Conceptual Ideas

This is a project in which the Smith family is looking to add on to their existing house, originally designed by Richard Meier.

They feel that the space they have available to them is not enough anymore and are looking to add a few rooms onto the house

while still keeping the Richard Meier feel. They expressed that they are looking to have a Master bedroom and Master

bathroom added, as well as a family room, outside gathering area, and a home gym. The most important of these would be

the family room, followed by the master bedroom and then the outside gathering area. They usually have people over due to,

the houses location on the water. The Smith residents are very adamant about keeping the overall feel of the house for they do

appreciate Meier’s architectural design.

Ranking

Family Room

Master Bedroom

Outside gathering area

Sorting

1^st floor – Public

2^nd floor – Private

3^rd floor – Private

Hierarchy

The hierarchy will be the family room

Existing systems used and connection type

The addition to the house will be attached through a Lap type of joint and will stay true to the structure of the house as well as

incorporate the subtractive details that Richard Meier used in the original structure. It will also tap into the existing circulation

path in which Meier used as well.

The extension on this house is going to be on the west/South-West part of the house. It will incorporate a new master bedroom,

family room, gym, and an outside gathering area.