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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

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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

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Lower Level

Entry Level

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Upper Level

Existing Building Systems & Patterns

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Final Floor Plans

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

Lower Level

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

Entry Level

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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

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DESIGN 1

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DESIGN 2

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DESIGN 3

Elevations

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North Elevation

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West Elevation

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South Elevation

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East Elevation

Sections

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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
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Family Room
Master Bedroom
Rooftop Deck
Deck

West Section

Exercise Room
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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
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Master Bedroom
Exercise Room
Rooftop Deck
Deck

East Section

3D View

Renderings

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