The Intypes (Interior Archetypes or Typologies) Research and Teaching Project, initiated in 1997 at Cornell University, is a study about typology of contemporary interior design practices that derived from reiterative historical designs that span time and style and cross cultural boundaries. An Intype represents an ideal example of a historical and culturally determined practice of design.
Click on the name of each Intype to know more. The methodology of the research can be read here.
1. Light Seam
Light Seam is a gradient of light that defines a continuous edge of illumination between perpendicular architectural planes.
Marching Order is a sequence of repeating forms organized consecutively, one after another, that establish a measured spatial order.
3. Salon
Salon, an 18th century French term for a large social room used for receiving and entertaining guests, describes the spatial composition of a commercial interior that simulates a domestic ambiance, but remains a showroom space.
A Showcase Stair is an extravagantly designed architectural feature in which the stair itself becomes a prominent display element. Its functionality is often secondary to the spatial drama created by the stair’s structure, form, materials and lighting.
5. Split Column
6. Then Now
Then Now describes adaptive use interiors characterized by a clear differentiation between old and new interior elements, usually resulting in heightened visual contrast between a historic architectural shell and the newer contents contained within.
7. Vitrine
Vitrine is a glass showcase for the display of significant or ordinary objects.
8. Bilateral
Store Vitrine occurs when a primarily glass façade frames unobstructed views into a store and places the shop interior itself on display.
9. White Out
White Out describes a space in which all planar surfaces (wall, ceiling, floor), as well as furnishings and furniture are a bleached, bright white.
Resource
Malyak, K. (2011). Theory studies: Archetypical retail practices in contemporary interior design (thesis).What is your favorite intype? Don't forget to show some love by subscribing to this Blog above, liking our Facebook Page, our Houzz profile, or following our Instagram. Thank you for your continued support.
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