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Publication Restricted The Effect of Natural and Artificial Lighting Balance on Architectural Design with Light Sensors in Post-Industrial Buildings(2025) Yakup Erez Kartay; Esther Berkhoff ,Roger Wilson; Architecture (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis examines the process of transforming a post-industrial building, which can be considered part of industrial heritage, into a Smart Systems Research and Testing Center that meets today's needs. This transformation was designed using a holistic approach that focuses not only on the physical structure but also on the building's relationship with the city, its historical identity, and user experience. The main focus of the thesis is to demonstrate the contribution of light sensors to spatial quality, user comfort, and energy efficiency by balancing natural and artificial lighting within the context of architectural design. Within the scope of the literature review, themes such as adaptive reuse, smart lighting systems, sustainability, spatial experience, and user-centered design were evaluated in a multi-layered manner. The transformation process of the existing structure located in the city of Görlitz was designed with the aim of preserving the historical fabric, ensuring technological integration, and strengthening relationships with the city. The project was designed with consideration given to the strategic transformation policies promoted by the city of Görlitz in the areas of entrepreneurship and cultural production. In the design decisions, the light sensors operate in response to time, user density, and spatial function, supporting not only visual comfort but also an interactive and sustainable user experience. In this context, the project serves as an important example both in terms of integrating technological advancements with an architectural approach and in preserving cultural heritage for future generations. Keywords: Adaptive reuse, smart systems, light sensor, user experience, industrial heritage, energy efficiencyPublication Restricted The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Urban Space Experience The Case of a Film and Media Museum as a Space of Memory and Interaction(2025) Burak Kaan Can; Esther Berkhoff and Roger Wilson; Architecture (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis explores how adaptive reuse can shape urban experience by transforming an abandoned industrial building in Görlitz, Germany, into a Film and Media Museum. It examines how reusing heritage structures as cultural spaces strengthens collective memory, interaction, and urban identity. Drawing on theories of heritage preservation and experiential museology, and referencing cases like Tate Modern in London, the study shows that reused buildings can balance historic character with new cultural functions. The Görlitz site, known as “Görliwood,” provides a unique context. The proposed museum integrates exhibitions, workshops, a media archive, and multipurpose spaces within the industrial shell. The thesis concludes that adaptive reuse is not only preservation but also a creative strategy that generates urban continuity and shared cultural experience.