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Comments (26)Wow. Thank you all for the comments. I feel like I have blinders on and my eyes are suddenly open. How can I not see all these things? I just can't. But, once you point it out to me.....it all looks so obvious. Keep reading here and soon you'll see these things too. Don't rush towards building. I have to say it -- I buck the tide here on front-loading garages and think they generally look fine, and there are always good reasons to have them, even if there's apparently enough property to support not having them. Yeah, I'm fine with front-facing garages, but they aren't all done right. Garages can't just be stuck on -- they take planning just like any other part of the house....See MoreFirst draft - feedback please
Comments (23)Now that we have that cleared up, here's thoughts on two related subjects: 1) Design concepts and solutions; 2) Critique Design Concepts and Solutions: In design, whether it's architectural design, interiors, landscape, fine art, music, literature, or what have you, there's no such thing as one and only one successful concept and solution. In fact, in most design-oriented situations, there are many, many possible successful concepts and solutions waiting to be discovered. A key teaching point for freshmen architecture students is that one's first idea and approach is generally not the best one. Nor the second idea. Design, as Le Corbusier said, is a patient search, which can lead to a variety of different, yet successful solutions. Don't get locked into your first approach, or only one approach, and don't think that your final solution is the one and only best one! Critique: Successful constructive critique is not easy and takes knowledge, skill and practice. This is true for architecture design and for most other creative, inventive endeavors. "Lovely", "wonderful" and "I like it" are not critique in any field. While such comments may make someone happy and feel better, they do not help the person understand the strengths, shortcomings and possibilities of their endeavor--whatever it is. The same is true for comments such as "Do whatever works best for you", etc. If the person knew and was convinced of "what works best for them", they likely wouldn't be posting in a forum such as this one! In the case of architecture, most experienced and creative architects and teachers can look at a design for a very short time and quickly discern the level of experience of the person creating the design, as well as quickly identify many of the strengths, weaknesses and other possibilities of the design. Opportunities for improvement and strengthening of the design are almost always readily apparent. The same ability to evaluate and critique applies to art, music, poetry, mechanical engineering and lots of other endeavors, not just architecture. Many consumers here respond to postings based on their personal experience and preferences, since that's all they have to draw on. Most professionals here, if and when they do respond, comment based on sound architectural principles and successful practice experience--not their personal preferences (or their egos). Both types of critique may be useful if one truly wants critique to expand their learning and design options, and not simply a pat on the back and confirmation that they did a great job. Now back to the regularly scheduled program......See MoreNew Home Construction Floor Plan - Advice / Feedback / Critique please
Comments (52)There's no such thing as truly free advice. If you post here, you "pay" by having to have a thick skin, not having control of where comments go, not having control of how they're delivered, and having to wade through conflicting and bad advice to get to a few gems. That said, you're not paying actual dollars and you're getting professional and high-level amateur feedback, so I'm of the view that you shouldn't complain about the "price." (Idioms about gift horses and mouths and free lunches come to mind). Ignore the irrelevant, wrong, and insensitively delivered advice if you like, take what's of value, and be glad this forum exists. Or at least that's what I remind myself. When I've posted my plan I've gotten all sorts of comments; while the negative (especially the unnecessarily rude, irrelevant, and wrong) can be painful, it's more than outweighed by the valuable comments I've gotten....See MoreFloor Plan Critique..Help Please :)
Comments (27)The front porch does help unify the exterior. is the third floor dormer functional? i might skip it if it is not a real window your stair tower is at right angles to both the inspiration photos. The inspirations have windows from near ground all the way up because the stairs run alongside the window. Your stairs run up to the window so it’s in back or front of you. Mentioning this in case that specific design element is very important to you. I notice you drew another window below your stair window. I dont know much but the inspiration sideways stair orientation feels more modern to me while the window-on-landing seems a bit more traditional...See MoreRelated Professionals
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