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