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Architectural Interior (Notes)

The document discusses the history and principles of interior design. Interior design has evolved over time from ancient civilizations focusing on functionality and architecture, to modern eras emphasizing simplicity and technology. Some key elements of interior design include space, form, light, line, color, pattern, and texture. Important principles are balance, which ensures elements are evenly distributed, and unity, which emphasizes harmony through consistent use of design elements.

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Architectural Interior (Notes)

The document discusses the history and principles of interior design. Interior design has evolved over time from ancient civilizations focusing on functionality and architecture, to modern eras emphasizing simplicity and technology. Some key elements of interior design include space, form, light, line, color, pattern, and texture. Important principles are balance, which ensures elements are evenly distributed, and unity, which emphasizes harmony through consistent use of design elements.

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INTRODUCTION and Postmodernism, valuing simplicity and

technology have become paramount in


INTERIOR DESIGN interior design. This evolution is explored in
- “The art or process of designing the depth in “A History of Interior Design” by
interior decoration of a room or Pile, J. F. (2007).
building”

INTERIOR DESIGNER WHY IS INTERIOR DESIGN IMPORTANT


- Is someone who coordinates and IN ARCHITECTURE?
manages such projects
- Is a design professional who, among It ensures that the space is optimized for
other things provides services to functionality, safety, accessibility, and
embellish and enhance the quality, aesthetics.
conditions, and programming of
spatial and decorative environments
to make a space and living better ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR SPACE

INTERIOR DESIGN SPACE - area available to work within a


- Is a multifaceted profession that room. It is in this defined space that an
includes conceptual development, interior designer designs the structure,
communicating with the divides the space to serve the purpose of
stakeholders of a project and the the room.
management and execution of the
design FORM - referred to as ‘shape’ is the shape
of a room and the objects that go into the
room. It also refers to the shape of any
BRIEF HISTORY three-dimensional space or object, and
forms are divided into organic/natural forms
Interior design has evolved in response to and geometric forms.
changing societal, cultural, and
technological influences. Initially rooted in LIGHT - is a vital element of interior design.
functionality, ancient civilizations like Egypt, Be it natural or man-made light.
Greece, and Rome set early design
principles, emphasizing grand architecture, LINE - is one of the important 7 elements of
proportion, and harmony. The Medieval and interior design. Three types of lines –
Renaissance periods focused on comfort horizontal lines, vertical lines, and dynamic
and saw a resurgence of classical lines help shape the room and provide a
aesthetics during the Renaissance. The definite structure to the room.
18th to 19th centuries witnessed
Neoclassical and Victorian styles. The early COLOR - is an integral part of the elements
20th century introduced Art Deco and of interior design as they define the mood,
Bauhaus, emphasizing luxury and create, and alter the perceptions of large
functionality respectively. The mid to late and small spaces.
20th century brought Mid-century Modern
PATTERN - created by the use of a
repetitive design and can be found in
wallpaper, soft furnishing, rugs, and fabrics
of an interior. The pattern comes in various
types such as stripes, geometric, pictorial,
organic, motif, and animal prints.

TEXTURE - simply refers to the way an


object feels. The feeling can be obtained
without actually touching the object.

PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR DESIGN

BALANCE
- process of ensuring that the
elements within a space are evenly
distributed in order to create a sense
of visual harmony.
- Can be achieved through a variety of
elements, such as shapes, color,
patterns, and even textures.

UNITY
- Emphasizes the association of
elements in design with a sense of
unity or harmony.
- This can be achieved through the
use of similar colors, patterns, or
textures, the same spacing of
objects, or the repetition of elements
to form a visual continuity.
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