Project 2

Contextual Fit

Story

The Smith Family has commissioned you to design an addition to their house on the shore of the Long Island Sound. The original house, designed in 1965 by architect Richard Meier, has been widely published and is internationally known. Unfortunately, the Owners’ needs have changed since the original design, thereby warranting this architectural intervention. The Owner specifically request that the integrity of the original design be respected, yet the new addition should have its own presence.

Narrative

Since its design in 1965, by architect Richard Meier, the Smith house has been revered as an architectural marvel that broke boundaries, ultimately catapulting Meier to his peak popularity in the design community. After much thought, the owners wish to alter the house, but keep the integrity and personality of the original plans. In their later years, they found a hobby in capturing the sunsets of the Long Island Sound from their roof with their vintage camera equipment. Rather than taking a strenuous stroll to the roof access, they wish to have their master bedroom annexed onto a new addition, allowing them to walk out onto a stunning view.

Hierarchy

Master Bedroom

Living Room

Dining Room

Sorting

Public Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Deck, Bathroom, Exercise Room

Private Master Bedroom, Master Bath, Walk-In Closet, Guest Bedroom, Office, Attached Bathroom, Duplex Bedroom, Family Room

Wet Kitchen, Bathroom, Master Bath, Attached Bathroom

Dry Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Deck, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Exercise Room, Guest Bedroom, Office, Duplex Bedroom, Family Room

Necessity Kitchen, Bathroom, Foyer, Master Bedroom, Deck, Living Room, Dining Room

Amenity Attached Bathroom, Master Bath, Walk-In Closet, Guest Bedroom, Office, Duplex Bedroom, Exercise Room, Family Room

Contextual Analysis

Contextual Designs

Floor Plan/Layout

3D-Render