Design for Small Spaces (INTD 1360)

Through lecture, discussion and demonstration this course prepares students for the practical reality of residential design of small urban spaces. Students will analyze small spaces to formulate ways in which to add value and extract every inch of usable space. Course content will focus upon millwork and custom furniture solutions as well as the effects of colour, light, materials and finishes, on volumes of space. Current trends in small space design will be examined, deconstructed and evaluated. Students will be challenged to maximize their space planning skills and creative thinking process.