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Interior Design - Quantity of Space
Interior Design - Quantity of Space
TO CREATE A
FUNCTIONAL AND
BEAUTIFUL LIVING
ENVIRONMENT.
SPACE
Space is nothing it is emptiness
But it has meaning - meaningful emptiness
It is infinite without limit still it has dimension -
1.
2.
3.
4.
I.
II.
Physical Quantity
Attached Quality
I. QUANTITY
It is the form or geometry.
It is the dimensions.
Available geometry pure form- is very limited.
The circle the triangle- the quadrangle
vruta tricona chatur cona
Each geometry is only a form which is two
dimensioned; it can grow into third dimension.
For example, a prism or pyramid.
Still these are only forms. That means a quantity
is not defined - how big or small.
Now you need a dimension to define the quantity
that is how big or small the space is.
1.
2.
2. Scale
To quantify an unknown matter or space you
need a scale
This scale should be something known and
familiar unit.
This unit is called the scale
Scale
It is a tool to measure length, area, volume or weight.
It has to be universally acceptable
It has to have a compatible relation with element
that is to be measured.
It should be universally known unit.
It is used to asses an unknown quantity.
Scale
Inch, cm, furlong, Km etc are units, of length used to
measure lengths.
Four times of one such unit inch will be the
understandable / assessed length of a pencil, which
was unknown before.
The unit inch cannot be made a tool to measure any
road distances because it is not compatible.
Scale
a.
b.
Absolute scale
Comparative scale
Architectural Scale
A window can be taken as a unit to count and assess
Comparative Scale
Height of man:
Is not an absolute unit but a unit
To assess the door or height of the habitable room is
Scale
Comparative Scale
Thus a scale is essential for a good interior or
exterior
A scale gives clarity, no confusion and serenity
applies peace.
An apprehension which means a grip over the
space by the user
But definitely the chosen scale should be
Familiar
Universal
Acceptable
Compatible