The compositional aspect of an interior directly refers to how the designer applies two-dimensional and three-dimensional composition. Within the space the viewer sees that three dimensionally, the barrels and lighting follow curvilinear lines and organic shapes relating well to the actual shape and theme of the space itself. The straight lines of the table in the middle create contrast compositionally with the rest of the space. The horizontal line on the bottom of the out coves also connect to the table by following the same height as the table top. The shape of the space is reflected in shape of the out coves and direction of the floor. Overall, the space is human scale. The ceiling is not overly arched to make the space feel monumental which allows the space to compositionally be comfortable. The out coves are also scaled to be appropriate for the walls, human viewing, and displays within them. The objects within the space are very proportional. This causes the composition of the space to be balanced. This is created because although the objects vary in size within the space, nothing in particular is overly sized or too small for its surroundings. The space also creates a composition of being very horizontal. This is created within every straight line seen within the space like the barrels lined up horizontally following the walls, the table being so long and three dimensionally the space being a half circle and the floor being the horizontal bottom line under the arc seen in the ceiling.
If the space’s out coves were actual windows viewing the outdoors how would the composition of the space change? Would this change work or take away from the design? What is the best compositional design to this space that makes it work so well or not work? I think the barrels of the space add a lot to the theme and composition of the space, if they were not there would it matter? What if there were only a couple scattered with in the hall or were in a row down the middle instead?
If the alcoves were windows, it would disrupt the flow/vibe you get from the space. The vibe now is calm, and soothing. The addition of some sort of landscape view would over power the space. The best feature of the space is the repetition of curvilinear line. Having the barrels be not in the space would effect how you perceive the space. They make the table seem not so lost in a space that is all curvi-linear. The position of the barrels could change the affect. If there were only a few then there wouldn't seem to be a purpose for them to be there. If they were in the middle the space would have an overload of curved line. Without the table the space would be to enclosing.
ReplyDeleteIf the out coves were windows, it would take away from the overall theme of the space. The barrels would not be the focus of the room, and the room would lose its compositional value. The view outside of the windows would add another aspect to the space, and thus distract the viewer from the already balanced composition. If the barrels were not present, the space would not be as defined. It would be only a hallway, rather than a themed and experiential space. Having two solid rows of barrels gives the space its definition. If there were not as many, or if they were positioned differently the space would not be successful.
ReplyDeleteThe alcoves are creating the illusion of windows, without the opening and the natural light that could be entering the space. If the alcoves were indeed windows, you would have a completely new feel. The space wouldn’t be as dark and rich; instead, there would be bursts of natural light, making the space feel more open and airy more than it is at the moment. I think that the bright light might take away from the rich feeling the space is creating at the moment. The richness of the deep brick red wall color, the woods of the wooden barrels, and the dimmer lighting is creating one effect; whereas the addition of that natural light might take away from that rich feeling one has within the space. If you were to take away some of the barrels, it would take away from the subconscious wayfinding and just overall definition of the space. Their curvilinear makeup relates to the taller curved ceilings, connecting the space from top to bottom. I think that if you were to place a row of barrels down the middle of the room might end up making the space appear to be split down the middle and almost as if you were creating 2 aisles that people would be forced to walk through.
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