ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR

Architectural Interior/Interior Architecture can be refer to as:

The art and science of designing and erecting building interiors as a licensed architect and related
physical features.
The practice of an interior architect, where architecture means to offer or render professional
services in connection with the design and construction of a building's interior that has as its
principal purpose human occupancy or use.
A general term to describe building interiors and related physical features.
A style or method of design and construction of building interiors and related physical features.
Generally referred to as the spatial art of environmental design, form and practice, interior
architecture is the process through which the interiors of buildings are designed, concerned with all
aspects of the human uses of structural spaces. Put simply, Interior Architecture is the design of an
interior in architectural terms.
PRINCILPES OF ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR
Balance
In design, balance creates a feeling of equilibrium. It is all about equalizing or approximating
the visual weight of objects. Balance is created not just through shape, but through color, pattern, and
texture as well.
There are three different kinds of balance:
Symmetrical or Formal: Traditional or formal spaces call for symmetrical balance where the space is
evenly split into two sides that mirror each other. This kind of balance is easy to achieve as design
elements are repeated on each side however; if not careful, this kind of balance can become
monotonous and boring.

Asymmetrical or Informal: The visual weights of lines, colors, forms and textures are balanced without
exact duplication. It is not as ordered as symmetrical balance and can be more complex and interesting.

Radial Balance: It is achieved when there is a central focal point with other elements radiating from it or
around it. There is a lot of repetition of form, texture, and color.

Rhythm
As in music, Rhythm in design is all about creating patterns of repetition and contrast to create
visual interest. Bring a sense of rhythm and movement to your rooms with color, shape, size, texture or
pattern through repetition, progression, transition.

Repetition

Progression is achieved by using a group of like objects that vary in size.

Transition helps guide the eye gently and smoothly from one object or room to another. Arched
doorways, windows and curvaceous furniture are the most common transitional tools in interior
design.

Unity and Harmony

Harmony is created when all the elements act together to create a unified message. Just as
rhythm can create excitement, harmony creates a sense of restfulness.

Emphasis/Focal Point
A focal point must be dominant to draw attention and interesting enough to encourage the
viewer to look further. A focal point thus must have a lasting impression but must also be an integral
part of the decoration linked through scale, style, color or theme.

Proportion and Scale

Proportion is the ratio between the size of one part to another, and Scale is how the size of one
object relates to another or to the space in which it is placed.

Contrast
Putting two elements in opposition to one another, such as black and white pillows on a sofa, is
the hallmark of this design principle. Opposition can also be implied by contrasts in form, such as circles
and squares used together. Contrast also involves positive and negative space in a room.

Details
They are the small, subtle touches that can make a huge impact in a room.