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FI51.3.03.Bubble and Block Diagrams

The document discusses bubble diagrams and block diagrams, which are used in early stages of interior design. Bubble diagrams show the relationships between rooms using circles connected by lines. Designers create many variations, first placing large rooms and filling in smaller rooms. Block diagrams are a more defined next step, allowing clients to discuss changes before finalizing a floorplan.

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FI51.3.03.Bubble and Block Diagrams

The document discusses bubble diagrams and block diagrams, which are used in early stages of interior design. Bubble diagrams show the relationships between rooms using circles connected by lines. Designers create many variations, first placing large rooms and filling in smaller rooms. Block diagrams are a more defined next step, allowing clients to discuss changes before finalizing a floorplan.

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Bubble & Block Diagrams

Bubble Diagrams are a type of concept map that uses circles and ovals to represent rooms and their
relationships together.

1. Quick way to get ideas on paper to allow design to begin to take life
2. First create a list of rooms needed so you don’t forget anything
3. Trial and error way of exploring options, designers will go through MANY variations
4. Best done on tracing paper
5. Start with large spaces first
6. Fill in with smaller rooms, keep in mind relationships between bubbles
7. Use lines to show traffic patterns
8. Color code zones if necessary
9. List pros and cons of this plan on margins
10. Repeat process on new paper changing location of largest bubble, for another option to
compare.

Directions: Below is an example of a bubble diagram of a house. Look over it and evaluate the layout
based on the zones of a house, as well as traffic patterns. Then answer the questions on the next page.

Patio Master Suite

Office Closet
Bedroom 2

Kitchen Bath

Bedroom 3
Dining Room

Entry Family Room


Garage

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1. What do you like about how the designer arranged the house bubbles? Consider room
size, proximity to other rooms, zone layout, and traffic patterns.

2. What would you change about the way the designer arranged the house bubbles? Is
there anything that is out of place or needs to be moved?

3. Where would you add a mudroom? A staircase to the bonus room? (Re-draw the
house below or on a separate piece of paper with your new suggestions)

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Block Diagrams are the next step prior to creating an actual floorplan. You can show this to the client
and discuss any changes.

1. Do not take much time to create


2. Easy to make changes prior to creating actual finished floorplan
3. Client will not fear making changes since its less formal than floorplan
4. Changes can easily be discussed and drawn on top of diagram using tracing paper

Directions: Below is an example of a block diagram. Please create your own block drawing utilizing the
bubble diagram on the previous page. Utilize your new suggestions in this plan including the mudroom
and staircase to bonus room.

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