When you study architecture, interior architecture or interior design, you gain a highly desirable set of creative, visual, practical, and design-based skills that you can offer to potential employers. The skills you develop are also transferable to many industries, so graduates have many options when it comes to choosing a specific field of work. Let's take a look at the job outlook for architecture and interior architecture/interior design graduates.
The Architecture BA program prepares you for your future career through perfecting your creative, planning and professional skills. During the program, we will equip you with all tools needed to understand and contribute to the built environment in a socially and environmentally responsible way in any given context. Creative and critical thinking, problem-solving skills, adaptability, an international outlook, interdisciplinary experience and intercultural competence are of special importance for the program.
Architects need a comprehensive understanding of cities and villages in order to be able to improve the living environment. Understanding the specific conditions of a place, grasping spatial relationships and functional use are indispensable prerequisites for architectural design.
Architectural history is part of the architectural context. The history of a place and a building provides insights into people's lives, cultural and social contexts and building construction interrelationships.
Architects work on a wide variety of building types and are responsible for the process from design to completion. In cooperation with specialist planners, they work out structural, constructive and structural solutions and combine all issues into an architectural design. This includes knowledge of functionality and application, technical knowledge, knowledge of materials and a high degree of creativity as well as the ability to overcome challenges.
In addition, architects should have basic knowledge of landscape planning. Inside and outside are related to each other, either through direct connections or in the form of views.
Interior designers/interior designers shape people's living space. The tasks are varied and encompass all facets of human life. By changing the existing space, the planner combines the ideas of the users with functional, technical and building law requirements to form a spatial whole. The created, specific atmosphere influences the living environment of the user. The interior designer develops and supervises the project from the first idea to completion.
Design decisions have an impact on people's life. The spatial arrangement promotes and discourages a certain use of the space. Therefore a sense of space, design skills and technical knowledge as well as organizational talent is required to develop interior projects.
When developing workspaces, workplace guidelines, specific work processes and design issues must be taken into account. When designing a workplace, in particular the requirements for adequate lighting, ventilation and functional requirements are combined with design aspects.
A retail designer shapes the appearance of a shop. The identity of the brand is implemented spatially and combined with functional requirements and building regulations. As a result, a holistic appearance for the respective shopfitting is created.
An exhibition designer develops the framework for an art exhibition or a specific product for a given exhibition period. This can be an exhibition stand or an art exhibition. The respective exhibition theme is worked out in terms of content and implemented spatially.
The planning of health centres, clinics, medical practices, hospitals and care facilities is a further specialization in the field of interiors. The aim is to create contemporary spaces and to achieve positive spatial experiences for patients and residents. The medical requirements for the facilities must also be taken into account, as well as any special requirements of the residents.
● Hospitality
● Cultural spaces and entertainment
● Transportation
● Stage design
The interior is deliberately designed in such a way that it adapts to the respective requirements. Changing working and living environments require spatial adaptation. By responding to these changing conditions the new interior forms a connected whole. The activities taking place in the room thus form the interior.
Through shaping spaces, interior architects/interior designers create a multi-sensory experience that incorporates the built space, people, context and purpose, by creating a specific atmosphere
This atmosphere is developed by composing the building elements. The influence of light and shadow, the choice of colour and the selection of material resonate in the canon. A space of possibilities opens up, which offers a platform for people to live together for example in a space of encounter and exchange.
We have discussed the job outlook for architecture and interior architecture/interior design graduates, but where will they be employed? It depends on the job, but typical work environments include:
● Architecture and interior architecture studios
● Construction companies
● Building materials industry
● Cultural and government institutions
● Set design for film, television, theatre
● Design agencies and trade fairs
● Freelance work
Architects and interior architects/interior designers visualize their process and experience by communicating through drawings, sketches and models. Present what you have done so far.
Before contacting the studio you are interested in or going for an interview, prepare yourself. Research what the company expects from its applicants, what area they work in and what their specialization is. Gain insight into the company's culture and philosophy. This will help you decide whether the job really meets your expectations and ideals.
Social media reveals more about us than we think. Some companies actually scour social media for their potential employees to get a complete picture of the person they are dealing with. Keep your profile current and professional. You can either post your work and ideas, publish interesting articles about architecture and interior design, or start discussions on topics that inspire you.
Having an impressive portfolio with a resume to match is a good place to start. You can also expand your professional network. By participating in events and conferences, topic-related contacts are made. In conversations, you will gain further insights into the content of your area of interest.
The Architecture and Interior Architecture/Interior Design degree programs at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences provide comprehensive skills in the fields of architecture, interior architecture/interior design. The degree programs are taught exclusively in English, which is unique in Berlin.
If that sounds interesting to you, here are some of the benefits of enrolling in a bachelor degree program at our university:
● Easy, fast and online application
● Learning in small groups allows for a more personal approach
● State-recognised university with accredited programs
● Globally recognised degree
● Strong international orientation and an intercultural environment
● Practice-driven courses that prepare you for the global job market
● Cooperation partners for internship and job opportunities
We hope this article helps you discover job opportunities as a graduate of Architecture and Interior Architecture/Interior Design degree programs. And if you are interested in studying in this field in Berlin, take a look at our degree programs listed below. You can always contact our Student Affairs & Admission's Team at applications@berlin-international.de.
BA in Architecture
BA in Interior Architecture/Interior Design
MA in Interior Design
MA in Interior Architecture/Interior Design
