ROOTS

Mhyria Miller & Nami Kissalita

1 Root’s Design Thesis

2 Designer’s page

3 Current design trends

6 Elements of Design

7 Line

13 Texture

20 Space

25 Shape and Form

36 Light

52 Color

62 Mass

66 Pattern

68 Principles of Design

69 Scale

72 Proportion

75 Balance

82 Rhythm

87 Emphasis

90 Harmony (Unity & Variety)

99 Space Planning/Furniture arrangement

108 Locations page

CONTENTS Departments

Roots is a magazine that

celebrates the elements and

principles of design. The primary

focus of the magazine is to

showcase these elements and

principles with clear and simple

page layouts. Our design

inspiration comes from the idea of

simplicity and the power it holds.

To create a magazine that any

reader can follow and interpret is

the essence of Roots. The

magazine’s design aesthetic goes

beyond Athens, capturing various

representations and influences of

the building blocks of design in

varying environments.

DESIGN THESIS

As a former collegiate athlete and

aspiring Interior Designer my personality

and the challenges I take on attribute to

my personal three D’s: discipline, drive,

and dedication. Every since I was a

young girl I would always set goals in

every aspect of my life and wouldn’t quit until I achieved them. I enjoy and celebrate the

divine interrelationship between my goal stricken

self and my nature to just kick back and relax.

Growing up in the Florida Keys and being raised

with the idea that simplicity and conservation is the

essence of life is the backbone of my design

inspirations. Sustainability is an area of Interior

Design that intrigues me and an aspect I wish to

learn more about. That being said, when I’m a

professional I will strive to be open-minded and find

a design aesthetic that compliments both my values

and those of my clients. I will educate them and

allow them to have a hands-on experience

throughout the design process. I’m looking forward

to embracing the next chapter of my life.

Mhyria Miller .

Uganda to try and start a new life here in the States.

My parents journey, from growing up in the villages in

Uganda to coming here, has always been a source of

inspiration for me. They have taught me to always

pursue my dreams, not matter what!

With the help and support of my parents I'm now here

pursuing my dream to become an interior design. For

as long as I can remember I have always had a urge

to create. My dream is to create spaces that not only

move and inspire people but pushes and drives them

to ask questions about the shape and form of their

environment.

I have always felt that the true beauty of things lies in

tiny the details and I think that this magazine helps to

show this. When the basic principals and elements of

design are applied with though, care, and a critical eye

they can create spaces that are moving and magical.

I was born in a small town

in Washington to two new

residence of the United

States, Rose and William

Kisaalita . In 1982They had

just left their family, friends,

and worn torn country of

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This month in Sustainable Trends we will look into the

growing movements of two very different fields of design.

Both have focused goals with plans of turning their trend

into a lifestyle. First we will take a look at various design

solutions for remodeling homes of elders. After, we will

briefly explore what sustainable design actually means

and a few factors that go into creating a sustainable

home.

Creating design solutions that will allow the elderly to stay

in their respected homes has recently become a booming

advocate of the home remodeling business. The comfort

of home can never be underestimated, and as a person

ages they cling to familiar surroundings. As cliché as it

sounds “home truly is where the heart is”; and more and

more elders want to remain in their existing environments.

Because of this, designers and repair contractors have

taken the initiative to research the best design solutions to

existing problems and constraints within a home. Over a

three day course a working team can become Certified

Aging- In- Place- Specialists. Throughout this course the

designers and repair contractors learn through limitations.

They are put through series of tests that limit their

accessibility by hindering their sight and movement. It is

asked of them to try and perform the tasks with these

ailments so that they can truly see what it is like to be an

elder with these problems.

Cynthia Leibrock has exemplary knowledge on aging and

the factors needed for redesigning accessible homes for

elders. She created a list that can be followed to improve

their living situations. Going through the lists one will see

that it is broken up into segments from “do it yourself”

improvements to more high-end jobs that require a

professional.

Do it now:

1. Tape down rugs.

2. Add handrails with extensions to both

sides of the stairs.

3. Add grab bars to your shower.

4. Reorganize your kitchen around the

tasks you perform.

5. Add offset pivot hinges to narrow doors.

Replace your shower head with a hand

held shower on a vertical grab bar.

6. Do an energy audit. (We generally need

higher ambient temperatures as we age.)

Add task lighting to improve visual acuity.

7. Be proactive about your health—

reorganize your house to encourage you

to make it fun to exercise and to cook

healthy meals. Try steam cooking; a

portable steamer costs less than $100.

Keep your house cleaner with a place to

remove shoes upon entering.

8. Remodel the inside of your cabinets.

Add pop-up shelves, lazy susans, pull-out

racks, and lighter colors, for example. Add

warning systems: Smoke detectors CO2

detectors, and driveway alerts.

9. Replace difficult controls with door

levers and cabinet "C" grips, not knobs;

use pressure switches, touch controls,

and rocker switches on lamps. To test

what works, try to use all controls with a

closed fist. Then try to use all of them with

one hand.

10. Replace your cookware for safety.

Look for stay-cool handles and nondrip

edges, for example.

11. You may need a new phone. If you have trouble

hearing on your phone, replace it with one that

amplifies high frequencies, not one that just

increases the volume. If you frequently dial wrong

numbers, find a phone with a large, lighted touchpad.

12. Use your house to reduce stress. Add a small fountain

that produces the relaxing sound of running water.

Keep relaxing music playing at all times. Add

speakers which don't require wiring.

13. Buy a comfortable chair that is easy to access and

exit, with arms well forward and space to put your

feet back so you can lean forward and push off.

Increase your security. Add deadbolts to all doors. Block

sliding-glass doors when not in use. Consider the

many options in security systems.

Do it later: adaptable solutions

1. Install the wall reinforcements, not the grab bars.

2. Install the track and wiring, not the $10,000 stair lift.

3. Add that study or den now and use it later for a live-in

caregiver.

4. Install wiring for an automatic door opener in a tight

hallway, and add the opener later.

5. Wall-mount cabinets so they can be lowered or raised

later.If the laundry is downstairs, wire and vent a

closet on an upper floor so you can add a small

washer-dryer at a later date.

6. Stack closets on multiple floors to form a shaft for an

elevator at a future time.

Do it as you remodel

1. If you are putting in a wood floor, recess

that area rug.

2. Use a nonslip finish on the wood floor.

3. Use a drop-down door bottom instead of

a threshold (which is a tripping

hazard).

4. Plan 4-foot hallways, 5-foot turnaround

spaces in each room, and clear floor

space for walkers, wheelchairs,

strollers, and scooters. Use

anthropometric measures to evaluate

the route by walking through your

house with elbows out to a 3-foot

width.

5. Add more windows and skylights with

low-E thermal glass. This will increase

ambient light levels. We may need a

fivefold increase in ambient light as

we age.

6. Replace your cook top with a safe and

fast induction model.

7. Build a seat into your shower.

8. Replace your oven with a safe, side-

hinged model. Add a pull-out shelf

below.

9. Replace your washer and dryer with

elevated, front-opening models.

Sustainable Design is the fastest growing area

of design that focuses on alternative, more

efficient means of building and living. It is a type

of design that requires professional designers to

have a willingness to learn and commitment to

limiting our home’s effect on the environment.

There are many factors that go into designing a

“green” home. First of all it must be

acknowledged as a process. Throughout the

entire design process and after, measures must

be taken to limit the environmental impact. The

following are areas to focus on implementing

when designing a sustainable home: Energy-

Efficient Features, Water-Efficient Features,

Resource-Efficient Features, Indoor Air Quality

Features, and Outside the Home features. By

picking products with labels such as

ENERGYSTAR and WaterSense, one is

guaranteed to not only save electricity, but save

money in the long run as well. Materials,

fixtures, and fittings that are considered

sustainable are more durable and have a greater

lifespan than those of non-sustainable products.

In conclusion, sustainable design is not only a

type of design; it’s a way of life; one in which will

continue to grow over time…

RainShine. LEED platinum house in Atlanta, Ga

Elements

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Design

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Straight horizontal

Straight vertical

Angular

Curved flowing

Curved tightly

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Straight Horizontal Lines make up this composition by creating

an even series of lines that guide the viewer towards the back

of the building in a systematic manner.

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Straight Vertical Lines are emphasized

in the windows of this building. The

lines are used for structural and aesthetic purposes.

Elongation of the façade is achieved through the use of

multiple vertical lines dividing the window panes.

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An angle is the figure

formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint. The angular lines are used in this space to create a glass dome ceiling. This feature lifts the viewers to the heavens and brings in light from above.

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CURVED

FLOWING

A flowing curved line is a line that

is not straight but is smooth and

flowing and deviated from zero

degrees. the curved featured on the

First Baptist Church are found on

the windows, steps, and domed

ceiling.

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LINE

The tightly curved lines on this mirror

give it a lot of visual interest, activity, and depth. The detailed molding provides the mirror with a good frame and makes it into the leading center piece of the stairwell.

Texture

Smooth

Rough

Surface Quality- Real

Surface Quality- Implied

Non-Reflective Texture

Reflective Texture

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The countertop in this Athen’s

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smooth texture element well.

The surface obviously has no

jagged edges or rigid surfaces.

The countertops are purely

smooth and pristine.

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The walls in this store were

made of rusticated brick. It

brings a very earthy feeling to

the space which coincides with

the outwear clothing they sell.

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The shower head showed here is

an example of Real tactile

texture. Just by looking at it one

can see that it would have

texture. The little bumps stick

out of the faucet head giving the

appearance of textured surface

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An implied surface quality is one

that looks different from how it feels. In the lobby Boyd the tile floors look to have small stones pressed into them. However, when touch the surface is actually smooth to the touch instead of touch and gritty.

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A non-reflective surface

is one that absorbs the light instead of reflecting it. The cut stone in the paving outside of the Athens First Bank is a good example of a non-reflective surface. The stone adds interest and a nice detail to the sidewalk.

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A reflective surface

is one that reflects back the light that is shown on it. the seating area in front of the national they feature sleek metal chairs and tables for customers. S

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Space

Positive space

Negative space

Crowding

Territoriality

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example of positive space. The

contents of the space take up the

whole room without allowing for

any negative space.

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This shop had hanging paper

ornamentation that represented

the element of negative space.

Each piece of paper had cut out

shapes that allowed for light to

come through because of the

absence of paper.

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An area designed for crowding is an area that is designed to

manage a large number of people. The plaza in front of the Tate Center has been designed to manage a large number of pedestrians Because of it’s location, the Tate Center often has large burst of pedestrian traffic from students changing class. The layout of the space provides enough room for students to flow through it easily

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Territoriality has to do with the

need for people to have their own personal space. At the Science Library they have single student study desk that are each placed into their own nooks. This gives the space a sense of privacy and allows a student to relax enough to feel free to study.

Shape & Form

Geometric Shape

Natural/ Organic Shape

Abstract Shape

Non-representational Shape

Static Shape

Dynamic Shape

Geometric Form

Natural Form

Abstract

Non-objective

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SHAPE

Shape is the outer form of

an object or figure such as a circle, triangle, square, or rectangle. A 2d shape is one that can be measured using only height and width. The 2d geometric shapes in the pattern on the tapestry is mostly made up of rectangles, squares, and circles. The large but simple design helps to fill the room, but doesn’t overbear it.

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SHAPE

A 2D natural shape is a

shape normally found in nature that is represented in a two dimensional form. In this room the tapestry acts as a wall cover to break up the monotony of the white wall and as a large art piece.

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This sculpture was done by an

artist friend of our family. His

inspiration comes from creating

abstract forms that allow a

person’s mind to wander and

come to their own conclusions

on what the piece of art means.

His concepts are not associated

with any specific instances or

forms.

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This sculpture is a great

representation of a non-objective

form. The piece of art does not

represent any object, figure, or

element of nature. It is simple

yet beautiful. The location of the

sculpture adds to the piece by

creating a sense of freedom and

peacefulness.

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The background of this sign is a

good example of non-

representational shapes because

it is primarily the elements of

line, and color without any

influence from actual people,

places, or things.

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A static shape is one that

is well grounded in its form with heavy lines. The memorial on Broad street slowly tapers up and has tree large sections on the bottom it give it a stable base. The tall obelisk ask as a beacon pointngtowards the sky.

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The statue shown at the

entrance of the Vince Dooley

Athletic Complex is an example

of a dynamic shape. The men in

the statue looks as if they’re in

motion which compliments this

element of design.

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A geometric

shape is one where you can measure the Length, width, and depth. The foundation featured in front of the First Presbyterian Church is a nice touch to their small garden. The sound of the running water helps to block out the noise from the street nearby.

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NATURAL

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SHAPE

Objects in the third dimension

have depth. They are solid shapes with length, width, and height. 3D natural and organic shapes are objects that can be found in nature. This small delicate flower and its natural organic shape provides the room with life and interest.

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Log Cabin in N.C.

Light

Natural light

Combustion lighting

Ambient lighting

Uplighters

Task lighting

Track lighting

Floor lamps

Table lamps

Mood lighting

Art lighting

Colored lighting

Glare from natural light

Soffit lighting

Toe kick or raiser lighting

Glare from general lighting

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Natural light is unique in that it

changes its type of light

throughout the day. It is a

healthy type of lighting that

humans find to be a necessity.

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Combustion lighting is light that

is brought to a room by

candlelight or firelight. These

candles in my bedroom are an

example of this type of lighting.

Combustion lighting brings a

warm and inviting feel to a room.

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Ambient lighting is a type of

lighting that gives a certain

mood to a place without it being

its main light source. This room

exemplifies the idea of ambient

lighting in its column and wall

mounted lighting.

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The uplighting in the Rankin

Smith Center gives the space its

light by distributing warm light

upwards that is not

overwhelming to the eye. It

creates a mood that allows for a

person to study comfortably.

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This light fixture is a creative

representation of task lighting.

The fixture itself is funky and

would be a great accent feature

in a room that needs a little

added spice.

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The track lighting shown here is

in our home in North Carolina. It

is the main source of light in our

living area but it also does a

great job of highlighting the

wood details as well.

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Log Cabin in N.C.

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Floor lamps are a great way to

have task lighting while giving

visual interest to a room. Lamps

such as the one shown can give a

room a sense of style while being

efficient at its task.

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This shop had an array of table

lamps. There were many

different designs but they all

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The soft lighting over the

bed is an example of mood lighting. The lighting here is used to create a comfortable environment were one can relax after a hard day of work.

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With art lighting, the light fixture can be considered an art piece itself. These art

piece are made from a thinner material to let a little light shine though and thenwrapped with a dark cord to add contrast. They seem to float in midair and thewarm light they produce adds a comforting feeling to the space. These pieces actas art and as task lighting for the workers in the dining hall.

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LIGHTING

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Colored lights are lights that shine light that is red, orange, yellow, green,

blue, or purple. Colored lights are usually used to set a type of mood or invoke a feeling in a space. At the Variety Playhouse during shows colored lights are used to add a mood and aide the music in communicating it’s message or feeling to the audience.

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Natural light is light provided

to us through the sun. When

natural light becomes too

bright or intense it can

produce glare which can

result in irritation and fatigue.

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LIGHTING

Glare can be produced from interior

light fixtures as well. Here is an example of glare in the lobby of the Science Library caused by the light fixtures above. Since it is minimum and on the floor the it doesn’t cause to much of a problem for people walking through it.

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Toe kick lighting is a form of indirect lighting. In

this example, the lights are placed underneath the counter to help illuminate the floor and when light cast a warm gentle glow.

LIGHTING

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Here the soffit lighting is

used to illuminate the Athens first bank sign and helps to create a welcoming entrance.

Color

Monochromatic color scheme

Analogous color scheme

Direct Complementary colors

Split Complementary colors

Triadic Complementary colors

Double Complementary colors

Tetrad Complementary colors

Alternate Complementary colors

Neutral color palette

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The monochromatic color

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examples of how one hue can be

broken into various values and

chromas to create a harmonious

color scheme that is pleasing to

the eye. (note the white hue in

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The various pictures shown here

exhibit the analogous color

scheme. Each picture shows what

colors look like that are next to

each other on the color wheel. I

believe the one on the right best

displays how this color

combination can work well and

harmonize the composition.

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A direct complementary color scheme is a

color scheme that uses colors that are directly across from one another on the color where. In this room the two complementary colors used are red and green with the red framing the green bed by surrounding it on the wall and floor.

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color scheme in that they have

one main hue and two equally

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complement as accent colors.

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visual contrast in both pictures

shown. I believe the photo on the

right does the best job of

balancing these varying colors.

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Various rooms showing color scheme

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the triadic complementary color

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evenly spaced around the whole

color wheel, the colors used are

evenly spaced around “half” of

the color wheel. My inspiration

picture on the bottom is a great

representation however. The

vibrant colors are a pure

giveaway that this is a triadic

complementary color scheme.

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A double complement consist of two pairs of complementary

colors. In this example the shoes at agora have the colors, red, green, purple, and yellow acting as the two sets. These shoes are funky and fun because of the multiple colors.

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COMPLEMENTARY

A tetradic color scheme

is one were the colors used are separated by 90 degrees of hue. In this example the four colors work together to create a lively color pallet that really flows and works well with the rest of the room.

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COMPLEMENTARY

An alternate-complementary color scheme consists of a color, its complement and the

complement's two adjacent colors.

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A neutral color palette is one

that features mostly grays, browns, and whites. A neutral palette can give a room a more relaxing feeling because of the cool basic colors. This room uses the colors, white, grey, black, and blue to create a relaxing space to unwind in at the end of the day.

Mass

Actual density

Optical density

Massing

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Actual density is shown in this

photograph by the mass this

building exudes. Solid brick work

composes this building which

gives the museum its heavy

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The bookcase shown in this

hotel lobby shows optical density

in that although it is not solid

wood and has cut outs for books

and ornamentation, it still

appears dense.

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Lobby at the Marriott

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MASSING

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Driftmier Engineering

Department.

Massing is when

objects are placed together to create unity and organization . Massing can give an area a more weighted or solid feel to it. In this example, all of the books are placed along one wall, to organize and group them together.

Pattern

Placement of emphasis

Character of the pattern

The pattern color scheme

The scale of the pattern

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PATTERN

ROOTS

Residence of Austin Martin

In this room the place of emphasis is on

the wall tapestry hung on the left side of the wall. This is the point of emphasis because of the scale of the pattern is much large than any other in the room. The style of the tapestry is repeating geometric shapes and the color scheme is made up of blue, orange, and green.

Principles

Of

Design

Scale

Human Scale

Symbolic Scale

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HUMAN

SCALE

ROOTS

Residence of Austin Martin

Human scale is important to keep in mind

when looking at a space. Human scale can help us determine if a space is too small or large for a person and if they will be comfortable in it. In this example the size of this room and the size of the furnishing in it have be carefully thought about and choose to make people feel at ease

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The sorority and fraternity

facades shown are a good

example of symbolic scale. The

mass and wealth these buildings

exude give them their symbolic

significance.

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KAPPA ALPHA THETA

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

Proportion

Object in proportion with space

Object not in proportion with space

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The Hunter Homes Academic

Building is a great example of

object in proportion. The façade

exudes symmetry, harmony, and

balance, giving the overall

composition a very proportional

aesthetic.

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Hunter Homes Academic Bldg.

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OBJECT

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Junkman’s Daughters

NOT

IN

PROPORTION

The paper lantern shown is

about 4ft tall and because it’s obscene size dominates the small space and is out of proportion with the rest of the room. This bland paper lantern acts a bad center because of its color and lack of interest. It draws the viewer’s attention only because it fails to fit in the design space.

Balance

Visual symmetry

Structural symmetry

Visual asymmetry

Visual Radial

Structural asymmetric

Structural Radial

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VISUAL

SYMMETRY

ROOTS

Myers Quad

A space with visual

symmetry is one that reflects itself exactly across a central axis point. In this example the axis point can be found in the middle of the image and on both sides of this point the image is perfectly balanced. This balance makes the space very organized and comforting to the viewer.

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STRUCTUAL

SYMMETRY

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Soule Hall

Structural symmetry like visually

symmetry is when a space is the same on both sides of it’s central axis point. In this example the steps leading into soul hall show us structural symmetry. The balanced created by the pillars and windows leads down to the door visually and physically.

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VISUAL

ASYMMETRY

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Downtown Parking Deck, Athens

GA

Asymmetry is the absence of symmetry. The

parking deck is an example of a very well balanced asymmetrical building. Because the elevator is slightly to the left, it throws off the perfect symmetry, and it gives the building dynamic interest. The repletion in with the windows helps give the building a calm rhythm.

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The church shown in the picture

is a prime example of structural

asymmetry. Small elements are

being contrasted with large

massive elements. The accented

reds are being contrasted with

the church’s primary white color.

Overall, the façade shown here is

a great example of the powerful

feeling a structural asymmetric

building can give.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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The painting displayed

represents the visual radial

principle of design accurately.

The design is centered around

the leaf bug in the middle of the

painting representing life and its

surroundings.

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Painting in Residence

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The ceiling shown here is a

great example of balance in its

structural radial form. The

cupola is designed for hot air to

rise in the summer time keeping

homes cooler and less humid.

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Ceiling of Residence

Rhythm

Repetition or Metric

Gradation or Climactic

Contrast

Transition or flowing

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The support under the top porch

area is an example of repetition.

The motif is repeated all around

the porch in an ordered fashion.

The motif shown has structural

purpose as well as an evident

ornamentation value.

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Whistle Bar

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The façade of the building

shown here is a great example of

climactic rhythm. As the eye

takes in this overwhelming/busy

building, one will most likely

have an emotional reaction.

Whether the reaction is positive

or negative depends on the

viewer, but the powerful

composition strikes an emotional

impact one way or the other.

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Ripley’s Believe It Or Not

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CONTRAST

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Broad St. Athens GA,

Along Broad St there are several stores and restaurants that standout and

contrast one another by painting their building different colors. The pattern of light and dark hue mixed with earthy and vibrant shades helps to make the street as a whole very colorful and lively.

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TRANSITION

FLOWING

ROOTS

A flowing transition is a rhythm that

allows the eye to travel through a space without interruption. The windows above this building allow the eye to glide from window to window because of the curved molding.

Emphasis

Focal point visual

Focal point structural

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The large cross next to the

Episcopal church shown is the

focal point of the composition.

Any person who looks at this

church would most likely be

immediately drawn to the cross.

Symbolically and because of its

mass is why most people’s eyes

would be drawn to it.

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Episcopalian Church

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FOCAL

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Planet Smoothie

POINT

STRUCTUA;

A focal point is an area that is visually important and

strongly engaging. At the corner of _ and _ this building acts as the focal point. It commands the viewers eye because of the delicate molding details and the tower on top.

Harmony (Unity & Variety)

Unity through Line

Unity through Shape

Unity through Color

Unity through Repetition

Variety through Color

Variety through materials

Variety through furniture

Variety through modern in contrast to old

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Unity by line is represented well

in these rugs by its apparent use

of straight vertical and horizontal

lines. The lines bring each rug

together in a harmonious whole.

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Various Rugs

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Unity by shape is utilized in this

outdoor fireplace. As one can see

this piece uses the circle as its

prominent shape with accented

triangle and rectangular shaped

tile work.

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Outdoor Fireplace

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The façade of the building

shown here is a great example of

unity through use of color. The

varying shades of red create a

harmonious feel and a sense of

unity and wholeness.

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Boar’s Head Saloon

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The wooden railings and tile

designs shown here are good

representations of unity by

repetition. These repetitious

lines and shapes unify and bring

together the aesthetic of the two

designs.

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Florida residence

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VARIETY

THROUGH

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Junkman’s Daughter’s

COLOR

At the shoe display in

Junkman’s the walls are draped with colorful string and drapery. The multitude of colors are used help to brighten and enclose the space. The variety of hot pinks, purples, yellows, blues, and greens bring it together and give it a flashy feel.

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VARIETY

THROUGH

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MATERIALS

The bronze and white stone

help to create an elegant entrance for the _ . these two different materials next to one another add lots of visual interest to the space and help to give it a grand feeling.

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VARIETY

THROUGH

FURNITURE

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Junkman’s Daughter

The seating at Junkman’s consist of a variety of

funky chairs. In this example, all three chairs have different, texture, colors, and even shapes. For this store such variety works extremely well. It helps to give the store a lot of unique points of interest that are centered on quirky novelty items.

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MODREN

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Junkman’s Daughters

OLD In this example neon shades and

bold floral prints, both of which are popular trend today, have been applied to these more traditional paper lanterns. It gives them a fun modern kick and adds a twist of originality to a more traditional piece.

Space Planning/Furniture Arrangement

Unity through Line

Unity through Shape

Unity through Color

Unity through Repetition

Variety through Color

Variety through materials

Variety through furniture

Variety through modern in contrast to old

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SUCCESSFUL

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Athens First Bank

SPACEF

UNCTION

The design in this space is one that works well

because of how well the space is organized. The seating is grouped together as is the art and it is also clear were traffic is suppose to flow around the space.

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UNSUCCESSFUL

ROOTS

Residence of Erik Edwards

SPACE

FUNCTION

The design of this

space doesn’t work well. One reason that is fails is because of how chaotic and unorganized it is. There isn’t enough storage space for items so they end up on the floor, and the lighting in the space makes it feel like a cave.

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STRAIGHT

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Five Guys, Athens GA

LINE

GROUPING

A straight- line furniture grouping is when seating is arranged in a

line. This arrangement works well for the seating outside of Five Guys because it saves space and also allows customers a nice view of downtown Athens.

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L-SHAPED

ROOTS

East Campus Village Lobby

GROUPING

An L-shaped furniture grouping is

formed when two set of seating pieces are placed at right angles to each other. This seating arrangement is used throughout the ECV dorm lobbies and it helps to create an intimate seating area for students.

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The furniture arrangement

shown in these examples are

considered parallel groupings.

The chairs in the bottom picture

are seated parallel and close to

each other fostering intimate one

on one conversations. The top

picture is a little more

community oriented with its

open floor plan and space

around the furniture. However

the parallel arrangement again

allows for intimate face to face

conversations.

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The Pierre House & RainShine Home

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The leather recliner’s in these

pictures are great examples of

solo grouping furniture

arrangement. The chairs sit in

the selected rooms not only to

take up unused space, but to

offer a quiet reading area for

someone.

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Bed & Breakfast

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The various pictures shown here

are primary examples of circular

furniture groupings. This type of

seating fosters good

conversation. I believe seating

arrangements such as these are

warm and inviting and constitute

a friendly atmosphere.

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Various Living Areas

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The desk area shown here is a

prime example of U-shaped

groupings. Its meant for a one

person work area, however, it is

designed to be able to have

collaborative group meetings

when needed. I believe this is a

good representation of this type

of furniture placement because of

the open desk area to the left.

People can pull up chairs and

converse with the worker easily.

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Office Desk Area

LOCATIONS

Student Ramsey Center

300 River Rd Athens, GA 30602-1507

Masada 238 E Clayton St

Athens, GA 30601-2705

River Club Apartment 1005 Macon Hwy Athens Ga 30606

Barrow Hall 201 Barrow Hall Athens Ga 30602-2407

School Kids Records

264 E Clayton St Athens, GA 30601-2705

Frontier 193 E Clayton St

Athens, GA 30601-2702

Smathers Beach

S Roosevelt Blvd Key West, FL 33040

Five and Ten 1653 S Lumpkin St

Athens, GA 30606

Black Mountain Home 95 old cove rd. Black Mountain 28711

Vince Dooley Athletic compl ex

UGA Athens, GA 30601

Heerys Too 184 E Clayton St

Athens, GA 30601-2703

Rankin Smith Center

E Rutherford St Athens, GA 30605

Big Pine Key Home 29565 Big Pine Key Fl 33043

Marriott hotel

3031-41 North Roosevelt Blvd. Key West FL

Key West Museum of Art

281 Front St Key West, FL 33040-8313

Whistle bar 224 Duval St

Key West, FL 33040-6569

Ripleys believe it or not

108 Duval St Key West, FL 33040-6506

Boars Head saloon

400 Front St Key West, FL 33040-6617

St. Pauls church

401 Duval St Key West, FL 33040-6550

The Pierre House 1 Duval Street

Key West, FL 33040

St. Francis in the Keys 1600 Key Deer Blvd Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Monroe County Fire Dept. 390 Key Deer Blvd. Big Pine Key, Fl 33043

Conner Hall

301 Cedar Street

UGA, Athens, GA 30602

Kappa Alpha Theta

338 S Milledge Ave

Athens, GA 30605-1096

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

247 Pulaski St

Athens, GA 30601

Hunter Homes Academic Bldg105 Holmes UGA

Athens, GA 30602

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University of Georgia Theatre department

University of Georgia

Athens, GA30602-3154

Butts-Mehre Heritage Museum1 Selig Circle

Athens, GA 30602

Trapeze bar

269 North Hull Street,

Athens, GA 30601

Boyd Graduate Studies Building

210 DW Brooks DriveUniversity of Georgia

Athens, GA 30602

Tate plaza

48 Baxter Street,

Athens, GA 30602

Side walk on Hull Street

Hull St. 252Athens, GA 30601

The National232 W Hancock Ave.

Athens, GA 30601

Residence of Nami Kisaalita, bedroom

255 Appleby Dr.

Athens GA 30605

Residence of Anna

Tankered, kitchen1000 River Bend Parkway

Apt. 12

Athens GA 30605

Residence of Austin

martin, living room, 169 Whippoorwill circle

Athens GA 30605,

Broad Street, 2 pages

Agora

260 W Clayton StAthens, GA 30601

Georgia theatre 215 North Lumpkin Street

Athens, GA 30601

Residence for Jordan

Sims, Bedroom192 Grove St.

Athens, GA 30605

ECV dinning hall

Variety playhouse1099 Euclid Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

Residence of Ibanda

Ruhumbekia, kitchen

335 Daisy LaneAthens, GA 30605

Office of William Kisaalita934 Agriculture Dr.

Athens, GA 30602

Junkman’s Daughter’s

Brother

458 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601

Myers quad1055 S Lumpkin St

Athens, GA 30602

Soule hall

1056 S Lumpkin St

Athens, GA 30602

Downtown Athens parking

deck133 East Washington Street

Athens, GA 30601

Planet smoothie

191 E Broad StAthens, GA 30601

Residence of Erik Edwards, Bedroom

1512 River Rd

Athens, GA 30602

Five guys

101 College AvenueAthens, GA 30601

Residence of Jordan Sims, Bedroom

154 Claytor St

Athens Ga, 30605

Athens first bank

2365 Prince AvenueAthens GA 30606

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