Interior Design: Conceptual Basis (eBook)

 Anthony Sully (DesRCA, FCSD, FRSA, FHEA) has studied art and interior design at undergraduate and post-graduate level, and has practised interior design on a freelance basis and as an employee working with designers and architects. He has designed many projects, which have gained public recognition and awards and has been the course director for five degree programmes in the UK and a visiting professor to two institutions in the USA. He has  written two books previously published in 1970 and 2012 and continues to  research and engage with current trends and developments. He is also an artist in acrylic and digital media.

Foreword 5
Preface 7
Acknowledgments 11
Contents 12
Introduction 16
1 Planning Concept 27
Abstract 27
1.1 Context: Organisation of Space, Enclosure and Support Systems—Keyword: Geometry 28
1.2 Stage 1—Bubble Diagrams 29
1.3 Stage 2—Overall Planning Structure 30
1.3.1 Plan Patterns 31
1.3.2 Interior Plan Examples 34
1.4 Stage 3—Interior DivisionsSupport Systems 36
1.4.1 FurnitureSupport System Example 36
1.4.2 DivisionDoor Opening 38
1.5 Drawing—The Starting off Point 40
1.5.1 Grids 43
1.6 Enclosure and Journey 44
1.7 Case Study 1—The Journey 45
1.8 Layers 46
1.9 Placement of Object—Orientation and Positioning 48
1.10 Case Study 2—Ardmore Park 49
1.11 Case Study 3—China Steel Corporation HQ 51
1.12 3D Planning—Includes Enclosing Forms and Support Functions 54
1.12.1 Major Conceptual 3D Planning Elements 55
1.13 Conceptual 3D Origins Within a Space 59
1.14 Case Study 4—Placebo Pharmacy 60
2 Circulation Concept 62
Abstract 62
2.1 Context—Circulation Options—Keyword: Routing Access 63
2.2 Horizontal Circulation Options 67
2.2.1 Option 1—Well-Defined Routes 68
2.2.2 Option 2—Multi-directional 69
2.2.3 Option 3—Corridor-Type Directional 70
2.3 Vertical Circulation Options 72
2.3.1 A—Incline 73
2.3.2 A1—Straight Staircase or Ramp 73
2.3.3 A2—Escalator 73
2.3.4 B—Vertical 74
2.3.5 B1—Helical Staircase 74
2.3.6 B2—Elevator 74
3 Three-dimensional Concept 77
Abstract 77
3.1 Context—Keyword: Modelling 78
3.2 Constituent Parts 78
3.3 Realisation Sequence 80
3.3.1 On Entering a Space 81
3.4 Identity 83
3.5 Basic 3D Geometric Origins of Form 85
3.6 Family of Forms 86
3.6.1 The Square Family 86
3.6.2 The Circle Family 87
3.6.3 The Triangle Family 88
3.7 Junctions and Meeting of Surfaces 91
3.8 The Meeting of Planes 92
3.9 The Intrusive Corner 94
3.10 Growth of the Integrated Interior 99
3.10.1 Architectural Form 99
3.10.2 The Hazukashi House 101
3.10.3 Interior Form 102
3.11 Freeform 112
3.11.1 Case Study 5 112
3.11.2 Grotto Sauna 114
3.11.3 The Deconstructed Interior 116
3.12 Is Minimalism the Disintegrated Interior? 122
4 Construction Concept 125
Abstract 125
4.1 Context—Keyword: Making 126
4.2 How Things Come Together 127
4.3 Interadapt—New Word! 129
4.4 Construction Choices 132
4.4.1 Fixing to Structure 132
4.4.2 Fixings 132
4.4.3 Fixed Support System 135
4.4.4 Blockwork Partitions 136
4.5 Object-to-Object FixingSupport Systems 138
4.5.1 Door to Partition 138
4.5.2 Worktop to Supporting Framework 142
4.5.3 A Table 146
4.5.4 A Chair 148
4.5.5 Shelf to Supporting Framework 150
4.5.5.1 Homogeneous and Integrated 151
4.5.5.2 Wall Mounted 151
4.5.5.3 Free-Standing 151
4.5.6 Stair Tread to Supporting Framework 153
4.6 What is Expressed or Seen? 157
4.7 Glass for Buildings 161
4.8 Summary Diagram of Major Players 161
5 Material Concept 163
Abstract 163
5.1 Context—Keyword: Finish 164
5.2 What Governs Selection? 164
5.3 Natural 165
5.3.1 Natural Source Through Industrial Process 166
5.4 Artificial 166
5.5 Enclosure 168
5.5.1 First Inclinations 170
5.5.2 Unit Type—Brick and Concrete Block 171
5.5.3 Frame and Panel—Timber, Metal and Glass 171
5.5.4 Cast Form—Concrete, Reinforced Plaster and GRP (Glass-Reinforced Plastic) 171
5.6 Structure 173
5.6.1 Case Study 6—Surfrider HQ 174
5.6.2 Pallotta Teamworks 176
5.6.3 Rockstar Villa 177
5.7 Surface Finishes—Applied or Integral 177
5.7.1 Alliance with Structure 178
5.7.2 Location 178
5.7.3 Apportionment of Area—Quantity 178
5.7.4 Type of Skin (Applied) 179
5.7.5 Soft or Hard 180
5.7.6 Reflectivity 180
5.7.7 Colour and Texture 180
5.7.8 FixingInstallation Considerations (See Chap. 4 on Construction) 181
5.8 Support Systems 182
5.8.1 Seating 182
5.8.2 Desking 184
5.8.3 Tables 184
5.8.4 WorkbenchesCounters 185
5.8.5 Shelving—Open 185
5.8.6 Cupboards—Enclosed Shelving 186
5.8.7 Chests 186
5.8.8 Cabinets (Usually with Glass Doors) 186
5.8.9 Beds 187
5.8.10 Wardrobes 188
5.8.11 Storage Units 188
5.8.12 Handrails, Railings and Balustrades 188
5.8.13 BathroomSanitary Equipment 189
5.8.14 Other Specialist 191
6 Colour Concept 192
Abstract 192
6.1 Context—Keyword: Effect 193
6.2 The Landscape of Choice 194
6.2.1 Colour in the Abstract 194
6.3 What Governs Selection? 197
6.3.1 Single Colour Dominance 197
6.3.2 Compositional Emphasis—Where a Particular Colour(s) Is Dominant in Space or on an Object 200
6.3.3 Blend of Colours 201
6.3.4 Location 202
6.3.5 Proportional Judgement 205
6.3.6 Shape 206
7 Lighting Concept 208
Abstract 208
7.1 Context—Keyword: Mood 209
7.1.1 Artificial Light 209
7.1.2 Natural Light 210
7.2 Artificial Light 210
7.2.1 General or Ambient Lighting 211
7.2.2 Task Lighting 214
7.2.3 Accent Lighting 216
7.2.4 Decorative Lighting 220
7.2.5 Illuminated Objects 225
7.3 Natural Light 228
7.3.1 Windows 230
7.3.2 Glazed Walls 232
7.3.3 Rooflights 235
7.3.3.1 Design Considerations for a Rooflight 238
7.3.4 Clerestory Window 240
7.3.5 Entrances and Exits 242
7.4 Summary Diagram 245
Conclusion 247
Appendix 250
Index 255