Architectural interior designing has existed since the time human beings began building houses for themselves. They made crude houses from stone, wood and whatever else they could find useful for making their houses. Those structures were not at all comfortable or stylish compared to the sophisticated interiors that architects design nowadays. But they were the earliest steps that man took in the field of architectural interior designing.
As humans gained mastery over various elements, they started building better houses with improved interiors. Once they had succeeded in achieving a satisfying comfort level in their interiors, our architect ancestors started paying attention to beautifying them. This led to the creation of various styles of architectural interior design.
Architectural interior designing first got recognition during the Roman and Gothic ages. Since then it has explored a variety of styles across different ages. The concepts of architectural interior designing have been seen to be influenced by prevailing economic and social conditions. For example, the economic crisis that resulted from World War II played a defining role in making the architectural interior designing of that era quite plain and simple. Architectural interior designing reflects its times, the World War bought misery and financial difficulties to the masses. Consequently some people at that time did not care about the beauty of their interiors or could not afford to beautify their homes. Similarly other significant periods in the history of mankind have been associated with unique styles of architectural interior designing.
Some of the most historically significant forms of architectural interior designing are –
Gothic (13th-century)
Baroque (17th century)
Georgian (18th century)
Classical and Gothic revival (19th century)
Modernistic art (20th century)
Modern Architectural Designs:
Unlike their ancient predecessors who worked with rocks and metals like iron, modern architects use concrete and steel to create marvelous interiors.
Architecture goes green:
A concept of architectural interior designing that has become very popular among present-day architects is that that of a green home. Green homes are built using materials and methods that are friendly to the environment. Much of the materials used in the construction of such homes are environment-friendly, and can be re-cycled. This is very important, because with the threat of global warming looming large over us, we need to do everything that can be done to prevent further damages to our environment.
By: orsondixon
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Architectural Rendering and Visualization
January 23rd, 2010Architectural CAD Drawing literally means architectural drawings on Computer in digital format. This finds application for residential, commercial projects, floor design, elevations, 2D and 3D presentation drawings. These drawings and documents cater to realtors, owners, consultants, engineers and contractors. CAD (Computer Aided Design) is primarily be used for architectural and structural drafting services.
Full Architectural CAD services would include working on existing, new build developments and planning applications. Architecture CAD Drawing and Drafting Services also cater to:
1. Architectural layout & landscaping CAD drawings
2. Architectural floor plan
3. Expertise in elevations roof and foundation plans
4. Space plan CAD drawings
5. Furniture CAD drawings
6. Reflected ceiling plans/ CAD drawings
7. Evacuation CAD plans
8. Sanitation & piping plan
9. Architectural sections
10. Detailed architectural working CAD drawings
11. HVAC drafting
12. Sewerage & drainage plans
Why use architectural rendering solutions?
Presenting your project or product in visually appealing form gives you an edge over other artistic mediums. Clients rely on the final product so why not present your product with a 3D rendering, animation or walkthroughs.
3D Rendering and walkthroughs are becoming increasingly important selling concepts in the world of architectural design. Would you like to take a look at your newly constructed office building without being physical present on the location? Would you also like to take a look at the flooring you have chosen for your house? Through 3D Rendering and walkthrough, you can do all this!
Architectural rendering provides:
• Interior architectural renderings
• Architectural renderings of apartments and condos
• Exterior architectural renderings
• Photomontage architectural renderings
• 3D visualization and architectural visualization
• Walkthroughs or flythrough
• Animated architectural illustration
• 3D House Plans
Architectural rendering and walkthroughs have become a powerful application. They are not only powerful marketing tools, but also assist in finding design faults before construction work begins.
By: Alex Denver
Architecture, the Timeless Gem
January 22nd, 2010Unlike many other practical professions, architecture is an ancient discipline responsible for the design of structures and buildings whose roots can be traced back to thousands of years B.C.
Architectural history can take you through the evolution of those structures that served as a landmark to remote civilizations, such as the Phoenicians and the legendary Tower of Babel, or the Egyptians and their incredible mortuary architecture, reflected in pyramids, tombs, and many other ancient buildings along the Nile River.
In fact, the first big architectural design recorded in history was the work of Imhotep, Egyptian vizier, doctor, high priest, and scribe to King Djoser. Imhotep designed and built the complex that took the name of his king, between the years 2630 to 2611 BC.
Vestiges of the most varied architecture speak for themselves about the most varied civilizations, traditions, and beliefs around the world. Without architecture, the history of mankind would be incomplete.
Many surviving buildings of the ancient world are examples of the great things that architecture can do for the world. Among them, we can name the Great Pyramid of Giza, listed as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the Great Wall of China, built between the years 221 to 206 BC.
Time evolved and all buildings and design began to take special characteristics, becoming symbols of different eras identified as architectural styles. In ancient Greece, where buildings seemed to always be the same, there were three types of columns to identified each period of time: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
The Romans inherited from the Greeks most of their traditions, beliefs, and customs, including architecture, but they also developed their own: as an example the Via Appia in Rome, and other surviving structures running from Italy to Great Britain.
Architectural history was influenced by artistic, economic, politic, and socio-cultural events throughout the centuries, and Europe became the cradle of many renowned architects in the years following the fall of the Roman Empire.
From Baroque to Art Nouveau, passing through Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance, Churrigueresque, and many other architectural styles, we can enjoy today an eclectic blending of buildings, homes, and other structures that present to us their past.
Curiously, other human disciplines have been also associated with architecture, such as metaphysics, by the hand of fraternal organizations such as the Freemasonry, established in London as a secret society in 1717.
Naming themselves the Order of the Free and Accepted Masons, this fraternity encompasses nowadays a large number of international lodges under the symbol of a square and compasses with a letter “G” associated with the building of the Temple of King Solomon.
As time passes, the actual architecture differs in shape, materials, construction methods, and designing goals, but the work of the architects will endure for generations to come.
By: Ashley Daniels