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PROJECT 2
CONTEXTUAL DESIGN

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:

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


LOWER LEVEL
ENTRY LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL
EXISTING SYSTEMS AND PATTERNS

CIRCULATION
MASS/ VOID
PUBLIC/
PRIVATE
STRUCTURE
CLOSE/ OPEN
HIERARCHY
SUB/ ADD
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Design and Modifications

Modified Design

MODIFIED FLOOR PLANS

DINING ROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
BATH
RM
PORCH

FAMILY ROOM
STAIRS
GYM
DECK
BATH
RM
CLO
BEDROOM
DECK
BEDROOM
ex.
bedroom

OPEN TO BELOW
MASTERBED
ROOM
MASTER
BATHROOM
STAIRS
office
OPEN TO BELOW
ex.
bedroom
ex.
bath
ex.
bedroom
ex.
bedroom
MODIFIED SYSTEMS AND PATTERNS

HIERARCHY

CIRCULATION
ELEVATIONS AND 3D MODEL

NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION


WEST SECTION CUT

EAST SECTION CUT

FINAL DESIGN AND RENDERING
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realistic (3d view)

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