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Contextual Fit

Project 2

This project focuses on the fit of three dimensional massing and ordering systems as an addition to an already existing dwelling. The goal is to meet all the clients needs while maintaining the integrity of the original design.

Green Balconies

Program

The Smith Family has commissioned you to design an addition to their house on the shore of Long Island Sound. The original house, designed in 1965 by architect Richard Meier, has been widely published and is internationally known. Unfortunately, the Owners needs have change since the original design, thereby warranting this architectural intervention. The Owner specifically request that the integrity of the original design be respected, yet the new addition should have its own presence. 

Narrative

The Smith Family would like to expand their house. They hired me to design an addition to the house that met their family values and activities. During my initial conversations with the family, I came to realize that they love waking up and watching the sunrise. Mrs. Smith expressed to me her need for an outdoor area where her and her family can get together to enjoy their coffee while the sun rises. She would also like a big family room with multiple windows so everyone can enjoy the view from inside the house when the winter months settle in. Mr. Smith also shared his need for a decent size exercise room with easy access to the outdoors as he likes to switch up his routine every now and then. Although the Smith family loves each other, they find the house has little to no privacy and the kids are begging me to add a master bedroom and bathroom for their parents. 

Hierarchy

Rank:

1. Master Bedroom and Bathroom

2. Outdoor Area

3. Family Room

4. Exercise Room

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Public: 

  • Family room

  • Outdoor space

  • Dining room

  • Kitchen

Quiet:

  • Master Bedroom

  • Bathroom

Social: 

  • Dining room

  • Family room

  • Outdoor space

  • Kitchen

Sorting

Private: 

  • Master Bedroom

  • Bathroom

  • Exercise room

Loud: ​

  • Exercise room

  • Family room

  • Outdoor space

  • Dining room

  • Kitchen

Non- social: ​

  • Master Bedroom

  • Bathroom

  • Exercise room

Contextual Analysis

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Original Design

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Original Floor Plans

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Ground level

Entry level

Upper level

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New Design

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Massing Model

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New Floor Plans

Ground level

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Entry level

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Upper level

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Elevations

EAST

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SOUTH

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WEST

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NORTH

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2D Sections

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3D Sections

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3D Views

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3D Renderings

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