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Before even joining architecture I was very much interested in interior design and the different aesthetics a space has. This course was an opportunity to extend my knowledge about the field through the lens of architecture. In the beginning, there was an aspirational drive I had set up for myself where I would try to go beyond the generic Pinterest interiors.
Before even joining architecture I was very much interested in interior design and the different aesthetics a space has. This course was an opportunity to extend my knowledge about the field through the lens of architecture. In the beginning, there was an aspirational drive I had set up for myself where I would try to go beyond the generic Pinterest interiors.
But as I started, grasping and learning the basics and the whole dynamics of how interior works became foremost important as the way of working and method was very different from that of architecture.
But as I started, grasping and learning the basics and the whole dynamics of how interior works became foremost important as the way of working and method was very different from that of architecture.
Understanding how this field works practically on-site, through the layers of different agencies, and staying up to date with the latest technologies were the primary intents. For eg. During architecture school we learn to visualize and communicate dimensions in millimeters and meters. But when you are buying material or as simple as working out costs, the on-site practice is of using feet or inches.
Understanding how this field works practically on-site, through the layers of different agencies, and staying up to date with the latest technologies were the primary intents. For eg. During architecture school we learn to visualize and communicate dimensions in millimeters and meters. But when you are buying material or as simple as working out costs, the on-site practice is of using feet or inches.
How do you communicate your design intention with clients? We strongly drive our designs through conceptual ideas and broader concepts but using the same terms and language to the client doesn't help. That's when photographs/pictures in the form of mood boards come in and form the first and most important step. This is vital as it is the first visualization and mode of communication with the client and also as it forms the first impression.
How do you communicate your design intention with clients? We strongly drive our designs through conceptual ideas and broader concepts but using the same terms and language to the client doesn't help. That's when photographs/pictures in the form of mood boards come in and form the first and most important step. This is vital as it is the first visualization and mode of communication with the client and also as it forms the first impression.
We visited various markets around our neighborhood and in the known hubs of Mumbai, namely, Laxmi industrial estate, Raghuvanshi mills, Santacruz marble market, Lohar chawl, Mangaldas market, and wood markets of Jogeshwari & Byculla. Factors like Finishes, textures, cost, availability, and accessibility were understood by carrying out this survey and collecting samples.
We visited various markets around our neighborhood and in the known hubs of Mumbai, namely, Laxmi industrial estate, Raghuvanshi mills, Santacruz marble market, Lohar chawl, Mangaldas market, and wood markets of Jogeshwari & Byculla. Factors like Finishes, textures, cost, availability, and accessibility were understood by carrying out this survey and collecting samples.
This helped in not only the visualization of the aesthetics that we were aiming for but also checking out its availability or where the material can be sourced from ie. Is it locally available or need to be exported as it adds to the bill of quantities? Being aware of these cost differences was very important. To have a budget margin we considered 3500 - 4500/Sq.Ft for a residential project and 4500 - 5000/-Sq.Ft for a commercial one.
This helped in not only the visualization of the aesthetics that we were aiming for but also checking out its availability or where the material can be sourced from ie. Is it locally available or need to be exported as it adds to the bill of quantities? Being aware of these cost differences was very important. To have a budget margin we considered 3500 - 4500/Sq.Ft for a residential project and 4500 - 5000/-Sq.Ft for a commercial one.
Orthographical drawings like plans, sections, and construction details are important tools to communicate your design to the contract and the people who are going to be making it. But before that the client should be convinced of your intentions and thus for that 3D renders come a handful. These were realistic renders made using enscape where the color and texture of walls, furniture, hardware, flooring, light fixtures, etc were seen.
Orthographical drawings like plans, sections, and construction details are important tools to communicate your design to the contract and the people who are going to be making it. But before that the client should be convinced of your intentions and thus for that 3D renders come a handful. These were realistic renders made using enscape where the color and texture of walls, furniture, hardware, flooring, light fixtures, etc were seen.
Some of the takebacks from the course were:
Some of the takebacks from the course were:
- Communication with the client and also with the persons you are designing with, using all of the basic tools of drawings, pictures, etc.
- Methods of presenting the project.
- Being aware of the costs of every decision you take.
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