BEFORE YOU START: Create a new folder in your AUTOCAD folder, called “NON-TEST”. Save the following figures into this folder, call them KITCHEN.dwg and HOUSE.dwg.

A NOTE TO NON-TEST TAKERS:  This is liable to be one of the more difficult projects that you have been given in your High School career.  That is OK.  Take your work one step at a time and you will be fine!  Remember, I am looking for QUALITY, not QUANTITY on the Houses!

THE NON-TEST MIDTERM PROBLEMS:

PROBLEM ONE: The Kitchen Problem (50 Points): Replicate the Kitchen below, make sure to make use of any AutoCAD commands necessary. Include all details possible. Please make the drawing to scale, according to the dimensions on the right side of the diagram.

PROBLEM TWO: The HOUSE Problem (100 Points)- There are THREE versions of "The House Problem"- the first two houses are of roughly the same difficulty level. The third hosue is a CHALLENGE house. All of these drawings will be difficult. The student is expected to select a drawing to replicate that will be a CHALLENGE of the student's abilities in AutoCAD. If you have an A or a B in this class, I would like for you to consider doing the CHALLENGE problem. It has been completed to a high degree of accuracy exactly THREE times in 20 YEARS.

Your job is to do the very best that you can to EXACTLY REPLICATE the house/building that you have been assigned.  Every line and every box must be included.  I will be grading heavily based upon the amount of work that you put into the project, as well as the QUALITY of the work created.

NOTE: EACH OF THE IMAGES BELOW WILL CLICK THROUGH TO A MUCH LARGER VERSION OF THE IMAGE, USE THIS TO GET CLOSEUP VIEWS OF YOUR HOUSE/BUILDING!

HOUSE ONE (The MOREHEAD/MEBANE HOUSE):

Provenance note:

John Motley Morehead (governor of North Carolina), early nineteenth century owner; Major J. Turner Morehead, mid-nineteenth century owner; Lily Morehead Mebane and B. Frank Mebane (industrial properties manager), late nineteenth century owner

Architectural note:

The oldest portion of the home was constructed in the early nineteenth century, and then the structure was greatly expanded in the 1870s or 1880s by Major Morehead. The new addition featured Italianate and Greek Revival motifs.

Historical note:

Once the social center of the Eden, North Carolina community, the house fell into disrepair in the late twentieth century. It was razed following an early 1970s fire. The only remains of the estate still standing are the barrel vaulted smokehouse and springhouse.

HOUSE TWO (The Old Market House): (this building is still standing and is a landmark in Fayetteville, NC):

Historical Significance: The site of the former State House where North Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1789.   Served as the state capital from 1789 to 1794.   Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.  

Controversial Past: While the ground floor served as a general market, it was also a place where enslaved people were sold.   This aspect of its history has made it a controversial symbol in recent years, with ongoing debates about its future use and interpretation.  

Current Status: The Market House continues to stand at the heart of downtown Fayetteville.   The upper floor houses a museum.   The building's future use and how to appropriately acknowledge its complex history remain subjects of ongoing community discussion.  

HOUSE THREE (The Nickerson House) (CHALLENGE, this house is still standing and is a museum in Chicago):

Origins and Construction: Commissioned by Samuel M. Nickerson: A wealthy banker and prominent figure in Chicago's financial industry during the late 19th century.   Built in 1883: Designed by the architectural firm Burling and Whitehouse.  

Architectural Style: Exemplifies the Richardsonian Romanesque style, known for its massive stonework, rounded arches, and intricate detailing.   "Marble Palace": Nicknamed due to its extensive use of marble in its construction and interiors.   Opulent Interiors: Lavishly decorated with ornate woodwork, stained glass, mosaics, and murals, showcasing the finest craftsmanship of the era.  

Changing Ownership and Purpose: 1900: Sold to Lucius G. Fisher, another prominent businessman.   1916: Fisher's family sold the house to a group of wealthy Chicagoans who then donated it to the American College of Surgeons (ACS).   ACS Headquarters: Served as the ACS headquarters for nearly a century. 2003: Purchased by philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus with the intent to restore it and open it as a museum.  

The Driehaus Museum: Extensive Restoration: Underwent meticulous restoration to its original grandeur, showcasing the decorative arts of the Gilded Age.   Opened to the Public in 2008: Offers guided tours, exhibits, and educational programs.   Adjacent to the John B. Murphy Memorial Building: Another historic building that was also part of the ACS complex, now houses administrative offices for the museum.

Architectural and Historical Significance: Chicago Landmark: Designated in 1972, recognizing its architectural and historical importance. National Register of Historic Places: Listed in 1975.   One of the Finest Examples: Of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in the country. Reflects the Gilded Age: Offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and aspirations of Chicago's elite during a period of rapid industrial growth and social transformation.  

A NOTE REGARDING COMPLEX ELEMENTS:  I would like to see you make an effort to include all decorative elements, such as the turned posts and decorative corbels in front of HOUSE ONE, the tower, clock and weather vane on HOUSE TWO or the decorative work on HOUSE THREE.  

GRADING: You will be graded based upon the quality of your KITCHEN and HOUSE, as well as your work ethic in completing the project.  150 points total (Kitchen= 50 points, House= 100 points.)