06 Anchoring
The use of an element to ground or weigh down a space.
An anchoring element is an object or surface that can be the catalyst for the design of a room or a series of connected spaces. By having an outsized impact on the overall composition, the anchor element provides cues around which other design decisions can be further developed.
An anchor element can take the form of many materials and objects, whether it is an important work of art, a heavier (darker) material on a surface, or an opening that through absence makes its presence felt. Anchoring elements should provide the focal point for a space, and should not be overwhelmed by the placement of competing adjacent objects. The lighting ...
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