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CONTEXTUAL DESIGN

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This project focuses on designing an architectural addition to the Smith House, originally built in 1965 by Richard Meier. The work begins with a close study of the house’s existing systems, patterns, and organizational logic, ensuring that any new intervention respects and responds to Meier’s design language. At the same time, the project requires developing a concept based on the homeowners’ current needs, introducing new spaces, features, and systems that were not part of the original design while maintaining a cohesive relationship between old and new.

NARRATIVE 

Pallet Space

Bob Ross is a painter who finds peace in nature, and he dreams of a home that reflects the calm beauty he captures in his landscapes. Bob is looking to move into a home that will capture the important features that make up our environment, such as the sun. Bob would love to have a house that connects with the idea of painting and overlooks the long island sound while having a "glass room" that lights up with the sunlight. This window frames the water and sky like a living painting, changing with the light throughout the day. The room becomes a glowing space where Bob can feel connected to nature and creativity at the same time. 

Hierarchy: 

Meta Idea:

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FAMILY ROOM
PAINT PALLET

CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS 

sorting pre-existing spaces 

PUBLIC:

PRIVATE:

INDIVIDUAL:

GROUP:

Dining room
Kitchen
Living Room
Deck/outside area
Family room
 Master bedroom Master bathroom, Bedrooms
Bathrooms 
 Master bedroom Master bathroom, Bedrooms
Bathrooms 
 Family Room

FLOOR PLANS

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LOWER LEVEL

ENTRY LEVEL

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UPPER LEVEL

EXISTING SYSTEMS AND PATTERNS

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CIRCULATION 
MASS/ VOID
PUBLIC/
PRIVATE
STRUCTURE 
CLOSE/ OPEN
HIERARCHY 
SUB/ ADD

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 

Preliminary Design and Modifications 
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Modified Design 

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MODIFIED FLOOR PLANS

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DINING ROOM 
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
BATH
RM
PORCH
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FAMILY ROOM
STAIRS
GYM
DECK
BATH
RM
CLO
BEDROOM
DECK
BEDROOM
ex.
bedroom
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OPEN TO BELOW
MASTERBED
ROOM
MASTER
BATHROOM
STAIRS
office
OPEN TO BELOW
ex.
bedroom
ex.
bath
ex.
bedroom
ex.
bedroom

MODIFIED SYSTEMS AND PATTERNS

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HIERARCHY 

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CIRCULATION 

ELEVATIONS AND 3D MODEL 

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NORTH ELEVATION 

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SOUTH ELEVATION 

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EAST ELEVATION 

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WEST ELEVATION 

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WEST SECTION CUT

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EAST SECTION CUT 

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FINAL DESIGN AND RENDERING 

Shaded with edges (3d view)
realistic (3d view)
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