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DIDS116
Fundamentals of Space PlanningBachelor of Interior Design
unit learning objectives
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
• Explain the practice of spatial analysis and its role in the design process,
• Define the basic design elements and principles used when analyzing space, and
• Produce diagrams and freehand sketches to convey building features, design elements, and spatial relationships.
lecture
Unit 2:
Spatial Analysis
How does space make you feel?
• Now that they know what space is, lets discuss how it makes you feel?
• How does the size/volume space change their feeling or perception in space?
• Why?
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• Space feels different to everyone
• Understanding the correct proportion & scale of a space it important
• Size of space is determined on function, use and occupancy factor
Large space for a large occupancy factor
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The function of the space will determine it size and volume This image is Grand Central Station in NY, there are a lot of people who move quickly through this spaceWhat is the human scale within a space
Small space for what purpose?
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▪ Why would you want a small space
▪ It creates a sense of quiet passage
▪ Visual draw to another space, a sense of mystery
Small space for what purpose?
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▪ Why would you want a small space
▪ It creates a sense of quiet passage
▪ Visual draw to another space, a sense of mystery
Proportion of space
▪ Context of space can be deceiving
▪ Without architectural elements, you would not understand the scale or volume of the space
▪ What is the height of this room?
▪ Guess, knowing the height of a table ...
Proportion of space
Proportion of space
▪ Do you know the height of a table?
Proportion of space
▪ Do you know the height of a table?
▪ Most eating tables are 29” AFF
Proportion of space
▪ Would guess ceiling ht. is 20’-0”
Proportion of space
▪ This side is easier
Proportion of space
▪ Door average height is....
Proportion of space
▪ Door average height is....
▪ 6’-8” plus frame – 7’-0”
Proportion of space
▪ Ceiling approx. 10’-0”
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
▪ Dropped the ceiling height
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?▪ Look closely
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different? The wall has moved▪ The space should feel larger, more spacious and inviting
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do you see what is different?
▪ Solid walls constrain space
▪ Windows expand a space, connecting the outside with the inside
Getting to know standard architectural & design dimensions
• There are standard dimensions, or rules and codes
• “Human Dimensions” text is a great resource
We often use doorways, windowsills, tables and chairs to discern human scale because we have become accustomed to their dimensions
Getting to know standard architectural & design dimensions
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• There are standard dimensions, or rules and codes
• “Human Dimensions” text is a great resource
Getting to know standard architectural & design dimensions
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• There are standard dimensions, or rules and codes
• “Human Dimensions” text is a great resource
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• There are standard dimensions, or rules and codes
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• There are standard dimensions, or rules and codes
• “Human Dimensions” text is a great resource
Visual perception
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▪ Your eyes need to rest to be calm▪ If spaces are busy you feel uneasy or rushed▪ Spaces can be seen as calming or busy based on architectural elements
Visual perception
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▪ Your eyes need to rest to be calm▪ If spaces are busy you feel uneasy or rushed▪ Spaces can be seen as calming or busy based on architectural elements
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▪ Your eyes need to rest to be calm▪ If spaces are busy you feel uneasy or rushed▪ Spaces can be seen as calming or busy based on architectural elements
Visual perception
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▪ Your eyes need to rest to be calm▪ If spaces are busy you feel uneasy or rushed▪ Spaces can be seen as calming or busy based on architectural elements
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Visual perception
▪ Spaces are seen as restful▪ Or stimulating▪ Neither is right or wrong / bad or good▪ What is your design intent for the space, the programming needs ?
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Visual perception
▪ The space may just be a vessel or volume▪ The function can change▪ Understanding a space is living, breathing based on the human
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How does space make you feel?
▪ Describe your feelings / emotional connection to the space
▪ Think about the mood that is being created
▪ The light
▪ The material choices
▪ The scale, balance, harmony
How does space make you feel?
▪ What would you change ?
▪ Colour
▪ Light
▪ Material
▪ Layout – balance and harmony
How does space make you feel?
▪ Do these minor changes affect the feeling within the space?
▪ This is personal, not everyone will have the same opinion
▪ What’s important is to understand the change affects the feeling within the space
How does this space make you feel?
How does this space make you feel?
▪ Makes you want to go quickly to the reception desk▪ Walls, leads you to the desk, the art work behind desk pulls you to it
How does this space make you feel?
How does this space make you feel?
Scale of room works with the furniture
How does this space make you feel?
Lighting brings down the ceiling to create a seating height feeling
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How does this space make you feel?
This is a conversation circle
It may feel crowded to some and to others it is perfect
It depends on your upbringing, culture an sense of space
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This conversation circle is for a commercial space vs residential
Do you see the difference in feel?
The furniture is also more flexible for the users to control and connect as needed
How does this space make you feel?
The whole space as a space• Size• Height
The elements within the space• Furniture• Fixtures and Accessories• Placement of furniture and
fixtures
Finishes and Lighting• Texture• Colour• Natural vs Artificial Light• Amount of light
Scale Relationship
Scale within an interior space is based on many factors –
As we (the user) relate to the space (the built environment) by the size we are and how we connect with the other users within the space
You need to understand your scale relationship to create a comfortable useable space –which is your end goal
Scale Relationship
Scale relationships are very important to the success of any space
Visual Balance
• The circulation or path of movement within a space
• Furniture placement do to functional requirements (programming)
• Size and shape of the elements comprising a space
Scale has many factors influencing and affecting it
Looking at a space as a composition helps the designer create the correct visual balance
Things to consider to create visual balance within a space –
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Balance - Symmetrical
Balance - Symmetrical
Balance - Asymmetrical
Asymmetrical balance is considered dynamic balance vs symmetrical balance and can be static
OrAsymmetrical = Casual
Symmetrical = Formal
Symmetrical balance is created with pairs of similar items, asymmetrical balance is created through dissimilar items
Balance - Asymmetrical
Do you see how this creates a balance?
Looking at your planes (elevations, and plans) as areas to create a composition, helps ensure you design with balance in mind
Balance also creates a sense of rhythm and harmony through out your design- Having an odd number helps create balance , gives
the center a pause for your eye
Asymmetrical, top of the door lines up with the top of the picture, the larger picture anchors with the chair,
Then the smaller picture, vase and planter are another balance
Balance - Asymmetrical
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Balance - Asymmetrical
Balance - Radial
Radial balance can be both symmetrical and asymmetrical
It is typically used for meetings, and conversations
What other unique ways could or would you want to use radial symmetry for?
Balance - Radial
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Rhythm
Harmony
Balance
Unity
Texture
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Rhythm
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Balance
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Harmony
Balance
Unity
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This image creates –
Rhythm
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readings
Ching, F. D. K., & Binggeli, C. (2018). Interior design illustrated (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. • Chapter 3
Poldma, T. (2010). Transforming interior spaces: Enriching subjective experiences through design research. Journal of Research Practice, 6(2). Retrieved fromhttp://jrp.icaap.org/index.php/jrp/article/view/198/199
Prospero. (2014, February). The sense of a space. The Economist. Retrieved fromhttp://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2014/02/architecture
discussion
#2 Observations of a Familiar Space
Online Choose a familiar interior space to study—this could
be your workplace, a favorite restaurant, or even a room in your home. Take a look at it with fresh eyes
and discuss which design principle(s) are most evident—how and what do they provide in terms of
functionality, visual impact, and meaning? How do these principles relate to your experiences in the
space?
Be sure to utilize the design terminology introduced in our lectures. Feel free to include sketches and
photographs in addition to text.
discussion
#2 Observations of a Familiar Space
In-ClassIn groups of 2 or 3, choose 2 interior spaces to study at the Campus—this could be the library, reception area,
classroom, and or the common area. Take a look at it with fresh eyes and discuss which design principle(s) are most evident—how and what do they provide in terms of functionality, visual impact, and meaning?
How do these principles relate to your experiences in the space?
Be sure to utilize the design terminology introduced in our lectures. Feel free to include sketches and
photographs in addition to text.
assignments
No New Assignments this week