Layouts and changes... again

Okay, so the last time we showed you anything there was the assumption that the work would be done by us and therefore cost and construction was a key piece of the design.

Well now we've chucked that all out the window.

We're at a point where we've been through one 'designer' (really a structural engineer... who was NO help whatsoever), and have now submitted designs to the Oakland Housing authority for review. That being said, we've finally done another key change to the layout of the house.

After much discussion, much feedback and much fighting, we've changed the layout once more.

Key thing... we got an architect (an actual professional, certified by the state, with papers to prove it) and he's actually responsible.

Thanks be to family for the feedback - as it was good.

As you can see we've killed one bedroom in favor of creating a massive dining room. We've also added an internal staircase that will go down to the lower level. Plus what's not shown, is that we've gotten bigger; Both sideways and lengthwise, we've added around 250 sq ft to the original drawing by going out 10 ft more and 3 feet on either side. This creates a kind of 'wing' effect to the house.

Positives: we gain an awesome dining room, a formal foyer, an even awesomer kitchen... and I even get a walk-in closet. (i hope.)

One big note to keep in mind, this was the first pass - and the actual design has changed somewhat for relevancy to us, and structural requirements. So this is NOT the final plan that was submitted for review by the design board for the county, nor is it the design that we'll be building to.

Now comes the fun part, getting someone to build this for us.