Ralph Stoian

Ralph Stoian is a Professor at the Institute of Interior Architecture IIA, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), School of Engineering and Architecture. His career spans roles as a restorer, furniture designer, and educator, with a focus on sustainable interventions in existing buildings, historic preservation, and timber construction.

• Bachelor's in Innenarchitektur (Basel, 1995)
• MAS in Architektur (ETH Zürich, 2009)

Research Focus: Stoian's work bridges historic preservation with contemporary design, emphasizing Bauen im Bestand (building in existing structures), Wohnen (housing), and Möbelgestaltung (furniture design). His expertise includes conservation of historical wood surfaces, material innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches to interior architecture.

Scientific Awards:

• Designpreis Leder Locher (1997) for Rucksack Prototyp
• Design Price Interieur 96 (1996) for extendable table
• Ikea Stiftung Stipendium (1992) for studies in New York

Leadership & Collaborations: Stoian leads continuing education programs at HSLU and is actively involved in organizations like Archiv Innenarchitektur Schweiz (board member since 2022), do.co.mo.mo Suisse (member since 2019), and ICOMOS Suisse (member in 2016). His projects include "Dahause und Zuheim" and "Strukturen im Gebäude als System."