Space planning concepts in the

Interior Space
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS
Compiled by: Ar. Emilie T. Garcia, MsCM
Module Week 2 & 3
Learning Objectives:
At the end module the student should be able to :

- Understand and discuss the role of space planning, anthropometrics,

ergonomics and proxemics in Interior Design of spaces.

- Apply the learnings of anthropometrics, ergonomics and proxemics in the

preparation of interior space designs
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS
THE DESIGN OF SPACE WHICH HAS BEEN
CREATED BY STRUCTURAL BOUNDARIES
AND THE HUMAN INTERACTION WITHIN
THESE BOUNDARIES.

THE DESIGN OF INTERIOR SPACE IN

RELATION TO ANTHROPOMETRICS,
PROXEMICS AND ERGONOMICS.
 ANTHROPOMETRICS and ERGONOMICS
 . Anthropometrics is the comparative study of
human body measurements and properties

 Ergonomics is the science of making the work

environment safer and more comfortable for
workers using design and anthropometric data.
ANTHROPOMETRICS

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ERGONOMICS

ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKSPACE

Source: UCAR Ergonomics website
Ergonomics in the work space

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PROXEMICS
 The study of nature, degree and the effects
of spatial separation individuals maintain and
how this separation relates to environmental
and cultural factors.

 The study of human use of space within the

context of culture.
PROXEMICS BY EDWARD T. HALL
(American anthropologist)

 The human perception of space, although

derived from sensory apparatus that all
humans share, are molded and patterned
by culture.
PROXEMICS BY EDWARD T. HALL
 Intimate space—the closest "bubble" of space surrounding a
person. Entry into this space is acceptable only for the
closest friends and intimates.

 Social and consultative spaces—the spaces in which people

feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with
acquaintances as well as strangers.

 Public space—the area of space beyond which people will

perceive interactions as impersonal and relatively
anonymous.
PROXEMICS

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Faulty designs on ergonomics

https://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/back-pain/low-back-pain/causes-lower-back-pain-when-sitting-
standing-walking
Importance of Toe Kick

https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-toe-kick-for-1206601
Too high overhead cabinets

Source: Indiamart
 Insufficient clearance
(issues of both ergonomics and proxemics)

https://www.lucidpress.com/blog/11-hilarious-examples-of-bad-design
 Proper legroom

https://www.atlanticshopping.co.uk/blog/choosing-the-correct-bar-overhang

https://spanjer.com/dimension-guide-for-ideal-space-planning/
Proxemics
May also be applied
in volume or height of
a space. For
example, the higher
the ceiling, the more
impersonal the
atmosphere
becomes, while a low
ceiling projects
otherwise.
SOURCES:

 Webster Dictionary
 Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science, Nina Brown
“Edward T. Hall: Proxemic Theory 1966
University of Texas Library