DIDS116 Fundamentals of Space Planning

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?

• What does the light, material, people do to a space? h

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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

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”


▪ Do you see what is different?



▪ Dropped the ceiling height


▪ Do you see what is different?▪ Look closely


▪ Do you see what is different? The wall has moved▪ The space should feel larger, more spacious and inviting



▪ 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


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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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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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▪ 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


▪ What would you change ?

▪ Colour

▪ Light

▪ Material

▪ Layout – balance and harmony


▪ 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?


▪ 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


Scale of room works with the furniture


Lighting brings down the ceiling to create a seating height feeling

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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


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


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

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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

This image creates –

Rhythm

Harmony

Balance

Unity

Texture

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Harmony

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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

http://jrp.icaap.org/index.php/jrp/article/view/198/199

http://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.

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