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CONTEXTUAL FIT

The Smith Family has commissioned to design an addition to their house on the shore of Long Island Sound. The original house, designed in 1965 by architect Richard Meier, has been widely published and is internationally known. Unfortunately, the Owner's needs have changed since the original design, thereby warranting this architectural intervention. The Owner specifically requests that the original design's integrity be respected, yet the new addition should have its presence.

NARRATIVE

After years of touring the globe, our particular client happens to be a composer that has recently purchased the Smith house in Connecticut. She prioritizes large spaces for practicing her art twice a week. She believes that creating more open areas would give a better view of the water, but also she understands just as important public versus private is, loud vs quiet is equally important. She has also stated she would like for a private studio to be added so she can focus on writing music. Overall, she would like for the extension to preserve the architectural integrity of the property while adding a new sense of comfort and style. 

HIERACHY 

FAMILY ROOM

SORTING OF SPACE

PUBLIC
FAMILY ROOM
EXERCISE ROOM
TERRACE

 

LOUD
FAMILY ROOM
EXERCISE ROOM
TERRACE

 

GROUP
FAMILY ROOM
EXERCISE ROOM
TERRACE 

TERR

PRIVATE
MASTER
STUDIO
BALCONY

QUITE
ROOF GARDEN
BATHROOM
MASTER ROOM
STUDIO

 

INDIVIDUAL
BATHROOM
STUDIO
MASTER

ORIGINAL FLOOR PLANS

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CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

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PRELIMINARY DESIGN

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META IDEA

The composer wanted the extension to have a connection with what she plays on an every day basis which is the harp. The idea was to implement a Harp into the design of the building making it function structurally and aesthetically.

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FINAL DESIGN

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FRONT

REAR

FINAL ANIMATION

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LOWER LEVEL

PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS

EXERCISE ROOM

HALL
 

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ENTRY LEVEL

STUDIO

FAMILY ROOM

HALL
 

closet
 

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UPPER LEVEL

TOP LEVEL

MASTER
BEDROOM

M. BATH

OPEN BELOW

TERRACE

BALCONY

HALL
 

ROOF GARDEN
 

TERRACE
 

ELEVATIONS

NORTH

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EAST

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SOUTH

WEST

2D SECTIONS

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FRONT  VIEW

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BACK  VIEW

3D SECTIONS

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EXTERIOR 3D

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INTERIOR 3D

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