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Project 2 Contextual Fit

In this project, we have been assigned the task of designing an addition to the Smith House, originally constructed in 1965 by architect Richard Meier. The proposed design must demonstrate a respectful engagement with the existing architecture by carefully analyzing and integrating its established systems and spatial patterns.

Furthermore, the project calls for the development of a conceptual approach that addresses the contemporary needs of the current homeowners, while thoughtfully introducing new elements or systems that were not present in the original structure.

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Hierarchy: Exercise Room 

Written Narritive

The Smith family strives to live a healthy lifestyle by making health and strength a cornerstone of their daily lives. Mr and Mrs. Smith need a big home gym and a good sized kitchen for all their healthy and organic meals because they believe eating natural whole foods and high protein dishes is needed for the body to grow. As active as the parents are, they encourage their kids to express interest in extracurricular activities such as sports, reading clubs and self defense lessons.

 

The family believes that training the mind is just as important as training the body. The home gym needs to be big enough to hold extra equipment in order for their children to practice these activities in addition to the parents workout equipment. As much as they focus on living healthy, the family understands rest is not only essential, but crucial for both mental and physical health.

 

Lastly, Mr. and Mrs. Smith would like a large master bedroom and a large family room for their rest.

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Sorting of Space

Public

Patio 

Dining Room

Kitchen Living

Room Family Room

Deck

Exercise Room

Individual

Master Bedroom

MasterBath

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Group

Exercise Room

Patio

Deck

Family Room

Private

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Existing Floor Plans

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Existing Building Systems & Patterns

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Final Floor Plans

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Lower Level Floor Plan

Entry Level Floor Plan

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Upper Level Floor Plan

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Roof Plan

New Floor Plan Analysis 

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Preliminary Designs 

Below are three preliminary design concepts developed through an analysis of spatial massing and circulation patterns. After evaluating how each option integrated with the existing circulation and identifying the one with the greatest potential, I selected the first design as the most suitable direction moving forward.

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Design 1

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Design 2

Design 3

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New Building Design 

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Elevations

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Sections

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3D Sections

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Transfermation Process

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3D View of New Model

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Renders

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