The Interior Dimension

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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 generativepotential 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 g