Boago, a 26-year-old freelance interior architect, delights in exploring design articles and shows, regardless of their relevance to his field. He specializes in conceptualizing projects through sketches, 3D modeling, and detailed working drawings. With a keen eye for both architectural and interior design, he excels in projects requiring creative solutions, such as renovations and custom furniture design, to enhance functional flow and conceptual coherence.
Boldd Designs, Gaborone, Interior Architect
Client Consultation: meet with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences for the interior space they want to create. They may also work with other professionals, such as architects and engineers, to ensure that the design is cohesive and meets all requirements.
Space Planning: responsible for designing the layout and flow of interior spaces. consider factors such as traffic patterns, accessibility, and functional needs to create efficient and usable spaces.
Design and Material Selection: Interior architects are responsible for selecting materials, finishes, and furnishings that meet the client's needs and fit within their budget. They must consider factors such as durability, aesthetics, and sustainability when selecting these elements.
Technical Documentation: create technical documentation, such as drawings and specifications, to communicate the design to other professionals involved in the project. These documents must be accurate and detailed to ensure that the design is executed as intended.
Project Management: responsible for managing the project from conception to completion. They must oversee the work of contractors and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
NAWA ARCHITECTS, Francistown, BW, Architectural Intern
Drafting designs, models, or drawings using computer aided design (CAD) software programs
Researching building materials and techniques to ensure compliance with federal, state, or local codes and regulations
Reviewing blueprints, sketches, or other documents to determine feasibility of design plans
Communicating with clients about design proposals and changes to meet their needs.
Preparing construction drawings and schematics of designs
Interviewing clients to understand their wants and needs in order to create design proposals that meet their requirements.
Reviewing existing structures to identify areas that could be improved or modified.
Creating 3D models of designs in computer modeling programs such as ArchiCAD and rendering with TwinMotion.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Gaborone, Bachelors, interior architecture
The scope of work in interior design has expanded tremendously. As the built environment of the present day has grown in complexity and diversity, the realm of the interior has become a profession in its own right. While an interior designer works alongside other consultants such as architects, engineers and construction managers, in many cases today projects are handled independently by a new breed of professionals: interior architects. These are creative professionals who do not only plan and design public, commercial, recreational, institutional and domestic buildings, but are also responsible for and qualified in the management of the implementation of such projects. Students will also learn to solve pragmatic problems related to interior spaces and build up a sound knowledge of construction, as well as technical issues.
