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Ashley Colas
Architectural Portfolio
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Contextual Fit
This project examines addition to existing orders. The assignment is to design an addition to the existing Smith House, while maintaining the integrity of the building .
Looking over the Long Island Sound, on the Connecticut coast stands the Smith House.Built in 1965, the smith house remains an iconic example of modern architecture.The architect of the Smith House is Richard Meier.
Contextual Analysis
Narrative
Mr.Hatch, a NYC stockbroker and Mrs. Hatch, a jeweler, decided that the Smith House will be the place they call home for their family. However the Smith House fails to accommodate the Hatch family’s modern day values and would like a new addition to be built onto the existing frame of the smith house.
Mrs.Hatch is extremely passionate about her profession, so Mr. and Mrs. Hatch jointly decided that the addition to the house show a reflection of that. The Hatch family frequently goes camping and would like a formal outdoor area to be the focus of the new addition. To stay in shape for their extensive camping trips Mr. and Mrs.Hatch would like a private gym to be a part of the new addition.
Hierarchy
Sorting
Formal outdoor, Family room, Master Bedroom
METAPHOR: gem
PUBLIC: Formal outdoor, Kitchen,Bathroom, Family room, Living room
PRIVATE: Master Bed/Bedrooms, Exercise room, bathroom
LOUD: Formal outdoor, Kitchen, Living room, Family room, Dining room
QUIET: Bedrooms, Bathroom, Exercise room, living room
GROUP:: Kitchen, Family room, Living room, Formal outdoor, Dining room
INDIVIDUAL: Bedrooms, Master bed, bathroom
Criteria for the addition
Master Suite, (duplex arrangement)
Master Bedroom,
Master Bath,
Walk-in-closets, as required
Exercise Room, (not on same floor as bedroom)
Family Room
Formal Outdoor Area,
Extruded Systems
Massing Models
Formal Outdoor
Private Gym
Formal Outdoor
Master Bed
Family Room
Final Design: 3D Imaging
Final Design: Renderings
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