Objective:
 Design an edition to the Smith House that incorporates ideas from Richard Meier but yet still has its own presence.

Philosophy:
My design of the addition for the Smith House consisted of many systems Richard Meier had chosen. These systems include addictive/subtractive features, a hierarchy (social ranking of functions), public and private spaces as well as enclosure. Even thou the addition possess many of his qualities, I have altered them to give the addition its own presence but still be similar. I have grown fond of the additive/subtractive process and feel that it is what gives my addition its shape. As for the other processes it ties addition to the existing to give it a sense as if it was part of the original.

Hierarchy of Functions:
            Ranking: 1) Master Suite
2) Family Room
3) Exercise Room

Ideas for Attachment:

1. Hug Method: the addition will wrap around specific corner to the existing but will not entirely ruin the façade or view. (Best Method)
2. Joint Method: Circle extruded through all floors placed at the corner of the existing to act as a hinge for the new addition. (Alternative Method)
3. Abutting: Side by side of the existing. (Weak connection)
4. Cord: A linear walk way connecting two separate partitions (existing and addition). (Weak connection)

Diagrams for Attachment:

 Existing System:
            Some of Richard Meier’s systems from the existing that I have chose to be a part of the addition his windows, stairs, half walls, and mainly additive/subtractive features. I like the way Meier had used smaller, less revealing windows for the entrance side of the house because that served a more private layout. As for the rear of the house he used large windows that basically taken up the whole sides of the walls to bring more light and a beautiful view to the public portions of the house.