ADDITION IN WEST TISBURY, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, USA
This addition was done to create a extra large dining room with doors out to the back yard. The kitchen was modernized. and a fireplace was installed. A sofa seating was created by a cantilevered bump-out to create more light and room. A covered entry porch was added to the front to give the house a more exclusive look.
Design & Construction Drawings by Mia Westby for Hunter & Company
ADDITION IN WEST TISBURY, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, USA
This addition was constructed on the back of the house to create a extra living and dining area with more sunlight overlooking the garden.
Double glazed windows with removable screens made this room comfortable both in the summer and winter months. A covered porch
with a natural tree post was incorporated into in the design to give the entrance a more earthy and unique look.
Design & Construction Drawings by Mia Westby for Hunter & Company
ADDITION AND BASEMENT RENOVATION IN WEST TISBURY, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, USA
This addition was done to accommodate a stairway into a basement that was completely renovated. A large living/playroom area with a wood burning stove for the grand kids provided more space for this growing family. The laundry area was built-in behind louver doors. Custom designed bunk beds with shelving and curtains
were designed to serve as a wall between living area/playroom and entry corridor with closets for more storage space. A glass door to the stair up provided
more privacy and light.
Design & Construction Drawings by Mia Westby for Hunter & Company
NEW ECO HOUSE IN CHILMARK, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, USA
This new house was constructed only with natural Eco friendly products. No toxic paints or materials were used.
Construction Drawings,
Design & Construction Drawings by Mia Westby for Keith McGuire Designs
NEW BARN IN CHILMARK, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, USA
This new building was done in 2 parts. The barn structure was purchased, dismantled and labeled from a company in New Hampshire. It was then transported
and reassembled on Martha's Vineyard. The kitchen, dining and living room was then designed and constructed onto the back of the building as a single story.
The bedroom, bath and stair was created inside the barn to take advantage of its exposed structural elements.
Design & Construction Drawings by Mia Westby for Hunter & Company
NEW RIDING CENTER IN WEST TISBURY, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, USA
This Riding Center was created from the ground up by a specialized barn company in Rhode Island. It included stables, a riding Arena, owner's apartment and guest quarters for workers and workshop participants. The stable was designed so each horse could have its own pen and an office with a tack room was incorporated.
A balcony on the sunny side created a exterior space for both the owner and the guests.
Project Management by Mia Westby
Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Architecture - Year Out Project for Graduation
Vastu Purusha Mandala Drawing by Mia Westby
In 2011 I took an online Vastu Shastra course and created a Vastu Purusha Mandala Drawing of my acquired knowledge.
I now incorporate Vastu principles in most of my designs.
Vastu Shastra is the ancient Indian Vedic system of architecture that uses design, layout, and spatial
geometry to harmonize a building with the natural forces and create a positive energy flow in a structure.
The mandala is used as a diagram and serves as the basis for the design of any Vastu building.
As a guideline, its layout is intended to integrate architecture with nature and the cosmos.
Based on the belief that aligning spaces with the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space)
and using the limitless energy of Sun in the best possible way, it brings more balance and harmony into your life.
Vastu promotes health, prosperity, and tranquility for its inhabitants.
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