Our head of program, Prof. Katrin Brünjes, is talking about studying BA Interior Architecture/Interior Design at Berlin International and answering the most frequently asked questions about our program. Check out the interview below.
Our program equips students with the skills and knowledge to develop and apply creative and sustainable solutions in the field of interior architecture and interior design. It is also:
*Interior Architecture is a protected profession in Germany. In order to be entitled to use the title “Interior Architect” professional practice and registration with the Chamber of Architects is obligatory.
“I’m Katrin Brünjes, a professor of interior architecture and design and I am currently the head of program. Berlin International is a university based in Berlin where both the professors and the students have an international background. This implies that professors and lecturers not only come from different parts of the world but also have an international academic background and have experience in teaching, as well as practice, in different countries. All of this contributes to the international mix and makes Berlin International unique. In addition, our university is anchored in the German education system with English as the language of instruction.
What distinguishes Berlin International from other universities is, on the one hand, the internationality among professors and students and, on the other hand, the strong connection between practice and teaching. As a university of applied sciences, we place a strong focus on the active implementation of teaching and the application of knowledge. The link between theory and practice, learning from the past, analyzing it and applying it to today. The focus is on the dialogue between learned knowledge and the application to a current issue. And therefore, to contribute to innovation and development in society.
With a program that is 100% in English and state recognition, Berlin International offers a globally recognized degree. The teaching takes place in different formats – as one-on-one discussions, practical work in the workshops and practice of digital tools, both as single or group work. Presentation skills are practised continuously to prepare for professional life in the future. Berlin International offers an international discourse between practising professors and students in the form for international students to engage and exchange ideas with one another. And as such, enhances cultural exchanges.
Studying interior architecture and design at Berlin International means enjoying a sound education that is anchored in the German education system within the diversity of the international teaching environment. The interior designer creates living and working environments for people and enables and hinders certain activities, connections and living habits. Given the responsibility involved, the practice is an extraordinary joy when change is applied for the better. Our goal is to impart knowledge and skills to students that enable profound changes for better living conditions.
Designing interiors is a very practical activity. Shaping the life that takes place in the interior means creating spatial connections, thinking, communication, enabling activities, and developing an atmosphere. During the studies scenarios are played out and applied. This serves to try out and explore the spectrum of possibilities. Students create a repertoire for a wide range of future applications. After graduation, students have developed an analytical fact-driven set of tools that enables them to face future challenges with a critical mind and well-founded standpoint. With that in one’s luggage, one is well-equipped to answer questions related to future living and working spaces.
The network of companies is growing steadily. Particular emphasis is placed on cooperation with project partners in order to enable different aspects and perspectives. Giving insights into the profession and practising design thinking on the basis of current topics is the focus.
Like other metropolises, Berlin is a city with many facets which need to be discovered. The chosen location will certainly have an impact on the development of the studies and is therefore far-reaching in this decision. When it comes to studying interior design, Berlin is definitely a good starting point that offers a variety of perspectives, in addition to the studies. It is a vibrant city and a growing metropolis that is constantly changing and renewing itself. There is certainly a lot to learn from within the city.
Berlin International is vibrant and open. The interior architecture and interior design program is practical, exploratory and skill-oriented. And Berlin is a city that is multi-layered, fascinating and constantly changing.”
Thank you for taking the time to read our article about studying at Berlin International, from our professor Katrin Brünjes. If you are interested in pursuing your studies in Berlin, take a look at our BA Interior Architecture/Interior Design program.
Feel free to reach out to our Admissions Team at any time via application@berlin-international.de.
