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PROJECT II: C    NTEXTUAL FIT

The Smith House Addition

Program:

The objective of this project is to design an addition for an existing structure(the Smith House), designed in 1965, by a famous architect called Richard Meier. You are approached by a client who wishes to expand upon his new home without neglecting the architectural integrity of the original design. Regardless of the constraints that may be involved, the new addition should have its own presence pertaining to what the client values the most. In order to achieve this, the systems in Meier's original design must be studied carefully and understood in order to come up with an addition that adapts to his architectural concepts.

Existing Building:

Back View

Front View

Side View

Floor Plans:

Lower Level

Entry Level

Upper Level

C   ntextual Analysis:

Narrative:

The famous soccer player Christiana Reynaldo, is currently the owner of the Smith house located on the Shore of the long Island Sound. Being uncertain about his retirement in the near future, his desire is to develop upon the current structure in such a way that it would serve as a constant reminder of the game he will always be passionate about.The design should be based off how a professional athlete would utilise the spaces on a daily basis. He enjoys the company of family members and close friends and requires an outdoor addition which should take advantage of the view across the Long Island Sound. Pertaining to the public's interest, Mr. Reynaldo, also requires a "Sports Bar" for any social interactions about sporting activities across the globe. Now even though the superstar wants to relax and enjoy the fruits of his labour during the offseasons, maintaining fitness is critical for his sport, and having a gym would definitely serve its purpose.        

Meta Idea:

This addition stems from the idea of a "wind driven soccer ball" that crashes into the side of the existing structure. 

Systems Extruded To Connect:

-Circulation

-Structure

-Enclosure/Open

-Hierarchy

Rank:

I Sports Bar 

II Master Bedroom

III Exercise Room

Connection Type:

 -Hinge

Sort Of Functions:

C   nceptual Ideas:

Circulation

Structure

Enclosure      /Open

Hierarchy

The structure has been extruded and tied into the addition.

 A hinge connection between the new and existing building.

This is the final stage of the design where my meta idea of a soccer ball, depicted by a circular structural pattern is incorporated with Meier's extruded systems.

Final Design:

Floor Plans:

Elevations:

3D Views:

Meta-Idea:

Interior Views:

Animation:

Ending Quote

"When I design Buildings, I think of the overall composition, much as the parts of a body would fit together. On top of that, I think about how people will approach the building and experience that space." Tadao Andoa 

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