With fourth year coming to a close and graduation fast approaching, the concept of life in the real world (or life beyond the IARC studio) is setting in. With the economy looking up, the design world is regaining its strength and we must realize the competition we face. There is a great deal of discussion pertaining to the definition of Interior Architecture. What separates us, as interior architects, from interior designers? And from Architects? And can we even title ourselves interior "architects"? And how do we answer these questions to find out place in the design world.
For starters, we will pinpoint our strengths. We are trained to consider space from the inside out. We understand the influence of design elements, while focusing on their interaction with form and shape. We have a comprehensive understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods implemented into interior spaces and use these- often manipulate these- to shape space.
The design world is multi-faceted and ever-evolving and, as I have discovered, a realm with endless job opportunity. Considering our training, we now have to opportunity to determine what interests us and the confidence to go for it.
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