Interior Design

by Pile, John F.

• ISBN13: 9780132408905
• ISBN10: 0132408902
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-24
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The first edition of John Pile's Interior Design instantly became the standard introduction to the subject. The second and third editions consolidated that position. Now, the fourth edition updates current practice in interior design and provides better coverage of professional bodies, environmental and social responsibilities, and commercial spaces. Through its generous format and elegant design, this book makes a powerful visual impact. More than 785 superb, carefully selected photographs and drawings of projects by many of the most accomplished and creative designers working today are complemented by 36 handy reference tables, 13 boxed features, and 10 Case Studies of particular note. Nearly 70 illustrations are new to this edition.

Author Biography

John F. Pile a Professor Emeritus of Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
Introduction	p. 15
The Development of Interior Design	p. 16
The Practice of Interior Design	p. 17
Decorator (or Interior Decorator)
Interior Designer
Space Planner and Office Planner
Architect
Industrial Designer
Other Specialists
Residential and Contract Design
Professional Preparation	p. 23
Licensing and Registration	p. 25
NCIDQ Examination	p. 26
Professional Organizations	p. 26
Current Issues, Future Directions	p. 27
Professionalism
Social and Environmental
Responsibility
Digital Technology
Types of Future Projects
User Participation in Design
Consultant Services
Style and Character Trends
Design Quality	p. 37
Defining Design	p. 37
Evaluating Design	p. 37
Function
Structure and Materials
Aesthetics
Design in Other Contexts	p. 40
Nature and Design
Vernacular Design
Technological Design
Analyzing Existing Spaces	p. 44
Residential Design Quality: House for Two Architect-Owners	p. 45
Design Basics	p. 49
Design and Human Perception	p. 49
Visual Perception
Visual Impressions
Elements of Design	p. 53
Point and Line
Form or Shape
Texture, Pattern, Ornament
Value and Color
Opacity, Transparency, Translucency
Principles of Design	p. 60
Size, Scale, Proportion
Unity and Variety
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Design as an Expressive Medium	p. 65
The Basic Enclosure
Combined Spatial Forms
Openings in the Enclosure
Contents of the Enclosure
The Enclosure-to-Occupant Context
Design History	p. 71
Prehistoric and Indigenous Design	p. 72
Ancient World	p. 72
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Middle Ages	p. 76
Early Christian Design
Byzantine Design
Romanesque Design
Gothic Design
Renaissance to Rococo	p. 81
Italy
Central Europe
France
England
Neoclassicism	p. 92
Empire Style
Regency Style
North America	p. 94
Colonial Style
Federal Style
Gothic Revival Style
Victorian Era	p. 99
Arts and Crafts Movement
Shaker and Adirondack Design
Turn of the Twentieth Century	p. 103
Art Nouveau in Europe
Vienna Secession
Art Nouveau in the United States
Twentieth Century	p. 105
Eclecticism
Frank Lloyd Wright
Walter Gropius
De Stijl
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Le Corbusier
Alvar Aalto
Art Deco
Postwar Modernism
Transition to the Twenty-First Century	p. 117
Late Modernism
High Tech
Post-Modernism
Deconstructivism
Non-European Traditions	p. 124
China
Japan
South Asia
The Islamic World
Pre-Columbian America
The Design Process	p. 133
Creativity in Design	p. 134
Sequential Outline	p. 135
Project Beginnings	p. 137
Establishing Contact with Client
Outlining Scope of Project
Outlining Time Schedule and Budget
Determining Need for Specialized Consultants
Agreeing on Designer-Client Contract Relationship
Scheduling Design Work
Selecting Space(s) to Be Dealt With
Programming	p. 138
Researching the Project
Obtaining or Preparing a Survey of Space(s)
Conducting Interviews and Collecting Data on Requirements
Developing Preliminary Program
Reviewing Preliminary Program with Client
Preparing Final Program
Obtaining Program Approval from Client
Developing Space Allocation
Preparing Adjacency Studies
Concept Development	p. 139
Developing Preliminary Design
Developing Preliminary Plan
Reviewing Preliminary Design with Client
Revising and Finalizing Preliminary Design
Obtaining Client
Approval of Preliminary Design
Design Development	p. 144
Making Formal Drawings
Making Material Selections
Planning the Lighting
Selecting Purchased Items
Selecting Colors and Finishes
Estimating Costs
Preparing Final Design and Detailed Budget
Making Presentation to Client
Reviewing Budget with Client
Making Revisions as Necessary
Obtaining Client Approval of Design and Budget
Design Implementation	p. 151
Preparing Construction Drawings
Preparing Detail Drawings
Preparing Specifications
Gathering Final Cost Estimates and Obtaining Bids
Making Time Schedule for Construction and Installation
Selecting Contractors and Issuing Work Orders
Preparing and Issuing Purchase Orders
Project Supervision	p. 155
Supervising Construction
Coordinating and Expediting Construction and Deliveries
Supervising Installation and Completion
Listing Defects and Errors and Supervising Correction
Supervising Move-in
Post-Completion	p. 155
Making Needed Adjustments and Changes
Preparing Post-Move-in Evaluation
A Specialty Shop	p. 156
Planning	p. 161
Preliminary Steps in Planning	p. 161
Selecting Space
Analyzing and Evaluating Space
Planning the Space	p. 165
Programming
Area Assignment
Block Diagramming
Adjacency Studies
Stacking Plans
Designing the Space
Plan Types
Circulation
Furniture Layout
Furniture Arrangement
Lighting
Resolving Conflicts in Planning
Evaluating the Plan	p. 183
Office Floor in a City Building	p. 186
Human Factors and Social Responsibility	p. 191
Human Factors	p. 191
Background
User Participation
Use of Research Data
Employment of Consultants
Performance Evaluation
Importance in Smaller Projects
Specific Issues
Social Responsibility	p. 199
Quality versus Profit
Environmental or Green Concerns
Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation
Role of the Designer	p. 209
Matters within Direct Control of the Designer
Issues
Requiring Cooperation between Designer and Client
Concerns outside Designers' Immediate Control
Offices for a Nonprofit Organization	p. 212
Interior Design for Special Needs	p. 217
Americans with Disabilities Act	p. 217
Universal Design	p. 218
Children	p. 219
The Elderly	p. 221
People with Disabilities	p. 224
Home Nursing	p. 228
Adaptability	p. 229
A City Apartment	p. 232
Materials and Their Uses	p. 235
Structural and Interior Materials	p. 235
Environmental or Green Issues	p. 236
Consumption of Resources
Pollution and Waste
Interior Environment Impact
Sick-Building Syndrome
Types of Materials	p. 242
Wood	p. 242
Structural
Interior
Masonry	p. 246
Stone
Brick
Concrete Block
Plaster and Stucco
Tile
Concrete
Metals	p. 251
Structural
Interior
Glass	p. 252
Plastics	p. 254
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting Plastics
New Materials	p. 255
Material Selection	p. 255
Evaluating Materials
Materials in Their Setting
Materials in Relation to Their Uses	p. 258
Walls	p. 259
Load-Bearing Walls
Partition Walls
Wall Finishes
Doors	p. 269
Door Materials
Door Types
Windows	p. 273
Window Types
Window Treatment
Columns	p. 276
Floors	p. 276
Floor Materials
Woven Floor Coverings
Floor Coverings
Steps and Stairways	p. 284
Designing Stairways
Ceilings	p. 288
Ceiling Materials
Miscellaneous Elements	p. 290
Color	p. 293
Practical Approaches	p. 294
Natural Color
All-Neutral Color
Functional Color
Color in Specialized Interiors	p. 297
Offices
Schools and College Facilities
Restaurants and Other Food-Service Areas
Stores, Shops, Showrooms
Medical and Healthcare Facilities
Hotels and Motels
Retirement Living Facilities
Industrial Settings
Working Method	p. 302
Collecting Color Samples
Preparing Color Charts
Sample Boards
Realizing the Color Scheme
Common Color Problems	p. 306
Light and Color	p. 306
The Color Spectrum
Additive Color
Subtractive Color
The Color Wheel
Color Systems	p. 308
Munsell Color System
Other Color Systems
Complementary Colors
Warm and Cool Colors
Psychological Impact of Colors	p. 313
Cultural Symbolism of Colors	p. 316
Color Schemes	p. 318
Monotone (Neutral) Color Schemes
Monochromatic Color Schemes
Analogous Color Schemes
Complementary Color Schemes
Triad Color Schemes
Tetrad Color Schemes
Special Color Effects	p. 324
Effects of Texture, Pattern, Metallic Materials
Colors in Relation to Each Other
Effects of Color on Space
Optical Mixture
Effects of Light on Color
A City Apartment	p. 327
Lighting	p. 331
Vision and Lighting	p. 333
Considerations for Good Lighting
Daylight	p. 336
Admitting Daylight
Controlling Daylight
Artificial Light	p. 339
Planning Lighting	p. 339
Lighting Needs	p. 340
Level of Illumination
Brightness Contrast
Lighting for the Aging Population
Special-Purpose Lighting	p. 344
Offices
Healthcare Facilities
Retail Stores and Showrooms
Restaurants
Selection of Lighting	p. 349
Incandescent Light
Fluorescent Light
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Light
Fiber-Optic Light
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Light
Other Light Sources
Color Characteristics of Artificial Lighting
Economic Issues
Fixture Selection	p. 356
Architectural and Portable Lighting
Types of Light Produced
Floor, Table, and Desk Lamps
Wall-Mounted Units
Ceiling Units
Built-in Lighting
Miscellaneous Types
Fixture Location and Spacing	p. 368
Calculating Number and Location
Switches
Dimmers
Photo Sensors
Codes and Regulations	p. 370
A Duplex City Apartment	p. 372
Textiles	p. 377
Selecting Textiles	p. 378
Green Issues
Color
Other Factors
Fabric Types and Construction	p. 383
Fiber
Yarn
Construction
Finishing
Color
Special Characteristics
Identifying Textiles	p. 391
Fabric Testing
Textile Names
Furniture	p. 395
Preliminary Furniture Decisions	p. 397
Built-in versus Movable Furniture
Systems Furniture
Reusing Furniture
Layout and Planning	p. 398
Selecting Furniture	p. 399
Specially Designed Furniture
Ready-Made Furniture
Modular, Knockdown, and Economy Furniture
Criteria for Choosing Furniture
Function	p. 404
Tables
Desks
Seating Furniture
Sleeping Furniture
Storage Furniture
Computer Furniture
Contract Design Furniture
Children's Furniture
Structure and Materials	p. 418
Wood
Metal
Plastics
Upholstery
Furniture Design	p. 428
Antiques
Reproductions of Antiques
Modern
Contemporary
Post-Modern
Deconstructivist
Craft and Art Furniture
A Table Supported by Two Pillars	p. 435
Accessories, Art, Signage	p. 439
Accessories	p. 440
Practical Accessories
Decorative Accessories
Plants
Art	p. 448
Selecting Artwork
Framing and Placing Artwork
Signage and Graphics	p. 453
Wayfinding
Mechanical Systems	p. 457
HVAC	p. 457
Heating Systems
Ventilation
Air-Conditioning
Electrical Systems	p. 463
Energy Consumption	p. 466
Plumbing Systems	p. 466
Acoustics	p. 468
Excessive Noise
Transmitted Noise
Overheard Speech
Good Acoustics
Wired Systems	p. 472
Safety Systems	p. 473
Vertical Transportation	p. 474
Elevators
Escalators
People Movers
Building Codes	p. 477
Fire-Safety Requirements
Exit Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Special-Purpose Spaces	p. 481
Kitchens	p. 482
Programming
Planning
Elements and Materials
Appearance
Bathrooms	p. 495
Residential
Nonresidential
Storage	p. 502
Residential
Nonresidential
Other Special-Purpose Spaces	p. 505
Lofts
Studios
Workshops
Home Offices
Media Rooms
Conservatories
Greenhouses
Courtyards
Atriums
Pools
Terraces
Patios
Roofs
Decks
A Loft Apartment	p. 517
Public Interiors	p. 521
Commercial Spaces	p. 522
Offices
Banks
Brokerage Offices
Shops
Shopping Centers
Showrooms
Hospitality Spaces	p. 532
Restaurants
Hotels
Motels
Inns
Clubs
Sport Facilities
Institutional Spaces	p. 535
Administrative Buildings
Correctional Facilities
Educational Facilities
Healthcare Facilities
Childcare Accommodations
Houses of Worship
Cultural and Recreational Spaces	p. 542
Museums
Galleries
Libraries
Theaters
Concert Halls
Auditoriums
Arenas
Other Spaces	p. 544
Exhibition Design
Transportation
Industrial Work Spaces
A Luxury Restaurant	p. 548
The Business of Interior Design	p. 551
Employment of Interior Designers	p. 551
Setting Up a Workplace	p. 552
Interior Design Drawings	p. 554
Design Drawings
Construction Drawings
Specifications	p. 557
Models	p. 557
Information Technology	p. 558
Business Matters	p. 561
Budgets
Marketing
Contracts
Project Management
Human Problems	p. 566
Design Business Models	p. 567
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Incorporation
Appendixes	p. 571
Architectural Symbols	p. 571
Furniture Symbols	p. 572
Electrical Symbols	p. 572
Material Indications in Section	p. 573
Estimating Material Requirements	p. 574
Metric Equivalents	p. 574
Professional Organizations	p. 575
Glossary	p. 577
Bibliography	p. 587
Websites	p. 593
Illustration Credits	p. 595
Index	p. 597
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