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england"sRose
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 Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: Architecture and Interior Design |
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Does an architecture program also trains you to become an interior designer?
If not, should double major or make interior design my minor, because I'm just wondering if a second major can co-exist with the field of architecture since it's time consuming.
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JamesIntarc
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 4:56 am Post subject: |
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| wouldnt bother with a double. the architecture alone would more than qualify you to design interiors. |
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RWL
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 6:05 am Post subject: |
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| In large part I agree with JamesIntarc, but architecture will get you to the bare basics of interiors work but will not get you to the full range of work for interiors-- finish material selection, color schemes, furniture selection, high evel finsihes, etc. It will though give you a far better understanding the the construction under the interior design work, which makes for a more comprehensive design process on your part. |
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england"sRose
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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Really?
I'm just wondering because according to a recent presentation, an interior design makes far more money than an architect. In fact, the Harrison School in Chicago, which is a top 3 interior design school, according to the presenter, their graduates LOWEST paying jobs range from 60,000 - 75, 000. My eyes popped. Since the average graduate's salary is around 35 000. And, it only takes 3 years to get a bachelors in their school. 
Can this be true? |
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RSCarcht
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Location: USA: RI, CT, NY, MA, FL
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Interior design is the business of selling fabrics and furniture to clients at a profit and having them pay you hourly to do it. It is a very clever business model and people understand the value of interior design much better than they understand the value of architecture. So it is entirely possible that Interior Designer starting salaries are higher than that for architects.
On the down side, there is vicous competition in Interior Design since the barriers to entry are so low. Also, the pleasure of choosing furniture and fabrics can be a bit ephermeral. If you are thinking about money only, I would choose investment banking...
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SDR
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Truer words were never spoken, I'm afraid. Glad I didn't trade my RISD Interior Architecture BFA for a career ! Of course, the architect needs to learn a lot to be a fully-qualified interior detailer/specifier, as well. As a cabinetmeker, I can tell you that most architects rely heavily on the expertise of the "trades" to get their visions built -- as it should be.
Of course, the best architect has immersed himself or herself in as many of the building trades as possible, prior-to/along-with practicing. The best buildings/interiors are accomplished with the full co-operation and input of the relevant trades -- as they always have been.
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RSCarcht
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There are actually some states where Interior Designers are seeking licensure for their profession and exclusive use of the term. In the future you could have the ASID suing licensed architects for claiming to be Interior Designers! Everyone should keep an eye on this dangerous development...
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