Project 2: Contextual Fit
Architectural Design II - ARC 257
This project focuses on the importance of creating an add on to an existing structure that looks visually appealing while blending with the original design. I was asked to create an addition for the Smith House since the family has grown and wants to expand their house.
Narrative

Hierarchy: Family Room
Meta-Idea: Nature
The Smith family has lived in the same house and has been passed down in the family for generations. The Current family has expanded their interest in the house and wants to add on to the original design. They want to maintain the original house’s integrity while adding their own touch to the property. They love the openness of the existing house, but want some privacy when it comes to the addition. Every member of the family is physically active so they are requesting a fitness room so the parents can be closer with their kids. The parents would like a new master bedroom since the kids are growing up and they are running out of space to sleep. The master bedroom would also contain a walk in closet and a master bathroom. They love the connection with nature that the house currently has and want to expand on that by bringing nature into the house. They are hard workers and when they get home they want to be able to relax in a tranquil environment curated toward them.
Sorting of Spaces
PUBLIC
- Family Room
- Fitness Room
- Rooftop Access
GROUP
- Family Room
- Fitness Room
- Rooftop Access
PRIVATE
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bathroom
- Other Bedrooms
INDIVIDUAL
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bathroom
- Other Bedrooms
Existing Floor Plans


Lower Level
Entry Level

Upper Level
Existing Building Systems & Patterns

Final Floor Plans

Existing Dining Room
Existing Lower Patio
Existing Bedroom
Ext.
Bath
Existing Kitchen
Open Space
Lower Level

Existing Living Room
Existing Upper Patio
Master Bath
Master Bedroom
Family Room
(OPEN TO BELOW)
Ext. Bath
Ext. Clo
Existing Bedroom
Entry Level

Family Room (Open to Below)
Exercise Room
Outside Deck
Open to Living Room
Existing
Office
Existing
Bedroom
Existing
Bedroom
Existing
Bedroom
Ext.
Bath
Upper Level
Preliminary Designs

DESIGN 1

DESIGN 2

DESIGN 3
Elevations

North Elevation

West Elevation

South Elevation

East Elevation
Sections

Master Bath
Master Bedroom
Deck
North Section
Existing Kitchen
Ext.
Bath
Existing Bedroom
Ext. Bath
Ext. Clo
Existing Bedroom
Existing
Bedroom
Existing
Bedroom
Existing
Bed
Ext.
Bath
Existing Rooftop Deck

Family Room
Master Bedroom
Rooftop Deck
Deck
West Section
Exercise Room

Exercise Room
Family Room
Rooftop Deck
South Section
Deck
Existing Dining Room
Existing Lower Patio
Existing Living Room
Existing Upper Patio
Existing
Office
Existing Rooftop Deck

Master Bedroom
Exercise Room
Rooftop Deck
Deck
East Section
3D View

Renderings



