Master of Arts HES-SO in Interior Architecture
A two-year professional Master's program exploring the transdisciplinary evolution of contemporary interior architecture in Geneva.
Best for:Best for creative design graduates seeking a professional Master's degree focused on contemporary interior architecture and transdisciplinary spatial practices.
Overview
The Master of Arts HES-SO in Interior Architecture (MAIA) is a two-year professional program based in Geneva at HEAD - Genève, within the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland. The curriculum addresses the diversification of interior spaces through transdisciplinary approaches spanning design, visual arts, audiovisual culture, and digital realities. Students investigate pressing issues such as environmental impact, heritage renovation, shared economies, and inclusive community building. The program equips participants with advanced technical training, extended design practices, and critical humanistic perspectives to address human-centric challenges.
What you'll do
- Engage in transdisciplinary design projects bridging physical spaces and mediated narratives
- Investigate cultural, political, and social agendas shaping contemporary interior environments
- Address complex challenges including environmental impact and heritage renovation
- Develop advanced technical skills and humanistic critical thinking in spatial design
- Participate in studio work, collaborative workshops, and creative research initiatives
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English and French proficiency
Instruction: English, French
- Background in interior architecture, design, or related creative fields
- Demonstrated creative potential and individual design capability
- Critical thinking regarding collective and societal implications of design
- Capacity for transdisciplinary collaboration across visual arts and technology
- Meet general admission criteria for Master's programs at HES-SO
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Prospective students must submit their application through the official HES-SO admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and portfolio documents are prepared according to the university's application guidelines.
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