INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Group members : Tan Kah Jun Lum Si Chu Alan Koo Ka Lok Liew Jin

Definition of

INTERIOR DESIGNReferred to as the spatial art of environmental design, form and practice, interior architecture is the process through which the

interiors of buildings are designed, concerned with all aspects of the human uses of structural spaces.

“Interior Architecture is the design of an interior in architectural terms.”

THE WORK AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER !• Meeting clients to discuss their requirements and ideas• Developing designs to suit clients needs, their budget and the type of

building• Preparing initial sketches for the clients to approve• Advising on color schemes, fabrics, fitting and furniture• Working out costs and preparing estimates• Creating detailed drawing from the initial sketches, usually on a computer.• Finding fittings, furniture, fabrics, and wall and floor coverings.

Types of interior design and specialization

• Residential design

• Commercial design

• Hospitality design

• Healthcare design

• Universal design

• Exhibition design

Residential design

Commercial design

Hospitality design

Healthcare design

Universal design

Exhibition design

Interior design sketch

Interior design plan

Interior Design Sketch Tips• Develop proficiency in classic hand sketching.• Use the combination of line, light and shadow.• Observe something as it really is and to ignore preconceived notions

about how the object should be represented.

Stages in an interior design projectDesign brief

Research and developement

Choosing a style for the project

Summarize ideas & inspirations for project

Present them to the client

Client approves

sign some sort of agreement and arrange for initial deposit. 

incorporate a time schedule for the job.

Skills, interests and qualities !

To become an interior designer, you will need to have : • Creativity• Practical skills• Excellent organisational skills• Project-management skills• Drawing, computer aided design and model making skills• An understanding of building and safety regulations• Knowledge of products, materials and architectural history• Effective communication skills, for working with suppliers, contractors and clients.• The ability to find practical solutions to problems• The ability to work out costs and keep to budgets.• Business skills if self-employed.