Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 13- Bridging the Gap Between Architecture and Interior Design with Reinhard Weiss of 3S Architects
Tue Jan 06 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Reinhard Weiss, a principal architect at 3S Architects, who brings a wealth of international experience from working with some of the most respected architectural firms in both Munich and London. Reinhard offers a unique perspective on the relationship between architects and interior designers, and how these two disciplines can collaborate more effectively.
Throughout this conversation, we explore the critical questions that every interior designer should understand:
What is the ideal working relationship between an architect and a designer? When should designers be brought into a project? What are the common friction points, and how can they be proactively managed?
You will gain valuable insights into:
•How international experience shapes architectural perspective and the ethos of leading firms.
•The ideal timing and approach for bringing interior designers into architectural projects.
•Common collaboration challenges between architects and designers, and practical solutions.
•Strategies for emerging interior designers to approach and build relationships with architectural studios.
•Critical technical skills and software standards that strengthen designer-architect partnerships.
•A behind-the-scenes look at 3S Architects' collaborative process with interior designers.
Whether you're an interior designer looking to expand into architectural collaborations or an architect seeking to understand the designer's perspective, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Discover how to bridge the gap between these two disciplines and create seamless, successful projects together.
NEXT STEPS:
🎯 Join the Business for Interior Design Deconstructed online course to kickstart a successful career in interior design!
Grab your freebies:
📌 Pricing Formula Template- https://interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk/free-gift/
🎨 Interior Project Management Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwdWROahXq0&list=PLLm13IwOKjpDc7F6jXsjOdjMp5RhacNbx
Connect With Me:
📧 Email: info@katiemalik.co.uk
📸 Instagram: @interior_design_deconstructed (https://www.instagram.com/interior_design_deconstructed/ ) + @katie_malik_design_studio (https://www.instagram.com/katie_malik_design_studio/ ) 🌎
Website: interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk
Connect with Reinhard & 3S Architects:
🌐 Website: https://3s-ad.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3s_architects/?hl=en
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In this episode, I sit down with Reinhard Weiss, a principal architect at 3S Architects, who brings a wealth of international experience from working with some of the most respected architectural firms in both Munich and London. Reinhard offers a unique perspective on the relationship between architects and interior designers, and how these two disciplines can collaborate more effectively. Throughout this conversation, we explore the critical questions that every interior designer should understand: What is the ideal working relationship between an architect and a designer? When should designers be brought into a project? What are the common friction points, and how can they be proactively managed? You will gain valuable insights into: •How international experience shapes architectural perspective and the ethos of leading firms. •The ideal timing and approach for bringing interior designers into architectural projects. •Common collaboration challenges between architects and designers, and practical solutions. •Strategies for emerging interior designers to approach and build relationships with architectural studios. •Critical technical skills and software standards that strengthen designer-architect partnerships. •A behind-the-scenes look at 3S Architects' collaborative process with interior designers. Whether you're an interior designer looking to expand into architectural collaborations or an architect seeking to understand the designer's perspective, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Discover how to bridge the gap between these two disciplines and create seamless, successful projects together. NEXT STEPS: 🎯 Join the Business for Interior Design Deconstructed online course to kickstart a successful career in interior design! Grab your freebies: 📌 Pricing Formula Template- https://interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk/free-gift/ 🎨 Interior Project Management Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwdWROahXq0&list=PLLm13IwOKjpDc7F6jXsjOdjMp5RhacNbx Connect With Me: 📧 Email: info@katiemalik.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @interior_design_deconstructed (https://www.instagram.com/interior_design_deconstructed/ ) + @katie_malik_design_studio (https://www.instagram.com/katie_malik_design_studio/ ) 🌎 Website: interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk Connect with Reinhard & 3S Architects: 🌐 Website: https://3s-ad.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3s_architects/?hl=en