Interior Magazine

Paperback : 160 pages
Publisher : Watson-Guptill (August 1, 1989)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0823040089
ISBN-13 : 978-0823040087
Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches

Francis D.K. Ching’s integrated approach to interior design is now updated and expanded in this new Second Edition. A functional and beautifully illustrated work, Interior Design Illustrated offers a thorough introduction to interior design, addressing the architectural requirements of interior spaces and the details of furnishing and interior finishes.

Beginning designers will find this Second Edition invaluable for its concise and accessible presentation of important concepts, and experienced practitioners will find it insightful and practical for its coverage of the relationship between building structures and interior spaces. The broad range of rich illustrations communicates visual information and ploughs fertile ground for creative ideas and inspiration.

Interior Design Illustrated, Second Edition provides new and updated information on finishes, furnishings and textiles, lighting, sustainability, and acoustics, as well as:

* The structuring and formation of interior space in three dimensions
* How functional needs can be translated into design decisions
* The basic elements and principles of visual design as they are applied to interior design
* The functional, aesthetic, and expressive roles design elements can play in the development of three-dimensional space
* The systems necessary for environmental health, safety, comfort, and convenience that must be integrated into a building’s structure and the design of its interior space

By far the most attractive introduction to interior design as it is practiced today, this comprehensive survey focuses on exciting solutions to the real problems of modern environmental circumstances, both residential and commercial. Of the more than 750 photographs and diagrams, over 200-most in color-are new to this lavishly produced third edition and reflect the vision of the most creative professionals working today. John Pile's long-awaited revision of his highly regarded text features:

* six new detailed case studies of projects by such noted contemporary designers as Adam Tihany, Maya Lin, and Moneo Brock Studio.
* exciting coverage of the new "hot" topics in the field, including "green" design, fiber optic and LED lighting, the reconfigurable workplace, boutique hotels, and digital technology.

Every chapter has been updated in organization, content, and visual examples to reflect the newest developments in this exciting field.

"No one disputes the need for research to provide designers with scientific evidence to support their selections of color, layout of space, lighting design, or..."


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