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CONTEXTUAL FIT 

The purpose of this project was to design additions to the existing structure while respecting the surroundings. The design was extruded by analyzing the various systems of the original structure and the places, landscapes and cultures surrounding the structure. The model was the Long Island Sound "Smith House" designed by Richard Meier in 1965.

NARRATIVE

After long years of working life, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have retired. They have decided to buy The Smith House to spend their retirement in peace within the house’s perfect location and view. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston figured out this house will be an amazing place to collect memories with their children and grandchildren. Everything about this house fits perfectly for their dreams. They want an outstanding family room with the best view and lots of sunshine. Family room is crucial for The Johnston Family; they enjoy spending their holidays together and collecting memories for the future, and family room is a perfect area to be together. Also, Mrs. Johnston wants a roof garden to plant and grow flowers. After her morning exercise, she likes to spend her time taking care of the plants. Also, her grandchildren love to spend their time in their’ grandmother’s roof garden while getting the best view of the fresh air. Additionally, they want a master suite and an exercise room to add more space to their new house.

HIERARCHY

Family Room

SORTING OF SPACE

PUBLIC

Family Room

Exercise Room

Roof Garden

PRIVATE

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

LOUD

Family Room

Exercise Room

Roof Garden

QUIET

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

CONCEPTUAL IDEAS

GROUP

Family Room

Roof Garden

INDIVIDUAL

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Exercise Room

CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS 

LOWER LEVEL

ENTRY LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

ORIGINAL FLOOR PLANS

ORIGINAL FLOOR PLAN ANALYSIS

LOWER LEVEL

ENTRY LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

COMPOSITE

BEARING WALL

BEARING WALL

BEARING WALL

GIRDER

CIRCULATION

STRUCTURE

HIERARCHY

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

PRELIMINARY DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN

SITE PLAN

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FINAL ANIMATION

LOWER LEVEL

ENTRY LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS

FAMILY ROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

MASTER BATHROOM

HALL

EXERCISE ROOM

HALL

FAMILY ROOM

OPEN TO BELOW

ROOF GARDEN/

PARAPET ROOF

 ELEVATIONS

FRONT ELEVATION

BACK ELEVATION

RIGHT ELEVATION

LEFT ELEVATION

2D SECTIONS 

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

3D SECTION

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EXTERIOR 3D

INTERIOR 3D

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OPEN TO BELOW

FAMILY

ROOM

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MB

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EX.

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FAMILY

ROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

EXERCISE 

ROOM

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FAMILY

ROOM

MASTER

BATHROOM

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