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Contextual Fit

This is a project that focuses on the fit of three dimensional massing and ordering systems as the design generator in the context of existing forms and three dimensional systems.  Extruded existing systems is a design starting point. 

Narrative

The Smith family requested a new addition to their house. They would like a master suite in a duplex arrangement. This duplex must contain a master bedroom with a bath, along with a walk-in closet and exercise room. They also requested a family room and a formal outdoor area. The Smith family enjoys going out every Saturday morning for coffee. The new addition should contain a calm atmosphere with plenty of sunlight. The Smith family enjoys discovering new coffee shops and basking in the sun. They would like the family room to be the main focus. The family room, exercise room, and outdoor dining area will be a shared space. The master bedroom and master bath will be a private area. They hope the family room contains a coffee bar, so they can stay in some weekends and enjoy making lattes.

Sorting of Space

Public

Family Room​

Exercise Room

Outdoor Dining Room

Individual

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Private Area

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Loud

Family Room

Outdoor Dining

Exercise Room

Group

Family Room

Outdoor Dining Room

Exercise Room

Quiet

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Existing Floor Plans

Existing Building Systems & Patterns

Final Floor Plans

Lower Level

Entry Level

LOWER PATIO
DINING ROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
BATH
LOWER PATIO
EXCERCISE
FAMILY ROOM
ROOM

Upper Level

UPPER PATIO
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BATH
CLOSET
MASTER BEDROOM
BATH
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BATH
DECK
OFFICE
OPEN TO LIVING ROOM

New Floor Plan Analysis

Circulation Path

Added

Outdoor

Indoor

Column

Girder

Bearing Wall

Hierarchy

Open

Close

Preliminary Designs

Design 1

Design 2

Design 3

Chosen Design

Conceptual Meta-Idea

Coffee

Exisitng systems brought in

Glass/curtain walls

Bearing walls

Staircase

Columns and girders

Elevations

Front

Left

Back

Right

Sections

3D Interior

3D Render 1_edited.jpg

Renderings

Transformation Process

3D view

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