Design Charrette Anya Marchant, Shira Levi - Dinur, Eli Van Belle, Yussef Elbagoury

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About the House ●The farmhouse belonged to the fifth president James Monroe ●The building was built in 1794 ●The 10 acres of land only has a lake and the farmhouse ●The house is located in the outskirts of Abingdon, a small town in Virginia.

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Design Charrette Anya Marchant, Shira Levi - Dinur, Eli Van Belle, Yussef Elbagoury Scenario D)A historical society has purchased an 18th century farm house on ten acres of forested lands that was designed, built, and owned by a former United States President.The structure has undergone many renovations; some were well done and others were not. The structure is deteriorating quickly and may be lost if some action is not taken. About the House The farmhouse belonged to the fifth president James Monroe The building was built in 1794 The 10 acres of land only has a lake and the farmhouse The house is located in the outskirts of Abingdon, a small town in Virginia. Problems with the Home Water leaks through roof. No working heating, electricity, and plumbing system. House is dirty. o This can lead to wood decay. Paint is chipping off. Changes to the Surrounding Land We added a maze, a garden, and a picnic area to attract and cater to the families that visit. We added a creek, pond and statue to make the land more interesting. Solutions to Solving the Problems The house must be re-painted Roof must be rebuilt with same design as it was in 1794 Furniture must be cleaned. A porta-potty must be installed. The electric company must allow running electricity to flow through the home. Times 1st Meeting: 10/8/14 8:00-9:25 AM 2nd Meeting: 10/10/14 8:00-9:25 AM 3rd Meeting: 10/17/14 8:00-9:25 AM 4th Meeting: 10/21/14 8:00-9:25 AM 5th Meeting: 10/23/14 8:00-9:25 AM Land Before Land After