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Design Spaces That Shape Lives

At the School of Interior Architecture & Design, you’ll learn to create interiors that transform how people live, work, and connect. Our CIDA-accredited, STEM-designated, program takes you from fundamentals to full commercial projects. You’ll work hands-on with 2D- and 3D-design, BIM, and visualization tools. Sustainability is built in, from eco-conscious materials to resource-saving strategies. You’ll learn from faculty working in the field, and graduate with a portfolio that proves you’re ready to launch your career.

Join us: On campus in San Francisco, online, or virtually via Zoom (select classes)

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Students & Alumni

Always Creating. Always Moving Forward.

At the Academy, creativity doesn’t pause at graduation; it accelerates. Our students leave with portfolios that speak louder than résumés, catapulting them into creative careers.

This is where passion meets purpose—on campus, in studios, and on global stages.

Our alumni are out there now winning awards, leading teams, and shaping culture.

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Elizabeth Bovill

“The Academy is amazing. It’s unlike any college experience I’ve seen because it blends real-world experience with education so effectively. Our professors work in the field while teaching, and their passion matches the students’. That energy motivates me to keep pushing myself. They challenge us because they’ve been through it themselves and truly understand what it takes.”

BFA Interior Architecture Student

Katarina Marin Meyer

“I hold multiple degrees, and compared to my European universities, this one has been far more practical and career-focused. The Academy truly prepares you for the real world, offering courses you don’t find elsewhere, such as sustainability and green design. Even as an online student, the experience has been incredibly engaging, and I’ve built strong, supportive relationships with my instructors.”

MFA Interior Architecture Recent Graduate, Founder of Organic Interiors

Nicole Poplewko

“I would absolutely recommend the Academy. The environment is kind and welcoming, and even as an online student, I’ve always felt connected to the school and my classmates. Most importantly, I feel well-prepared to succeed in my career while also having the foundation to explore other areas of the design world.”

MFA Interior Architecture, Creative Direction & Studio Operations Lead | Space & Set Designer at Art Force Studios

Saba Raji

“The Academy played a huge role in my success. From the beginning, my professors encouraged me to think beyond tools and discover my own voice in architecture. That encouragement, believing I could do more if I worked hard, was a turning point. The Academy’s culture of support and inspiration truly shaped who I am as a designer.”

MFA Interior Architecture, Technical Designer for Gensler

Facilities That Fuel Creativity

Studio Space

Studio classrooms are open by design—floor plans that spark interaction between Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Interior Architecture students. Online or on-site, the facilities are built for access, dialogue, and shared momentum.

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Atrium Gallery

Our atrium is the heart of the school—a dynamic space for live events, public lectures, and showcases of student work. It’s an open, welcoming space and always in motion.

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Presentation Space

Presentation spaces are where you can experience live events, public lectures, and presentations of student work.

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Lounge

Student lounges provide informal spaces to gather and connect.

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Digital Fabrication Lab

From laser cutters to 3D printers to CNC routers, our digital fabrication labs are engineered for precision. Shop technicians are on hand to help you map the workflow that turns raw material into realized form.

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Wood Shop

Our wood shop is built for precision and practice—outfitted with band saws, drill presses, jointers, planers, miter saws, panel saws, shapers, and table routers. Four SawStop table saws reinforce our commitment to craft and safety.

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Metal Shop

Our metal shop supports a full range of fabrication processes—including welding—designed to take your concepts from sketch to structure.

Print Lab

The print lab is equipped with a large-format plotter and a small-format color copier and scanner—purpose-built for the plans, drawings, and presentations architecture students bring to life in class.

Computer Labs

Cutting-edge digital workstations, loaded with the latest software and new media technology, keep you at the front edge of design. A lab technician is available during business hours to keep your tools aligned with your workflow.

Materials Library

From large-format color printing to scanning and small-format production tools, our library equips you to bring concepts to life with precision.

San Francisco Design Center

Our home city of San Francisco puts you at the center of one of the world’s most innovative design communities. The San Francisco Design Center is one of the finest and most accessible design showrooms in the country. This is where inspiration meets opportunity.