Gaps Between Architecture and Interior Design:
As we discuss the similarities and differences between architecture and Interior Design, we really define the true meaning of both. Everyone have different opinions about the two. I feel that it kind of depends on what field you work under or which you are more interested in.
Henry Hildebrandt writes a really interesting article for viewers that aren't familiar with the difference and similarities between Interior Design and Architecture. Henry first explains how acknowledging the confused business of trying to figure out the complex world that we live in along with how we still fully don’t understand it. He claims, “This world is a world f abstraction involved with the interrelationships of practice theory as the smallest component and seemingly ordered system of the cosmos”. Henry then proclaims that the quandary of modern physics and the more unclear concepts of contemporary metaphysics in explaining our universe is actually quite similar to the bewilderment between the concepts of interior design and interior architecture.
Both simply entail the work of designing within either a space or a building. Both accepted a different distinctive focus of work of the interior environment. Both professionals and academics of each term establish a puzzled state that creates ambivalence in the abstract structure of this specialized design focus. This is an in-between and a between situation creating a difference of clearly definite roles and services for the comprehensive design of an interior environment consisting of an intricacy space, human experiences, and of comfort.
What is critically needed in both of the different fields is to realize that currently their roles, methodologies, service outlooks are always continually developing within a changing economic, social, and political work of field culture. This professional stature expands within a dynamic state of examination and critical re-examination of a professional and contemporary social culture of both fields. Always important to realize the ongoing examination of the different settings, participants, and of issues within spaces, are greatly considered by both of the environments that exist within and around the building shell of a space.
Traditionally, the orders of architecture and interior design see themselves as distinctive and singular. Both border-tied by professional legislation and by portraying themselves as offering specialized service roles. This idea is reinforced by a very protective “my turf” mentality between the two fields. They are guarded by their respective professional and licensure organizations. Which this is also ware I agree with this idea. I feel that both fields come from a well respected line of schooling and hard work that they have the right to have the “my turf” mentality. According to the public, the between services appears to be very obvious. The public explains architecture to be mostly about the outside of buildings, as interior design, directs itself to the inside only. While the complexity of an in-between ‘interior architecture’ obscures this view. What should truly be clear to all professionals, academics, and journalists is that there is a new set of conditions in contemporary society that requires a shift in thinking, and new troubles require new approaches for creative interior solutions. Which is why both fields work great together, in a sense of counteracting between the two. I personally love this complexity difference between the two fields, and I feel that Henry really defends both fields and explains to individuals who don’t know the difference between the two really well.
While other individuals feel differently about the two fields. An individual from amazon, claims that “There is a huge difference between an architect and an interior designer”. This person claims that an architect undergoes a very intense education, which includes higher mathematics, drafting, and are required to undergo internships before going out in the world. He claims that they posses an understanding of a buildings basic structures but also comprehend how that structure interacts with its environment. He argues that they are also required to know both city and state building codes, permits, and other critical documents that are needed. He also claims that an architect is responsible for the integrity and soundness of the buildings. WHILE …. A so called interior designer can attend years of design schooling and receive certification from the industry. He simply also states that a “so called” good designer can take an absolutely hopeless place and turn it into something charming. Though they can suggest structural changes to walls or windows, they cant do the architectural plans to get it approved by their local bureaus. Which is actually not true; interior designers have just as much of a say in the architectural blueprints. Interior Designers are required to take rigorous drafting classes as well. We know what we are doing with plans just as much as architects. We just choose to focus more on a point of pleasing moods of clients rather than the State laws of a building.
I felt that is was very important to portray two different views of interior architecture and interior design. As I said before everyone has their different opinions and how they choose to see each field. That’s just the way it is and continually going to be. It all just depends on what kinds of jobs each field gets or doesn’t get, determining whether or not they work together.
From the Article…….
A quote that I enjoyed from the article ....
" ... an interior architectural product is placed within the business of architectural practice. This is more than designing the outside condition along with interior components; it involves the contractual agreement of design services encompassing interior elements equally with shell and site conditions associated in building design. "
I love how he talks about the overall building design is one, but how the interior components and the outside conditions are two separate things.
I personally feel that there are a lot of differences and similarities. Since I have had schooling in both of the fields, I feel that architects are more of the "doctor's" of design. They are more technical, and are required to deal with codes. While the interior designers, are in charge of the overall design, feel, moods, styles of the structure. I call them the "emotional s". They have to deal with more of the creativity of the interiors.
What I really enjoyed about the article is that Hildebrandt really gets into debt about these two subjects, I believe he explains it perfectly. I know that it may be a little long for the other viewers, but I feel that its a great read for someone interested in the similarities and differences.
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