Editing Interior architecture (section)

==Styles==

===Gothic Architecture===
[[Gothic Architecture]] was introduced at the beginning of the 12th century. It was used to bring heaven to Earth essentially. According to [[Abbot Suger]], earthly light contained divine light, and the church was responsible for making this concept concrete through the church's architecture. The design concept combined [[Byzantine]], Romanesque, and [[Islamic]] architecture styles, making the style so eccentric and internationally spread. Popular colors such as ruby, gold, forest green, and plum were used in this period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theartstory.org/movement/gothic-art-and-architecture/|title=Gothic Art and Architecture|publisher=The Art Story. |date= |accessdate=2022-07-12}}</ref>

The famous paintings used as decoration were Unicorn paintings. These paintings represented the importance of marriage and happiness within the union. They were also stated to promote fertility for women and the marriage's overall success. The most recognized sculpture of the gothic era is [[gargoyles]]. These carved/formed [[grotesques]] were used to lead water off roofs away from the sides of buildings. They removed the problem of rainwater damaging and eroding the mortar. They also were prominent in religion at the time. Gargoyles were used as a defense on buildings against demons.

The favored architectural features were pointed gothic arches, stained glass windows, and tracery. Pointed Gothic arches served a purpose for both decoration and structural purposes. For decorative reasoning, it is theorized that this idea was inspired by [[Islamic architecture]]. Structurally, it relieved stress from other elements in the building and directed most of the weight downwards. This helped support taller and thinner walls hence the immense structures present in this time. Stained glass windows were associated with High Gothic cathedrals. They reflected many colors of light and signified the [[Holy Spirit]]. For some, the artwork displayed was the only way they learned stories in the Bible as they could not read. Lastly, tracery is seen as bar or ribs used around openings such as windows.

===Victorian Architecture===
This era was named after [[Queen Victoria]]. [[Victorian architecture]] featured gothic features such as spires, buttresses, and pointed arches. The era began in the 1830s as design went through the [[Gothic Revival]] and transitioned into the [[Victorian era]], which ended around 1901 with Queen Victoria's death.

Buildings were changed due to the creation of the architect profession and the now easier access to materials. Railways introduced access to materials, and the building production time decreased. Other notable progressions during this time were iron-framed construction, plate glass, terracotta, and polished granite.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.architecture.com/explore-architecture/modernism |title=Victorian Architecture|publisher=English Heritage. |date= |accessdate=2022-07-12}}</ref>

[[Victorian architecture]] seems to be the opposite of today's popular minimalistic design style. Victorian design is referred to as maximalist, overwhelming, and eccentric. Wealth became a cultural value that was demonstrated through design. This ostentatious display of ornamentation and detailing in furniture was to display class. Not only was this seen within the architecture and furniture, but it also appeared through graphic design and clothing. A bare room was equivalent to a lack of taste and wealth. The unique features that showcase the Victorian era are layered drapery, patterned wallpaper, and carved furniture. This era was during the [[Industrial Revolution]], and these new materials were used in the interior designs.

===Modern Architecture===
[[Modern Architecture]], also known as modernist architecture, is created off the invention of new technologies within construction. This would include reinforced concrete, steel frames, curtain walls, and ribbon window. Some of its most notable features are the elimination of ornamentation and the minimalist aspects of the design. This style of architecture focuses on improving buildings' functionality, using new materials, and moving away from common structural shapes such as square or rectangular buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.architecture.com/explore-architecture/modernism |title=What is Modern Architecture?|publisher=Royal Institute of British Architects. |date= |accessdate=2022-07-12}}</ref>

During [[World War II]], research created new products and applications between 1940 and 1960. There were heavy influences of Scandinavian design inspired by Arne Jacobsen Scandinavia. Other notable pioneers of this movement were [[Walter Gropius]] and [[Le Corbusier]]. This transformed modern furniture from feeling cold and austere to warm and inviting. This was done using many textures such as wood, hemp, and leather and soft hues of popular colors. Also, within the design itself, [[Scandinavian design]] focused on the functionality and simplicity of furniture. This includes mid-century modernism, modernism, and contemporary. Most attraction to these styles would be to those born during this period, but since the recent reinvention of these design styles, it has become more widespread in current architecture and interior design.

As of current, modern architecture is taking a turn toward a more abstract-looking design, but this showcases how it was before this progression. These design styles have influenced modern architects and designers by providing alternatives to modern design's common problem of feeling cold, too simple, and uninviting. Introducing more textures, warmer colors, and curvilinear lines have transformed modern architecture into a more usable style. It also influences incorporating sustainable materials into design in the 21st century. We have reinvented the style with sustainable materials and finishes without altering the original basis.

These styles have influenced the design process by emphasizing art usage to highlight a room rather than many embellishments. This includes but is not limited to paintings, sculptures, and wallpapers in almost every room to capture your eye. It also captures the importance of craftsmanship by highlighting how things are made and leaving it shown in rooms. This includes wood beams, room framework, and tiling, for example.