Interior architecture books in Architecture Books

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Create dazzling color schemes for any indoor space. You'll quickly sharpen your color skills--and open the door to a more rewarding and profitable career with John F. Pile's Color in Interior Design. He takes the mystery out of working with color, showing you step-by-step how to plan color relationships in an organized and systematic way...prepare color schemes for interiors...make color charts...select materials...put together color samples...work with additive and subtractive color...understand the psychological impact of color...use color in functional spaces...and solve a wide range of practical color problems. This hands-on color design tool packs illustrations of the best color work by well-known professionals--plus a survery of color in historic interiors that will guide you through restoration and adaptive reuse projects.

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The Interior Dimension A Theoretical Approach to Enclosed Space Joy Monice Malnar and Frank Vodvarka "A plan proceeds from within to without… The exterior is the result of the interior." —Le Corbusier This comment clearly indicates the primacy of the interior as a generator of form—but design theory has historically emphasized buildings’ exterior, not its interior. And this approach, essentially sculptural, has often had less than a beneficial effect on the building’s occupants. That situation is, however, changing, and the interior is increasingly being viewed as the designer’s primary concern. The Interior Dimension provides a much-needed theoretical overview of interior space—its history and character—in an organized and comprehensive manner. Exploring the history of spatial design from the first century B.C. to the present, this innovative book reviews the part of architectural theory that relates to the interior, as well as such related disciplines as fine art, psychology, philosophy, literature, and the environmental sciences. The approach is eclectic, and seeks to identify those design concerns necessary to proceed "…from within to without." The book’s three-part organization clearly distinguishes fundamental design elements, their derivation, and applications within a cultural context. Each section addresses increasingly complex issues in design, thus providing a base of understanding for the succeeding chapter. First, The Interior Dimension examines the importance of theory, as well as attributes of fundamental design elements and their perception. The authors stress the abstract nature and generative potential of even the simplest gesture, examining human spatial requirements both in terms of metaphysical aspects of visual elements and critical studies in perception. Second, it probes some of the positions that noted designers have historically held about design in general, and the design of interior space in particular. Individuals have been selected for their importance to spatial design, and arranged in chronological order so that their ideas may be seen in development. Alternative and opposing viewpoints contribute to a lively dialogue of concepts and opinions. Finally, The Interior Dimension addresses a range of technical, aesthetic, psychological, and ethical concerns that primarily—though not exclusively—affect the interior. This section deals with broad issues in aesthetics and psychology, architectural semiotics, spatial communication systems, and primordial archetypes. The intent of this section is not to solve particular design problems, but to address the fundamental issues that concern design generally, and which remain of concern long after any specific application. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings from both architectural and related sources, The Interior Dimension is intended to serve as a provocative and useful design theory text for students of architecture and interior design, both in formal class situations and as a reference work. But it should also serve as a valuable study aid for design professionals preparing to take the theory and history sections of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. Finally, the issues raised by this work are so fundamental and broad, that it should appeal to anyone interested in the form and function of human dwelling.

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The tools needed to create and manage a thriving interior design practice <p> This essential sourcebook provides all of the information needed to establish and manage a productive, profitable interior design firm. Filled with savvy business and career advice, <i>Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition</i> delivers updated and expanded coverage of the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, administrative, and ethical issues faced by sole practitioners, firm principals, and managers. <p> This comprehensive reference lays out clear, practical guidelines on how to structure a contract and prevent legal problems; work with other designers, allied professionals, clients, and vendors; and calculate fees that are both fair and profitable. Recommended reading for NCIDQ candidates, it offers easy-to-follow tips and instruction on how to: <ul> <LI> Write and implement a successful business plan <LI> Choose the right form of business to fit specific needs <LI> Institute strategic planning <LI> Develop effective promotional tools <LI> Manage finances and set up a computerized accounting system <LI> Manage employees and team members </ul> Establishing a comprehensive foundation for effective business practice, <i>Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition</i> is the one-stop resource that no interior designer can afford to be without.

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"An enormous amount of information has been pulled together here...with commentary that suggests sensible use...an indispensable reference? -- Interiors. Winner of the 1986 ASID Joel Polsky Prize for outstanding contribution to the discipline of interior design through literature.

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Assesses the life and work of a ground-breaking interior designer and forefront contributor to the "California Look," in a visual tour of more than fifty of his commissions and other signature projects that reflect his use of classical and regional themes.

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A New York City celebrity interior designer counsels home decorators on how to fashion a home in accordance with one's own taste rather than popularized trends, in an inspirational reference that provides coverage of such topics as lighting, color, and furniture. 40,000 first printing.

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Recruited by a group dedicated to flipping houses, interior designer Jean Hastings, while restoring a Victorian mansion to its former glory, stumbles upon a dead body and vows to catch a crafty killer with designs on murder. Original.

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Complete projects the same way professionals do! Featuring 30 design programs, plans and charettes ? plus 6 more e-projects ? this 352-page workbook makes teaching and learning trouble free. The depth and variety of project formats spans an entire program of study, offering opportunities to design interiors for commercial, residential, recreational and historical spaces. Client profiles, submission requirements, evaluation sheets, project site details, plus suggested grading and jury sheets are included. Important CAD layering, code and ADA guidelines also appear in appendices. Ideal for novices, this workbook may also benefit designers studying for the ?practicum? and ?scenario? portions of the NCIDQ exam.

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Full of surprises, this book reveals one hundred of the capital's best-kept secrets, including gentlemen's clubs, restaurants, hotels, shops, pubs, hospitals and historic town houses.

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A thorough course in the fundamental principles of designing and decorating interior spaces explains how to select materials and designs, plan and manage a project, work with a client, and more. Original.

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