BS25306 Studio III – Interior Space Design Studio – Semester III – BDes – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: BS25306 – Studio III – Interior Space Design Studio

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: III (Third Semester)

Branch: B. Des. (BDes)

Credits / L-T-P: 5 Credits | L-T-P: 0-0-10

Course Objectives

  • To enable the understanding of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of basic space design for human use.
  • To facilitate exploration of ways to address timeless aspects involved in the design of interior in a residential scale.
  • To enable a sensitivity towards the cultural, particular and temporal aspects of interior architecture.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Interior Space Design Fundamentals

The creation and organization of spaces and forms are fundamental to human life and activity. Interior environments are shaped by various factors, including anthropometric requirements, functional needs, spatial relationships, social and cultural influences, environmental responsiveness, psychological well-being, lighting, ventilation, structure, symbolism, and economy. Interior design, as a discipline, synthesizes these qualitative and quantitative aspects into a coherent spatial framework through a conscious and systematic design process. This process involves the study and analysis of existing conditions while exploring future possibilities through critical thinking and creative intervention.

Studio Focus and Suggestive Projects

In the Studio, the focus would be on simple interior design projects that would enable the learning of the fundamentals of space with respect to all the above. The projects would be based on small, everyday situations involving simple circulation, materials and use in project such as residence, farm house, apartment etc. Detailing of living room/ bedroom/ kitchen/ toilets/ storage/ study including furniture design.

Course Outcomes (COs)

  • CO1: Basic understanding of anthropometrics, spatial requirements, and human-centered interior design principles.
  • CO2: Ability to design simple residential interior spaces considering circulation, function, and furniture integration.
  • CO3: Awareness of cultural, environmental, and psychological factors influencing interior architecture.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

  • Weightage: Continuous Internal Assessment 50% | End Semester Examinations 50%
  • Internal methodology: Three Assessments with equal weightage (approx.33.33% each). Each assessment shall incorporate continuous marking of the work and performance during the particular assessment period

Source: Official Anna University – B. Des. R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026

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