INTERIOR DESIGN

To create a space
To create a space by adding
Points
Lines
Planes together

 Between 4 columns

there is space

 Just

two columns
guide you IN / Gate

moving space
between two walls ,
a corridor

 Just a floor pavement

suggest a space above

 Lines put limit to the

flow of unlimited space

Also you can scoop / hew to create a space by deducting

II. QUALITY OF SPACE

Mental experience
Static space
Dynamic space

With / without a scale

I am so little ( horizontally)
I am so little (vertically)
I am lost
Result is
I cannot get an idea
Not compatible

 Here the space is

scaled

 Sequence of space is

gradual and gentle /

sudden and full exposure

Awesome feeling

Quality of Interior Space

Light
Primary task light: light for functional purpose.
Can be natural, artificial or combinations
Play on emotions:

play, dance , music

Joyful, dull, restful needs or enthusiasm

Thermal:
any light (white light) brings in heat and warmth, glare
Age , climate and health
Decide the kind of light required

Light
Light for highlighting:
An important antique
A picture
A complete wall (wash of light)
A corner end to end, top to bottom etc
A path
A plant / tree
A notice board/direction advertisements etc

Direction of Light
Direct light not recommended at all
Reflected light good

Task light directing on the object, never on the

eyes
Warm Climate Demands

Less of light
No direct light

Cool Climate
Sky is less bright
Invites use of large glass areas

 Source of Light Sky Dome

Amount of light is proportional to the area of sky

visible
20% of floor Area is the area of fenestration/ opening
for comfortable light for warm climate
Indirect / reflected light from left behind is
recommended
Black - 100% (theoretical) absorption
White 100% reflection
Rough surface scatters light
Smooth surface reflect parallel beams

 Spot light for special purposes / functional

Level of lighting at the work level

As vision cone of eyes sweep floor ie. Downward

more than ceiling; hence darker flooring, brighter

ceiling to protect eyes.
Cut down too much light and glare by use of louvers/
blinds/curtains colour glass etc for special effects
(Ex: Church)

Ventilation
Warm climate needs more of ventilation at body

level and at working level

Cross ventilation is the best
Corner ventilation also can be made effective
avoiding short circuiting
One side opening gives no ventilation