Program Overview
The Interior Architecture program at Cornish College of the Arts prepares students for socially responsible design practices, equipping them with the skills to address contemporary global issues in the built environment. Through a research-based approach, students learn the fundamentals of architectural design and develop a sustainable design practice, focusing on human-centered design in space, time, and built environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in architecture, design, and technology, with the ability to innovate design solutions for client-focused projects and create built environments that are innovative, safe, functional, and equitable.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Interior Architecture program at Cornish College of the Arts focuses on preparing students for socially responsible design practices.
- To study composition, form, style, media, and materials.
- To explore human-centered design in space, time, and built environments for activities and well-being.
- To develop a sustainable design practice that is mindful of culture, region, social responsibility, and ethics.
- To use digital tools, techniques, and technologies.
- To master the design process, from identifying a project’s purpose to incorporating feedback.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty, including:
- Julie Myers, Chair & Founder of the IA Department
- Ozge Sade Mete, Interim Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture
- Javier Gómez Alvarez-Tostado, Instructor
- Arlinda Branko, Instructor
- Tobi Wray, Instructor
- The program emphasizes socially-focused practices, focusing on green building, living systems, adaptive reuse, sustainability, and well-being.
- Students develop a research-based approach to respond thoughtfully to the physical location and social context.
- Students develop a systematic methodology to identify, research, and innovate design solutions to fulfill client-focused project goals.
Careers:
- Graduates of the Interior Architecture program are prepared to practice in the professional fields of architecture, design, and technology.
- They can also start their own design practice in areas of interest that span from Interior Architecture, object design, experiential and graphic design to film.
Other:
- The Interior Architecture department is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
- The program incorporates evidence-based practices into student work.
- Students are encouraged to work alongside faculty mentors on research-led projects.
- The program aims to create built environments that are innovative, safe, functional, and equitable.