Golden Selection
The golden selection is somewhat of a natural phenomena that we see appear in natures design. Natures beauty is incredibly complex and studied. The order we see in this natural phenomena is applied sometimes in design in a mathematical way to hopefully create this regulating theory. The golden selection in mathematical terms is as follows: a/b = b/(a+b).
The order of this flower in a radial accuracy is brilliant and bold. The golden selection is easily understood and no less appreciated in this incredible burst of nature.
The Orders
The orders are the ancient rules of thumb. The standard per say. There are several types of orders that originate from the Classical period. Tuscan, doric, ionic, corinthian, and composite are the columns looked to in all aspects of design. The Greeks were the masters of proportion and scale, and to this the columns speak.
There may be no better example than the Parthenon. A genius of a design in its mathematical accuracy and brilliance in proportion and scale. The Parthenons columns are built in the doric order.
Renaissance Theories
Renaissance theory stressed the importance of proportion. They believed their architecture followed something higher and aligned. This theory led the architects of this time to design incredibly beautiful buildings with such accurate order and craft that they translated into units to dictate the design. They created ratios that they would follow meticulously like 1,2,3,4. These ratios were, 1:2, 1:3, 2:3, 3:4.
This image is a great example of these theories shown in this temple plan. You can see the ratios being used through out this plan. It begins to read as a simple ratio that is easily comprehended.
The Modular
Le Corbusier developed the modular system for proportioning. This system was created with the idea that the human scale would dictate certain proportional choices of design. It was no longer solely based on mathematics in proportion but now thought of as a modular system.
This image depicts the modular system for proportioning as everything is proportioned to the human scale in a modular manner and what better way to depict this than a Le Corbusier masterpiece. That no matter what it could be created again and again upon a specific set of rules within the system.
The Ken
Ken became a system of measurement in architecture for the Japanese. It was repeated everywhere and as a standard rule within the system. It created a certain balance and harmony within the different designs which was and is foundational of the cultures beliefs.
This is a great example of the ken within a small apartment. You see the standard of the floor mat repeating itself in the other parts of the plan. Often times you can add certain elements together and they will always come back to equaling that original standard.
Anthropomorphic
Anthropomorphic is used in design as a tool for understanding the optimal designs for the human understanding and use. It is a study of data that can help designers understand the distribution of the bodies dimensions in order to understand better what they have and will conceptualize.
This example gives you a good idea of the concept of anthropometrics and its importance within the design field. Not just interior design but architecture as well. The data is constantly changing, thus the designs are constantly evolving.
Scale
Scale is easily understood as the size of something compared to something that is the same. Scale equals size and proportion equals relative size. Scale is all around us constantly. It is our understanding and perception of the components of structure in our lives.
This example is interesting in that the scale is very large. But can only be perceived in this manner due to the fact that we have an understanding of the area around it which gives us the information needed in understanding the scale. Proportion and scale work as a team in some regards.
The golden selection is somewhat of a natural phenomena that we see appear in natures design. Natures beauty is incredibly complex and studied. The order we see in this natural phenomena is applied sometimes in design in a mathematical way to hopefully create this regulating theory. The golden selection in mathematical terms is as follows: a/b = b/(a+b).
The order of this flower in a radial accuracy is brilliant and bold. The golden selection is easily understood and no less appreciated in this incredible burst of nature.
The Orders
The orders are the ancient rules of thumb. The standard per say. There are several types of orders that originate from the Classical period. Tuscan, doric, ionic, corinthian, and composite are the columns looked to in all aspects of design. The Greeks were the masters of proportion and scale, and to this the columns speak.
There may be no better example than the Parthenon. A genius of a design in its mathematical accuracy and brilliance in proportion and scale. The Parthenons columns are built in the doric order.
Renaissance Theories
Renaissance theory stressed the importance of proportion. They believed their architecture followed something higher and aligned. This theory led the architects of this time to design incredibly beautiful buildings with such accurate order and craft that they translated into units to dictate the design. They created ratios that they would follow meticulously like 1,2,3,4. These ratios were, 1:2, 1:3, 2:3, 3:4.
This image is a great example of these theories shown in this temple plan. You can see the ratios being used through out this plan. It begins to read as a simple ratio that is easily comprehended.
The Modular
Le Corbusier developed the modular system for proportioning. This system was created with the idea that the human scale would dictate certain proportional choices of design. It was no longer solely based on mathematics in proportion but now thought of as a modular system.
This image depicts the modular system for proportioning as everything is proportioned to the human scale in a modular manner and what better way to depict this than a Le Corbusier masterpiece. That no matter what it could be created again and again upon a specific set of rules within the system.
The Ken
Ken became a system of measurement in architecture for the Japanese. It was repeated everywhere and as a standard rule within the system. It created a certain balance and harmony within the different designs which was and is foundational of the cultures beliefs.
This is a great example of the ken within a small apartment. You see the standard of the floor mat repeating itself in the other parts of the plan. Often times you can add certain elements together and they will always come back to equaling that original standard.
Anthropomorphic
Anthropomorphic is used in design as a tool for understanding the optimal designs for the human understanding and use. It is a study of data that can help designers understand the distribution of the bodies dimensions in order to understand better what they have and will conceptualize.
This example gives you a good idea of the concept of anthropometrics and its importance within the design field. Not just interior design but architecture as well. The data is constantly changing, thus the designs are constantly evolving.
Scale
Scale is easily understood as the size of something compared to something that is the same. Scale equals size and proportion equals relative size. Scale is all around us constantly. It is our understanding and perception of the components of structure in our lives.
This example is interesting in that the scale is very large. But can only be perceived in this manner due to the fact that we have an understanding of the area around it which gives us the information needed in understanding the scale. Proportion and scale work as a team in some regards.
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