The History of Ceilings

Ceiling is one of the most fundamental surfaces of every interior space. It is the overhead surface that covers a room and is often used to hide floor and roof’s inner construction.

In the earliest times, ceilings are commonly used in ancient places for decoration by painting the above flat surface to emphasize the structural elements of the upper surface. It also adds an elegant ambiance from its overall pattern of design and texture.

Ceilings became known in ancient Greek period. However, Roman ceilings proved more versatility in producing amusing paintings as seen proofs in the ancient city, Pompeii, where most of the ceilings of its architectural structures were filled with mural paintings. During the Gothic era, structural elements were used decoratively that led to the development of the beamed ceiling. The large cross-girders support smaller floor beams at the right angle to create a unique look of ceiling. The beams and girders were stylishly designed and crafted that were normally painted in bright colors.

In Renaissance period, the design of the ceiling was evolved to its highest level of style, originality and variety. The three types of their ceiling had different representations that brought them into success and development.

The first was the coffered ceiling that was designed in a complex manner by the Italian Renaissance architects who far outdid the creations of their Roman prototypes. The ceiling was designed in circular, square, octagonal and L-shaped coffers with their edges that were smoothly carved. The field of each coffer was decorated with a rosette that makes it more discerning and decorous.

The second type was composed of ceilings that were wholly or partially vaulted. These ceilings were often designed in arched intersections with painted and decorative bands. The blank spaces were filled with pictures to add attractions and amusement. The design simply implied to emphasize the architectural design of the establishments to show how imaginative and creative the architects were during this period.

For the third type, the design and style were particularly the same with the characteristics of Venice. The only difference was the ceiling became one large framed picture.

Today, the modern architecture evolved as the representation of the ceilings was divided into two classes – the suspended or hung ceiling and the exposed ceiling. For the suspended ceilings, some architects wanted to hide amounts of mechanical and electrical equipment such as electrical conduits, air-conditioning ducts, water pipes, sewage lines, and lighting fixtures.

Furthermore, most suspended ceilings are designed into plasterboard sheets or acoustical tiles by using a lightweight metal grid which is suspended from the wires or rods. Other architects emphasized the aesthetic design and features of the exposed ceiling because of its mechanical and electrical equipment. Due to this desire, many structural systems of ceilings were improved and appreciated that show relevant expression from the admirable ceilings.

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