Interior Solutions

sketch by me Even if you have no idea what the word 'proxemics' means, I'm sure you know what it feels like to have you personal space invaded. This is what proxemics studies; the differences between intimate space, personal space, social space and public space. For the sake of the design blog however, we're only going to focus on the last three.  Your personal space is any space within 18"- 48" from your body. Often referred to as "your bubble". The only people you want in this space would probably be a significant other, so long as they aren't on your nerves. Am I right? When it comes to design, there are multiple ways to define a personal space, like a spot to study, (Is there anything quite like studying on your own and having some random come up and  purposefully  sit way too close to you and try to spark up conversation? Not exactly how you wanted your day to go was it.) or publicly nap, like in an airport. Having defined...

There are many things we control in our lives, even though sometimes it feels as if we can’t control anything. There are many things that can give us a sense of control: our morning routines, going where we want when we want to, and  the ability to get ourselves there. But even if we  can’t physically control   all  these things because life gets in the way, there are other factors affecting our sense of control that we generally aren’t aware of. The studies of James  Averill  teach  us that there are three types of control we can have over our environment;  behavioral, cognitive, and decisional control.  These explain our ability  to change our environment, to change the way we  conceive  it to be, and to choose a response.  From  an architectural perspective, the design of a space can  have  either positive or negative effects on how we  perceive  the environment around us. When you’re in...

My design philosophy stems from the idea that as society changes, so should design. Design should be fluid and function for the end user, not just the architect. Of course everyone wants their space to be a reflection of their personal style, but as time goes on, I think it is important to think about how we can make that beautiful space more functional and sustainable. What inspires me most as a designer is how we can look at designs throughout the ages and adopt them and have them influence the designs we create today.                              Source Though I feel like I could create an ultra modern space, or a cozy homey space, I like the idea of blending the two styles. Living in the southern US there are tons of old, traditional style houses. The idea that a traditional style house could be modernized and made more sustainable really appeals to me and my taste. Since I was young, I can remember...