The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture
The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture (second edition) offers an introduction to the key elements involved in the creation of aesthetically appealing and practically appropriate interior architecture.

The book contains five sections, which together encapsulate the principle ideas, skills and knowledge that are employed in effective interior architecture and design. Areas of study include space and form, site and function, materials and texture, light and mood, and presentation and representation.

Emphasis is placed on spatial solutions that support the needs of the client and which recognise the qualities of the building and its situation.

The theory is contextualised using practitioner biographies and work from leading designers.

The new material in this highly illustrated second edition includes interviews with leading practitioners.
In addition, at the end of each chapter there are new projects to encourage readers to explore further the creative possibilities of working as an interior architect.

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The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture
The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture (second edition) offers an introduction to the key elements involved in the creation of aesthetically appealing and practically appropriate interior architecture.

The book contains five sections, which together encapsulate the principle ideas, skills and knowledge that are employed in effective interior architecture and design. Areas of study include space and form, site and function, materials and texture, light and mood, and presentation and representation.

Emphasis is placed on spatial solutions that support the needs of the client and which recognise the qualities of the building and its situation.

The theory is contextualised using practitioner biographies and work from leading designers.

The new material in this highly illustrated second edition includes interviews with leading practitioners.
In addition, at the end of each chapter there are new projects to encourage readers to explore further the creative possibilities of working as an interior architect.

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The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture

The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture

by John Coles
The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture

The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture

by John Coles

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The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture (second edition) offers an introduction to the key elements involved in the creation of aesthetically appealing and practically appropriate interior architecture.

The book contains five sections, which together encapsulate the principle ideas, skills and knowledge that are employed in effective interior architecture and design. Areas of study include space and form, site and function, materials and texture, light and mood, and presentation and representation.

Emphasis is placed on spatial solutions that support the needs of the client and which recognise the qualities of the building and its situation.

The theory is contextualised using practitioner biographies and work from leading designers.

The new material in this highly illustrated second edition includes interviews with leading practitioners.
In addition, at the end of each chapter there are new projects to encourage readers to explore further the creative possibilities of working as an interior architect.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781350172951
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 11/30/2021
Series: Fundamentals
Pages: 184
Product dimensions: 7.85(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John Coles (Dip Arch) previously lectured at Middlesex University, UK, where he was programme leader for the Interior Architecture MA and Sustainable Design MA and Joint Programme Leader for the BA Honours Interior Architecture programmes.

Table of Contents

Introduction 06

01 Space/Form 10

Space and Place 12

Elementsd and Composition of Interior Space 17

Vista 24

Movement 26

Transition 30

Accessibility 32

Case Study: The Way Out by Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects with James Turrell 34

Project: Observing Space and Form 37

02 Site/Function 38

Analyzing the Site 40

Types of Interior 50

Case Study: Cut and Fold House by Ashton Porter Architects 68

Project: Observing Site and Function 70

03 Materials/Texture 72

Understanding the Interior 75

Selecting Materials 82

Perception of Quality 87

Architectural Materials 94

Case Study: Family House by Kazuya Nakamoto 102

Project: Observing Materials and Texture 106

04 Light/Mood 108

Understanding Light 110

Using Light 120

Calculating Light 128

Case Study: One Kearny Lobby by IwamotoScott Architecture 132

Project: Observing Light and Mood 136

05 Presentation/Representation 138

Key Stages in Design 140

Representing Design 150

Case Study: Pill Box by Bluebottle 166

Project: Observing Presentation and Representation 170

Conclusion 172

Sources of Inspiration and Information 174

Index 181

Contributors and Acknowledgments 183

Picture Credits 184

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