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CONTEXTUAL FIT

For the "Smith House" project we had to design an addition to the existing house which was designed by Richard Meier. While designing the addition we had to incorporate many of Richard Meier's systems into our designs because we wanted the addition to fit with the existing house.

NARRATIVE

The Smith family wanted an addition to their house that could bring the family closer together, but also to have their personal space as well. They wanted the living space of the house to be on the lower level of the house, and wanted the sleeping space to be on the entry level of the house. The Family wants a two story master bedroom with a master bath. The Smith family wanted a welcoming family room that would lead into the formal outdoor area and also into the exercise room. The Smith family wanted an outdoor / indoor area where they can open the sliding doors to enjoy the outside while being covered up above. Right above the outdoor area will be a balcony that has excess from the lower level and the entry level of the house to make sure the circulation still flows within the house.