PROJECT 2
Contextual Fit
ARC 257 Architectural Design II
In this project, we are challenged to design an addition to the Smith House, originally built in 1965 by architect Richard Meier. The new design should honor the original architecture by carefully studying and integrating its existing systems and design language. We are expected to develop a concept that addresses the current needs of the homeowners, while thoughtfully introducing new elements or systems that were not part of the original structure.
Smith House
Wave & Flow Addition
Narrative
The Keiths' family loves to go to the beach every weekend, specifically to spend time in the ocean. They love to spend hours swimming and getting hit by the waves, often spending most of their time together watching the waves roll down. They want to have their new home to encapsulate a large part of their love for the ocean waves and the flow of them, making it a mainpart of their sunroom and balcony, so that where they can watch the ocean from their home also holds parts of it.
Public:
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Private:
Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Balcony
Sorted spaces
Individual: Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Balcony
Group:
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Quiet:
Sunroom, Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Balcony
Loud:
Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Hierarchies:
Sunroom, Balcony
Meta Idea:
Waves,
Existing floor plans
Contextual analysis
PRELIMINARY DESIGNS
Final Floor Plans
Lower Level
Entry Level
Upper Level
Final floor plan analysis
Final design
Components to the New Addition
Girder & Beams
Glass Wall Curtin
Railing
Bearing Wall
Elevations
North Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
SECTIONS
To South
To North
Transformation
Renders
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