A history of prefabricated interior design is followed by twenty-four contemporary case studies, with illustrated examples ranging from interior walls, kitchens, and bathrooms to complete prefabricated house interiors.
This attractive volume on modern architecture examines the concept of modularity and prefabrication in interior design. The work covers twenty-four specific projects in areas such as interior partitions, kitchens, bathrooms, office space, furniture and complete modular interiors, and each section includes a brief explanation of processes, principles, construction, and materials, as well as full-color gloss photo plates of complete pieces and design details. A brief introduction discusses the history of prefabrication and modern interior design. Schneiderman is a professor of interior design at the Pratt Institute. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
As an inherently sustainable and affordable building method, prefabrication has enjoyed a revival in recent years, attracting clients and architects alike. Low construction costs, efficiency, and sustainability make prefabrication an attractive solution for contemporary interior designers. Off-site production for interior design elements has been the norm for centuries, from the first Asian paper screens to the packaged kitchens of the mid-twentieth century, but it has rarely been the topic of serious discussion. In Inside Prefab, author Deborah Schneiderman offers a fascinating history of prefabricated interior design, followed by twenty-four contemporary case studies. The richly illustrated examples in this book range from interior walls, kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and offices to complete prefabricated house interiors. This first book-length discussion and showcase of the prefabricated interior environment includes projects by established architects such as Shigeru Ban, Atelier Tekuto, and Greg Lynn, as well as up-and-coming firms
