In an international context the stock of vacant and disused buildings and monuments grows exponentially in times of financial crisis. Is demolition and destruction of capital and cultural heritage the only solution? Or are there more sustainable, creative and innovative answers? What kind of ‘second life’ can you discover for the building and what are the spatial consequences? What is the relationship between what’s already there and what’s new?

  • About the course

    In an international context the stock of vacant and disused buildings and monuments grows exponentially in times of financial crisis. Is demolition and destruction of capital and cultural heritage the only solution? Or are there more sustainable, creative and innovative answers? What kind of ‘second life’ can you discover for the building and what are the spatial consequences? What is the relationship between what’s already there and what’s new?

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  • Small studio groups

    Interior Design is an interdisciplinary minor programme forming part of the degree programme of Architectural Design and Product Design. This minor programme focuses on interior design projects and will be taught within small studio groups. These projects will be supported with a wide range of courses to develop your spatial, creative, analytical and technical skills and encourage intelligent expression of ideas in sketches, drawings, models and prototypes.

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  • Programme

    We will deal with issues such as Interior ABC, Detail, Engineering, Models & Workshop Techniques, Art School & Creative Techniques, Communication for Interior Design, Field Trips, Business Project Week.

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  • Credits back home

    As an international exchange student at Windesheim, you will get study credits that may count towards the qualification you are studying for back home. So studying at Windesheim doesn’t have to mean extending your overall study time. You will make a ‘learning agreement’ covering your stay.

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