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Materiality in interior design is the concept of the physical consolidation of matter that informs us about our surroundings. Ultimately materials within an interior environment influence how one experiences that particular space whether they are inhabiting or simply occupying the area.〔Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition, John Simpson, Edmund Weiner, Oxford University Press, 1989, p.964〕 These materials can vary from specific compounds that architecturally form the interior, i.e. cement and brick to finishings on walls and floors, and are not just limited to these elements. There are generally two aspects to occupancy of the interior, the material and immaterial components. There is an emphasis in interior design on the physical elements of a space i.e. the present materials, as well as the atmospheric elements that are entirely composed of the objective interpretation one forms within their surroundings. There are large array of natural and synthetic materials that are present within an interior environment that have technical, practical and aesthetic functions. They can vary from concrete and cement based materials, stone, glass, ceramics and tiles, woods and timbers which include wood composites and veneers, plaster and plaster composites, metals, iron, copper, steel, aluminum, synthetics, plastics, rubber, linoleum, resins, fabrics such as leather and suede, finished flooring, wall and window finishes, paints, varnishes and lacquers as well as the materials of the objects that are present in the space.〔Interior Materials and Surfaces: The Complete Guide, Helen Bowers, Firefly Books, 2005, p.75〕 ==Physical Material Properties== *Colour – Completely dependable on the material, this changes depending on the makeup of the object. *Durability – This determines the specific materials ability to rebel destructive forces. *Elasticity – The aptitude the material has to return to its original form after deformation. *Linear form - This is one-dimensional, this is what forms corners and edges and creates texture and pattern. *Planar form – Length and width are the basis of this form; this determines visual weight and stability. *Blacklike form – This is a three dimensional structure that determines the length, width and depth of the material. *Plasticity – the aptitude a material has to be formed and shaped, meanwhile retaining somewhat structure. *Refinement – the aptitude to maintain precise and defined elements. *Strength – the aptitude to defy tension. *Texture – the relative appearance of a surface i.e. the smoothness/roughness. Texture can be either visual or tactile. *Workability – the aptitude to effortlessly modify from its original form.〔Materials for Interior Environments, Corky Biggeli, John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2008, p. 2〕 Understanding specific materialization within the interior environment allows for a proper deconstruction of the materials therefore meaning that occupants of that space gain a better knowledge of the present elements. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Materiality (interior design)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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