#340 - Who Should I Hire? The differences between architect, interior architect, interior designer, designer, and decorator

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design clarify the distinctions between architecture, interior architecture, interior design, and decor. They also explain the variations between the responsibilities of an architect, an interior designer, an interior architect, a designer, and a decorator.

(00:00) Introduction.

(03:17) Defining the scopes of architecture, interior architecture, interior design, and decorating.

• (03:17) - Architecture
• (05:24) - Interior architecture
• (15:14) - Interior design
• (16:58) - Decorating

(17:55) - The responsibilities of the different professionals.

• (17:55) - Architect
• (24:22) - Structural Engineer
• (25:40) - Interior Architect
• (27:02) - Interior Designer
• (30:34) - Designer

(33:17) The professionals’ responsibilities for each part of a fictional project including site planning structure, facade, doors, windows, floor plans, mechanical systems, walls, interior wall finishes, millwork and built-ins, architectural lighting, decorative lighting, lighting plans, plumbing fixture locations and selection, equipment, furniture, and decor

This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft

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