Topic outline

  • Welcome to the course!


    Course overview

    The Service Design for Interior Architects course (6 cr) provides an introduction to service design methods in spatial design and interior architecture. We study the reciprocal relationship between space and services, learn basic service design methods and rehearse the application of the methods in interior architecture. The course has two elements: theory and method part that builds the knowledge base through lectures, reading tasks and weekly assignments, and design part where the methods are applied into a design project. The course is suitable to master's students from any area of design or architecture. However, 3D modelling skills and at least basic spatial design skills are required.

    Study themes
    • Introduction to service design
    • Designing spatial and service systems
    • Service design in built environment
    • Spatial and service concepts

    THE DESIGN PROJECT IN 2023: RETHINKING METRO STATIONS

    The course is done in collaboration with Länsimetro Oy. More information at course start.

    Practicalities
    • Workload: 30 h contact teaching + 132 h independent and group work.
    • The course starts Fri 8 Sept and ends Fri 13 Oct 2023.
    • Teaching hours are Fridays at 9:15–15 (not always the whole day).
    • The detailed schedule can be found in MyCourses > Schedule.

    • Location: Väre, Otaniementie 14, several rooms


    Teacher in charge
    Antti Pirinen    , Senior University Lecturer, Spatial and Service Design
    Aalto University, ARTS, Dept. of Architecture
    +358-40-5300828, antti.pirinen@aalto.fi
    https://people.aalto.fi/antti.pirinen

    Co-teacher: Valeria Gryada,
    MA, Doctoral Researcher