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Project 2: Contextual Fit

Architectural Design II- ARC 257

In this project, I was tasked to design an addition to the Smith House that was built in 1965 by the architect Richard Meier. The new design must respect the original architecture by analyzing and incorporating its existing systems and patterns. We were also asked to develop a concept that corresponds to the homeowners' current needs, while introducing new elements or systems not found in the original house. 

Narrative

The Smith family enjoys having a great time together while looking at the stars at night with their telescopes, but as of now, Mr. and Mrs. Smith uses different rooms as their kids on their own. In order to fix this, they have decided to add onto their unique home. They are interested in expanding their master bedroom so they can look up to the sky and see the stars, moon and beyond so they don't have to worry and go elsewhere. Mr. Smith has been interested in having a workout room without having to go so far, but as for Mrs. Smith, she also wants to extend the family room and have more outdoor space for her family to enjoy the outdoors. 

Hierarchy: Living Room

Meta-Idea: Telescope

Sorting of Space

Public

Dining Room

Kitchen

Living Room

Family

Deck

Exercise Room

Individual

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Group

Exercise Room

Patio

Deck

Family Room

Private

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Existing Floor Plans

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existing floor plan lower level.jpg
existing floor plan lower level.jpg

Existing Building Systems & Patters

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Final Floor Plans

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LOWER LEVEL

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ENTRY LEVEL

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UPPER LEVEL

Final Floor Plans

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Preliminary Designs

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Design 1

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Design 2

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Design 3

Existing Systems Brought into New Addition

Existing Systems Brought Into New Additon

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Elevation for Preliminary Design 1

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NEW BACK ELEVATION.jpg
NEW LEFT ELEVATION.jpg
NEW RIGHT ELEVATION.jpg

Section Views

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NEW SECTION VIEW 1.jpg

3D Views

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Transformation Process

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Renders

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