Objective/Narrative/Ranking/Sort

Objective:

The purpose of the project is to create an addition on the smith house while using Robert Meier existing techniques, these techniques included hierarchy, additive/subtractive, circulation, open/closed, private/private and structure.

Narrative:

David is currently living at the Smith House located in Darien, Connecticut, built by Architect Richard Meier. His needs are different from the original design that exist. In addition he wants to keep original integrity of the house, but also wants the new addition arrangement to have its own identity. David has requested a duplex arrangement with a master bedroom, master bath, an exercise room, and a family room. Lastly, David is a dedicated outdoors man loves nature hiking, hunting and also fishing, in addition to bird watching, and a view overlooking the water. However, David family orientated. He also has interest in health and fitness. Which is why he requests an exercise room, so he does not need to worry about his health down the road.

Areas to consider:

New Deck Area

Public Gathering Rooms

Eating Areas

Private Rooms

Exercise Room

Proposal:

Perhaps the stairs on the first level can lead to a hallway which continues into the new addition, on the side of the structure. Then, an extension on the new deck so someone could look through the glass wall between the deck and the interior.

Rank/Sort:

Great Room: Most Important, Public

Gym: Second Most Important, Semi Private

Master Bedroom: Least Important, Private

Outdoor Decks: Public