Contextual Analysis

This process is the first and most important step in the design process. This process includes looking at the structural, circulatory, functional, and ascetical systems which govern the project. Without looking at these factors one cannot possible understand to context to which the designer had used.

Circulatory

The circulation is a simple path consisting of a linear configuration with each respective point

ending with stairs.

Structure

The structure of the house consists of two load bearing walls near the living spaces, and columns near the recreational spaces.

Function

The functional areas can be simplified into private areas near the front and public spaces near the rear. The private spaces a shaded in white.

Additive and Subtractive Process

The original house has many instances of adding and subtracting. Blue represents subtracting, while red represents adding.