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Contextual Fit
Analysis and Design of Adding On

The goal of this project is to analyze existing systems and patterns used by Richard Meier in his 1965 Smith House project and implement them into an addition to the existing house. In doing so, the addition must refrain from destroying Meier's original patterns and methodologies. 






 
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Narrative

The Morales family has recently moved into the Smith House on the shore of the Long Island Sound. The entire family mostly enjoys spending time together and has requested a unique, spacious family room so that they can continue their routine. Ms. Morales is highly passionate about birds and has been studying ornithology almost her entire life, so the family room will pose as her study area as well.  Additionally, a deck would suit Ms. Morales’ needs greatly, as she would then be able to birdwatch outdoors without entirely leaving the comfort of her home. When not relaxing together, the family routinely exercises together, as they all find fitness very important. Of course, the married couple could use some space from the kids every now and then. So, Mr. and Ms. Morales would love to have a master suite that would pose as their getaway spot. 





 

Meta-Idea: Birds
Hierarchal Space: Family Room

Sorting of Spaces

Public:                              Private:
 

Individual:                              Group:
 

Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Bathrooms (all)
Bedrooms (all)

Exercise Room
Family Room 
Kitchen
Outdoor Deck

Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Bathrooms (all)
Bedrooms (all)

Exercise Room
Family Room 
Kitchen
Outdoor Deck

Exercise Room
Family Room

Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Kitchen
Outdoor Deck
Bathrooms (all)
Bedrooms (all)

Quiet:                                        Loud:
 

Existing Building Floor Plans
 

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existing systems

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Contextual Analysis

new systems

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Preliminary Massing

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Implementation of Meta-Idea

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(Bird cage)

(Bird wing)

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Conceptual Ideas/New Systems

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Subtractive Process

Master Suite "punching" through bearing wall

New sunshade/beam
system

Additive Process

New mullion
system

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Existing Systems

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Curtain Wall

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Columns and Girders

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Half Walls/Parapets

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Bearing Wall

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Window Openings

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Railings

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Final Floor Plans
 

Open to Below

Open to Below

Family Room

Exercise Room

Living Room

Open to Below

Master Bed.

Master Bath

Bedroom   

Closet

Bath

Bedroom
Bedroom

Bath

Office

ENTRY LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

LOWER LEVEL

Upper Patio

Deck

Lower Patio

Dining Room

Bedroom

Bath

Kitchen

Bedroom

2D Sections
 

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Family Room

Outdoor Deck

Office

Upper Patio

Living Room

Dining Room

Lower Patio

Roof Deck

Roof Deck

Outdoor Deck

Open to Below

Open to Below

Elevations
 

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South

North

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East

West

Analysis of New Structure

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3D Sections

Transformation Process

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Exterior Views

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Interior Views 

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