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Syllabus
MSc Architecture and Spatial Planning

Advanced Interior Design

Subject
Type Semester ECTS Code
OBLIGATIVE (O) 4 4 30 - AID -761
Course Lecturer Ajhan Bajmaku
Course Assistant
Course Tutor

Lecturing the concept of space and design and prior knowledge related to interior architecture.

Aims and Objectives

Theoretical definition and concepts through identifying spaces created by different examples of functions
and activities.

At the conclusion of this subject students should have the skills to:

Learning Outcomes Increasing the capacity to understanding the composition of space using spatial design principles;
enhancement of creative thinking by applying theoretical knowledge in abstract designs

Course Plan Week

Introduction: general description of the program in the interior, expectations and 1
suggestions. Elements and composition in interior architecture

 Mass
 Scale
 Movement
 Vertical
 Colour
 Number
Course Content  Symmetry
 Balance

 Sensation as Perception
Interior Architecture and Language 2

Language as Art?
Language as a form of expression, understanding and communication for interior
architecture.
Space, Body and Mind 3

Human Existence
Architecture and Neuroscience
Interior architecture and Mental essence
Atmospheric Sense

Architecture, Film and Music 4

 Architect in Film
 Narrative
 Enigmatic Code
 Public Perception of Interior Architecture
5
Socio-cultural phenomena and their impact in interior architecture

 Formation of identity in interior spaces and esthetical values

 Sociocultural specifications in interior spaces
 The Impact of Pop culture
 Ethics in interior spaces
 Socialization
 The impact of modern era in interior architecture

The concept and the context in interior design 6

 Concept
 Shaping of concept
 Periods of shaping the concept
 Stages
 Creativity
 Problems during their process
 The role of context in the interior
Types of spaces 7
Materials in interior design 8
 Wood
 Stone, marble, ceramics, mosaics, tiles
 Concrete and terraco
 Metal
 Glass
 Plastic
 Composite materials
 Intelligent materials
 Textile and leather
 Acoustics
Language of interior materials

 Understanding the interior desing

 Aesthetic qualities of materials
 Relation of composite materials
 Description of performance of Materials (sustainability)
Furniture 9
Lightening in interior design and the poetics of light and shadow 10

 Lights (mood light)

 Sun light
 Daily lightening
 Artificial lightening
 Selection of lighting (concentrated lighting, fluorescent lighting,
 economical lighting, alternative lighting, fiberoptik, laser, neon)
 Architectural and portable lightening
 Floor lamps, table, walls and ceilings
 Response to Light
 Colours 11

 Lightening and colours

 Colour system (Munsell colour system, Itten's circle, grey scale,
 complementary colours, hot and cold colours and other colour
systems)
 Psychology of colours (colour effect on spaces, the effect of colour
 on mood space and defining the character of space)
 Colour schematic (monotonous-neutral, monochromatic,
 analogue, complementary, triad schematic colours, foursome
 schematic colours)
 Special colour effects (effects of texture, rugs, metallic materials)
 The effect of colours in space
 Colours in specific environments (offices, educational facilities,
 restaurants and food premises, shops, showroom, medical facilities,
 hotels, motels, industrial facilities)
 Working methods (colour samples, preparation of schematic
 colour card, the realization of the colour scheme, mixing colour mixing)
 Common problems in colours (big contrast in large areas of colour,
 maximum intensity, colour diversification, passive and monotonous)

Visual presentation (graphic design) 12

Teaching/Learning Activity Weight (%)

Theoretical lectures 40%
Application (participation) 30%
Final Exam 30%

Teaching/Learning
Methods

Assessment Activity Number Week Weight (%)

1. Homework -
2. Assignments -
3. Other Activities -
Assessment
Methods 4. Final Exam -

Resources Number
1. Classroom 1
2. Projector 1
Course resources 3. Moodle 1

ECTS Workload Activity Weekly hrs Total workload

1. Lectures 0 /
2. Seminars
3. Homework 0 /
 4. Self- Learning 0 /

5. Final Exam 1 1

Lawson, B. 2001. The Language of Space. Oxford: Architectural Press

De Sausmarez, M. 2002. Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form. London: Herbert Press
Wolfe, T. 1982.From Bauhaus to Our Huse. London: Jonathan Cape
Brooker, G. & Stone, S. 2004. Re-Readings: Interior Architecture and the Design Principles of
Remodelling Existing Buildings. London: RIBA Enterprices
Lawson, B. 2003. How Designers Think. Oxford: Architectural Press
Literature/Reference Melvin, J. 2005, … Isms: Understanding Architecture. London: Herbert Press
s Salvadori, M.2002. Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture. New York: WW Norton
Poret, T. & Goodman, S. 1992. Design Drawing Techniques for Architects, Graphic Designers and
Artits.London: Butterworth Architecture
Pile, John F. 1995. Interior Design. New York: Harry N. Abrams

Contact
Ajhan Bajmaku – ajhan.bajmaku@ubt-uni.net