Final Exam - Part One

The first part of the Final Exam consists of the take-home assignment explained below.
This assignment is due 15:00 on January 28th, 2009.

Good luck...

Question 1

Compare the following two interiors, referring to the general concepts in interior design. Explain the concepts and ideas beyond the formation of each space, mentioning the similarities and differences between them.


L - Postal Savings Bank / O. Wagner / 1905
R - Consols Office, Bank of England / J. Soane / 1799

Question 2

Compare the following two interiors, referring to the general concepts in interior design. Explain the concepts and ideas beyond the formation of each space, mentioning the similarities and differences between them.




L - Antechambre, Versailles Palace / P. Le Pauvre / 1707
R - Villa Barbaro / A. Palladio / 1550

Question 3

Referring to the general concepts that we have studied throughout the course, comment on the following interior, explaining the significant components of the design and mentioning the concepts and ideas beyond the formation of space.


Tugendhat House / M. van der Rohe / 1928

Question 4

Referring to the general concepts that we have studied throughout the course, comment on the following interior, explaining the significant components of the design and mentioning the concepts and ideas beyond the formation of space.

Amsterdam Stock Exchange / H.P.Berlage / 1903

Question 5

Referring to the general concepts that we have studied throughout the course, comment on the following interior, explaining the significant components of the design and mentioning the concepts and ideas beyond the formation of space.

Tassel House / V.Horta / 1892

Question 6a

Keeping in mind the general concepts that we have studied throughout the course, formulate the best possible question whose answer, in your opinion, will explain the basic points about the following interior space.


Question 6b

Answer the question that you have asked in 6a.




The Red House / P.Webb / 1859