COLOR THEORY ROMINA BLACHARZ
Color and Application for the Built Environment Color + Design Transforming Interior Space
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Florida International University | Spring 2016 | Instructor: Darci Pappano
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Color + me………………………………………………………………..1-2 Color + theory…………………………………………………………..3-4 Color + designers…………………………………………………….5-12 Color + psychology………………………………………………..13-18 Color + balance……………………………………………………..19-20 Color + your camera……………………………………………..21-24 Color + rhythm………………………………………………………25-26 Color + emphasis…………………………………………………..27-28 Color + proportion + scale………………………………….…29-30 Color + variety hospitality……………………………………..31-34 Color + rendering………………………………………………….35-38 Color + variety workplace……………………………………..39-44 Color + culture………………………………………………………45-52 Color + conclusion………………………………………………..53-54
M.1 Color + me
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I am a fifth year architecture student living in Miami. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, I came here at the young age of nine. Being an architect has been a dream of mine ever since I can remember. Both of my parents are architects, so I guess you could say the architecture gene runs through my DNA.
I am not only a lover of architecture, but I am also a lover of the world, people, and food. I have always had a passion for different places and cultures, and I have had the amazing opportunity to be able to experience some of the most beautiful places of the world. As an aspiring architect, I have been able to see sites that I previously only knew about from books. Being to experience them first hand has been life-changing. I have always been a blue type of gal. But as an architecture student, relying on color for my presentations, I kept finding myself resorting to green. I know that my preference of color will be forever changing, as my experience as a designer will be forever evolving.
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M.2 Color + theory
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Reference: http://www.visionary.com/web-design-news/why-color-matters.html
M.3 Color + designers
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Rem Koolhaas 6
McCormick Tribune Campus Center
Rem Koolhaas was born in Rotterdam, however, he spent four years of his childhood in Indonesia, where his father was a director of a cultural institute. Like his father, Koolhaas pursued a career as a writer, but later changed to architecture, where he attended the Architecture Association School in London, where he graduated in 1972. In 1972, Koolhaas founded the Office of Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in London, alongside Madelon Vriesendorm and Elia and Zoe Zenghelis. The firm won many competitions over the years, and with the design of the Netherlands Dance Theater in The Hague, the architect won immediate fame. Some of his most famous buildings include: - Netherlands Daance Theater, The Hague, Netherlands, 1988 - Nexus Housing, Fukuoka, Japan, 1991 - Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1993 - Mccormick Tribune Campus Center, 2003 Awards: - Pritzker Prize, 2000 - Praemium Imperiale, 2003 - Royal Gold Medal, 2004 - Leone d’oro alla carrier, 2010
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The McCormick Tribune Campus Center is located in the 120-acre campus of the Illionois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago, Illionois. In a campus designed by Mies van der Rohe, the expressway borders the site and is divided in half by elevated train tracks. Like the true innovative architect that Koolhaas is, instead of attempting to disguise the elevated tracks, he encircles them in a 530 foot long stainless steel tube that sits on top of the building’s roof, muffling the noise and vibration caused by the trains. The building is single story & 110,000 square-feet
Koolhaas tracker the movements made daily by students and faculty across the old lot, which led to the diagonal passageways that act as the building’s interior accesses.
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McCormick Tribune Campus Center
Koolhaas enclosed the rail section of the building in a stainless steel tube, and with its cool greys of the material, it provides for an emphasis on the technical aspect of the building. The orange provides for a highlighting aspect that connects to the landscape surrounding the building.
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The warm colors that Koolhaas chose for the interior of the building are associated with a strong and masculine energy; and energizing feeling for those experiencing the space.
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M.4 Color + psychology
Her
By Spike Jonse
A film analysis by Romina Blacharz
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Movie Synopsis— This film follows the story of Theodore, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who after a separation and impending divorce from his childhood love, Catherine, develops a relationship with a talking operating system, who names herself Samantha. Theodore falls for the constant support and interest that Samantha provides him during this time of loneliness and depression. The story follows Theodore through the many emotions of this period in time.
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WHITE + GRAY The white and gray palette is one of the most used palates in the movie. This palette expresses the neutrality, sadness, and even confusion of the main character. It is mostly used during the times when Theodore is dealing with the end of his relationship to his childhood sweetheart; with gray backgrounds depicting the sadness and confusion of the character. However, at the end of the movie, the palette is more used to demonstrate Theodore’s acceptance of the situation. WHITE—neutrality, balance, acceptance GRAY—sadness, depression, lack of confidence
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RED + PINK The red and pink palette is the most dominant color palette used throughout the film. These colors are seen not only on his clothes, but in furniture, windows, and a lot of other pieces that surround him. This color palette reflects on not only Theodore’s feelings toward Samantha, but also on his acceptance of his situation.
RED—love, courage, passion, ambition, determination PINK—nurturing, love, delicate
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BLUE The blue color palette is used to show discomfort and sadness. The color is not only used with Theodore and his depression when Samantha leaves him, but it is also used on Catherine. Catherine’s blues demonstrate her discomfort with Theodore’s relationship with Samantha, and her sadness over her writing and life in general.
BLUE—introversion, sadness, depression, discomfort
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YELLOW The yellow palette, being the least used, is seen in the film during times of distress and uncertainty. When his relationship with Samantha, a talking operated system, is questioned, he begins to feel uncertain of the relationship. The color is also used when Theodore finds out about Samantha’s other relationships, leaving him confused and questioning the meaning of their relationship all along.
YELLOW—nervousness, uncertainty, caution, distress
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M.5 Color + balance
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RADIAL balance is achieved by the equal rotation of design elements around a central axis.
COLOR INTERACTION involved the contrast of light and dark values; when one value is placed next to or surrounded by the other, the visual weight of the smaller of the two color areas is intensified.
CONTRAST is opposition in order to show or emphasize differences between two objects.
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SYMMETRY is the arrangement of elements on either side of an implied axis that are equally balanced and of the same shape and form, like a mirrored image.
BALANCE is the relationship of different hues to another when each is perceived to be equal in perceived visual weight.
ASYMMETRY happens when elements on either side of an implied axis are of the same color weight but vary in shape and size.
M.6 Color + your camera A picture is worth a thousand words. Well‌these pictures are the essay of my latest travel adventures in Savannah, Georgia, and camping in the Everglades National Park.
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M.7 Color + rhythm
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RHYTHM is a natural evolutionary trait in nature that can be transferred to interior spaces and can be further emphasized with color
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PROGRESSION involves the repetition of similar elements with a continuous change.
ALTERNATION occurs when two design elements are repeated in sequence similar to repetition.
RADIAL balance is achieved by the equal rotation of design elements around a central axis.
BIO-INSPIRED color and design can be used to create a personal connection, familiarity, and relevance to an object or space that may not have existed before.
REPETITION is the systematic orderly succession of identical design elements, such as shape, line, color, and form, along a define path in space.
RADIATION uses a concentric color arrangement instead of objects to unify design elements and create visual movement.
M.8 Color + emphasis
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M.9 Color + proportion + scale
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PROPORTION is defined as the size relationships between elements and the visual composition or space.
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SCALE refers to the size of a shape in relation to a given known, in most cases, the human body + its position within space.
By using a mathematical grid system based on the golden section, Fibonacci sequence, Le Modular man, or other natural forms, you can make sure you have a more accurate method for establishing relative color proportions in the beginning stages of your design projects.
M.10 Color + variety hospitality VARIETY is a principle of design that is concerned with the combination of one or more color elements that use line, shape, texture, and/or pattern to create diversity and contrast in an interior space.
PROJECT | 1 HOTEL & HOMES DESIGNER | MEYER DAVIS STUDIO LOCATION | SOUTH BEACH, FL
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2 SPACES
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LOBBY THE SANDBOX BAR & LOUNGE
THE LOBBY The use of both horizontal and vertical lines work together in contrast to guide the precession of the space. The vertical lines of the soft fabric and large columns magnetize the height of space, adding a feeling of grandeur. On the ceiling, horizontal bands aid in creating the appearance of a wider space. The texture of the green ferns and sculptural branches add a natural softness and movement to the rather orthogonal architecture of the space. Natural shapes and color add perfect contrast and depth to the lobby, enhancing the designer’s idea of incorporating nature into the built environment. The most noticeable pattern of the space is the play of different lines, whether they be horizontal, vertical, or natural. The patterns vary, but all work together in order to enhance the feeling of a natural space within the lobby.
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THE SANDBOX BAR + LOUNGE The use of lines, the connection between two points in space, are used perfectly in this space. On one hand, on the ceiling, you have the more natural and relaxed line of the dark branches that provide shade to the seating area; and on the other hand, you have the more architectural wooden planks that create a soft work environment for the bartenders. The contrast of the texture between the two different ceiling materials act as a great special division between the lounge area and the bar, without architecturally dividing the spaces. The tiki-like material on the ceiling casts shadows all over the space, creating organic shapes that add fluidity to both the bar and lounge space.
M.11 Color + rendering
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I was automatically attracted to this color combination due to the bright contrast between the light cool greys and the bright yellow of the poppy flower. To me, it was the most aesthetically pleasing for a living room color palette.
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ACCENT 1
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SECONDARY
The bright yellow is a great contrast for the dull grey, representing happiness, sunshine, positivity, and energy, therefore making for a happy and energetic living space.
DOMINANT 2
The dark green represents life and energy, while also sometimes being associated with growth, harmony, freshness; therefore making it a great candidate for a living room color palette.
DOMINANT 1
The grey tones are always clean and timeless. These greys are known for being soothing and calming colors, therefore being the perfect color for a sophisticated space if you want to showcase a pop of color, like the yellow.
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“A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him” - Frederick Douglass
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M.12 Color + variety workplace
PROJECT | ADOBE 410 TOWNSEND / VALERIO DEWALT TRAIN ASSOCIATES DESIGNER | LOUIS RAY, WILLIAM TURNER, MATT GAMACHE, SURILI RANPURIA, AUDREY BAUER, LACEY ENGELKE, STEPHEN KILLION LOCATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
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The line is represented in this project through the use of horizontal and vertical LED lights that adds direction and depth to the design. The vertical columns act as markers for the people of the building, dividing spaces without needing to fully enclose the space; allowing for a more open feel office space.
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LINE
The industrial and rustic feeling of the space is accented with furniture that adds movement to the space. The rectilinear furniture accentuates the rectangular space, while the curved sofas embrace the people sitting on them, softening the rectilinear feeling of the space.
SHAPE
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The use of natural wood, brick, and soft fabrics and lighting add a more raw and natural feeling to the otherwise sleek space. The clean and sleek feeling of the office desks is broken up by the natural textures of the building itself.
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TEXTURE
The figures on the graphic wall create a pattern that represents the technology used by the company. It is a repetitive arrangement of the same shape in different sizes, laid out in an organic matter.
PATTERN
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M.14 Color + culture A culture is a way of life of a group of people--the behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.
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MY COUNTRY: ARGENTINA
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CHOSEN COUNTRY: THAILAND
ARGENTINA
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The color blue, although known in the western culture for representing calmness, it is a representation of the color of the sky’s appearance on the day battle began during the revolution The color green, which in Christianity represents life and fruitfulness, is seen in the daily lives of almost every Argentinian. Each day begins with at least 2 cups of mate Yellow represents happiness, and a color that is seen on the flag, on the landscape of the provinces, and on many houses in the city of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina Red, in Christianity represents blood, a color seen every day in Argentina. The color of the way Argentinians like their meat, rare
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MY COUNTRY: ARGENTINA The colors found in my country vary greatly. With such a vast variety of landscapes and people, the culture and its colors vary as well. But there are some things that all of the different provinces of Argentina have in common; its flag, its food, and its passion for all things Argentinian. The flag was created by Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the Argentine revolution in 1812. It is said that the blue of the flag is reminiscent of the color of the sky above when battle first broke, the white of the snow of the Andes, and the golden sun, the Sun of May face, modeled after the Inca god of Sun, Inti. A great passion in Argentina is food. We are most famous for our asados, or barbeques. Red represents the traditional gaucho style food, where the meat is cooked to a tender medium rare, and blood residue on the plate. One cannot forget about another Argentine tradition that runs through our veins, and that is the daily mate. Yerba mate, represented by green, is the herb of my people. We drink it alone as a morning wake up, or in the afternoon, as an afternoon pick me up with friends.
THAILAND
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Blue represents kindness, peace, and harmony. It also represents monarchy in the flag Green represents karma, vitality, balance, all of which symbolize Thailand with its lush and fertile lands Yellow is also seen worn by monks, where it represents being grounded, freedom from worldly cares, and stability Orange is seen worn by monks, where it symbolizes wisdom. Black, meant for mourning, is looked down upon when worn any time other than funerals. Reason why Thailand is so colorful
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ADDITIONAL COUNTRY: THAILAND known as Land of a Thousand Smiles, is one of the most traveled to countries in Eastern Asia. A country heavily influenced by Buddhism, it holds many wonders, all of which are colorful. Thailand is influenced by many colors, including black. Thais are superstitious when it comes to color, and black being a mourning color, many older Thais don’t wear the color unless going to a funeral. Blue, being the color of the flag, represents the monarchy of when the flag was adopted in 1917. The red of the flag, pertaining to the Buddhist faith, represents the blood at one’s beginning and end of life’s journey. Continuing with the Buddhist influence on the country, the colors orange and yellow can be seen worn by monks, since the color represents wisdom. Personally, from what I have seen from pictures of Thailand and its cultures, the country appears like one big rainbow of colors. Which the rainbow, in the Buddhist religion, represents Dharma, which is the cosmic law and order of the religion.
PICTURE REFERENCES http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/argentina-facts.html
http://www.culturevixen.com/2013/03/fast-facts-and-travel-tips-argentina/ http://www.argentinabighunting.com/?page_id=203 http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/bittern/post277168397/ http://www.zicasso.com/luxury-vacation-argentina-chile-tours/once-lifetime-tour-argentina-andchile-culture-nature-food http://www.thirdyearabroad.com/when-you-arrive/culture-shock/item/721.html https://www.classadventuretravel.com/laryssas-favorite-destination-buenos-aires/ http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/flags/countrys/samerica/argntina.htm http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/argentina-cultural-studies/ http://www.funwithcy.com/guide-to-argentina-travel-history-culture-and-things-to-see-and-do/ http://www.enjoyourholiday.com/2012/05/07/thailand-dos-and-donts/ https://www.pinterest.com/qsmtbangkok/thai-performance/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/382172718351386664/ http://orientalandbeyond.com/thailand-tours-html/thai-culture.htm http://www.livingcities.dk/om-livingcities/ http://www.lcc-21stcenturykd.com/lang/en/thai_land#ad-image-4 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/thailand-bans-film-depictions-buddhist-monks151013072814630.html
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“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and the soul of its people” - Ghandi
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M.15 Color + conclusion Color is an essential part of life. With that said, getting a deeper understanding of colors and how they work and how we can work with them has really changed my view on colors. I feel like as an aspiring architect, it is extremely important that we too understand how to utilize colors in the spaces we design; this is not only a class for interior architecture majors. I have truly enjoyed learning the most in this class.
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways� - Oscar Wilde 53
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