Lecture 3 Spatial Language Basics PDF 2024/2025

Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) spatial language basics “Aspects of Perception Equilibrium in Interior Design” Under supervision : Prof. Maha El Halaby...

Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) spatial language basics “Aspects of Perception Equilibrium in Interior Design” Under supervision : Prof. Maha El Halaby L.A: Hala Hassan  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan (Aspects of Perception Equilibrium in Interior Design) First, the recipient perceives the interior design of the interior spaces as a whole, then he tries to analyze its parts and link them with relationships with each other. After this is done through a final overall view, the person has completed comprehending the features of the shape of the particular interior space. The aspects of perception of balance in interior design can be divided into: 1 - (Equilibrium and Perception of Shapes and Units in Interior Design) Perceiving balance in the form of an interior design of a space depends on the extent of identifying its components, characteristics, and classification. For example, perceiving simple shapes is easier than perceiving complex or free shapes, and to the extent of the shape’s influence on what surrounds it, as we explain below:  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan A -The relationship between the shape and the background: A person needs to perceive any object to distinguish it from its background, whether it is furniture, interior walls, or other things. In the event that the background contrasts with the furniture unit in the emerging design, the features of this unit stand out and become clear, and thus it becomes easier for the viewer to perceive it. This contrast between them may be achieved by different colors, materials, textures, design lines, etc....and the perception of shapes in general and furniture pieces and space accessories in particular depends on the extent of the designer's success in choosing the background and achieving balance between them. -PictuRE balance in which the perception and distinction between the furniture units, walls and backgrounds is evident, and this distinction is highlighted through the use of colours. Source: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c9/a4/70/c9a4700524a3516df046d0477e181adc.jpg  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan B - The relationship between the shape and its external boundaries: By identifying the shape and properties of the boundaries of furniture pieces or other elements and units contained in the following space , it is possible to distinguish their shapes and achieve balance between them and the group of units and other elements contained in the space. The simpler the boundaries are, the easier it is to perceive the visual form. However, if the original boundaries of the units are obscured in space due to their weak effect on the background, the more difficult it is for the mind to perceive their shapes, and thus achieve the required balance. Since perception and balance carry a reciprocal relationship between them. -Image No )6-3-1 (.shows the contrasting colours between the shapes and blocks in space, as we find a clear contrast between them and the external borders of the blocks, which makes it easy for the viewer to perceive the blocks and their borders in space.  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan C- Arrangement and grouping (Gestalt theory) Most of the complex shapes in the following design result from the composition and assembly of several simple shapes. To perceive these specific shapes of the units contained in the internal space, the mind usually first interprets and analyzes the complex shapes into their original simple components, and then assembles them again to form the complex shape in its imagination. In the early twentieth century, a group of German psychologists were interested in studying how the mind analyzes what it sees individually, and they developed what is called “Gestalt theories. ” Explaining the process of perception. The essential idea presented by the Gestalt theory is that “the whole is different from the sum of the parts ”or “it is not just a collection of parts. ”The square is not just four sides, and thus the Gestalt theory is the overall formula through which these four sides are organized to take on the characteristic of the square.  Therefore, the Gestalt theory sees that there is a group of formative laws that affect how shapes are perceived, including: the law of proximity - the law of similarity - the law of closure - the law of continuity - the law of simple and large shapes.  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan an image that illustrates several principles for achieving the best balanced design according to the Gestalt theory. Source : https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/77/c8/ff77c82dafac1a84202a84 46f14dbce1.jpg Through the Gestalt school method ,Rudolf Arnheim suggested that the perception of balance is achieved first by moving the observed composition and exciting it to the range of electronic forces on the cerebral cortex, which creates a topographical similarity with the composition itself, and when these forces create balance, they achieve the aesthetic satisfaction called (Pragnanz). Or ( good luck) This is the method that the mind uses to test the balance of any specific spatial formation or distribution of some lines ,  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan -Image b dengised )7Frank Gehry - (Lou Ruvo Center For Brain Health) An internal space for one of the medical centers, and the perception of balance between the masses is achieved according to the Gestalt theory. (By the fact that the whole is different from the sum of the parts, as the observer analyzes the complex shapes that make up the mass of the internal space into their primary components, and then the mind performs the process of equivalence and balance between them. ) Source :www.e-architect.co.uk :  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan 2- (Equilibrium and Perception the shape and Depth of Space in Interior Design) Interior design is not only about the interior appearance, although it is in fact the most important factor in attracting attention for most people, but it differs from other fields of art in that if the designer works with form and mass like the work of a sculptor, or with colors like the work of a painter , but it differs from them in that it is a functional art primarily concerned with finding solutions to practical problems. And trying to create a design that aims for the service factor to play a major role in presenting it. The interior designer must take into account several aspects in addition to the factor of dazzle and attraction, including: A- Shape of the space : The shape and space of the space in interior design are determined by a set of surfaces and directions. Usually, the recipient can visually perceive the shape of the usual space, such as the rectangle, square, circle, etc., even if not all the surfaces of this space are physically complete. Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan Figure Visual perception of incomplete spaces, as the viewer's eye tends to complete the incomplete geometric shape and complete it with the closest geometric shape stored in memory.  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan B- Dimensions (height and depth) of the space : Balance is achieved as a result of the psychological relationship between the dimensions of the space and its user through his awareness of the depth of the internal space used. The process of perceiving depth is considered one of the most advanced cognitive processes because it is not just a perception of the third dimension, but rather it goes beyond this to the point of perceiving perspective in terms of the contradiction in dimensions the greater the distance between the body and the viewer and the difference in the perception of close angles, as well as the parallelism of the foreground objects to the background, and the convergence of parallel lines at one point the greater the depth and other rules of perspective. -  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan -Image in which the depth of the space is perceived, as the user of the space can sense the spaciousness as a result of his perception of the height of the space resulting from the design of the internal stairs in a spiral shape, which increases the sense of depth. Source : https://images.adsttc.com/media/image/CardiffUniversity_InnovationCentral_ HawkinsBrown_Architects_002.jpg?1479356766  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan 3- Equilibrium and Perception of Color in Interior Design : The process of sensory perception of color and our emotions related to it involves a subjective process. Colors have a psychological effect on the viewer, which brings him to a state of initial balance. It is the first phenomenon that appears to us and calls our attention when we look at any element of space. Each color has a color value. For example, if you place two equal areas of gray on a light background, let it be white, and the other on a dark background, let it be black, as in Figure-3-1( , )4the first area will appear lighter to the eye than the second. This means that if white is next to another color, it increases its value, and if black is next to another color, it decreases its value  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan If a colour is surrounded by another colour, this surrounding colour affects the essence of the surrounded colour because it merges visually after seeing the image with the surrounding colour, which differs in essence (the origin of the colour). )shows the perception of the color red against a background of blue and purple. Source :https://trendland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mowgli-omari-virtual-horizon-02.jpg Figure )4-3-1( shows the perception of the gray color on a black and white background. -Shape No )6-3-1(.light red (pink) on a green or black background. Source : https://trendland.com/mowgli-omaris-virtual-horizons/mowgli-omari- virtual-horizon-16/  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan -Image No )10-3-1 (.The interior design of one of the living spaces. The perspective effect appears through the front wall as if it is close to the viewer due to the use of hot colors in the wall cladding. Source “ - duomhaM diraF arihsuM :Balance in Interior Design between Concept and Application’retsaM - ”s Thesis - Department of Interior Design - Faculty of Applied Arts - Helwan University - 130.p -2015  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan From here we conclude that color balance can be achieved in interior design through several methods followed within the interior space, including:  Repeating one color in multiple spaces in balanced proportions, and trying to balance between light and dark.  Use complementary colors on the color wheel as they have a natural balance.  Care for the color gradation in terms of value, intensity and tone.  Using a spot of a hot color in a neutral interior space will achieve a calm, balanced sense of positivity, while balancing the fiery, tense, and energetic feeling. -Image )1shows the extent of the effect of the red color in attracting the viewer’s eye and creating a feeling of vitality and bustle in the space with the use of a neutral background. Source :https://d4qwptktddc5f.cloudfront.net/domani-architectural-concepts- roaringwild-shenzhen-china-structure-forms-an-R-uniwalk-mall-0418.jp g  Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan 4- Equilibrium and Perception of Meaning in Interior Design) When linking the perception of meaning to many factors that assist in interior design, such as the design lines used within the space, or any style employed within the interior space, or the use of furniture, for example, if a pulpit is used within an interior space, this expresses the sanctity of the place and the determination of the qibla, and the design lines are employed to serve this meaning, and achieve balance in this regard. This is done by the designer achieving balance through the equivalence between his design of the space and the experiences and cultures of the user of the space, which will carry the intended meaning for him. Helwan National University Lecture 3 2024/2025 Environmental interior design (EID) Prof. Maha El Halaby spatial language basics L.A: Hala Hassan -Photo The balance in the interior spaces of the reading halls inthe Baghdad Library is evident from the design through the interior design and the colors used, as I depended mainly on the color white, as it gives the meaning of purity and calm , which is required in the interior spaces of libraries, in addition to the frequent use of glass openings to give the meaning of transparency and clarity, and this results in the balance between the interior design and the intended meaning resulting from the experiences stored by the recipient. Source : www.clib.uobaghdad.edu.iq  - Assigenment - Collage for Original plan. - Collage for modified plan considering the design principles. (min 3 versions)