An Addition To An Existing Order

Contextual Fit

This Project's main focus was to explore the diagrammatic analysis of an existing system, in this case, it is portrayed as an addition the Smith house, proudly designed by Richard Meier in 1965. Strong utilization of metaphors and analogies elevate the design, essentially creating a story with a strong expression in mind.

The Reyes family is coming from California to New York to live peacefully. Jacob (the husband) is very passionate about chess as his hobby and wants an area where he can participate in a game of chess with his well-known friends, while overseeing the beauty of nature. Stephanie (the wife) enjoys physical fitness and would like a gym where her and her family can work out together as she finds this to be a special moment she can participate in with her family. Stephanie also wants this new addition to this house to stand out yet project a subtle metaphoric message.

Narrative

Meta Idea & Hierarchy

This addition's most important space is the gym, as that is the area that they both agreed upon having the most standing out component, as well as a subtle reference to Jocob's hobby of chess being incorporated within the design of this main space.