Background information
The need for advanced architectural buildings, both in the interior and exterior sections, has revolutionized the construction industry. Architectural experts have focused more on enhancing the interior appearances of modern constructions. This is designed to meet the distinct consumer demands for adequacy. Indeed, architectural structures are developed to serve domestic, economic, and social purposes. This requires property developers to analyze the current needs in regard to interior and exterior designs as well as clients’ specifications. They need to understand the customers’ needs and furnish structures with building components valued in contemporary society.
Indeed, the construction industry has experienced drastic transformations as indicated by historians. The changes are crucial in advancing operations in the construction industry. Evidently, this is critical for economic and social development. In modern days, priorities have shifted to the interior furnishing of houses which is contrary to the ancient priorities where the focus was majorly placed on the exterior setting of buildings. The shift in priority is due to various factors and considerations. The factors include the psychology of the domestic environment, individual psychological issues, personality considerations, cultural implications, and spatial configuration needs. Scholars state that focus has shifted from the exterior furnishing of houses to the interior due to the need for comfort, space, elegance, and personal privacy. This is a critical provision when considered comprehensively in the architectural context.
Scholars in the architectural industry assert that furnishing of the interior architectural setups neglected for a long time, especially in the domestic environment, is currently gaining momentum due to the need for inanimate objects by home users. The interior look at a house under domestic environment is defined by the image and spatial configuration it possesses. That is why, the image should be glamorous with proper paintings, spaciousness, ease in movements, and enhanced convenience. This is to enable the effective execution of activities and arrangement of possessions. The current interior needs explain the modern dynamics and innovative mindsets of individuals who seek to have setups that meet their expectations. The modern needs are different from the ancient interior ones of chronological house users. In the old days, architectural setups were defined by their exterior looks with limited focus on interior image and spatial configuration. This has drastically changed due to modern psychological and personal aspects of life and the needs of individuals. This paper gives a comprehensive analysis of psychoanalysis and its impact on domestic architecture/ interior house development.
Thesis statement
Mediocre understanding of how psychological and personality issues of human beings affect the choice of architectural setups has been an impediment to the realization of well-furnished constructions both internally and externally. This is a critical provision in various contexts. Property developers focused majorly on the ancient practices and home composition techniques which neglected proper furnishing of the interior parts. The designs and the constructions were not up to the modern standards and failed to meet the psychological or personal needs of the users (Blur & Dille 39). That is why the ancient constructions never took into consideration the aspect of the glamorous interior image, space creation, and development of rooms with no obstruction elements. The interior setups also lacked proper fittings and safety equipment which are critical in facilitating safety and enhancing an individual’s psychological stability.
Indeed, the existing studies on the individual psychoanalysis elements and their impact on home development have been instrumental in influencing the housing compositional strategies of the architects. The understanding of the psychological needs of property seekers globally has transformed their design priorities and construction planning systems. The architects have now laid down viable modalities to enable them to address the interior needs of home buyers and to make the requisite fittings. As noted, a proper understanding of how the psychology of the environment and individual’s personality issues seeks to facilitate the development of houses with quality interior fittings. This explains the imperativeness of this study that focuses on psychoanalysis and its impact on the domestic architecture setups.
Objectives of the study
- Evaluate the impact of psychoanalysis on the development of domestic architecture/ interior house settings in modern days
- Study the relationship between the psychological theory and the compositional strategies that guide architectural designs.
Purpose of the study
The understanding of the existing relationship of psychoanalysis and domestic architecture or interior house setup in the modern environment is critical for home developers. The information seeks to equip them with the information pertaining to the needs of consumers in the home industry. It is set to enable them to reset their priorities to conform to the modern needs and expectations of consumers that change depending on their psychological standings. Therefore, this study is conducted purposely to allow various stakeholders in the construction industry to understand how psychological, mental, social, and personal issues influence individuals’ priorities in the housing sector. Architectures will benefit enormously from the results and findings of the study. They will obtain basic information on the consumer’s needs and develop houses that meet the interior specifications of individuals. This will foster the development of modern houses that are devoid of inferior spatial configuration. This is quite important in various aspects.
Relationship between architecture and interior design
Historically, architecture has significant relationships with the interior design systems and needs that influence modern techniques of construction. The architecture incorporates the process of designing, planning, and constructing buildings/structures. It also considers the development of interior settings of houses (Taylor 1). Effective interior development is dependent on the architectural design and the construction process. Poor architectural designs compromise the realization of quality and spatial setups. The two elements have a historical background, as noted by various scholars and home developers. As noted by Anderson, Aaron & Michae (4), the development of poorly configured settings common in the past was due to inferior architectural designs and planning. The designing process was skewed since various factors that influenced customers’ demand capacity, for example, psychological issues, were not put into consideration.
Indeed, the emergence of interior settings happened in the 19th century through “double settings” that depicted the interior as an image and a spatial configuration that was realizable through effective architectural designs (Lavin 1). Since its emergence, the realization of furnished houses that match effective interior designs and specifications has never fulfilled. Although there are significant gains in modern days, more still needs to be done to foster the full realization and development of domestic housing units with desirable interior qualities.
Historical developments
The architectural sector has experienced drastic development and growth over the years. The changes have been occasioned with the dynamic needs of potential homeowners in order to meet their psychological interior needs. Schwanitz (488) defines architecture as a process of designing planning and constructing a building with the purpose to serve various interests, while the design is the development of the blueprint that guides the construction. Over the years, there has been sheer neglect to design satisfying interior settings with much focus on the exterior settings. This was due to various factors and a lack of proper understanding of the psychological needs of individuals (Schwanitz 490).
Historically, architectural works or constructions were executed to provide shelter for people, especially in the domestic setting. The prevailing environment supported the development of simple constriction units that were to meet the basic needs of the people. Indeed, ancient architectural works were guided by cultural practices and norms. The practices that everyone was to conform to did not take into consideration the dynamic psychological or personal needs of individuals (Wolfe 1). The constructions were to enable individuals to meet their shelter expectations that were basic for life. Although there were spirited attempts to adopt noble interior house development techniques, those initiatives met stiff resistance from the old generation that delayed the execution of the construction plans. They were opposed to personal needs as a way to reduce the cost of construction and ensure optimal use of their resources (Shamir 1).
The advent of modernity and transformation of individuals’ perceptions on various issues that influence the wellbeing of people has changed priority areas in the construction sector. This is evident with the increasing focus on the image and configuration settings by individuals. The realization of the change has been achieved through the execution of sensitization programs to enable individuals to refrain from their old perceptions and embrace modern ideals of construction and design (Parke 58). The legislations spell out that new developments should conform to the standards of the modern-day and meet the interior needs of users. Housing units no longer serve the primary purposes as they did before but are used for diverse activities that include commercial, private places for expression and areas for spiritual activities (Rice 57). Variably, individuals view homes as areas that should be filled with pretty objects to rejuvenate and renew the spirits of the occupant.
The present psychological and personal sensational expectations of individuals in regard to the interior furnishing of houses are different from the traditional ones. The range of differences and factors that inform the consistent architectural development from the early 19th century explains its history. The history is rich with facts on the divergent needs of individuals from the ancient days and the varied factors that have influenced the realization of modern housing (Freud 1). The history also has credible information on the psychological trends and changes that have influenced the needs of the people.
Historical analysis of the psychoanalytical theory and interior design
As noted, psychoanalytic issues have influenced the demands for housing units in most jurisdictions. The issues that define an individual’s psychological needs and expectations have been critical from the traditional times (Gilmore 57). Although most designers have never understood the impact of psychoanalysis in housing demand in the old days, current studies have facilitated their compliance with the needs of house users. Psychoanalysis that evaluates the impulse, anxiety and conflicts in the brain remains a fundamental aspect that seeks to revolutionize the housing sector. It has progressively facilitated the composition of housing units that meet the modern needs of consumers with limited complications (Welter, Volker & Ernst 1). It has also led to the designing of houses with quality interior images and special configurations. Its progressive aim is to cater to the individuals’ multitasking needs, movement needs and favorable private places for expressions that were not common in the old days.
Indeed, the psychology of the domestic environment explains how an individual’s personalization and psychological issues influence the need for spacious and glamorous domestic interior settings. Personalization has influenced the acceptance of some housing units by potential customers who emphasize the well-furnished interior and exterior sections of the architecture. It is important to note that due to various factors, psychological needs have been neglected for a long time despite their existence from the old days. The factors including cultural practices, financial status, social and economic issues affected the construction of houses that were of proper interior design (Jacobs 219). In particular, cultural practices and norms greatly affected the realization of the psychological needs of individuals, especially the architectural ones. Culture in most settings did not recognize the need for quality furnishing of the interior settings of houses.
The old generation’s concern was the exterior setting since it portrays the image of individuals. The ancient generations were living with such a belief for a long time, and everyone was obligated to conform to its ideals. This affected the composition of houses with modern fittings and equipments (Russell 30). However, the withering of cultural practices has presented a renewed hope to individuals who could pursue their needs with limited restrictions. The current changes in cultural and social practices have presented a way for individuals to pursue their psychological needs and achieve their satisfaction. Financial status, social and commercial issues also affected the realization of furnished architectural units in both interior and exterior (Burlingham 350). History shows that the realization of such setups required immense resources that most individuals lacked in the ancient days. The elements compromised the realization of their psychological needs, especially in regard to the acquisition of creating units with proper interior designs.
Conceptual framework
This section explores the major concepts in relation to the research objectives that entail the understanding of the relationship between psychoanalysis and the development of interior house settings (Moscovici 38). It also contains the analysis of the impact of psychoanalysis in the development of architectural interior settings from the ancient days to the contemporary world.
The relationship between the psychological theory and the compositional strategies that guide architectural designs
As noted, individuals nowadays prefer architectural settings that fulfill their psychological needs. The setups should be of great comfort, spacious, and well-furnished with elegant paintings, in order to contribute to the psychological strength of individuals and foster their stability in the current environment (Jackson 5). It is recognizable that psychoanalytic theory presents elements that affect the composition of the housing designs. The theory’s elements that affirm the personalization of the aspects that guide the interior design of architectural setups are vital. This is due to their role in facilitating the construction of housing units that serve individuals’ specifications (Pile 11). Indeed, psychoanalysis theory holds immense relations to the composition strategies of housing units. That is why composition and design take into consideration the modern needs of individuals. The architect analyses individual needs psychologically, environmentally and financially in order to enable the development of viable designs that will be sustainable (Peatross, Pamela, Diane & Leslie 61).
Modern constructions aim at furnishing the interior setups of buildings contrary to the traditional focus of the exterior. The studies on the individuals’ psychological expectations steer the need for designing the quality interior and exterior parts of buildings. In particular, the psychological and personal needs of individuals require interior setups that are fitted with modern equipment and can aid the execution of various activities including commercial activities apart from the traditional needs (Mitton & Courtney 8). This is vital especially in the current economic environment and the need for convenience. Individuals prefer housing units that can boost their convenience by allowing them to undertake other activities with minimal interference. The need for convenience calls for the development of domestic homes that are configurable spacious and hold recommended safety standards.
They also prefer interior settings that replicate their social status and class. In modern times, individuals seek to associate with quality things internally and externally. The need for quality and fulfilling personal or psychological ego has a related influence on the crafting of housing designs (Fogg 53). Architects adjust the housing designs to meet the competing needs of individuals and satisfy the legal expectations as stipulated in various jurisdictions. Imperatively, the competing needs influence the processes and activities of architects as they execute housing designs. Indeed, psychoanalysis theory elements greatly contribute to the architectural activities pertaining to house designing with an aim to meet the modern demands of individuals (Ching & James 358).
The impact of psychoanalysis on the development of domestic architecture/ interior in modern days
Studies on the psychological needs of individuals have presented significant impacts on the construction industry. Due to the studies, the industry has now adopted conventional techniques of designing the interior settings of houses. This is to meet the dynamic needs of the potential domestic homeowners (Brooker & Sally 1). Major milestones that have been realized in the housing sector include the adoption of modern needs of individuals, the development of modern designs with interior settings and the elevation of the social status of individuals. The psychological peculiarities of individuals have also presented cost implication effects. That is why persons with psychological house demands have to employ more resources for their demands to be achievable. This is a considerable provision when observed critically.
In particular, the psychological needs of individuals have affected the construction industry by facilitating the development of architectural designs that focus on improving and enhancing the interior standards of houses. The initiatives have led to the development of spacious houses with a good image that is attractive (Brooker & Sally 1). The attractiveness of the houses in both dimensions is an element that was not of major consideration in the ancient days. The emphasis on the image and spacious settings is made by the modern generation keen to leverage its social status. Its members are also keen to enhance their scope of lifestyle by aligning their practices with generational changes.
With regard to cost implications, psychological and personal needs have far-reaching implications on individuals due to the required resource capacity. To build quality-housing units with furnished interior setups, individuals must inject a huge amount of capital (Karel Graham & Schalk 161) This is to ensure that the design is professionally drawn, and the placement of fittings is excellent. This aspect denies many individuals the opportunity of acquiring modern housing, especially, it affects the poor who have financial constraints. They cannot afford to enjoy the luxurious lifestyle that the modern interior house settings present despite the notion that they can also adopt the designs irrespective of the capacity. René (258) indicates that the understanding of various factors that influence an individual’s choice of homes, for example, psychological elements have been instrumental in meeting the needs of potential homeowners.
Individuals across the globe are exposed to a variety of designs according to which they make their choices. This depends considerably on their financial status, environment, and social standings in society. This understanding has brought modernity where comfort and convenience are eminent in most settings (Blandy 15). Therefore, architects should perform more research or studies on the needs of individuals to enable the development of home units that effectively satisfy the individual’s needs.
Conclusion
Indeed, the elements of psychoanalysis theory define an individual’s needs and aspirations that he/she seeks to fulfill. The elements enable the development of housing designs with potential incentives to provide a credible solution to their aesthetic needs. The theory has played a critical role in eradicating ancient home specifications that held no sensational capacity in the adoption of modern settings. The settings provide quality furnishing techniques both in the interior and the exterior sections of the constructed structures. Accordingly, this gives an opportunity to uplift an individual’s psychological status and feelings.
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