Research into Interior design and my interior design ideas

The interior of a building augments its exterior and vice-versa, creating a feeling of flow and unity in the overall spirit of the building.

Therefore, in relation to its exterior I will explore the array of classical languages I chose as a point of inspiration, in my pursuit to make a personal and unique design for its interior. 

Gothic/Neo-Gothic style interior influences: 

Oxford University Museum of Natural History - 

A strong and beautiful example of Victorian Neo-Gothic architecture, 
with its glass and cast iron roofing, columns and capitals made from 
decorative stone and iron each representing branches of tree species. 

   



Art Deco/Art Nouveau style interior influences:

One North LaSalle -                                                   Grand Hotel Ciudad de Mexico - 
                                                                 
Building in Chicago known for its                             A five star hotel in Mexico known for its French
elegant Art Deco features and design.                        Art Nouveau style and breath taking Stained glass 
                                                                                    canopy. 
 


450 Sutter Building -

Located in California, this Neo-Mayan Art Deco skyscraper has 
detailed ornamentation, from its lauded exterior to the intricate Lobby.


A geometric Art Deco light design.


Beaux Art style interior influence: 

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of                  
Belgium -                                                   Pasaje Dorda Rocha - Located in Argentina - 

  


Brooklyn Museum in New York city -                            Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu -

This Beaux Art building holds the city's second             Created by Henri Labrouste, a room which 
largest art collection.                                                       creates a serene atmosphere with its nine                                                                                                     ceramic light reflecting domes.



Musée d'Orsay - 

Initially designed as a station by Beaux Art architect Victor Laloux but now 
a museum with the largest impressionist art collection in the world. The design 
of the building would be lauded and cause a mass influence in American railway design.  


The interior and decor of the famous École des Beaux-Arts academy in Paris, France.




Renaissance style interior influences:

                                        Library of the Marfa National Palace in Portugal - 
                                          
Done in a Boroque style which is a descendant of Renaissance, and is liken to be more decorative. 


Nave of Renaissance Cathedral, Granada,                    Interior of the Galleria degli Uffizi - 
Spain -                                                                           

         
Gallery at the Vatican museum - 

                                                                                   
                                           Oriental interior hallway in former papal palace -  


References:

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oumnh.ox.ac.uk

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