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.
Interior Design and Architecture are very
similar and play a great role together. Architects and Interior Designers work
together all of the time, so its important to know the relationship between the
two as looking into the field of Design. Each position feeds off of each other
all of the time... Outside Architecture design is just as important as the
Interior Design.
