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Project 3: A Writers Retreat

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Project 1: Light Through Sections

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Extra Credit Assignment: Eames Legacy

When looking up the definition of “design” in the dictionary the key words that come up are purpose, create and effect. We are here at UNCG in the Interior Architecture program to help learn the background structure of how exactly to portray all three of those elements when we go out into the business world. But the questions we were asked today helped us see an example of medias way of showing interior design and the pros and cons of the differences.

The first question that we were asked was if education played a major role in design. Where the answer I think could be yes and no depending on the person. Yes, education will benefit you and stabilize your talents in the field. But no, a person could just be blessed with the eye and have the creativity to display their designs without having educational training.

There were two questions about experiences and if they are important in the field. I think if you have the eye and the ability to illustrate that throughout their not that important. But also at the same time they could give your broader ideas into your projects.

Then there was a question on what do you think about taking a holistic approach to design. I personally feel that taking a holistic approach makes the structure and design more sustainable over time. If you only think about the surface its more than likely to be effected in a negative way as time goes on and the stuff below the surface begins to take effect.

The last question that we were asked was what is the role of the media in interior design. In shows like Design Star I think it takes something that would normally take us hours of thought and hard work and makes it seem quick and easy. Also though media can give a positive effect and show many different ideas and perspectives from different people and advertise what could be possible.

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As years go on Architecture becomes more of a blend of many different styles and idea. Also the materials become more advanced and theirs more options available for use.  The stained glass is a good example of an object that has been used throughout the centuries and changed in various different way as years pass.

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 Happy Place: Foust Park

 

"What we seek, at the deepest level, is inwardly to resemble, rather than physically to possess, the objects and places that touch us through their beauty." - Alain De Botton

Happy Space: Fountain Area behind the EUC

"The architects who benefit us most maybe those generous enough to lay aside their claims to genius in order to devote themselves to assembling graceful but predominantly unoriginal boxes. Architecture should have the confidence and the kindness to be a little boring."
-Alain De Botton





By having a space or place of happiness I feel that its how everything involved with in it is tied together so beautiful to where it gives off a sense of happiness. By following the rules it allows you to take the elements and make sure that they all work together and allow for the observer to have a happy feeling while being consumed by the space or place. With spaces that tend to give off this essence usually have factors of calmness and serenity. For example in the two pictures I have chosen they use items such as a flowing fountain and lots of trees and plants. They are also very open airy places/spaces, but at the same time they are closed off in some way. Some of the most important rules I feel to help achieve the sense of happiness is the rules that say "Strive for harmony and order in all things" because if there is no order or harmony to how they work together there will be no fluidity to and it will come across a jumbled mess. Also there is the one that says "Emphasize spiritual (not just religions) connections" and "Move forward the secular( not just religious ) agenda" which with those rules it shows that you need to make it to where everyone can have a sense of connection just emotional wise not just through religious practices.