Bryan Cox
Contextual
Fit
The objective of this project was to design an extension to the Long Island Sound "Smith House" designed by Richard Meier in 1965. While designing we had to respect the structure and its surroundings. The design started by analyzing the various systems of the original structure and the different systems that the house contains, like its masses, and function.
Narrative
A famous English movie director has recently bought the Smiths House, originally designed by architect Richard Meier in 1965. He loves the design of the house, however, since he’s far away from home he desires to build an extension. He loves having a private movie screening at his home, where he can sit and watch with his family. Since the house's original design is so open, he would also like to have an outdoor area on the top floor, where he can sit and relax.
Original Floor Plan
Floor Plan Analysis
Sorting Of Space
Public
Family Room
Exercise Room
Outdoor Area
Loud
Family Room
Exercise Room
Outdoor Area
Open
Outdoor Area
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Private
Master Suite
Quiet
Master Suite
Closed
Family Room
Exercise Room
Master Suite
Hierarchy: Family Room
Contextual Analysis
Preliminary Drawings
Family Room
Master Room
Exercise Room
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Bearing Wall
Girder
Circulation
Floor Plate
Preliminary Drawing/ Meta Narrative
The English director wanted this extension of the Smiths House to have a connection with what he loves, which is directing. The idea was to implement a directors cutting board into the design of the build.
Floor Plan
Final Design
Site Plan
Elevations
2D Section
Animation
3D Rotation
3D Section
3D Exterior
