Project 2: Contextual Fit
Objective: The objective of this project is to
design an addition for an existing home, while maintaining the main concepts of
the design and continuing existing patterns.
Narrative: A new family has bought the Smith
house. The family is made up of a father, mother, and two children. They want
to add an addition to the house. The father really enjoys spending time with
his family and wants to add a big family room. Also the father wants a nice
outdoor area as he enjoys the outdoors and wants to enjoy the view of the Long
Island Sound.
Hierarchy:
1. Family Room
2. Outdoor Deck
Sorting:
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Public |
Private |
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Living Room |
Master Suite |
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Family Room |
Exercise Room |
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Outdoor Deck |
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Loud |
Quiet |
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Living Room |
Master Suite |
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Family Room |
Exercise Room |
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Outdoor Deck |
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Group |
Individual |
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Living Room |
Master Suite |
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Family Room |
Exercise Room |
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Outdoor Deck |
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Smith House:
The Smith
House was designed by Richard Meier in 1965. Here are some images of the existing home, floor
plans, and existing patterns.
Addition to House:
The
following is the criteria that had to be followed for the addition.
Addition
Criteria
- Master Suite
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bath
- Walk-in-closets
- Exercise Room (Not on the
same floor as the bedroom.)
- Family Room
- Formal Outdoor Area
- Meta Idea
- Existing systems extruded into
building
The
following images are systems that I extruded from Meyer�s house:
Circulation:
Structure:
Mass/Void:
Views:
Cross Sections:
