Article link: https://european-science.com/eojnss/article/view/2689
My summary (Based on Introduction, Patterns for using the water element in designing interior spaces, Paradigm 2: Designing wavy and curved forms in interior design):
Hamideh Estarabi Ashtiani (2014) examines how water can be represented in interior architecture, and what that may bring with it. The author points out how the environments in which we live and see daily have an impact on humans. The presence of water in architecture sustains life and eliminates negative energies. To convey that, architects use fountains where possible, and if not, then convert to wavy and curved shapes to suggest water movement. Estarabi Ashtiani talks about the Feng Shei philosophy, where it is mentioned that critical energies follow water flow and then turn into positive. Therefore, the existence of water in interior design is a necessity. Adding shapes that remind us of water flow, for instance, curved walls and wavy roofs, is also a way to communicate the fluidity of water.
Copilot summary:
Water plays a crucial role in landscape and interior design because it strongly influences human perception, wellbeing, and aesthetic experience. Since most people experience their surroundings primarily through sight, water is valued as a visual element that enhances beauty, tranquility, and environmental quality. Beyond its practical importance as a source of life, water also holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, particularly in Islamic traditions and Feng Shui philosophy. In Feng Shui, water is seen as a key element that attracts positive energy, removes negative influences, and promotes happiness and harmony within living spaces. Modern interior designers apply this concept not only through fountains and aquariums but also through symbolic representations of water. Wavy roofs, curved walls, reflective materials such as glass and mirrors, and water-inspired colours can create a sense of movement and fluidity. These design approaches help evoke the calming and energising qualities of water, even in smaller contemporary homes where actual water features may be impractical.
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Comparisson:
- Both identify water’s importance in Feng Shui
- Copilot covers islamic tradition, mine doesn’t
- Both say that wavy roofs and curved walls can suggest flow
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