History of Interior Design II
Diagramming
Analysing Built Environments
Through Diagrams
How to create diagrams? ‘For Analysing’ 2
Prepare a checklist
Pick a method
Prepare a checklist of what you want to analyse and how?
DeďŹ ne your method for diagramming. Keep in mind that it represents the maximum information
Choose a style A diagram can only become self-explanatory if the information is demonstrated in a simple yet informative format
Geometry
Plan, Section, Elevations
Rendered
Form
Isometric/ Axonometric
Line-Drawing
Structure
Perspective View
Colour-blocked
Concept
Blocks/ Abstractions
Partially rendered
Context
Site Plans
Overlayed 3
Choose a style: Line-drawing Pick a style that displays maximum information without creating a chaos
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Choose a style: Colour-Blocking in line-drawing Pick a style that displays maximum information without creating a chaos
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Choose a style: Abstract Pick a style that displays maximum information without creating a chaos
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Choose a style: Rendered Pick a style that displays maximum information without creating a chaos
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Begin with basic, Add multiple layers of information
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Begin with basic, Add multiple layers of information
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Subtle scheme, More analytical Information
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Make it complex, Do not Complicate
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Do not rely on basic orthogonal drawings...
MARIO BOTTA CHURCH OF SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA (SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST) MOGNO, TICINO, SWITZERLAND
...Modify the base drawing to clearly depict your point
Show what is required for visual communication
3x
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Design for natural light flow
Circulation
Verticality and Proportion
Add arrows and captions when required to communicate
Zoom in where required. Use Text as a supportive element
Make impactful and communicative visuals
Maintain a consistent language
Communicate What, Why, How through Diagram + Text
Dig deeper for reasoning of elemental articulation
Factor of Study 1
Identify sub-factors
Analyse Impact
Analyse What, How and Why
on space-making elements
Eg. Context as a Construct
Communicate A.
Geography & Geology
B.
Location and Immediate Context
C. D.
1. Organisation of spaces 2. Enclosures / walls and their treatment 3. Openings - Doors and windows 4. Roof and Ceiling 5. Inside-outside connectivity 6. Vertical supports and columns 7. System of Structure 8. Mouldings. Motifs and Decorations 9. Ornamentation
Through Diagramming and Supportive Text Separate diagrams? One cohesive diagram for each sub-factor? One cohesive diagram for each element?