ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS TERMINOLOGIES Architectural Interiors (AI), specifically mentioned under Secs.

3 (4) (g) and

14 (3) of R.A. No. 9266,
RETROFIT
•involves the detailed planning and design of the indoor / enclosed areas of
• Retrofitting means “providing something with a component or feature not any proposed building / structure,
fitted during manufacture or adding something that it did not have when first
constructed” (Ref Retrofit2050: Critical challenges for urban transitions). •including retrofit, renovation, rehabilitation or expansion work which shall
cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the architectural lay-
• It is often used in relation to the installation of new building systems, such outing of all building engineering systems found therein
as heating systems, but it might also refer to the fabric of a building, for
example, retrofitting  insulation  or double glazing. •Depending on the complexity of the Project, the Architect undertaking
professional AI services must be sufficiently experienced in the planning,
• Provide new parts that were not available when it was originally built. design and detailing of AI elements.

Example: Window type air conditioning installed SCOPE OF SERVICES:

REFURBISH •In the design of a building, the Architect works on a development concept.
To realize this, the Architect develops the design by determining the size and
• Refurbishment on the other hand implies a process of improvement by interrelationship of interior spaces, laying out the furniture, movables,
cleaning, decorating, and re-equipping. It may include elements equipment, built-ins and fixtures to support the required activities, thus
of retrofitting. making both the exterior and interior spaces contribute to the total concept.

RENOVATION •laying out the furniture, movables, equipment, built-ins and fixtures to
support the required activities, thus making both the exterior and interior
• The term ‘renovation’ refers to the process of returning something to a spaces contribute to the total concept.
good state of repair.
•The Architect plans and designs the architectural interiors (AI) of buildings
REHABILITATION such that they contribute to the physical, visual, intellectual and emotional
comforts of the intended end-users.
• The process of making possible a compatible use for a property through
repair, alternations and additions, while preserving those portions or SCOPE OF SERVICES:
features that convey what have been determined to be important cultural or
architectural values. the Architect as specialist:

AS-BUILT PLANS •prescribes space plans, stacking diagrams / sections and computations of
areas for the different activities and spaces to be integrated in a building
• As Built Plans Project.

• As Constructed Final Plans (ACFP) •lays out and prescribes furniture / builtins / equipment for the project and
prepares specifications of AI components including all floor / wall / ceiling
• Marked Final Plans are original awarded project plan sheets that have been finishes, doors and partition systems, hardware, modular or ready-assembled
updated to show changes, corrections and comments made during furniture pieces/ systems, equipment, furnishings, built-ins, fixtures, signage
construction. and graphic devices, etc.

• As-built Drawings are a very important piece of information that every •assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with General
project must record Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of building materials, furniture,
equipment, fixtures, etc.
. • As-Built drawings are also called Record Drawings.
•checks and approves samples of materials and shop drawings of AI
• As-Built drawings demonstrate how the contractor built  the project and 
components.
what changes were made during the construction process. Transferring the
revisions and completing the markups on the AsBuilt drawings must be •reviews and approves billings of AI components.
executed carefully to a final as-built set of drawings.
•conducts final inspection and approves installed AI components and related
• These final as-built drawings will contain modifications,  field changes; shop items
drawing changes, design changes, extra works and every change that was
approved and made during construction MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON SPECIALIZED The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
•Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting
SPP Document 203 (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 203) Architect for AI services.

ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES •Working as Consulting Architect for AI services only.
•For projects involving extensive detailing of AI components such as custom concern  with the structural design of the building and are not required to be
floor, wall, ceiling construction and finishes, cabinet design, built-in as knowledgeable about building regulations. As in the image above of the
components, equipment and special fittings, the Architect’s Fee shall be a Christmas decorations from the White house in 2014, there is no
percentage of the cost of the AI work. This excludes the fee of any involvement with any aspect of the space other than with décor, so this
Engineering and / or Specialist Consultants (SCs) working with the Architect project would require the services of an interior decoration contractor.

•Should the Client separately hire the services of Specialist Consultants (SCs), •An interior decorator will not usually need to be involved from the
their professional fee shall be for the account of the Client. For this beginning of the build and will not need to have in-depth knowledge of
Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated technical elements such as CAD and structural design. They must, however,
in the Architect’s Guidelines. be very artistic and have a fantastic eye for interior design trends and
aesthetic detail.
BASIC CONCEPT OF ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS AND ITS
DEFINITION SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Intended Learning Outcome Architects and interior designers typically:

•Distinguished the difference of architectural interiors to interior design as • Have cross-over skills, namely space-planning.
well as interior decoration and its definition.
• Are up-to-date with a area’s building codes and regulations.
•Understand the profession of architect, interior designer and interior
• Have specialties they bring to the design/build team.
decorator.

• Can draw from past projects / experiences to make suggestions.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

• Are creative and artistic individuals

• the balancing of the art and science of designing an interior space taking
into account all elements of the build. However, a designer with training in
• Ask a multitude of questions to gain an understanding of your lifestyle (how
interior architecture cannot call themselves as such unless they have the
you live and the activities you do in your home), design likes/ dislikes, the
professional accreditation from an architectural body.
“look” you’re seeking, your needs and wants
INTERIOR DESIGN
• Will present ideas that you haven’t thought of before.
• a broad ranging profession taking into account all aspects of planning and
• Recommend incorporating innovative, cutting-edge products into your
designing interior spaces in the built environment. The role of any two
home.
interior designers can vary greatly.
• Take continuing education courses to stay current.
INTERIOR DECORATION
• Attend trade shows and meet with manufacturers’ reps to learn about new
•concerned solely with the decoration or ‘art’ of a space including soft
products and services on the market.
furnishings and color schemes.
• Will closely examine materials, finishes, furnishings and cabinetry to make
WHAT IS INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE?
sure they are the right fit for the client and for the home itself.
•is a subject and not a profession.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS
•‘architect’ is protected (like doctor) & cannot be used by anyone who does
Generally speaking, architects:
not have the specific qualifications and accreditation.
•Design the whole structure of a home (its exterior and interior structure)
•practice of interior architecture requires designers to consider pretty much
everything to do with the building of an interior space that will affect human
•Include electrical and plumbing requirements in each plan
habitation, including materials, finishes, electrical requirements, plumbing,
lighting, ventilation, ergonomics, and intelligent use of space. •Focus on the home’s exterior design elements, and also its interior
architecture, trim, millwork and ceiling finishes
•The changing needs of modern society have made the role of the
architecturally aware  interior designer increasingly prominent. In retail •In certain cases, select the tile, flooring and lighting (fixtures and placement)
especially, a building is often redesigned on the interior only with the original
shell of the building remaining unchanged. This kind of renovation project is •Design the look/style of a home’s interiors (usually all rooms)
the true realm of interior architecture.
•Include a lighting plan for each room
•In simple and broad terms, interior design is more to do with the art of the
building and interior architecture more concerned with the science. •Design backsplashes, choose all tile, flooring and lighting (fixtures and
placement)
WHAT IS INTERIOR DECORATION?
•Focus on selecting interior materials, finishes, hardware, furnishings,
•An interior decorator is solely concerned with the aesthetics of the building, textiles, drapery/window treatments, paint color, wallpaper and accents
including color schemes, furniture, and art work. They are involved with the
art side of design, and less with the science. Interior decorators will have no