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Contextual Fit

Analysis & Design of Addition

In this Project, we are tasked to design an addition to the Notorious Smith House, designed by Architect Richard Meier in 1965. The main objective of this project is that the addition must show proof of that the existing systems and patterns throughout the house were thoroughly analyzed and then incorporated into the addition to respect the integrity of Richard Meier's original design.

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As requested, we must take into consideration the conceptual analogies that we are going to incorporate into the addition using our meta/idea and narrative in order to meet the new needs of the Smith Family. This will help us to create an addition of new systems/patterns that were not there in Richard Meier's original design.

Narrative

The Smith family, who enjoy weekends spent with their sports cars, are planning to expand their living space with a grand family room, a private gym, and a master suite. They believe their house doesn't reflect their shared passion and want to incorporate their shared passion, which is based on one of Mr. Smith's prized possessions, into the design. The grand family room will accommodate not only their family but also friends who are car enthusiasts. To escape the loud conversations and videos in the family room, they have requested a master suite. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have also requested an exercise room and a rooftop with an awning for barbequing and other outdoor activities.

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Hierarchy: Family Room
Meta-Idea: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo

Sorting of Spaces:

Public: 
Family Room
Rooftop
Exercise Room

Private:
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom

Loud:
Family Room
Rooftop
Exercise Room

Quiet: 
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom

Group: 
Family Room
Rooftop

Individual:
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Exercise Room

Contextual Analysis

Existing Floor Plans
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Existing Building System & Patterns
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Conceptual Ideas

Structure:
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Circulation:
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Enclosures:
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Hierarchy:
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Conceptual Meta-Idea
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Existing System brought into the new addition
Columns & Girders
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Windows
Load Bearing Walls
Partition walls
Curtain Wall Glass
Railings

Preliminary Designs

The following are three preliminary designs that I thought of; this was created by mapping out masses and circulation path. After further thought and planning I decided to go with the second design.

Final Floor Plans

Upper Level
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Open
to
Family Room
Master Bedroom
Master
Bath
Office
Bath
Bedroom
Bed-
room
Entry Level
Open
to
Living Room
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Exercise
Room
Outdoor
Patio
Outdoor
Patio
Office
C.L.
Bath
Living 
Room
Family 
Room
Outdoor
Patio
Open
to
Below
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Lower Level
Lower 
Patio
Dining 
Room
Bedroom
Bath
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Final Elevation Plan

Rear Elevation
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Front Elevation
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Side Elevation
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Side Elevation 2
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Final Section

Side Section 1
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Side Section 2
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Rear Section
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3D Sections

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Transformation Process

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Final Design Renders

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