3 UNITS (2u lecture – 1u Lab)

2 hrs lecture – 3 hrs studio

AR 233

ARCHITECTURAL
INTERIORS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basic design of interior spaces geared toward
initial understanding of Theories and Principles of
architectural interiors in relation to
Anthropometrics, Proxemics and ergonomics
Fundamental Tools of Space
planning, Design & Analysis:
Anthropometrics, Proxemics and
Ergonomics
HUMAN DETERMINANTS
Anthropometry
The measurement and
study of the size and
proportions of the
human body
Anthropomorphize
To ascribe human form or
characteristics to non-
human things or human
beings.
ERGONOMETRICS

Applied science that is

concerned about systems
in order that people and
things will interact
effectively and safely.
Sample picture
Kitchen
PROXEMICS
The term was coined by the
anthropologist Edward Hall in
1959. Hall was interested in
understanding how humans
use space in communication.
Note: “note close” 30-40 mts.
PROXEMICS

The Study of the symbolic and

communicative role of the spatial
separation individuals maintain in
various social and interpersonal
situations and how the nature and
degree of this spatial arrangement
relates to environmental and cultural
factors.
-Visual Dictionary of Architecture
by Francis D.K. Ching
 Personal Territory
• Public space is the space that characterizes
how close we sit or stand to someone, like a
public figure or public speaker. So, if you are at
an event listening to a professor give a lecture,
you are probably about 3 - 30 meters away.
• Social space means we're getting a little
closer, about 1 - 3 meters away. This is the
kind of space you're probably in if you're
talking to a colleague or a customer at work.
• Personal space is even closer. In this case,
you're probably about 50 cm – 1 meter
away from someone. This is reserved for
talking to friends or family.

• Intimate space is for people who you are

very close to. In this case, you're probably
zero- 50cm and you might even be touching
the other person. This is the space you're in
with a romantic partner, for example.
Barrier-free

Pertaining to spaces, buildings and

facilities fully accessible and
usable by all people, including the
physically handicapped.
LIGHTINGS/ COLORS