Teoh Gim Khoon (0361563)
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Spatial Design I - Weekly Lecture
INSTRUCTIONS
Week 1
We explored the foundations of spatial design, focusing on its interdisciplinary nature, blending architecture, landscape, interior, and urban design. Key concepts included understanding space versus place, user-centric design, and the role of interactivity and flexibility in shaping environments. Real-world examples like the High Line and REXKL showcased how spaces can be transformed to meet user needs.
Week 2
The focus was on conceptual design elements such as points, lines, planes, and volumes. These foundational components were analyzed through examples like Yayoi Kusama's installations and Zaha Hadid's architecture, highlighting their roles in creating boundaries, movement, and spatial experiences.
Week 3
The emphasis was on perceptual laws of visual organization, including Gestalt principles like figure-ground, proximity, and symmetry. You examined how these principles influence spatial perception and design, using examples from architecture and art to understand balance, hierarchy, and visual harmony.
Week 4
This week delved into compositional principles such as contrast, repetition, rhythm, and balance. The application of these principles in designs like the ArtScience Museum and Florida Polytechnic University demonstrated their impact on creating dynamic, visually engaging spaces.
Week 5
Horizontal elements serve as foundational components of spatial design, defining boundaries and influencing the organization of spaces. Key types include base planes, which act as spatial foundations; elevated planes, which provide separation and prominence; depressed planes, which create depth through surrounding vertical surfaces; and overhead planes, which enclose spaces from above. These elements shape spatial experiences by organizing circulation and providing functional demarcations.
Week 6
Vertical elements play a crucial role in shaping spaces, creating boundaries, and guiding movement. Configurations such as linear elements, single vertical planes, L-shaped planes, parallel planes, U-shaped planes, and four planes (closures) offer varying degrees of enclosure and openness. They contribute to the visual and functional dynamics of spaces, balancing privacy, interaction, and orientation.
Week 7
Openings are essential for connecting spaces and enhancing functionality. Positioned within planes, at corners, or between planes, they introduce natural light, ventilation, and visual continuity. Openings can emphasize spatial dynamics, blur boundaries, or create panoramic views, enriching the overall design by adding rhythm, depth, and interaction between spaces.
Week 9
Spatial relationships ensure cohesion and flow between different areas of a design. Key types include spaces within spaces, which enhance intimacy and functionality; interlocking spaces, where overlapping volumes create dynamic interactions; spaces linked by common areas, fostering connectivity; and adjacent spaces, which maintain individuality while promoting interaction. These relationships are fundamental to creating harmonious and functional environments.
Week 10
Transformation of form explores the evolution of spatial and aesthetic design through additive and subtractive processes. Additive methods expand functionality by adding elements, while subtractive methods create openness and redefine spaces by removing parts of a form. Interlocking volumes merge distinct shapes, fostering innovative and dynamic designs. These transformations inspire adaptability and creativity in spatial design.
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