Programming
Casa dell’ Accademia
Konz Molo architetti
2006
PROGRAMMING A PROJECT
1. Meeting with clients to gather project requirements
2. Make preliminary review of architectural typologies to reference
3. Make list of rooms, functions, and sizes
4. Analyze space relationships using either matrices & bubble diagrams
5. Plan interior spaces to reflect occupant needs
6. Allow adequate spacing for activities and traffic flow by showing furniture
and doors
We each have experienced spaces that did not work well and those that
did. An important element in design is the personal experience the
designer has with the type of project he is working on. It is that ability,
the knowledge of acceptable space requirements, and consideration of
the interior/exterior relationship that can create a good design.
GUEST HOUSE PROGRAM
Living Room Comfortable 14x15
Dining Room Living/Dining or Kitchen/Dining may be combined 6x8
Kitchen Refrigerator, sink with disposal, dishwasher, 6x12
range/oven units (combined or separate), exhaust
hood over range, pantry
Bathroom Lavatory, tub/shower, toilet, adequate linen storage, 6x10
washer/dryer
Bedroom Exterior window required for egress 11x12
Closet & Storage 6x7
Central AC & Hot To be placed in Attic
Water Heater
Patio or Deck Not in square footage
None of these features may be omitted and you may not exceed 800 square feet. The house must be a single
level, one-story structure. Research and exploration of architectural styles are encouraged and can be reflected
in the floor plan as well as the exterior elevations.
Your project must be drawn on 18x24 C size paper. Each sheet must be printed on the standard title block
designed in class. Title block to include the project title and location, designer’s name, page number at the
lower right hand corner, and date of printing (issuance).
KITCHEN
WORK TRIANGLES
Smaller triangle = more efficient
KITCHEN
MILLWORK
BATHROOM
TYPICAL LAYOUTS
Space for water closet is 3’-0”
centered
Residential space planning does not
account for handicap accessibility
unless the owner requests it.
All doors should be 3’-0” if
accessibility is a requirement.
TRAFFIC PATTERN
TYPICAL CIRCULATION AROUND FURNITURE
FLOOR PLAN – FURNITURE ON FOR LAYOUT
FLOOR PLAN – FURNITURE OFF FOR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
