THE SMITH HOUSE

BY RICHARD MEIER

ANALYTICAL SKETCHES: BEFORE BEING ABLE TO MODIFY THE SMITH HOUSE, WE FIRST MUST ANALYZE SOME CRUCIAL CONCEPTS IN HIS DESIGN

THE MISSION:

The Smith Family has commissioned you to design an addition to their house on the shore of Long Island Sound. The original house, designed in 1965 by architect Richard Meier, has been widely published and is internationally known. Unfortunately, the Owners needs have change since the original design, thereby warranting this architectural intervention. The Owner specifically request that the integrity of the original design be respected, yet the new addition should have its own presence.


1. REQUIREMENTS:
A. Master Suite, (duplex arrangement)

Master Bedroom, 200 S.F.
Master Bath, 80 S.F.
Walk-in-closets, as required
Exercise Room, 180 S.F. (not on same floor as bedroom)

B. Family Room, 300 S.F.
C. Formal Outdoor Area, 300 S.F. (i.e. deck, roof garden, etc.)


PRELIMINARY DESIGNS: THESE ARE SOME OF MY IDEAS FOR THE PROPOSED ADDITION

PRESENTATION DRAWINGS:

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