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Home My WebLink About04 DESIGN AND CONTEXT NARRATIVE 051920213 2 1 e a s t m a i n s t r e e t , s u i t e 3 1 9 b o z e m a n , m t 5 9 7 1 5 p 4 0 6 5 7 9 4 7 8 3 f 8 8 8 3 0 9 8 7 0 2 www.yourlivingplaces.com LIVING p l a c e s llc LAMME & 5TH ADU design and context narrative DESIGN and CONTEXT NARRATIVE The design of the new structure began with a careful analysis and observation of the ex- isting home and surrounding neighborhood. The form of the new structure is conceived in mass, scale, proportion, and roof form to draw from/emulate features of and integrate into that of the existing structure. It also draws inspiration from and relates to the forms and evolutionary context of the neighborhood. The design of the new structure has been conceived to play a subservient role to the existing home through proper site placement (working within the allowable context of the zoning pattern, see drawings A1.1 Allowable Development Pattern and A1.2 Site Plans - Existing and New) and manipulation of the overall massing. To fully inte- grate with and pay respect to the existing home, the new structure will be placed at the north end of the property. This will provide open space between the existing dwelling and the new structure, allowing the existing structure to remain decoupled, freestanding and untouched in its historical presentation. Additionally, with the relocated access point (see site plans) there will be open landscape space between the new structure and the neighbor to the north. Being placed on the site in a stepped back fashion from the west façade of the existing structure (along 5th Street) and the open space between the new and existing structures will allow the existing dwelling to maintain its dominant role on the lot as the prominent corner condition structure. In addition to the new structure reced- ing to its subordinate position in relation to the street it will both in height and mass play a subordinate role to the existing home. The main entry to the existing home is of Lamme. The entry to the ADU will be off 5th, fur- ther ensuring the existing structure will remain the dominant corner form. 3 2 1 e a s t m a i n s t r e e t , s u i t e 3 1 9 b o z e m a n , m t 5 9 7 1 5 p 4 0 6 5 7 9 4 7 8 3 f 8 8 8 3 0 9 8 7 0 2 www.yourlivingplaces.com LIVING p l a c e s llc LAMME & 5TH ADU To continue to build and ensure a proper ﬁ t contextually with the existing home and that of the broader neighborhood, features and themes of both were analyzed and used as the basis of the proposed design. The origin of the design is driven by seven main con- cepts that were derived from themes present in the existing home and from themes that exist in the broader context of the fabric of the neighborhood. The seven major themes and concepts are (please see drawing sheets A4.5 DESIGN ORIGINS AND A4.6 DESIGN ORIGINS/NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT for photographs illustrating these concepts and ad- ditional narrative): 1. Additive forms of existing home to create the whole (speciﬁ cally use of additive shed form, siding texture, and color of additive forms) 2. Concept of the “fused” form found throughout the neighborhood 3. Window/fenestration styles and patterns of the existing home and broader neighbor- hood 4. Use of shed form throughout the neighborhood 5. Use of carport throughout the neighborhood 6. Neighborhood context: form and fabric 7. Neighborhood Materiality Theme/origin 1: The additive forms attached to the main base brick form were the main formal driv- ers of the design solution. With the additive shed form on the north side of the existing home having the most direct inﬂ uence on the new structure. The impact of this formal language is most apparent in the upper ﬂ oor of the new composition. The materiality/ texture and color use of the “added” shed form also directly inﬂ uenced the siding mate- rial choices and color of the new structure. The intent of using the subordinate “additive” forms in form materiality and color is to link the new structure to the existing home but also to indicate it as being subordinate to the main house. The use of cedar in the existing screen fence system along 5th also inspired the use of cedar slat siding at the “recessed” porch area on the west elevation, recessed north plane and recessed south plane on the upper ﬂ oor. Theme / origin 2: “Fused” Form The “fused form” concept of multiple, differing formal vocabularies coming together to create the whole form are found throughout the neighborhood, Of particular notice is the use of the more “modern” ﬂ at roof form joined to sloping roof forms. This formal pat- tern language informed the use of the more “modern” ﬂ at roof form joined to the sloping shed roof form to complete the whole of the new structure. design and context narrative 3 2 1 e a s t m a i n s t r e e t , s u i t e 3 1 9 b o z e m a n , m t 5 9 7 1 5 p 4 0 6 5 7 9 4 7 8 3 f 8 8 8 3 0 9 8 7 0 2 www.yourlivingplaces.com LIVING p l a c e s llc LAMME & 5TH ADU Theme/origin 3: Window Fenestration Patterns/Styles Window types and patterns found on the existing home and those throughout the neigh- borhood were analyzed and serve as the basis for the fenestration patterns of the new structure. Tall, vertical sin- gle and repetitive punched openings were found on the existing home as well as others in the neighborhood. This pattern and type of window were found on the existing home as well as others in the neighborhood. This pattern and type of window is used to articulate and break up the composition of the east, west, and south elevations. Additionally, large picture and “window wall” patterns are used throughout the neighborhood as well. This pattern is found in the upper north elevation and the ground ﬂ oor. Theme/origin 4: Neighborhood Shed Form The use of the shed roof form is found not only on the existing home but also throughout the broader context of the neighborhood. This form is a dominant pattern language throughout the fabric of the neighborhood. It is used as a secondary form, main form, and as a predominate form in “auxiliary” structures throughout the neighborhood. Due to its heavy use and pattern throughout the neighborhood, along with the inﬂ uence of the zoning overlay/require- ments (speciﬁ cally the side yard setback plane), the use of the shed roof form became a logical and important component of the overall design parti and its ability to ﬁ t into the context of the neighborhood. Theme/origin 5: The carport Carports are a common function and pattern of form found through the neighborhood. This pattern, combined with the allowable development pattern derived from the zoning overlay, is a major inﬂ uencer in the design parti and its overall integration into the fabric of the neighborhood. Theme/origin 6: Neighborhood context: form and fabric In addition to the elements described above, the neighborhood is a beautiful mix of architectural styles ranging from traditional to contemporary and eclectic mixes in- between, often times individual homes being a mix of styles. This mix tells the story of a neighborhood that has and continues to evolve, creating a non-homogenous, energetic place. (see drawing sheet A4.6 for photographs and additional narrative). design and context narrative 3 2 1 e a s t m a i n s t r e e t , s u i t e 3 1 9 b o z e m a n , m t 5 9 7 1 5 p 4 0 6 5 7 9 4 7 8 3 f 8 8 8 3 0 9 8 7 0 2 www.yourlivingplaces.com LIVING p l a c e s llc LAMME & 5TH ADU Theme/origin 7: Neighborhood Materiality The ideology of multiple material use found on the existing home is also found through- out the context of the neighborhood and is a vital ingredient to the eclectic nature and energy of this area. Again, this ideology reveals the historical story of change and evolu- tion of each individual home and that of the neighborhood. It creates not only a collage on each individual home but a collage of the neighborhood that transcends any speciﬁ c time and style (see drawing sheet A4.6 for photographs and additional narrative). Again, the new ADU structure draws inspiration in its exterior materiality from the mix of exterior materials, trim, and window types found on the existing home and continues to build upon this collaged sense of material use in describing the new form. It integrates the individual materials in a logical manner on the new structure, all while respecting the original structure by not becoming an exact duplicate. The new addition also reaches out to the broader context of the neighborhood in using materials that relate to those found throughout the broader neighborhood. The theme of multiple material use also enhances and strengthens the idea of describ- ing individual forms to create the whole. This idea ties the new form back to the existing structure and the fabric of the neighborhood. It also expands upon the notion of homes being created from multiple forms/materials over time and a neighborhood that is in con- stant evolution, thus respecting the past but integrating into the future. Just as the forms in the neighborhood do, the mix of materials utilized in the neighborhood also run the range from traditional to modern, creating an eclectic, non-homogeneous fabric to the neighborhood. The new ADU serves as a synthesis point of the use of mul- tiple forms and materials found on the existing home and throughout the neighborhood. For additional information/supproting images on design and context narrative please see drawing sheets A4.5 Design Origins and A4.6 Design Origins & Neighborhood Context. design and context narrative