
Contextual Fit
WHAT
Smiths House
WHERE
Darien, Connecticut
WHEN
1965-1967

Narrative:
A retired Skateboarder and his wife have three kids and are looking to get an extension on their current house. Skateboarding has always been apart of the Guntington’s lives as his wife, Luna has always been supportive of his career path. As their kids grew up with their father, they fell in love with the sport as well. To spend more quality time, even when the weather is bad, Jerry wants his kids to have a safe space to practice skating by adding a skating rink. This will be an extension to the original house as it will make traveling to skating parks easier as it is in the convenience of their own home.
Architect: Richard Meiers

REQUIREMENTS:
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Master Suite, (duplex arrangement)
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Master Bedroom, 200 S.F.
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Master Bath, 80 S.F.
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Walk-in-closets, as required
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Exercise Room, 180 S.F. (not on same floor as bedroom)
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Family Room, 300 S.F.
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Formal Outdoor Area, 300 S.F. (i.e. deck, roof garden, etc.)

Back View
Interior View
This project focuses on 3D designing with masses to build an extension to an existing house with different forms and systems. These masses show how they can fit into the narrative and function of the house.

Front View
Contextual Analysis

Original Floor Plans

Original Existing 3D House Model:
Ranking:
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Skate Rink
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Family Room
Public:
Family Room
Dining Room
Outdoor Area/ skating rink
Exercise area
Private:
Master Bedroom
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Outdoor area/Skate Rink
Individual
Bathroom
Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Group
Exercise area
Outdoor Area/ skating rink
Family Room
Dining Room
Quiet
Bathroom
Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Loud
Outdoor area/ skating rink
Exercise area
Dining Room






3D Preliminary Design
Final 3D Mass Design




Final Design




Elevations:

Front Elevation

Left Elevation

Right Elevation

Back Elevation
Floor Plans/ 2D Vertical Sections





Section's
Vertical Section





Room Section's

Outdoor/ Family Room Section
Master Bath/ Exercise Room Section


Vertical Section
Interior Views
Outdoor Area/ Skate Rink

Master Bath

Family Room

Master Bedroom
Exercise Room

