Master Interior Architecture
At the Master Interior Architecture you will learn to develop a concept for a space based on your own ideas and artistic vision and to realize that concept. Important part is how to present your conclusions as an essential component of your architectural design. At each assignment you will be asked to draw connections between your own work and that of others and between your work and the audience.
What makes a certain place so characteristic? Is it the light, falling in a specific angle through the glass windows? The material and colors of the chairs, tables, curtains, walls, floor? The specific sounds of the room? The touch, the smell of things? The people …? Phenomenological aspects determine the atmosphere of an interior.
The core
Interior at our Master Interior Architecture is no niche, nuance or aspect of architecture, but a fundamental attitude towards the surrounding world. The core of this Master is the understanding of a place in all its manifestations, before you start to transform it because of changing needs and requirements.
Study load
In general you will study and work for about 20 hours a week at the academy. In addition you will have to study at home for about 20 hours a week.
Degree
When you successfully complete the programme you will get the degree of Master of Arts. The degree is recognized by the Union of Dutch Interior Architects (bni) and you can register after a two year practise period at the Foundation Architect Register (Stichting Bureau Architectenregister).
Lecturers
The Master works with leading professionals: architects, interior architects, representatives from other fields such as art historians, for maximum connection with current developments, the contribution of their professional knowledge, and professional experience.
You are admissible if you are a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design, or another Bachelor’s programme, if you have the desired intake competencies.
Not admissable?
When you can’t meet these entrance requirements you have the option to request an entrance examination. To do so, send a portfolio and covering letter to the programme secretariat. Your registration needs to be final before 1 May. All students who are admissible will be invited in July for the intake assessment.
Admission procedure
As soon as we received your application form we will invite you for the admission procedure, which consists of the following steps:
A preselection based on your letter of motivation, diploma and digital portfolio.
A motivation interview and evaluation of your portfolio.
A practical assignment.
When you pass the preselection (1) we will invite you for the intake assessment that will take place in Maastricht for a full day*. During this day you will be tested on your suitability for the programme. You can show and discuss examples of the work in your portfolio with the admission committee (2). The final part is a practical assignment set by the admission committee (3).
* or via Skype if you live abroad and don’t have the opportunity to come to Maastricht.
