The Interiors Theory Primer

The Interiors Theory Primer

In a world where life is increasingly defined by the spaces we inhabit, understanding interiors is essential to understanding ourselves. The Interiors Theory Primer maps the intellectual terrain of interior design and spatial experience, introducing readers to key concepts that shape how people occupy interior spaces. Organized into three parts, this book begins with foundational concerns, such as place, identity, materiality, and atmosphere, and then examines the boundaries and expertise of the discipline, before turning to critical and emerging topics like biophilia, virtuality, and social justice. Each chapter presents a focused literature review of a major theme in interiors theory, supported by key design precedents and suggestions for further reading. Drawing on a wide range of scholarship, The Interiors Theory Primer offers a coherent framework for understanding interiors as a distinct, interdisciplinary field deeply embedded in the human condition. Accessible to students, useful to professionals, and provocative for scholars, The Interiors Theory Primer argues that the designed environments in which we live, work, and gather deserve greater attention—not only for their aesthetic and functional qualities but also for their powerful role in shaping contemporary life.

Interiors Theory Primer

"This interiors theory primer draws upon a range of historic to contemporary scholarship and design project examples to introduce and understand the key areas of interest in interiors. Organized into three sections, the book addresses long-standing issues at the core of interiors, starting with questions of experience and inhabitation, before moving to emerging areas of concern such as virtuality, biophilia, and social justice. Each chapter introduces a specific topic of interiors, presents a succinct review of pertinent scholarship and design precedents, and concludes with suggestions for further reading related to each topic. The Interiors Theory Primer provides interior design students and instructors a clear and cohesive structure to understand and engage the important contributions that comprise interiors theory"--

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