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Masterclass Light, Color, Architecture
From perception to professional color concepts.
Color is more than decoration. Color differences reveal light and space, shaping how we perceive architecture. Understanding the relationships between light, color, volume, and emotion provides a logical method for developing architectural color concepts based on objective principles of visual perception.
8 online lessons by Dr. Katrin Trautwein, available on demand to study at your own pace. Accredited with up to 4 continuing education credits by the German Chamber of Architects.
Online Continuing Education for Architects and Designers by Dr. Katrin Trautwein
Dr. Katrin Trautwein is a Swiss color researcher and trained chemist (Dr. sc. nat., ETH Zurich). In 1997, she founded ktCOLOR, a Swiss paint manufactory producing architectural paints from rare natural pigments. Her research into historic color concepts—including the reconstruction of Le Corbusier's architectural palette—forms the foundation of her international teaching and consulting work for architects, conservators, and designers.
This online continuing education program is designed for architects, interior designers, industrial designers, craftspeople, and students. It combines contemporary vision science with more than three decades of research into pigments, materiality, and architectural color design.
Develop greater confidence in working with color, learn to create professional color concepts, and discover a new perception-based approach to selecting color and presenting concepts to architects and clients.
The free Webinar Light, Color, Architecture - Introduction is the ideal place to begin. It introduces the content and structure of the Masterclass, and Dr. Katrin Trautwein answers participants' questions during the live Q&A at the end of each session. After completing the webinar, you can continue through the modules at your own pace.
Webinar Light, Color, Architecture - Introduction
How do you design beauty, or atmosphere? In this free introduction to my Masterclass, you'll find out how light and color perform together to shape our perception of space.
The Webinar Light, Color, Architecture - Introduction is designed for architects, interior designers, industrial designers, craftspeople, students, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of color and color perception.
Total runtime: approx. 60 minutes. Accredited with 1 continuing education credit by the German Chamber of Architects.
Essentials – Principles of Successful Color Design
Essentials is the first module with 4 lessons in the Masterclass Light, Color, Architecture. It teaches you to see color not as an abstract hue, but as the visual element of architecture—shaped by light, surface, and spatial position—that defines spatial perception.
Essentials is designed for anyone who wants to understand how color shapes the perception of architecture and space.
Total runtime: 48 minutes · Accredited with 1 continuing education credit by the German Chamber of Architects.
Grundlagen - Farbe und Raumwahrnehmung
The series introduces the perceptual principles behind every color decision, beginning with one that is often overlooked: brightness contrasts organize visual perception more profoundly than color itself.
The series introduces the perceptual principles behind every color decision, beginning with one that is often overlooked: brightness contrasts organize visual perception more profoundly than color itself.
The series introduces the perceptual principles behind every color decision, beginning with one that is often overlooked: brightness contrasts organize visual perception more profoundly than color itself.
Essentials – Four Principles of Successful Color Design
Die Argumentation. Aufbauend auf aktuellen Erkenntnissen der Wahrnehmungsforschung gewinnen Fachleute mehr Sicherheit und überzeugende Argumente für Bauherrschaft und Planung. Sie erfahren, warum die klassische Farbpsychologie für die Gestaltung nur begrenzt hilfreich ist und weshalb Wahrnehmungsprinzipien eine verlässlichere Grundlage für überzeugende Farbkonzepte bieten.
Das Modul Vertiefung richtet sich an professionelle Gestalter:innen, die ihre Farbkonzepte auf aktuelle Erkenntnisse der Wahrnehmungsforschung stützen und überzeugend begründen möchten.
Gesamtdauer 69 Min. · Mit 1 Fortbildungspunkt der deutschen Architektenkammern anerkannt.
Iconic Concepts - Eileen Gray’s and Le Corbusier’s Modernist Colors
Learn from the Masters. Iconic Concepts is the second series of four lectures in the Masterclass Light, Color, Architecture. Le Corbusier's color keyboards and Eileen Gray's color concept for E.1027 rank among the most influential color concepts of the modern movement. The four lessons reveal the timeless design principles behind them and show why are relevant to contemporary architectural color design.
Iconic Concepts is designed for anyone who wants to discover the timeless design principles reflected in the color concepts of Eileen Gray and Le Corbusier.
Total runtime: 80 minutes · Accredited with 2 continuing education credits by the German Chamber of Architects.
FARBKONZEPTER Werkzeug für die professionelle Farbgestaltung - Schulung
Das Werkzeug. Der Farbkonzepter ist ein Entscheidungswerkzeug für die Planungspraxis. Handgemalte Originalmuster, nachvollziehbare Auswahlkriterien und strukturierte Arbeitsschritte erleichtern die Entwicklung professioneller Farbkonzepte und schaffen Sicherheit bei der Farbwahl. Eine Serie von Schulungsvideos vermittelt die Methode.
Der ktCOLOR Farbkonzepter ist für Architektinnen, Innenarchitekten, Designerinnen und Farbgestalter, die professionelle Farbkonzepte systematisch entwickeln möchten.
Schulungsvideos Gesamtdauer ca. 80 Min. · Freischaltung beim Erwerb des Designtools.
Module - Übersicht
Unbegrenzter Zugriff auf alle erworbenen Module
*Kammerpunkte beantragt
| Module | Lessons | Runtime | Credits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Webinar Light, Color, Architecture Introduction |
1 | 60 minutes | 1 | Free |
|
Essentials Principles of Successful Color Design |
4 | 48 minutes | 1 | € 49 |
|
Iconic Concepts Eileen Gray's und Le Corbusier's Modernist Colors |
4 | 80 minutes | 2 | € 99 |
About Dr. Katrin Trautwein
Three decades of research into architectural color, natural pigments, and perception—from reconstructing Le Corbusier's palettes to developing a perception-based theory of color design.
Color Concepts with ktCOLOR
Color concepts based on natural pigments, materiality, and Swiss Architectural Colors—for timeless, sustainable architecture and distinctive spatial atmospheres.
Katrin Trautwein's Blog
Articles on architectural color, pigments, perception, color consulting, and color theory, combining research, practical experience, and contemporary design thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this Masterclass designed for?
Katrin Trautwein's Masterclass Light, Color, Architecture is designed primarily for architects, interior architects, conservation professionals, and lighting designers. It is also recommended for students in these disciplines, as well as for professional painters and decorators.
What options are available for the Masterclass?
The free one-hour Webinar Light, Color, Architecture - Introduction is the ideal starting point. Held regularly throughout the year, it introduces the fundamental relationships between color, light and architecture and helps you decide which lecture series to continue with.
Is the Webinar available online?
The free webinar in English is generally offered three times per year. Current dates are published on our website. If you miss the webinar, the recording is available without limit in the login area for all participants who have booked a Masterclass module.
How long do I have access to the lessons I purchase?
You have unlimited access to every module you purchase. Once you book your first module, you'll also receive unlimited access to the introductory webinar.
What sets the Masterclass apart from other continuing education programs in color design?
The Masterclass understands color not as a matter of subjective taste, but as the visible intersection of light and material. Its color concepts are therefore based not on color psychology or abstract color systems, but on objective principles of spatial perception. The result is architectural color concepts that are coherent, functional, and atmospherically convincing.
Do I need prior knowledge of color theory or perception research?
No. No prior knowledge of color theory is required. The Masterclass introduces a new, perception-based method of color design. Anyone interested in vision, perception, and how beauty and atmosphere relate to color will find the lessons rewarding.
Are there written materials and a certificate of participation?
Yes. A PDF summary of each lecture is available in the Resources section. Certificates for continuing education accreditation are available upon request.
Is the Masterclass accredited as continuing education?
The introductory webinar and all lecture series qualify for continuing education credits from the German Chambers of Architects.
What devices can I use to view the lectures?
The Masterclass can be used on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. You can study anytime at your own pace.
What languages are the lessons available in?
The Masterclass is available in German and English. Not all modules are available English yet; the English program is continuously expanding.
