Fundamentals of Interior Design

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Design Process
The Design Process in Action
Professional Practice
Case Study: Small Batch Coffee Company, UK
Interview: Chalk Architecture
Activity

Chapter 2 Understanding the Project
The Client
The Brief
Design Analysis
Design Research
Case Study: Presenting Ideas
Case Study: Republic of Fritz Hansen, UK
Interview: Fritz Hansen
Activity

Chapter 3 Understanding the Space
Understanding Spatial Relationships
Case Study: Construction Drawings
A Typology of Technical Drawing
Case Study: Steel Lady House, South Korea
Interview: Chae-Pereira Architects
Activity

Chapter 4 Understanding Building Structures
Building Construction Principles
Materials for Construction
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Case Study: Olson Headquarters, USA
Interview: Gensler
Activity

Chapter 5 Organizing the Space
Design Development
Human Dimensions and Scale
Proportioning Systems
Ordering Systems
Inclusive Design
Case Study: The Old Bengal Warehouse, UK
Interview: Conran & Partners
Activity

Chapter 6 The Human Interface
Materials and Finishes
The Decorative Scheme
Acoustics
Furniture
Color
Light
Case Study: Greene Street Loft, USA
Interview: Slade Architecture
Activity

Chapter 7 Sustainable Design
Why Is Sustainability an Issue?
Where Choices Are Made
Materials-Some Thoughts
Case Study: The Dutch Mountain House, NL
Interview: Denieuwegeneratie
Activity

Chapter 8 Communicating Design
Telling the Story
Presentation Drawings
Presentation Boards
Multimedia Presentations
Activity