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Contest Brief

I have a small boat house (20'x 12') that I’d like to convert into a studio rental

One room is 12'x12' and the other 8'x10'

Attached is the current layout. I am interested in mainly interior design where it's such a small space.

Purging thoughts here:
My thought is the garage door in the 8x10 area comes out and becomes a nice big window. Also the door in the 8x10 arena comes out.

All of the plumbing needs to be in the 8x10 area.

Also the 3 panel sliding door could become a 2 panel door if needed.

As you can see from the attached pictures I tried to take a swing at this myself....it's such a small space and I don't think the things I put in there are to scale.

All plumbing needs to be either on the far left side or far right side (there are big steel beams that run under the concrete in the middle.

The main room (12x12 area has an open ceiling....my thought was to throw a loft above the 8x10 area for another bed etc...not sure how stairs will work etc.

Bed in main area could also be a Murphy style bed or pull down etc....tight quarters! :)

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  • AlchemyLab11
    AlchemyLab11
    • 3 years ago

    Just the description of this winning entry highlights there was more communication and information exchange with one specific contestant than others, thus making it biased.

    As for the applicability, a bunch of things stand out like : access to the mezzanine(impossible to climb unless you're a midget), size of bed on mezzanine, fixing the mezzanine, storage (or the lack of it), and the plumbing constraints mentioned by the client (sincere lack of following them), non-existent elevation and fixture details, and what about the lighting?

    I uploaded entry #47 along with the color palette and you all can see some of the files here : **drive.google.com/file/d/1WiuLCrxuKEZSmQRPeb08T7BTyABJB04V/view?usp=sharing** **drive.google.com/file/d/1juGJM1_dmxsyaXhgAsJRMS_bdgGBQbcW/view?usp=sharing**

    AND I'M WONDERING HOW ENTRY #48 HAS THE EXACT SAME COLORS FROM THE PALETTE I SUBMITTED IN MY ENTRY RIGHT BEFORE. THIS POINTS TO COPYING.

    • 3 years ago
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    1. nathaliacassano
      nathaliacassano
      • 3 years ago

      Amarinder, you just broke one more rule. You used my name to search for me and interact with me on a social network (Instagram) and I can prove it. This is absolutely prohibited here. Now you've gone too far. Good luck buddy.

      • 3 years ago
    2. AlchemyLab11
      AlchemyLab11
      • 3 years ago

      Dear Chris, Look up 'PHOTOREALISM for Renders' on google. It's usualy not affordable in your budget :)

      • 3 years ago
  • nathaliacassano
    nathaliacassano
    • 3 years ago

    Amarinder, you just broke one more rule. You used my name to search for me and interact with me on a social network (Instagram) and I can prove it. This is absolutely prohibited here. Now you've gone too far. Good luck buddy.

    • 3 years ago
    1. AlchemyLab11
      AlchemyLab11
      • 3 years ago

      Lol I never thought looking up someone's social media is a crime. Then Prove it that I tried contacting/interacting with you? Be my guest and prove it that I contacted you lmao What are you playing on here?

      • 3 years ago
  • semihyoldas
    semihyoldas
    • 3 years ago

    hi sir, thank you again for this contest. I have a few criticisms for the winning design, but that doesn't matter. Although some designs are not the best design, they may be the most suitable design for you. I agree with you. I also congratulated the winning design. but the courtesy of the winning design owner was not very pleasant. It is not nice for him to criticize my architectural knowledge without knowing me with a single project. I am no longer interested in this situation. This is your contest and you are free to choose the design you want.The only thing I was sorry for was that you could state on the contest page that a design suits you. Or you could stop the race. While you were dealing with a design, we spent a lot of effort. actually, that's a waste of time. However, thank you for giving us a chance with such a contest. I wish you and your spouse healthy and happy days. you and your guests enjoy your new HOUSE :) Best regards.

    • 3 years ago
    1. prenticechris
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Thank you Kadir. I understand your frustrations. Thank you for your entry / work. It is appreciated.

      • 3 years ago
  • AlchemyLab11
    AlchemyLab11
    • 3 years ago

    Dear Chris, and for everyone else participating in the contest : This was this dumbass' response to my initial queries :
    Very interesting design....I always imagined the loft on the other side but I do like where you have it!
    - Electricity Supply : Any constraints to be considered (nothing)
    - Direction : I think the goal here is really to position your main sitting areas to face the beautiful lake (having the bed face the bottom....and sitting area. I like that
    - Temperature Conditions : I'll probably just install some electric heaters for now with a heat pump next summer for AC etc...wall mounted unit
    - Storage : Your preferences, as for how many people, how many days' stay...(really only built for 2-4 people I think....and the 4 would be tight. This rental in the Spring. /Summer / Fall is meant to get people outside using the lake
    - Furniture : Think lake - cabin - wood grain etc :)
    - Environmental factors to consider - not really

    • 3 years ago
    1. AlchemyLab11
      AlchemyLab11
      • 3 years ago

      I SUPPOSE BABIES CAN READ LOL COZ WE ALL READ 'STUDIO RENTAL' IN THE DESCRIPTION! Oh did you forget to give details like COZY CABIN BY THE LAKE?
      Lol you so dumb maite you couldn't understand compass directions lmao

      • 3 years ago
  • AlchemyLab11
    AlchemyLab11
    • 3 years ago

    #47

    • 3 years ago
  • apollon7440
    apollon7440
    • 3 years ago

    Hello Sir please check my entry #67 . It was a pleasure to me design the house near the lake because it has such a great place. I like your lake house I hope you like my design too! Thank you so much!

    • 3 years ago
  • Ikramus007
    Ikramus007
    • 3 years ago

    please take a look on #62 entry

    • 3 years ago
  • AbrahamSava
    AbrahamSava
    • 3 years ago

    Hello, please do check on #51 entry, thank you very much.

    • 3 years ago
  • rashid78614
    rashid78614
    • 3 years ago

    Check Entry #58

    • 3 years ago
  • rashid78614
    rashid78614
    • 3 years ago

    Please wait I submit my entry in a few hours work is almost done.

    • 3 years ago
  • yiselaky
    yiselaky
    • 3 years ago

    #55

    • 3 years ago
  • yiselaky
    yiselaky
    • 3 years ago

    #54

    • 3 years ago
  • yiselaky
    yiselaky
    • 3 years ago

    #53

    • 3 years ago
  • AlchemyLab11
    AlchemyLab11
    • 3 years ago

    Hey, 47 is up. It was fun working on The LakeHouse. Have a Taco from my side xD

    • 3 years ago
  • nurann038
    nurann038
    • 3 years ago

    please check my entry 49

    • 3 years ago
  • yassermaged2017
    yassermaged2017
    • 3 years ago

    #52 Please I Need Your Feedback And Thanks In Advance . ^_^

    • 3 years ago
  • hararafi2020
    hararafi2020
    • 3 years ago

    please #25

    • 3 years ago
  • gamalorlando
    gamalorlando
    • 3 years ago

    Hello, please do check on #40 entry, thank you very much.

    • 3 years ago
  • shoaibchaudary77
    shoaibchaudary77
    • 3 years ago

    #34 need feedback

    • 3 years ago
  • shhubhamraut
    shhubhamraut
    • 3 years ago

    hello, please check #33 . Looking forward

    • 3 years ago
  • semihyoldas
    semihyoldas
    • 3 years ago

    hi, please check #38 . Thank you so much.

    • 3 years ago
  • rashid78614
    rashid78614
    • 3 years ago

    work is going on

    • 3 years ago
  • shoaibchaudary77
    shoaibchaudary77
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #34

    • 3 years ago
  • hararafi2020
    hararafi2020
    • 3 years ago

    #25 check please

    • 3 years ago
  • spmarco84
    spmarco84
    • 3 years ago

    Hi Sir. check my entry please #27 . thanks

    • 3 years ago
  • Rachaelmk
    Rachaelmk
    • 3 years ago

    Hello, plz check entry #26

    • 3 years ago
  • mattebricks4
    mattebricks4
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #17

    • 3 years ago
  • gamalorlando
    gamalorlando
    • 3 years ago

    Hello, thank you very much for the project. Please do check on #16 , if you have any feedbacks, please let me know. Thank you.

    • 3 years ago
  • Rachaelmk
    Rachaelmk
    • 3 years ago

    Hello, will you be reviewing our entries before the deadline? Because in that way we get to make adjustments according to the feedback and develop the idea. For example i submitted different options for the layout (2D) but was waiting for the review to adjust and developp the chosen layout into 3D.Thank you!

    • 3 years ago
  • rupalsxn5
    rupalsxn5
    • 3 years ago

    I am working on this, its interesting to me

    • 3 years ago
  • AlonsoSuarez
    AlonsoSuarez
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #13

    • 3 years ago
  • SsArchInt
    SsArchInt
    • 3 years ago

    Please check entry #12 .

    • 3 years ago
  • semihyoldas
    semihyoldas
    • 3 years ago

    hi, very nice project. the location of the house excited me. please wait until the end of the contest. thank you.

    • 3 years ago
  • Drawplan
    Drawplan
    • 3 years ago

    I am working on your design.

    • 3 years ago
  • martintm1997
    martintm1997
    • 3 years ago

    do you want an interior or exterior?

    • 3 years ago
    1. prenticechris
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      mainly interior please! :)

      • 3 years ago
    2. martintm1997
      martintm1997
      • 3 years ago

      ok.........

      • 3 years ago
  • AlchemyLab11
    AlchemyLab11
    • 3 years ago

    Hey, a loft above the main living area for another bed is possible for sure, and I'd advise not to have a bed above the kitchen, for it could get uncomfortable. Second, combining the plumbing for kitchen and washroom could get loud on the nose! You could keep them in the same set of walls, but make sure you have seperate inlet & drainage pipes for both. I'm working on this, should upload my entry soon enough. If you need to consult over this, I'd be obliged!

    • 3 years ago
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    1. AlchemyLab11
      AlchemyLab11
      • 3 years ago

      That's not a half bad idea, honestly! Are you in my head haha??
      Sketch is really helpful as it is, thanks!
      Also, would you happen to know what direction do the windows face ?

      • 3 years ago
    2. prenticechris
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Haha :)

      Currently the windows face the lake ( bottom part of the drawing). Could use some more windows...was also thinking of potentially a skylight!?

      • 3 years ago
  • FineViz
    FineViz
    • 3 years ago

    Working on it :D

    • 3 years ago
    1. prenticechris
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Thank you!

      • 3 years ago
  • Ehsanull
    Ehsanull
    • 3 years ago

    working on it.

    • 3 years ago
    1. prenticechris
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Thank you!

      • 3 years ago
  • rasheda88
    rasheda88
    • 3 years ago

    working on it.

    • 3 years ago

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