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Contextual Fit 

The objective of this project was to develop a design for an addition to the famous Smith House in the Long Island Sound. The original house was designed by famous architect Richard Meier in 1965. The Addition must maintain and respect the integrity of the original design while bringing forth contemporary elements to enhance the structure.    

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Narrative



 

Mr. & Mrs. Smith have recently purchased a well-known house in the Long Island Sound originally designed by Richard Meier, a well know architect. They have tasked me to design an addition to the existing house in order to accommodate their growing family, (Mrs. Smith is pregnant with twins). This is on top of the 3 children they already have therefore an extension to their house is a must. They are very specific in their requirements. They are looking to have the following in the addition: a master bedroom, walk-in closet & bathroom, exercise room, family room and an outdoor area. The most important room for them is the family room as they love to spend time with their children.

Hierarchy                                                                           

Sorting of Spaces 

Family Room

Public:
Exercise Room
Roof Ga
rden
Outdoor Deck 


 

Private:
Master Bedroom 
Master Bathroom
Family Room

Group:
Family Room
Roof Garden
Outdoor Deck 

Individual:
Master Bedroom Master Bathroom
Exercise Room

Loud:
Family Room
Exercise Room

 

Quiet:
Master Bedroom Master Bathroom

Contextual Analysis

Existing Floor Plans

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Lower Level

Entry Level

Upper Level

Existing Floor Plan Analysis

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New Floor Plan Analysis

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Preliminary Designs 

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Preliminary 1
Exploring different ideas by creating massing to integrate existing house to new addition. 

Preliminary 2
After different combinations, it was determined that preliminary 2 best fits the design. 

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Final Floor Plans 

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Lower Level

Entry level

Upper level

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Final Elevations 

Front Elevation

Right Side Elevation

Rear Elevation

Left Side Elevation

Final Sections

Section 1

Section 2

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3D Section 

3D Section 

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Transformation Process

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Final Project

Exterior 3D Renderings  

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Interior 3D Renderings  

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