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PROJECT V: HIERARCHY

House and Studio for a Painter

Theory:

"The principle of hierarchy implies that in most architectural compositions, real differences exist among their forms and spaces. These differences reflect the degree of importance of these forms and spaces, and the functional, formal and symbolic roles they play in their organization. The values expressed may be individual or collective, personal or cultural. The manner in which these functional or symbolic differences among a building's elements are revealed is critical to the establishment of a visible, hierarchical order among its forms and spaces."   - Francis D.K. Ching, 

Program:

A portrait painter has commissioned you to design a small residence for a family of three along with a detached studio. The house will be located on a corner lot in a new and architecturally undefined neighborhood. The family also requires a detached garage. The Owner specifically request that the three major elements, house, garage and studio be architecturally related.

1. HOUSE (first and second floors):

A. Foyer, 40 S.F.
B. Living Room, 300 S.F.
C. Dining Room, 140 S.F.
D. Kitchen with eat-in-bar, 120 S.F.
E. Master Bedroom, 150 S.F. + Master Bath
F. Child's Bedroom, 100 S.F.
G. Guest Bedroom / loft, 100 S.F.
H. Bath, 40 S.F.
I. Lavatory, 25 S.F.

J. Closets as needed

K. Other functions if needed

2. GARAGE, 220 S.F.

3. STUDIO, 300 S.F.

A. Possible Foyer, 40 S.F.
B. Lavatory, 25 S.F.

C. Closets/storage as needed.
 

Additional Rules/Constraints:

  1. Project must have first and second floors

  2. Draw closets, mech. rooms and toilet/lav. rooms as solid boxes

  3. No symmetrical projects

  4. No real doors and windows, no gable or hip roofs

  5. Aesthetic should be based on elements used on Projects 1-4

(THIS IS NOT A REAL HOUSE – it is a platform to apply concepts and processes).

My Design

HOUSE AND STUDIO FOR A PAINTER

Elevations:

Front View

Front View

Right Side

Right Side

Left Side

Left Side

Rear

Rear

Studio

Studio

3D Views:

First Floor

First Floor

3D View

Second Floor

Second Floor

3D View

Ending Quote

"Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you do"- Nate Berkus

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