{"id":2867,"date":"2026-04-20T18:30:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisannco.ch\/?p=2867"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:51:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:51:44","slug":"innenarchitektur-zuerich-zuhause-richtig-planen-gestalten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisannco.ch\/en\/innenarchitektur-zuerich-zuhause-richtig-planen-gestalten\/","title":{"rendered":"Innenarchitektur Z\u00fcrich: Zuhause richtig planen & gestalten"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Interior Architecture for Zurich and the surrounding area: How to plan your home correctly<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is Interior Architecture?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ever since I began my interior architecture studies \u2013 which was more than 20 years ago now \u2013 I've often found myself in conversations where I have to explain to the other person what interior architecture actually means. Because the first reaction to mentioning my profession is usually: \"Wow, that's great. I've always been interested in that. I love decorating my apartment.\" No, that's not interior architecture. That's the job of a decorator, a home stylist, or a home stager or of an interior designer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here in Switzerland, I personally draw a clear line between interior architecture and interior design, although I also regularly use the term \"interior design,\" since it is actually the correct translation of \"interior architecture\" in English-speaking countries. However, a distinct profession has developed here. This is due to the numerous interior design degree programs that have emerged in recent years, awarding their graduates the title \"Interior Designer\"\u2014even though the content of the training is more akin to that of a decorator. What these programs lack are the technical and structural components that constitute a complete interior architecture degree. This regularly leads to confusion in practice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So what exactly is an interior architect? The word\u00a0<\/span>interior architecture<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>contains\u00a0<\/span>architecture<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014a term that, in its broadest sense, refers to the craft-based, industrial, and digital design, as well as the aesthetic engagement of humans with built space. The planned design, creation, and construction of buildings form the core of architecture (source: Wikipedia<\/a>). As an interior architect, I do precisely that, but primarily focused on interior spaces. This means that instead of simply fiddling with cushions and decorations, I plan the space holistically. I examine the construction and function of rooms, such as the structure of walls and ceilings. Furthermore, I also consider the human element within the space, their way of living and moving. With all these insights, I gradually develop strategic, well-considered, and logical solutions. Many claim that interior design is an artistic activity. However, this is a misconception. It is functional design that incorporates aesthetics and impact\u2014whereas art is the result of a creative process that relies heavily on intuition (source: Wikipedia<\/a>). Intuition and architecture don't go together; Our responsibility is simply too great for that.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As an interior architect, I am the architect of interior spaces. I oversee conversions and renovations from initial planning to completion. I can make rooms beautiful, yes. But I can also draw up installation plans for the electrician and plan the structural work. I understand materials and their processing, details, and constructive solutions. And I am skilled in holistic, interconnected thinking about the processes on the construction site.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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That's interior architecture.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When it's Worth Hiring an Interior Architect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Not everyone who wants a new kitchen needs an interior architect. As long as you're making minimal structural changes and all the functions remain in place, it's perfectly fine to contact a trusted kitchen manufacturer or carpenter directly.<\/p>

However, there are situations where the advice of an interior architect is worthwhile:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For larger house conversions or renovations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A renovation is always an intervention in the existing structure and therefore an opportunity.
However, many miss this opportunity because they focus only on the surface during renovations: new kitchen, new bathroom, new materials.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is often missing is a view of the overall system.<\/p>

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