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:

Public

Private

Living Room

Master Suite

Family Room

Exercise Room

Outdoor Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 


Loud

Quiet

Living Room

Master Suite

Family Room

Exercise Room

Outdoor Deck

 

 

 

 

Group

Individual

Living Room

Master Suite

Family Room

Exercise Room

Outdoor Deck

 

 

 

 

 

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

The following images are systems that I extruded from Meyer’s house:

Circulation:

 

Structure:

Mass/Void:

 

 

Views:

 

Cross Sections: