Study profile
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CHALLENGES IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
The Master of Interior Architecture at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague offers a two-year professional education that strives to explore the field of spatial design in its broadest sense by reimagining the role of the practicing designer with concerns about a society in transition.
The World is Interior
The progamme is entitled INSIDE as a metaphor for the broader position we envision for the professional practice of the interior architect. Slowly but surely this role is expanding beyond the physical interior and proves to be relevant in the most diverse places where people live, meet and where communities emerge.
Whether those spaces are actually interiors or even purely physical, is of much less importance than how future designers contribute as mediators of spatial inclusion towards a more socially-just society.
INSIDE magazine
Each year the department publishes an edition of the INSIDE magazine showcasing graduation projects, interviews and results of studios and workshops.
INSIDE magazine is presented in a website format starting with the #12 edition. You can read previous print versions in a pdf format online.
Specifications
Degree
Master
Duration
2 years full-time
Study load
Start date
September
Department Head
Hans Venhuizen
Costs
Application deadlines
Language
English-taught programme
(English level required)
Programme / CROHO
M Interior Architecture / 49238
Why choose the Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE)
- You would like to explore the world of spatial design. Both from the perspective of the designer and the user.
- You would like to not only to learn from your tutors but also from your fellow students.
- You would like to explore various spatial design cultures and you like to experiment.
- You would like to position yourself in the broad landscape of spatial design and identify your own fascinations and values, and reason on the impact on the built environment.
- You want to stretch the boundaries of interior architecture.
Are you a good fit for this master?
Then the following most likely applies to you:
- You have a curious and investigative attitude.
- You are more interested in the social and creative context of spatial design than in its polytechnical side.
- You would like to question market-oriented logics and advocate the underlying (non)human, social and cultural phenomena in a world more diverse than before.
- You would like to be part of a group of young designers and enjoy working together.
- You’re a socially engaged person and excited to work on social and cultural challenges.
In the video below, students, teachers and the head of the department tell you more about the Master Interior Architecture programme:
Master Interior Architecture INSIDE podcast 2020/21
By interviewing some INSIDE students, graphic design student Ieva Gailiušaitė, gives glimpses on their thoughts, worries and work processes. The interviewees are both first year and graduate students.
Episode #5
Ieva Gailiušaitė in conversation with Jeanne Rousselot & Julia Holmgren: Talking with these two lively insiders about creating connections: from sharing memories through objects to sharing man-made dogs for bonding with other dog owners... Listen to the end to get the best advice for your future studies :)
By interviewing some INSIDE students, graphic design student Ieva Gailiušaitė, gives glimpses on their thoughts, worries and work processes. The interviewees are both first year and graduate students.
Episode #4
Ieva Gailiušaitė in conversation with Tjitske Hartstra and Junyao Yi: Talking about un/learning your home, disobedience and solitude as virtue with amazing insiders Tjitske and Junyao.
By interviewing some INSIDE students, graphic design student Ieva Gailiušaitė, gives glimpses on their thoughts, worries and work processes. The interviewees are both first year and graduate students.
Episode #3
Ieva Gailiušaitė in conversation withTereza Chronakova and Florian Bart: Talk with the two graduating students on reclaiming their home spaces, exploring space and being a student at INSIDE.
By interviewing some INSIDE students, graphic design student Ieva Gailiušaitė, gives glimpses on their thoughts, worries and work processes. The interviewees are both first year and graduate students.
Episode #2
Ieva Gailiušaitė in conversation with Johannes Equizi, Chen Liu, Illaria Palmieri: interviews with INSIDE students @KABK: design, experiments, serendipities, and more.
By interviewing some INSIDE students, graphic design student Ieva Gailiušaitė, gives glimpses on their thoughts, worries and work processes. The interviewees are both first year and graduate students.
Episode #1
Ieva Gailiušaitė in conversation with Tom Sebestik, Malte Sonnenschein, Alicja Bedkowska: The first episode features two first-year students Tom and Malte as well as Alicja who is graduating. Tune in for some inside stories!
Interested ? Read more about the programme structure and admission requirements of the Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE)
