Level 2 Floor Plan ReDesign

The design request is for modification/remodeling design of Level 2. Drawings of Level 1 and Level 3 are included for reference
ALL DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE GIVEN ASSUMING THE SCALE AND LEVEL DENOMINATION ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
• General Comments
o This is a weekend home located near the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, TX
 The gulf is toward the bottom of the page and therefore, that is the primary desired view
o The point of the stairwell near the top of the page is at the building restriction line so no structure can be extended
beyond that point
o The squares with x’s shown on level 2 and level 3 resemble columns on the drawing but are not present in the house
• Level 1
o This level has changed somewhat
o The enclosure now extends to the first column line toward the bottom of the page and the first column line to the right of
what is shown in the area of the front door and the second column line in the area toward the bottom of the page
from that point
o The door placements and orientation remain the roughly the same
• Level 3
o There have been minor changes made on this floor mainly involving remodeling and minor expansion of the bathrooms
 No change in footprint
• Level 2
o We are wanting options here
o Considerations
 While we are willing to extend the current structure, the deck area shown is structurally supported at present and
expansion to the left would require driving piles to support the area (minor expansions may be able to be
cantilevered)
• See pile locations and decking outline shown on Level 1
• Extending the current envelope would have to be considered vs the budget
 We are willing to eliminate the fireplace shown to the far left; the chimney surround is cantilevered currently
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Goals
 Total remodel; possible relocation of the kitchen and master bath
 Addition of an elevator from Level 1 to at least Level 2; ideally extending to Level 3
 Master Bath
• Want double sinks
• Want a tub but do NOT want a tub as large as current
 Half Bath
• We want to maintain an accessible half bath; can be relocated
 Laundry area
• Want a laundry area on Level 2; can be relocated
 Kitchen
• Current design is a dead end with the entrance causing a bottleneck
• Can be relocated
• Ideally
o Would have easier circulation
o Would have an area where buffet style serving could be placed
o pantry is required but can be smaller, pull out, etc
o More cabinetry particularly upper cabinets