What is the difference between Interior Design and Architecture?
Interior Design and Architecture are two fundamental disciplines in the art of shaping our environments, but do you know the differences between the two?
Architecture: planning and structural design
An architect is responsible for conceiving, designing and supervising the construction of buildings and structures that are functional, aesthetic, structurally safe, energy efficient and sustainable. In addition, he or she must take into account the urban and cultural context in which the building is inserted.
His work encompasses a macro perspective, from the creation of plans and models to the general layout of the interior spaces, the physical materialisation of the project and the overall relationship of the building, the spaces and their surroundings. His approach seeks coherence between form and function, merging aesthetics with utility.
Interior Design: Functionality and space
On an already created space, the interior designer plans, designs and/or transforms spaces so that they are functional and aesthetically pleasing. His or her work ranges from spatial planning and material selection to furniture selection and project management with the aim of creating environments that meet the needs and preferences of users or clients.
Its main purpose is to optimise the functionality of a space, considering aspects such as spatial planning, selection of materials and finishes, lighting (choice of luminaires, strategic placement and lighting control) and legal building codes and regulations.
One space: two complementary profiles
The synergy between the two profiles in the development of a project manages to create buildings in which all spaces maintain a balance between aesthetics and functionality. The result? Environments that meet practical requirements and leave a lasting impression on those who experience them, improving people's quality of life.
If you like technical drawing and structural design, the Bachelor of Architecture is for you. If, on the other hand, what you want is to give meaning and form to spaces by putting the user at the centre, the Degree in Interior Design is the degree for you. You will learn with a technical base, but also creatively, designing comfortable, functional environments that stir your feelings.
At UDIT, we have been training interior designers for more than ten years, being the first university to offer this Official University Degree in Spain. With an up-to-date syllabus and active professional teachers, you will learn through a project-based, cross-disciplinary and job-focused education. Find out more about our Official Degree in Interior Design!
