This document discusses interior architecture and design. It introduces the group members and tutor for the "SHOE SIZE" presentation. It then defines interior architecture as the design of spaces defined by structural boundaries and human interaction within them. It outlines the role of an interior architect in designing interior spaces to meet user needs, functionality, and client expectations. Finally, it describes the key stages of an interior design project: design brief, initial sketches, design concept, design development, and final product.

1. Interior Architecture
SHOE SIZE
presents
Group members:
1. Ignatius Jee Shao Iang
2. Foong Wing Hoe
3. Erica Lo Set Lek
4. Chow Kah Yien
5. Lam Wee Wee
6. Joel Ling Chyi Jer Tutor:

2. Introduction to
Interior Architecture
Interior Architecture is the design of a space which has been created by
structural boundaries and the human interaction within these boundaries.

3. Interior Architect
Interior Architect is a person who
designs arrangement of spaces
and building interiors by
structural boundaries and takes
human interaction needs of the
users for safety.

4. Importance of Interior Architecture
Importance of
Interior Design
Designs of a
building’s interior,
functionality
provides a solution
to the interior space
Meet the client’s
expectation on the
function, aesthetic
and quality
affects how people
move through
spaces
affects how they
interact with the
interior
environments on a
daily basis
improves lifestyle by
providing
comfortable space
come out with
different option of
space designs

5. Role and responsibilities of an
Interior Architect
Analyze client’s
needs, goals, life
and safety
requirements.
Integrate findings
with knowledge of
interior design
Formulate
preliminary design
concepts
Develops and
present final design
recommendations
Prepare working
drawing and
specification for non-load
bearing interior
construction
Collaborate with
other licensed
practitioners
Prepare and
administer bids and
contract documents
as the client’s agent
Review and
evaluate design
solutions

6. 5 Stages of
Interior Design
Design Brief
Initial Sketches
Design Concept
Design Development
Final Product / Actual Design

7. Design brief
Interior designers will held a design brief stage with their client to determine their needs.
In this stage, interior designers will meet up with the client to have an idea on how the
space will be used and the client’s design preference and budget.

8. Initial sketches
After the initial meeting, interior designers will start to formulate a design plan and
estimate the costs based on the client’s goals and budget.

9. Design Concept
After completing the proposed design, designers will present it to the client and make revisions on the basis of
the client’s input.
Designers will also use Computer-aided design (CAD) to provides a more detailed layout which also allows
easier corrections than sketches.

10. Interior Mood Board
A type of poster design
that may consist of images, text and samples of objects
in a composition of the choice of the mood board creator.
Designers use it
to develop their design concepts and
to communicate to other members of the design team.

11. Example of
Interior Mood
Board
(a)

12. (b)

13. (c)
Interior Design Concept
Board 2
Interior design concept board completed
by Orange County interior design firm
Christopher James Interiors

14. Design Development
1. After finalizing the design concept, begin the materials, furnishings such as
lightings, flooring, furnitures.
Types of materials
used in interior
design

15. Different types of lightings
Different effects of lightings.

16. Tile flooring
Wooden flooring
Types of Flooring
Carpet flooring

17. 2. Prepare drawings and submit them for architectural review and get approval from a
construction inspector. (To ensure the designs meet all applicable building code)

18. 3. Schematic design produced.
Schematic design on tracing
paper

19. Approval from the client

20. 4. Finally the designers will form a time schedule to ensure the project is completed
on time.

21. 5. Final product/Actual design
Final and confirmed design of
ideas implemented on the product
At this stage the interior designers
pay follow up visit with the client
to the building site to ensure the
satisfaction of clients with the final
product.

22. References
1. Blankenbehler, B. (n.d.). Interior Lighting Design For Buildings. Retrieved September 8, 2014, from
http://architecturerevived.blogspot.com/2013/11/interior-lighting-design-for-buildings.html
2. Essential Stages in an Interior Design Project. (2013, April 17). Retrieved September 8, 2014, from
http://insidespacedesign.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/essential-stages-in-an-interior-design-project/
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2012, June 14). Career Information. Retrieved
September 8, 2014, from http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft111.shtml/
4. Definaton of http://artidsgn.blogspot.com/2012/02/definition-of-interior-design.html