Conceptual Ideas

The main driving ideas for this project were the extensions of the structural system, while having the super-structure face the water.

In terms of hierarchy, the circular shaped family room is the conceptual piece which ties both rectangular spaces together.

A useful way in explaining this is the analogy of a hinge. As a hinge moves, the two plates are allowed to move freely. The pin in the middle holds the two together and allows for movement. In relation to the building the plates represent the new and the old, while the circular room represents the bond between the two.

3-D Representation

The series of circular lines represents the separate parts of the structural system.

The box and circular shapes represent the spaces for the Family Room, Bedroom and Gym.

At this stage the subtractive process is applied and the structure can be more easily seen. The large dark green wall is what directs the building towards the water. The secondary wall which cuts through the circle is the continuation of the load bearing wall, which is from the main house. The columns on top of the circle are also the continuation of structure from the main house.