Dominic Haag-Walthert

Prof. Dominic Haag-Walthert serves as Head of the Institute of Interior Architecture and the Bachelor's Program in Interior Architecture at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU T&A). He holds a dual background in design/interior architecture from Zurich University of the Arts and architecture from ETH Zurich. His professional practice includes leadership roles in historic preservation, hospitality design, and corporate architecture through his firm HAAGWAGNER. Research focuses on Swiss residential history, aging-in-place design, and spatial perception.

Education:

• Zurich University of the Arts – Design/Interior Architecture
• ETH Zurich – Architecture

Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to interior architecture, material perception, and the psychological impact of architectural elements like windows. He has curated exhibitions on Dieter Waeckerlin and led the Solar Decathlon project 'Smart Sharing.' Awards include the Watt d‘Or 2015 and Swissbau Design Award 2010.

Professional activities include roles on the European Council of Interior Architects, jury memberships for architectural competitions, and editorial reviewing for the International Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. His publications span over 30 books, articles, and conference presentations on design theory, spatial perception, and historic preservation.