The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture offers an introduction to the key elements involved in the creation of aesthetically appealing and practically appropriate interior architecture.

The book contains five sections, which together encapsulate the principle ideas, skills and knowledge that are employed in effective interior architecture and design. Areas of study include space and form, site and function, materials and texture, light and mood, and presentation and representation. Emphasis is placed on spatial solutions that support the needs of the client and which recognise the qualities of the building and its situation. Each chapter uses theory and contemporary and historical references to illustrate the richness and diversity of design practice.

Using examples taken from work created by contemporary practitioners, The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture offers a unique insight into the principles and processes that underpin the work of the professional interior designer. The book includes practitioner biographies and work from leading designers, such as Blacksheep, Bluebottle, Jonathan Stickland, Universal Design Studio and Virgile & Stone.

* Offers readers an introduction to the key ideas that inform interior architecture design.

* Each chapter draws upon theory as well as contemporary and historical references to illustrate the richness and diversity of design practice.

* Includes a ‘Buildings of Interest’ directory and information.

* The discipline-specific titles in our Fundamentals range are aimed at students embarking on further education and offer a thorough grounding in the subject.

* This book provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts of interior architecture, before they move into more specific areas of expertise.