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Architectonics of primary source as the basis for stylisation in the interior design

Iryna Dyda Violetta Radomska Oleksandra Dyda
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The search for style in object spatial design constitutes the major component of the conceptual project design and, therefore, the problem of establishing scientifically based principles of stylisation of historical style as the primary source in modern interior is relevant. The aim of the article was to conduct the analysis and determine the significance of preserving the architectonics that formed the stylistic features of primary source. In the process of stylisation of authentic analogues for the interior design and object environment, the algorithm of reproducing style or stylistics for its correct perception by recipients was developed. The historiographical and comparative analyses were applied to evaluate the modern stage of research on the topic, the conceptual and stylistic tendencies, and the argumentation. In particular, the special method of morphological analysis was used to identify and confirm the architectonic structure of primary sources of style and their impact on the integrity of modern stylistic experiments. In the process of research, it was discovered that colour, material, and texture were important, but not defining, when it comes to determining certain stylistic identification. To recognise an ornament or decoration that characterised stylistic affiliation, it was enough to reproduce its main linear drawing, preserve the means of formation, characteristic angles, and proportions. Additional details enrich visual image, but do not alter the result of identification. Similar situation can be observed, while identifying the style in the architectural environment. Unlike both decorative elements and works of art in their “pure” form, the architectural and spatial environment had multiple important functions, and aesthetics was not the main one among them. Therefore, the analysis of morphological structure and architectonics of primary source with the help of form generation allowed creating the functional and aesthetic environment in space. The philosophical and conceptual approach of reinterpreting primary source rather than only “analogues” of project design expanded the interpretation field for a modern project designer, who with the adequate help of modern technologies has the possibility to create an associative image of the author’s inspiration. The practical value of the research consisted in elaborating the methodological approaches to analysis and interpretation of architectonics of primary sources as the basis for stylisation in the modern interior design. The outlined conceptual principles of stylisation can be introduced into professional practice of interior designers, architects, and decorative artists, as well as into educational programmes for design and art disciplines

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form; visual code; morphological structure; transformation; associative image

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Received 31.03.2025, Revised 31.07.2025, Accepted 05.09.2025

Retrieved from Vol. 11, No. 3, 2025

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Dyda, I., Radomska, V., & Dyda, O. (2025). Architectonics of primary source as the basis for stylisation in the interior design. Architectural Studies, 11(3), 20-34. https://doi.org/10.56318/as/3.2025.20

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