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Contextual Fit

The Smith Family has requested an addition to their house originally designed in 1965 by architect Richard Meier. The owners specifically request that the integrity of the original design be respected, yet the new addition should have its own presence.
Narrative

The Smiths are marine biologists. Their favorite aquatic animals are sharks, so they wanted their home to include their love for sharks in the architecture. The Smiths love to host gatherings with family and friends to talk about their research, so they need a big family room. Because the couple is getting old, they would like a master suite where they can take afternoon naps, as well as a master bath. Their primary care physicians also suggested they do some light exercise, so they also requested an exercise room.
Rank/Sorting Spaces
Meta Idea: Shark
Hierarchy: Family Room
Public
- Family Room
- Formal Outdoor Area
- Exercise Room
Private
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bathroom
Loud
- Family Room
- Formal Outdoor Area
- Exercise Room
Quiet
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bathroom

Contextual Analysis
Preliminary Design
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Conceptual Meta Idea




Existing Floor Plans



New Floor Plans
Lower Level

Dining Room
Patio
Bedroom
Bath
Kitchen
Entry Level

Family Room
Living Room
Patio
Bedroom
CL
Bath
Exercise
Room
Outdoor Deck
Outdoor Area
Upper Level
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Family Room
Office
Bedroom
Bed
Bed
Bath
Master
Bedroom
Master
Bath
Balcony
CL
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2D Section


2D Elevation




3D Rendered Section

Transformation Process
Renderings


Front Exterior
Back Exterior


Front Interior
Side Interior


Back Interior
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