Interior / Design
This Executive Master is created and organized by the Interior Architecture program – ArBA-EsA and the non-profit organization CIRPC.
The Executive Master in “Interior / Design” is an advanced professional training program, organized in modules over one academic year. The Executive Master awards a certificate equivalent to 60 ECTS credits.
This program aims to prepare students for the transition from academic studies to the professional world. The interior architect/designer must be able to communicate to clients and companies all the necessary information for the successful execution of a project; therefore, the courses provided focus on delivering professional skills related to the realization of these projects, both in terms of the design and production of graphic and technical execution documents, as well as compliance with Belgian regulations and legislation.
The Executive Master Interior / Design is thus a complement to artistic studies and for some students a way to put into practice their organizational and management skills, which are essential for an effective entry into the professional world. It is a means to develop other important qualities beyond design skills (project and schedule management, entrepreneurship, site supervision, etc.) indispensable for practicing the profession. The experience gained during this year will facilitate their job search and integration into an agency.
This training is therefore aimed at students wishing to refine their career path and give it a more professional focus, as well as young professionals who want to better meet the demands of the profession.
The academic year is structured around 6 main areas:
- Artistic and Practical Axis
- Interior Architecture Project:
Workshop project: renovation and layout of a house/apartment, including built-in furniture
Instructor: Yorick Piette - Furniture Design Project:
Workshop project: independent furniture – concept of eco-design
Instructor: Sylvain Busine - Color Seminar:
Color in practice
Colors and trends
The 9 color groups and their emotional influences
Color analysis in practice
Instructor: Sandrine Devos - Lighting:
Theoretical refresher (basic lighting knowledge assumed)
Training on the DIALUX lighting calculation software
Application and practice on the project
Instructor: Véronique Marijn - Heritage and Renovation/Restoration:
Visit and historical and stylistic analysis of the building for the interior architecture project
Pathological approach to building
Intervention by heritage specialist artisans
Instructor: Alberto Solinis - Materials:
Instructor: Grégoire Houcke
- Technical Axis:
Preparation of all technical documents necessary for project realization.
Surveys and plans before intervention
Execution documents (plans, sections, etc.)
Specifications, measurements
Request for quotes from companies (with input from a company estimator)
Site management and reports
Provisional and final acceptance documents
Instructor: Yorick Piette - Legislative Axis:
Construction law
Regulations (fire safety, regional urban planning regulations, environmental regulations framework, civil code, contracts, etc.)
Intervention by an architect and/or engineer
Guarantees, insurance, civil liability
Instructor: Félix Standaert - Theoretical Axis:
Professional ethics
Management, how to create your own company/agency, set goals, and build a client base
Lectures held at the Academy or participation in external conferences
Instructor: Yorick Piette - Visual/Graphic Axis:
Support for 3D visualization
Artistic project of the year
Project presentations (panels, portfolio, web, etc.)
Architectural drawing for publication (publication plans, 2D and 3D renderings)
Visual identity (logo and company graphic charter)
Network communication for the Masters - Professional Axis:
Professional internship of 120 hours in an Interior Architecture agency or architectural office
External speakers: presentations by various designers and their career paths
Visits to companies / artisans
Site visits
Responsable
John-John Vande Walle
John-John VANDE WALLE : Architecte d’intérieur - ArBA-EsA
Yorick PIETTE : Architecte d’intérieur – ArBA-EsA – Yorick Piette Architecte d’intérieur
Sandrine DEVOS : Architecte d’intérieur – DEVOS Architecture d’intérieur
Véronique MARIJN : Architecte d’intérieur - ArBA-EsA – Véronique Marijn Lighting designer
Alberto SOLINIS : Architecte – ArBA-EsA - Atelier MONEO
Cabinet URBAN LAW
Grégoire Houcke: Architecte - ArBA-EsA
Contact : em-idm@arba-esa.be
The program spans one academic year, divided into two semesters of 12 weeks each. Classes are given in modules of 3 or 4 hours at ArBA-EsA or offsite for visits.
There will be five modules organized per week, totaling 480 hours of classes, plus 120 hours of professional internship, for a total of 600 hours.
Courses are taught by specialists in interior architecture / furniture design and architecture, as well as professionals involved in agency management, higher education, and related fields.
Applicants can apply from February until September 15 to the program coordinators:
- John-John Vande Walle: j-j.vandewalle@arba-esa.be
- Yorick Piette: contact@yorickpiette.com
The minimum number of students is 6 and will not exceed 12.
The Executive Master Interior / Design is open to anyone holding one of the following diplomas:
- Professional Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design
- Transitional Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Interior Design
- Master 1 or Master 2 degree in Interior Architecture
- Architect diploma
- Other equivalent diploma or certificate from another country.
Courses are taught in French.
The registration fees for the 2025–2026 academic year amount to €4200, applicable to both Belgian and international students. This amount includes tuition and administrative fees.
Payment should be made to the following account with the reference: Last Name + First Name – "Executive Master Interior / Design registration 25-26"
BE26 0016 7333 0529
BIC GEBABEBB
Admission is based on:
- A portfolio
- A CV
- A motivation letter
- An interview (in-person or online) with the instructors.
The application file must be sent to:
j-j.vandewalle@arba-esa.be and yorick.piette@arba-esa.be
The application submission period runs from May 30 to August 30.
After your application is approved, you will need to complete the registration form (available for download on the website) and pay a deposit of €1500 to confirm your enrollment.
The full fee (€4200) must be paid no later than September 30.
