Graham Residence
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA
091814 | 1405
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Type:
Single Family Residence (Unbuilt)Client:
James + Juliet GrahamBudget (CAD$):
WithheldSize / Program:
+/- 2,800 sq. ft. / 260 sq. m.Building Design / Engineering:
010110 | Architecture + Urbanism with Sigma Rho Squared Engineering (Structural)Services:
Architecture (Conceptual Design), Performance Based Design Analysis (Sefaira)General Contractor:
Van Arbor HomesProject Date / Status:
2014+ / Postponed
A spatial program was defined for the dwelling and a series of configuratioins were developed as the basis of conceptual design for a local professor and his family at a new residential subdivision lot located in the new community of Crossings in west Lethbridge. A total of nine divergent parti were developed, including two for schemes that occupied two adjacent lots. None were developed further than the conceptual exploratory level.
The architectural controls provided for phase one were reviewed early in the process and found to be more prescriptive than the client was prepared to pursue. Despite the many new facility amenities being realized in the broader Crossings area, development plans remain on hold as the most suitable strategy and property is sought to accomplish their dream residence in a more liberated architectural context.
Upon decision to postpone the project, our client emphasized, "We appreciate greatly the work that you and Michael put into the various design concepts and in accommodating our requests. [We] also greatly appreciate the exceptionally professional, patient and considerate way in which you handled our education of the design process. Our decision to not go forward with the house is largely the result of us needing to stand back from the process, educate ourselves, and then re-approach it at a time when we have better funding and comprehension of ... what the house needs and wants we have, and a building lot/development situation that does not put as many constraints on the design process."
The architectural controls provided for phase one were reviewed early in the process and found to be more prescriptive than the client was prepared to pursue. Despite the many new facility amenities being realized in the broader Crossings area, development plans remain on hold as the most suitable strategy and property is sought to accomplish their dream residence in a more liberated architectural context.
Upon decision to postpone the project, our client emphasized, "We appreciate greatly the work that you and Michael put into the various design concepts and in accommodating our requests. [We] also greatly appreciate the exceptionally professional, patient and considerate way in which you handled our education of the design process. Our decision to not go forward with the house is largely the result of us needing to stand back from the process, educate ourselves, and then re-approach it at a time when we have better funding and comprehension of ... what the house needs and wants we have, and a building lot/development situation that does not put as many constraints on the design process."
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