Interior Architecture Aalto University

Overview

In the students deepen the skills learned in bachelor's studies and broaden their knowledge in spatial design and furniture design. Students gain knowledge on

• different design approaches and methods,
• skills to practice interior architecture in the broader operational environment of building and construction, product development, business and culture.
• managing design processes,
• the regulations in construction, and material knowledge
• skills in 3D composition,
• understanding the spatiality of people and products

Career opportunities

Career opportunities vary from entrepreneurship to expert tasks in private and public organisations. Graduates of the Interior Architecture programme from Aalto University work as interior architects in design and architect studios, as independent entrepreneurs, and as in-house designers in industry. They also work as designers, managers, researchers and teachers, and engage in artistic practice. The programme prepares its graduates also for doctoral studies.

Interior architects may focus on various areas, such as workspaces, retail spaces or care environments. Their tasks typically include spatial, surface, interior and lighting design in interior renovations and alterations. They also work on exhibition design and the design of other temporary structures, concept design, branding and corporate identity design, and design of furniture, lighting fixtures and other interior design components. Strategic, conceptual and managerial designer roles are increasingly common.