When talking to architects about how colour affects their decisions regarding new concepts – diversity and design scope are the attributes they consider highly important.
Debbie Hendry, Managing Director at Kolorseal Ltd, recently discussed the topic of colour and colour coating processes with Andy Ashley, owner of AJAArchitects Ltd, to discover why it is a growing market when it comes to structural design.
Andy commented:
The colours of any buildings will be designed to influence the perception and use of the structure. This is particularly the case when creating designs for residential and commercial buildings.
The use of colour architecturally, normally has a strategy linked to it in that it will create emotions for people when they enter a building. This can be larger spaces such as offices, hotels, hospitals and of course residential development or renovation. Comfort, relaxed, focussed (work related), calming are words that frequently fall into the brief.
Whatever the project for an architect, the idea of creating visual balance is important and colour is a significant factor that is growing in popularity. Diversity is the aspect that will make a project stand out and it should be carefully considered to gain the best out of any structure.
Aligning colours with the intended purpose of a building as well as the overall aesthetics both internally and externally will determine a good project from a great one.
For modern architects there are now many more options available as building design becomes much more multifaceted and intricate. Whilst sustainability and environmental considerations, have become much more important, diverse colour options offer room for greater creativity and individual stylising.
As an expressive architectural component, colour impacts our perceptions about a building. Perceivable ergonomics reinforces colour’s relevance and the impact it has on the human eye.
Modern design will be mindful of people’s visual experience not just regarding aesthetics, but also the emotions that tones of colour will create for those who use or inhabit a space.
While vividly bold colours can add vibrancy and interest to a space, tonal shades are important for architects as the designs should not create visible confusion or negative emotions. This is where diversity in colour design can soften an overall finish to generate positive balance.
With Kolorseal able to provide an inordinate amount of colour options for house and building design, this makes design scope much more interesting and adventurous.”
Kolorseal Ltd is recognised for diversity and the highest quality standards, which provides added reassurance for architects such as AJAArchitectural Ltd.
Debbie Hendry comments, “Understanding how powerful colour is for projects, the effect they can have on homeowners and end users, is one of Kolorseal’s greatest assets when it comes to supporting architects and their desire to create individual designs.
Colour, tone and colour matching are key aspects for any project not just visually but also from an emotional point of view. Incorporate windows in the right colour but the wrong shade could be detrimental to a project.
Sensitivity to light, brickwork, texture and nature are all things we can advise on. Urban living for example will need as much consideration to exterior and interior window and door design as it will be for rural living. Both however will have very different visual requirements.
Ensuring health and mental well-being is positive for people, will become increasingly critical in design, particularly for those in urban environments. Being able to provide solutions and advice to architects as they research colour for their concepts is very necessary, as getting it right counts.”
For Andy Ashley understanding the effect that colours will create in building design is crucial for concepts to achieve the best in terms of aesthetics and emotional appeal.
Kolorseal is an award winning, colour coating specialist company working in the construction and fenestration sector. Visit www.kolorseal.co.uk