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2Br: Bettie 54 | elon faculty member | single | tabby cat | collecting antiques | doesn't watch tv | musical theatre | preservation greensboro, greenhill gallery | walks to work | cafe europa, mccoul's | 20 8x10 B&W photos, framed


3Br: Winifred 63 | retired nurse | married | 2Children 4GrandChildren | baking | murder she wrote reruns | classical | action greensboro, triad stage, ymca | downsized from starmount home | mccoul's | set of 100 cookobooks

Bill 67 | retired doctor | woodworking | sherlock holmes films on dvd | classical

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Ranch House

[grid] : a framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other.

Grids are used to maintain order. For example, major cities and chaotic areas such as New York City, San Francisco, Rome and Paris, use grid systems to control disarray and disorder. They create familiarity and an easy way to navigate through it all. Grid systems give direction and compress the unorganized status. If New York City was not identified with a grid system, it would be frustrating to navigate throughout the city.



Throughout the design process, I struggled to find a cohesive design that manifested the appropriate ideas I was so eager to illustrate. I came from a parti that involved a compartmental grid that transitioned into a more simple confined space to a design that involved repetition through line, form and color.




In the living room, not much deviated from the first iteration. The wall opposite the windows utilized the grid design and provides placement for miscellaneous belongings. The room focuses mainly on the furniture as Mies Van der rohe's Barcelona couch and chairs are used to further the idea of grid design. Also the ceiling was removed and retained its original flatwork. I incorporated the grid within the ceiling by strategically placing recessed lighting 2 feet from each other.



The foyer becomes a looking glass that separates the public spaces and the private spaces. When designing this space, I wanted the owner/visitor to be immediately approached by frames - with or without photography - to introduce a subtle hint of ownership and grid patterns. On the opposite wall lies a grid frame that extrudes outward to show continuation into the space. When entering the space the three primary colors are revealed. In revealing these three colors, they play a role into which spaces lie where. For example, the red, an upbeat traffic color represents the busy nature of the living room. The yellow, an energetic lively color represents the kitchen, where activity lies but isn't the primary. The blue, a calming intimate color that leads to the private spaces.

Color Exploration : Precedent?

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson's House at the Shawangunks gives a strong notion of geometry and clean, basic materials. The use of colors create a dynamic space that adds visual interest.

Ranch House Assessment

In order to fully understand and design for the ranch house, I wanted to understand more of the psychological and physical aspects of it.

Visual environment

color: Neutral palette. Greenery from outside.
light: large amounts of natural light. two lamps. overhead light.
graphics: B&W organic paintings.


Auditory Space


Roof design allows sound to interact more fluidly in space.
Textiles absorb sound waves.
Floor change increases hearing.

Olfactory Space

The flow of smell is equally dispersed, as the living room bisects the outside and the kitchen. The use of fabrics can sometimes catch unwanted odors.


Thermal Space

Textiles such as carpets, sofas, chairs enable users with warmth.
Contrasts with the granite floors and tile.





Kinesthetic Space

The flow throughout the space allows for entertaining and socializing. The living room also utilizes a floor change to increase visibility and dynamicism to space.

Tactile Space

Multiple textures in space allowing for constant stimulation. Artifacts that are unfamiliar adds visual and tactile interest. Constant change in feeling from smooth to rough to soft to solid.

Furniture Assessment

The furniture in the space is interesting and uncommon. This allows for a visual and tactile impression. These artifacts welcome the users and provide a variety of physical stimulation.