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Project 2: Contextual Fit     
 

Architectural Design II- ARC 257

For this project, we have to design an addition to the Smith House, which was built in 1965 by architect Richard Meier. The new design should respect the original house by studying its systems and patterns and incorporating them into our work.

 

We also need to come up with a concept that fits the homeowners’ current needs, while adding new features or systems that weren’t part of the original design.

Narrative

Hierarchy: Family Room
Meta-Idea: Volleyball

  The Smith family recently developed a strong interest in volleyball after both of their children joined their school teams. The sport quickly became an activity the entire family enjoys together. However, their current home does not provide enough space for these activities. Because of this, the family decided to create an addition to their home that includes a larger family room where they can comfortably spend time together and relax together after games. The addition will also include an exercise room for the family to remain fit and healthy for the sport they have a strong passion for. 

Sorting Of Space

Public

Family Room

Exercise Room

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Patio

Deck

Group

Family Room

Exercise Room

Patio

Deck

Individual

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Private

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Existing Floor Plans

Existing Building Systems & Patterns

Final Floor Plans

Lower Level Floor Plan

Entry Level Floor Plan

Upper Level Floor Plan

NEW FLOOR ANALYSIS

Circulation

Hierarchy

Structure

Private-  Blue
Public- Grey

Preliminary Designs

These are three of my preliminary design options, developed by mapping out the required spaces and circulation paths. After analyzing which layout had the best flow and overall potential, I chose to move forward with the second design.

Preliminary Design 1

Preliminary Design 2

Preliminary Design 3

Conceptual Meta-Idea

Elevations

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Left Elevation

Right Elevation

Sections

Renders & 3-D Sections

Transformation Process

3D View

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