111 University of Palestine Faculty of Applied Engineering and Urban Planning Dept. of Architecture Summer Semester 2009 -2010 Introduction to Interior Design ( EAGD 3217 ) Lecture 1 Interior Design - Notion

Dr. Nihad Almughany

AIMS

• This lecture aims to:

– Review of the notion of architecture.

– Description of the notion of Interior design.

– Differences between Architecture, Interior Design and Interior Decoration “ Décor “.

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CONTENTS

– 1- REVIEW OF THE NOTION OF ARCHITECTURE.

– 2- INTERIOR DESIGN – NOTION – 3- ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND DÉCOR – COMPARISON.

– 4- INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION.

– 5- RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER FIELDS.

– 6- PROJECT.

– 7- CONCLUSION.

1- REVIEW OF THE NOTION OF ARCHITECTURE • •

ARCHITECTURE :

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ARHOS : Chief

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TEKTON : Master A science supported by scientific research and is a result of an extended knowledge ( VS ) .

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The scientific art to build buildings characterized by functionalism, strength, beauty and economy, and fulfills human beings’ physical, psychological and spiritual needs, individually and collective ( Dr. Erfan samy ).

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An activity aims to produce buildings and facilities that match human beings social, behavioral, artistic and cultural needs ; a unity that represents a true companionship between functionality and beauty, and between physical and spiritual culture of human beings (Dr. SH. Ghadban ) .

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2- INTERIOR DESIGN - NOTION

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A study of interior spaces and design the appropriate solutions for the elements that compose them ; to make the interior spaces capable to perform their function efficiently through the use of appropriate materials and colors in a reasonable cost.

The art of solving the difficulties that face us in interior circulation to make the spaces and their interior furniture and components easier to use, more comfortable and amusing .

The ability to arrange the interior space in order to perform the designated function easily.

The ability to create creative solutions by the use of suitable materials and colors appropriate for the interior space

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2- INTERIOR DESIGN - NOTION

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All definitions raise the same aim : design and arrangement of interior spaces using appropriate materials , colors and other elements to make the spaces functional, beautiful and amusing .

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3- ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND DÉCOR - COMPARISON

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ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN INTERIOR DECORATION “ DÉCOR”

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4- INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION

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Interior designer

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Furniture design

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Plants design

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Handicrafts design

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Interior systems design ( Acoustics, Lighting, Mechanical, Safety and alarm , …etc )

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Special designs ( Stage design, kitchen design,…etc )

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Curtain design

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Decoration design

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5- RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER FIELDS Arts Architecture Engineering Environmental Systems Interior Design Material & Construction Social Science Landscape

6- PROJECT – STAGE 1

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Selection of an interior space : must be a familiar one .

Drawing of existing space arrangement & furniture Description of materials, lighting, decoration, colors and other space elements

7- CONCLUSION

Interior design could be defined as the design and arrangement of interior spaces using appropriate materials , colors and other elements to make the spaces functional, beautiful and amusing . Interior design is a profession that has concise specializations and is related to many other specializations.