Greetings. I’m starting a new series of composing architectural works mainly focusing on the ideas of creating interior spaces in homes; since I figured not many are fortunate to have the opportunity to build their homes from ground up; but you’d still have the chance to revamp your interior spaces right? Growing up from young my parents would always refer to magazines, books or even to an extent where they’d go walk around my neighborhood looking for ideas to sort of collect ideas; mostly things that you’ve never thought about.

I mean its not easy for ordinary not design field related people to get hold of ideas to make their homes or sometimes its frustrating because even after hiring an architect/interior designer, you might not be able to feed them with enough design directions in achieving what you have in mind. Its always starts off with

“I want something like this….“

I’d like to take this opportunity to state that I’m writing this from a personal point of view as a user, just like you in my own preference of what I fancy & hopefully you’ll learn a thing or two about making our four walls a more interesting place to be in. I am an undergraduate pursuing architecture, with a Diploma in Architectural Technology in hand; so I’m still very much a student learning & exploring, take it easy on my opinions & enjoy the words from established architects around the world with me; through my eyes. Images will be labelled example #1,#2 in order for you to ask for opinions or comments related to how it works or stuff like that.

This will be an exciting learning process for me, so sit back and enjoy!

#1 I kinda like how I can walk right out from the living room into the garden courtyard. What attracted me in this image would be how the width of the opening is wide enough to give that sense of spaciousness. I’m pretty sure that it would have had a different impact if it the size of the opening into the exterior was smaller.

#2 I usually prefer sofa sets with a higher back frame because I like feeling lazy in my living room couch but this looks so comfy due to the depth (the distance from my butt to how far my leg stretches out). If you have a square-ish room, this might just work for you. I’m a big fan of neutral earth tone colors at the moment.

#3 Grey textured walls never fail to add a touch of “architecturally designed” perception to a home. If you ever recall walking into a friends house with a grey wall like this, I’m sure the first thing that strikes your mind would be; wow this place must have been properly designed. If you’re lacking of space, try building in shelves into your walls; functional & gives you more space!

#4 This might sound silly but I might just sit on the concrete external shade and jump on right into the pool. I’m pretty sure you’d be tempted to do so as well right? Literally jumping right out the window!

#5 I really like this idea of having an opening,and in this case an inward protruding glass box. Instead of having a usual opening like windows on the top which allows more heat into your space, why not have something like this? This would work well for bedrooms or areas where you don’t need an intense amount of natural daylight; and people get to see your sexy legs all the time from the outside.

#6 Last one. Two design features for this particular staircase design. Once again, we can always have shelves built in in many different ways depending on our individual needs. Secondly, if you noticed the angled riser (vertical half of the stairs) with an attached mirror surface; this makes it all a whole lot more interesting with the added on patterns reflected off the mirror. I don’t really fancy the patterns though.  Source.

Honestly, i would need feedbacks on this; whether you like it and if its entertainingly useful. This would determine if I would come up with the second series, and if you have nothing to comment on, just “like” the post. Its not for publicity sake but just for me to gage if I’m doing this right. Who knows I might be the architect designing your houses someday?

Among #1 to #6, which is your favourite idea?

Related posts:

1. My Red Ribbon.
2. Making Love To The Room.
3. ARCHIDEX 2011.

Posted on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 in Architecture Eats My Life Away, Blogosphere. Subscribe to this comment feed. Leave a response, or trackback from your own site.