Interior Design - Pre-History
Exploring Prehistoric Design
NEOLITHIC , PALEOTHIC , BRONZE, AGE,
LASCAUX, SKARA BRAE, STONEHENGE,
MENHRIS, & DOLMENS
1. WEEKLY LEARNING AND INSPIRATION
This week I learned about how the earliest humans began producing
not only instruments, but also places, symbols, and structures that reflect
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| "Skara Brae" |
their perception of the world. From the cave paintings of
"Lascaux", to monumental stones of "Stonehenge", these cultures used
available materials in indigenous ways to express belief, create
community, and solve their realistic needs! Their work shows a deep connection
"Çatalhöyük MODEL HOUSE" , WHICH
WAS A MUD HOUSE IN THE NEOLITHIC
TIME PERIOD
Reconceptualizing
These are modern applications of this pre-historic design. These include the old stone,
earthy tomes, and natural elements.
JOHN PAWSON
According to google, John Pawson was a "British architect known for his minimalist,
material-driven approach inspired by ancient
simplicity and timelessness."
"John Pawson often uses Roman travertine to create calm and minimalistic spaces."
I enjoyed studying "prehistoric" design. It has shown me how resourceful, spiritual, and intentional early humans were in shaping their
environments. Without the use of modern inventions, they created spaces and objects that
were practical, sacred, and deeply meaningful. Their use of natural materials,
alliance, with earth , and focus on community still inspire designers today. These
ancient cultures remind me that design is not based merely on aesthetics, but it's
about our human connections, and reverence for our environments!
BY: SAMMIE JONES
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Hi Sammie! Thank you for introducing me to John Pawson and his work. It is so interesting to see how modern architects and designers are still finding inspiration from prehistoric times. The use of stone for rooms, such as the one you showed, is such a fascinating way to incorporate these historical time periods into today's work.
ReplyDeleteSammie, I really enjoyed your presentation! You did a great job explaining how prehistoric people used natural materials to create spaces that were both functional and meaningful. I especially liked how you connected places like Skara Brae and Çatalhöyük to modern design and John Pawson’s use of natural materials. Your point that good design is about more than aesthetics, but also about human connection and the environment, was really interesting.
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ReplyDeleteThis blog entry was perfect! The only thing to add next week are captions under every image. You summarized the material well and added great visuals to help us understand this period of time. Your in depth look at John Pawsom was very interesting. I enjoyed your over all summary of this period. 50/50 points.
Sammie, beautiful post! I'll need you to teach me sometime how to create such an outstanding layout! I enjoyed your focus on balancing aesthetics with function, a perspective that will take you far in the interior design world. I also loved the mud houses you showed pictures of; I find it fascinating what mediums people used to use in construction. Great job!
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