Kean Sutherland |
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO
Contextual Fit
The goal of this project is to design an addition to the ‘Smith House,’ originally created by architect Richard Meier. The new addition should introduce a fresh concept and design approach while preserving the character and authenticity of the original structure.
Building Info

Hierarchy : Exercise room
Meta-Idea : Movement
Narrative
A small family of two who both work as social media influencers and live an active, nature-based lifestyle. Their daily routines revolve around fitness, wellness, and creating digital content that inspires others to stay healthy and connected to nature. Their vision for the expansion includes a flexible fitness and wellness area with large windows that bring natural light into the space and connect the interior to the outdoor environment. The open space allows for exercise, photography, and filming fitness content, while greenery and views of nature create an atmosphere that encourages movement, health, and creativity.
Sorting of Place
Public
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Exercise room
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Family Room
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Dining Room
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Kitchen
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Deck
Quiet
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Office
Private
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Master Bedroom
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Master Bathroom
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Office
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
Loud
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Exercise room
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Family room
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Dining room
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Deck area
Existing Floors

Upper Level
Entry Level


Lower Level
Existing Building Systems & Patterns

Final Floor Plans

Lower Level
Entry Level


Upper Level
New Floor Plan Analysis




Preliminary Designs
Design 1
Design 2


Design 3

Conceptual Meta-Idea




EXISTING SYSTEM BROUGHT INTO THE NEW ADDITION:


Railings
COLUMS & GIRDERS


Bearing Walls
Glass Curtain Wall
Elevation


Back Elevation
Front Elevation

Left Elevation

Right Elevation
Sections


3D - Sections


3D View

Rendering





AI Generated

