GREAT HOUSES [final analysis layout]

The design of this layout came primarily from the geometric shapes of the residence itself. Richard Meier values form heavily in his designs. He is known for his spaces being primarily white. The only color in this home is the wood flooring and the stainless steel chimney pipes. The board reflects this idea as well. The original class layout suggested highly saturated color images along the left bar of the board, but the opacity on the black and white images really speaks to the minimal color within the space itself. I decided to also stick with this trend of white by choosing a background lacking in color.

I included all three floor plans of each level of the home, as well as three sections illustrating the east (private) side of the home, the west(public front facade) side of the home, and the south side. On the board there is also included a contextual diagram that illustrates the home surrounded by forestry and overlooking the vastness of Lake Michigan. The light diagram beside the contextual diagram also demonstrates the concept of the building in terms of the private and public sectors of the space. Meier utilizes light to distinguish this concept. In the more public spaces of the residence he designs large open windows that invite the light into the space. On the private side of the building, however, there are limited windows, creating a space with less light, helping to indicate it's private nature.

I am satisfied with the overall layout of this analysis. I feel as though it effectively portrays Meier's concept for the residence and offers a full in depth precedent analysis of the building itself.