Task:

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.

Requirements:

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

Narrative:

The Smith Family requests an addition to their home, which was originally designed in 1965 by Richard Meier. Mr. Smith is a retired baseball player and requests that a formal outdoor area is in the shape of a baseball field, to make him feel like he’s still on the field. The most important room for the family will be the family room. The cylindrical shape of the room will relate to the shape of a baseball. The couple requests a new master suite that overlooks the water and an exercise room that’s not on the same floor as the master suite. The structure will remain the same through the addition, along with the circulation and open and closed concept.