John Pile is Professor Emeritus of interior and industrial design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. His work delves into the core principles of aesthetic and functional design. He has educated and inspired numerous students, significantly shaping the field. His extensive knowledge and experience are invaluable to anyone passionate about design.
In this is a survey on the development of interior design, detailed discussions of famous buildings, from the Parthenon to the Pompidou Centre, are interspersed with investigations of the domestic vernacular - the cottages, farmhouses, and city terraces inhabited by ordinary people.
A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated guide to specifying color schemes for interiors. Coverage ranges from the basic principles of color to the effect of color on the human psyche. Includes extensive color charts and photos showing design do's and don'ts and a portfolio of color charts and renderings of work done by practicing design professionals. 250 full-color illus./photos; 30 b&w photos.
Presents an introduction to interior design, both residential and contract, explaining the history and development of interior design and looking at what designers need to know about color, lighting, art, and technical systems