF + 120 SF + 240 SF = 400 SF
TIP: Don't forget to share plumbing walls where possible! Back to back or side by side.
Other spaces this will help with:
- Kitchen+Break Room
- Workroom+Storage
- Kitchen+Pantry
- Kitchen+Laundry
- Kitchen+Pantry+Laundry (whoa!)
- Accessible Bedroom+Closet+Bathroom
- Public space vs. Private space
Hope this quick tip helps! I plan to practice it tonight with both a commercial exercise and residential. Though from research and experience, I'm confident the space planning with be residential (usually is for Spring).
Happy prepping!
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteDo you have any tips for figuring out how large the overall rectangle dimension should be? (in relation this comment in the article above)
..."Next, if it helps, draw a rectangle on trace which equals 400 SF. See how the one above is 17'-0" wide? Divide 400 by 17 to get your approx length = 23'-6"." ....
I have a hard time figuring out what the overall dimensions should be for the spaces.
Thanks!
Melissa
Good question!! And tough to answer – haha. If you need to block out say, a 400 SF space like in my example, likely you’re imagining your space to be one large rectangle as opposed to a long, skinny space. You’ll want the length and width of the room to be relatively close (you wouldn't want a 10’W x 40’L space). 20’x20’ = 400 so you could start there, but this is a square and may not be right for your entire shell. The shape could turn out to be an L or a T. If your space works best as a “T” – which would be a main room (Master bedroom) with a Master Bath on one side and the Closet on the other, this “combining tip” isn’t the best approach. You would just create a 240 SF Bedroom rectangle, a 40 SF closet, and a 120 SF Bath. Make sense? I hope that helps a little – this tip is meant to simplify if possible.
DeleteThanks for the tips! I appreciate your help and your blog! :)
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ReplyDeleteCan you also explain what you mean by combining "Public vs. Private" space?
Thanks!
Commercial design: Public Space would be a lobby, conference room, cafeteria, etc. Private: offices, an employee break room, etc. Residential Public: Foyer, Living Room, Dining, Powder bath; Private: Bedrooms, closets, a study. Your public space in both applications should be close to the main entrance to the space and in close proximity to other public spaces, while your private spaces would be further into the space/out of the way.
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