Contextual Fit
Addition to an Existing Order
The objective of this project was to design an addition to the existing structure of the Smith House, designed by Richard Meier in 1965, located on the Long Island Sound. By analyzing the original form and structure, in addition to the location, and culture around the structure, we came up with a design.
Narrative
Recently the Smith House was acquired by a very successful couple who would like to get a few additional spaces added to the house without disrupting the original structure. The husband is a very famous producer who wants to add a studio where he will be able to produce music amongst other things. Additionally, they would like to add a family room to accommodate their various friends during their social gatherings. Plus have a Master Bedroom added so they have a nice and cozy place to rest after a long day.
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Hierarchy
Public
Private
- Studio Room
- Family Room
- Kitchen
- Outdoor spaces
- Master bedroom
- Exercise Room
- Bathrooms
Individual
Group
- Studio Room
- Master Bedoom
- Bathrooms
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- Family Room
- Kitchen
- Outdoor spaces
Quiet
Loud
- Master Bedroom
- Bathrooms
- Kitchen
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- Studio Room
- Family Room
- Kitchen
- Outdoor spaces
Contextual Analysis
Original Floor Plan
Original Floor Plan Analysis
Proposed Floor Plan Analysis
Meta Idea:
Record Player
Circulation
Hierarchy
Hierarchy:
Studio
Structure
Enclosures
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Preliminary Design
For my preliminary design, I placed the necessary mass spaces in addition to the main circulation path and developed the structure from there. I used my knowledge to place and fix the spaces along the circulation path in a way that it would fit best with the original structure.
Final Floor Plans
Lower Level
Entry Level
Upper Level
Roof Top:
Elevations
2D
West
East
North
South
3D
Sections
Sections
2D
Final Transformation
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Final Renderings
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