The Fundamentals of Interior Design

Simon Dodsworth lectures in interior design at KLC, London, UK. Stephen Anderson lectures in interior design and architecture at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Design Process
The Design Process in Action
Professional Practice
Case Study: Small Batch Coffee Company, UK
Interview: Chalk Architecture
Activity

Chapter 2 Understanding the Project
The Client
The Brief
Design Analysis
Design Research
Case Study: Presenting Ideas
Case Study: Republic of Fritz Hansen, UK
Interview: Fritz Hansen
Activity

Chapter 3 Understanding the Space
Understanding Spatial Relationships
Case Study: Construction Drawings
A Typology of Technical Drawing
Case Study: Steel Lady House, South Korea
Interview: Chae-Pereira Architects
Activity

Chapter 4 Understanding Building Structures
Building Construction Principles
Materials for Construction
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Case Study: Olson Headquarters, USA
Interview: Gensler
Activity

Chapter 5 Organizing the Space
Design Development
Human Dimensions and Scale
Proportioning Systems
Ordering Systems
Inclusive Design
Case Study: The Old Bengal Warehouse, UK
Interview: Conran & Partners
Activity

Chapter 6 The Human Interface
Materials and Finishes
The Decorative Scheme
Acoustics
Furniture
Color
Light
Case Study: Greene Street Loft, USA
Interview: Slade Architecture
Activity

Chapter 7 Sustainable Design
Why Is Sustainability an Issue?
Where Choices Are Made
Materials-Some Thoughts
Case Study: The Dutch Mountain House, NL
Interview: Denieuwegeneratie
Activity

Chapter 8 Communicating Design
Telling the Story
Presentation Drawings
Presentation Boards
Multimedia Presentations
Activity

Bibliography
Index
Picture Credits
Acknowledgements