Book Description
Ching's signature approach -- improved in an updated bestseller

Francis D. K. Ching's illustrated introduction to interior design is now completely revised to be even more clear and accessible than the previous bestselling edition. Ching's unique approach is more useful than ever, with a reformatted, larger trim size for easy reading and an all -- new section presented in full color! It includes new and updated material on finishes, furnishings and textiles, lighting, sustainability, acoustics, workstations, and much more.

ANNOTATION

Contents: Introduction; Interior Space; Interior Design; A Design Vocabulary; Interior Design Elements; Interior Environmental Systems. This work is a full exploration of interior space. 300 line drawings. Bibliography. Index.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"Francis D. K. Ching's integrated approach to interior design is now updated and expanded in this new Second Edition. A functional and beautifully illustrated work, Interior Design Illustrated offers a thorough introduction to interior design, addressing the architectural requirements of interior spaces and the details of furnishing and interior finishes." Beginning designers will find this Second Edition invaluables for its concise and accessible presentation of important concepts, and experienced practitioners will find it insightful and practical for its coverage of the relationship between building structures and interior spaces. The broad range of illustrations communicates visual information and ploughs fertile ground for creative ideas and inspiration.

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