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A curative atmosphere? : the effect of interior design on in-patient recovery in psychiatric facilities
(2020) Westerlund, Judith Cornelia; Ebert, Carola; Martín, Javier; bachelor thesis in Interior Design
"By bringing knowledge of the human psyche into design practice, the spaces within which we spend time may help to both prevent poor mental health, and also contribute to treating mental illness in a more efficient way than they do today. Hence, understanding mental illness and mental health may prove an important development within design, and design may also prove an invaluable tool in furthering the understanding of mental disorders. Through this thesis, it is sought to describe the atmospheric qualities which evidently play a pivotal role in therapeutic spaces by identifying specific characteristics of a curative atmosphere. These characteristics can inform design strategies which may be employed to design psychiatric hospitals in order to better support the treatments taking place within them. Such characteristics have been identified via a literature review of predominantly psychiatric journals, hence allowing psychology to inform design strategies. These, in turn, can positively impact the practice of psychotherapy by producing engaging therapeutic environments. By categorising the recurring themes in the reviewed literature, a comprehensive list or guide of integral aspects and design features contributing to a curative atmosphere can be compiled, which designers and stakeholders of therapeutic environments should consider in the design process of such spaces."
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Designing Atmospheres : the Connection Between Interior Spaces, Body and Emotions
(2023) Juliana Correia Savelli Graca; Ebert, Carola; Serdar-Köknar, Burcu; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
AUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract This study aims to understand how the interaction between the interior spaces, the body, and the emotions occur within the theory and professional practice, taking as a theoretical basis the phenomenology studies applied to interior design through authors such as Maurice Merleau- -Ponty, Martin Heidegger, Gernot Böhme, Norberg Schulz, Juhani Pallasma and Peter Zumthor. For these authors, the experience of space occurs from the body consciousness that arises in the relationship between the body and the physical world, that is, in the relationship that is es- tablished with the tectonics of the place, the materials used, the typology of buildings, the local population beyond the psychic apprehension generated from the atmospheres. The atmosphe- res, a concept defined firstly by Gernot Böhme, are the union between this corporal consciou- sness in the space and the emotional apprehension and are generally used as synonymous with mood, feeling, ambiance, or tone. The discipline of interior design is marked by its "atmospheric turn," a term that refers to the paradigmatic shift in professional practice and theoretical debates in recent decades. From then on, the premise is to design interior spaces that go far beyond the embellishment of the spatial image, creating perceptual bridges between users, space, materiality, and emotions to amplify and strengthen the human experience. In this sense, this study is dedicated to analyzing two interior design projects that stand out by the relevance of their atmospheres. A methodological structure was created to guide the analysis and develop elements that can improve the unders- tanding of the meaning and importance of atmospheres in interior design. Keywords: phenomenology, atmospheres, interior space, body, emotions
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Embodied Atmospheres
(2025) Pap, Michelle; Huneck, Karsten; Architecture (BA); Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
This thesis investigates how multi-sensory perception can enhance the creation of immersive atmospheres in architecture. Traditionally, architectural discourse has prioritised vision, often neglecting the roles of sound, smell, taste and touch in shaping spatial experience. Building on theories from phenomenology, psychology and architectural practice, this thesis explores how embodied perception influences human interaction with space. A literature review and design experiment provide the theoretical foundation, while historical case studies and contemporary projects in Berlin demonstrate practical strategies for sensory-driven design. These findings are applied to the adaptive reuse of a former textile factory in Görlitz, reimagined as a space for costume design and production within the city’s film industry. By integrating textiles, movement and material impermanence, the project emphasises bodily engagement and highlights the potential of architecture to resonate beyond function. The study contributes to the discourse on atmospheres by proposing design principles that challenge visual dominance and foreground the full spectrum of sensory experience.
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Interior Architecture in Video Games : Research of Atmospherical Design Strategies from Interior Architecture Applied on Video Games
(2023) Melissa Selin Benzer; Anwandter, Juan Almarza; Starck, Adrian von; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
AUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract The gaming industry has witnessed a significant surge in popularity owing to technological advancements. Game developers leverage innovative techniques such as intricate light and spatial design to create more realistic gaming experiences. This has enabled players to feel fully immersed in the game, moving through the created space as if they were physically present in said environment and is particularly evident in the horror genre, where the overall atmosphere plays a crucial role. The objective is to create an environment that closely resembles the real world while intentionally deviating from reality in specific ways to elicit an emotional response from the player. The research aims to offer a deeper look into designers' ability, be it game or interior, on how atmospheres are created and how these strategies can be applied to game design. Further, this research should examine how the atmosphere enhances the gaming experience and to what extent designers can contribute to that or translate it into their profession. Keywords: gaming industry, technological advancements, game design, light design, spatial design, immersion, horror genre, atmosphere, emotional response, gaming experience, designers, interior design
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Interior from Fragments : Reusing Salvaged Interior Fragments as a Pragmatic Approach in Contemporary Interior Spaces
(2023) Jose George; Ebert, Carola; Serdar-Köknar, Burcu; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
AUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract This thesis explored the utilization of Spolia as an interior tactic, acknowledging its historical connection with architecture as a method of integrating fragments from pre-existing structures into newly constructed ones. While its motives varied across different times and places, Spolia served to promote historicity, heritage, and symbolism sustainably. Although widely practiced in architecture as a sustainable approach, its prevalence remains limited in interior design. Consequently, this research looked into incorporating Spolia in interior design, aiming to comprehend its effectiveness in promoting heritage, aesthetic value, atmospheric quality, and sustainability by analysing the insights of interior designers, architects, and scholars. Additionally, the thesis examined the design project to draw cohesive conclusions on the pragmatic use of Spolia in interior design. By exploring relevant literature and investigating practical implications, this thesis sheds light on interpreting Spolia as salvaged interior building fragments, facilitating heritage and creation of meaningful and sustainable interior spaces. Keywords: Spolia, interior design, salvaged fragments, reuse, architecture, history, aesthetics, heritage, sustainability, implementation, atmosphere
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Scents in Interior Design : Enhance working environments by influencing the sense of smell
(2021) Doan, Tin Tony; bachelor thesis in Interior Design / Interior Architecture
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : "We see only when there is light enough, taste only when we put things into our mouths, touch only when we make contact with someone or something, hear only sounds that are loud enough. But we smell always and with every breath. "(Ackerman 1990, 6) How humans perceive and understand space is mostly directed by the five main senses sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch (Bradford 2017). The first impression and general atmosphere in interior design is shaped through visual perception, which is why it receives most dedication during the design process. The other four main senses often come secondary, but can still be included, some easier than others, to shape the impression and experience a space provides. Smell can be as important as sight since it triggers an immediate response in how we evaluate a space, an object, or a person and is always present (Ackerman 1990, 6). The aim of the thesis is to explore and discuss how scent can be used in interior design to improve wellbeing in working and learning environments, while simultaneously looking at the different ways of representing it. It is also highlighting the effect of smell stimuli in relation to interior design, as the topic is not widely explored, although the great effects on the human psychology are scientifically proven. Common mental health problems caused by workplaces are burnout through overworking, and associated with it, depression and anxiety (Koutsimani, Montgomery, and Georganta 2019). A study shows that 76% of surveyed employees, in the US, experience burnout on the job at least sometimes (Gallup 2020, 2). Most common symptoms are fatigue, sleep disorder, reduced performance, and concentration and memory problems (Schoen Clinic 2020). In another study, the number of surveyed students experiencing academic burnout hovers around the same number, at over 80% (Critchfield 2019)
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Sensorial impact contributing to mental and physical wellbeing : The bathroom of the future
(2021) bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior Design
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : Context - physical and psychological demands in the modern world for people in stable life situation Nowadays, people are significantly affected by all kinds of media. As Ofcom's research shows (Communications Market Research 2020), we use more and more data, either in a fixed or mobile form (31% and 34% more). Living in a city, we are exposed to sudden events like sirens, horns, ringing phones, alarms, et cetera All those factors cause health damage that reflects our cogniti- ve1 and social skills (R. Atchley, Strayer and P. Atchley 2012). People are lo- oking for solutions to help them cope with the more commonly appearing problem that is stress. Mental Health Foundation2 shows in their report, during the year 2017, 74% of people felt stressed at the level that they were una- ble to cope (Mental Health Foundation 2018). Another poll states that 82% felt stressed at least once during a typical week (ibid.). Increasing numbers show a problem to remain well and a possible inability to recover. Therefore, this stu- dy's primary purpose is to determine the impact of sensory stimulation in the do- mestic interior (privately owned apartments and houses) on mental and phy- sical wellbeing. It aims at the group of people with relatively stable life situ- ations. As James-Lange Theory3 suggests, emotions appear when exposed to environmental stimuli. In reaction to these stimuli body "produces" a physio- logical response that results later in emotions (Cherry 2020). This is where the focus is directed, how different stimuli in private bathroom arrangement cre- ate a positive physiological reaction and, as a result - positive emotions. This study investigates the impact of various features used in spas and bathrooms on mental and physical wellbeing. It determines whether it is possible to com- bine those qualities to create a recovering environment in own apartment or house
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Serenity : investigation of atmosphere in Claudio Silvestrin works
(2018) Ebert, Carola; Larsen, Sigurd; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
"While talking about interior architecture, the usual thing to mention is design and decoration qualities, however, the experience of an interior is largely connected with its intangible qualities. Atmosphere is a special experience of a perception of the space, something that is non-materially present in the space and at the same time, something that is inherent to it. Atmosphere is something that touches us -- an active quality of an interior architecture, which affects the perception of the viewer. This paper inquires why some interior seem pleasant and disposable, and others are cold, repulsive, sterile or depressing, suffocating, etc. How does the atmosphere of the place arise? [...] [The] thesis is done in three steps. The first part of this thesis addresses what is the nature of atmosphere phenomenon; what tools can be used for producing an atmosphere and particularly serene atmosphere in an architectural space. Thus, the first question addresses the definition of the atmosphere, the second question -- how can an atmosphere be constructed with the help of an embodied cognition and the concept of metaphor, and the third question is how can a serene atmosphere be constructed. In the second part I examine the issue of serene atmosphere by analysing three residential projects of the architect Claudio Silvestrin as case studies. I use qualitative comparative analysis to investigate how he produces serene atmosphere in his works. In the end I compare the hypotheses of the first part with the conclusions drawn from the case studies. Interior architecture is a multidisciplinary field and for my investigation I use the contemporary studies in Linguistics, Psychology (Cognitive Psychology, Gestalt Psychology) and Cognitive Neuroscience."
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Spiritual Architecture and Multi-Sensory Design : Adaptive Reuse of a Church
(2021) Gül, Yasmin; Brünjes, Katrin; Pöğün-Zander, Yüksel; Interior Architecture / Interior Design
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : Spirituality, meaning to return to the human soul and mind, is a relevant topic to consider for designing spaces. This change in behavior shifts the demand for an architectural space. In order to be spiritually active the body needs to work together with the senses. That is why it is important to understand how the senses work together and how that can be implicated into an interior space. The goal of the thesis is to answer how spirituality influences designing with the senses. For this purpose the following research question will be asked: How does spirituality influence the atmospheric and sensory experience of an interior space? To answer the research question information sources were analysed and combined. In order to explain the gathered information, case studies were used to give insight into the implementation of the gathered information. The analysis of the given information material shows that the senses all need to work together in order to create a spatial atmosphere. Additionally, transition spaces are an important part - spiritually but also organizationally - to create a multi-sensory experience
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Strengthening existing retail qualities and adding further functions to the traditional luxury retail sector by enhancing benefits and adding additional attractors
(2021) Arkenau, Maximilian Kaspar; bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior Design
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : The Covid-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact many different sectors of life. One of the industries that was hit the hardest is the retail industry, in particular the luxury retail industry. As a result of the pandemic, the luxury retail industry has been greatly impacted by several forced store closures. Unfortunately, this trend is likely to continue. Although this means the tragic ending for many stores, it is a well-known fact that retail stores and luxury retail stores have struggled increasingly long before the pandemic commenced. According to statistics published by Statista in 2018 (see graph below) three main causes can be identified for this. These are: a predominance of the online retail sector (62%), a general change in shopping behaviour (56%), and a lack of consumer confidence (49)%). When observing the luxury retail sector carefully, a number of weaknesses become apparent which are further highlighted by the statistics below. Firstly, the benefits of online shopping seem to be far greater for individuals than those of traditional retail. Especially during the pandemic, individuals are benefitting from the general convenience and the ability to shop contactless. Consequently, new customer groups who previously had not purchased goods and services online are attracted. When analysing the statistics below, there is a great chance that the percentage of individuals who prefer to shop online will increase even further to the point where individuals will choose to shop online exclusively. As inner cities have become increasingly depopulated in recent years, this purchasing behaviour is likely to be stimulated even more. The overall change in shopping behaviour can be attributed to the fact that retail is not transforming, and new adventures are not created. However, it is also due to people taking advantage of the convenience of online stores and thus staying away from retail stores. The lack of innovation in retail is then transferred to the poor consumer mood and explains why 49% of the people in the survey criticised this. New approaches are therefore necessary to revitalise the luxury retail sector and to increase the aggregate demand once again
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The Atmospheric Qualities of Interior Design : The Architectural Theory Concept of Atmosphere and its Effect on Our Senses in Contemporary Gallery Interiors
(2021) Dirbas, Mageeda; Goodwin, Amara; Larsen, Sigurd; Interior Design
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : We experience spaces through our senses. The feelings experienced during our journey in interior spaces make us think, how are these feelings created? What architectural practices helped produce these feelings? The answer to those questions is the atmosphere of the space. The atmosphere in interior design is a discipline that many architecture theorists discussed. This study will look into the concept of atmosphere and the discussion of architectural theory through the works of Peter Zumthor, Juhani Pallasmaa, and Gernot Böhme. Furthermore, the research will discuss the atmospheric qualities of contemporary gallery interiors. Since a gallery atmosphere is a big challenge for designers where galleries have special conditions to work with, the study will look at the history and architectural typology of art galleries. Also, it will explore the concept of adaptive reuse of churches and how to convert them into galleries by looking into examples. The thesis will work and analyze three case studies; each of them has its atmosphere characteristic. It will also show how to find and explore the essential elements in constructing atmospheric design to improve the overall aesthetics experience. Finally, after finding the most used architectural practices in building atmosphere, the research will exemplify a design project that uses these methods to convert a church to a gallery space
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The Various Facets of Color
(2022) Marie-Christine Herzog; Brünjes, Katrin; Huneck, Karsten; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: After a period of color abstinence, saturated colors are making a comeback in interior design, not only in private housing but also in public spaces. This bachelor thesis explores the importance of color psychology and its effects on individuals. It addresses questions regarding the impact of colors and ways to manipulate them, providing insights that inform interior designers on how to utilize color to create desired atmospheres for both the space and the occupants. The thesis also delves into the significance of light, which is often overlooked in the design process but plays a crucial role in color perception and environmental impact. Additionally, the thesis examines previous design periods characterized by color enthusiasm, studying important figures and their contributions to better understand their relationship with color and its relevance to the current design era. The research methodology involves qualitative secondary data, interviews, and case studies to gather the necessary information for the thesis. Keywords: color psychology, interior design, color effects, manipulation, atmosphere, light, color perception, design periods, qualitative research, interviews, case studies
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Waiting for a Change : Accommodating the Needs of Parents and Children in the Reinvention of Healthcare Facility Waiting Rooms
(2021) Seewald, Miwha; Larsen, Sigurd; Starck, Adrian von; bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior Design
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : A universal human experience in a place where thoughts spiral, agitation and anxiety grow, and you have no indication of how much longer you will be stuck there. Waiting rooms in medical institutions trigger for many people a myriad of negative emotions and frustration at their general unsuitability and one could say neglect of the user experience. (Montgomery, 2017, 114) The event of waiting takes on a very inflated scope of stress and anxiety with a young child who may or may not be ill in that moment. The focus of this bachelor project is on the needs of this particular user group: that of a parent1 and child and how they could be better met in the design of healthcare facility waiting rooms. While any space can be defined as a waiting room by placing a chair in a room, could this concept be reinvented or improved? It is easy enough to rely on personal experience to validate the problem but looking no further than the clinic review page of the local hospital pediatric ward, will display a number of parent reviews on their experience. While it can be assumed that dissatisfaction is a common motivator for an opportunity to vent, one of the categories they are invited to rate on a star system among others is ‘furnishings and design’, with space to share their story, unsurprisingly, reviews of waiting spaces where mentioned are rarely positive. (Medizinfo) Waiting to be seen by a health expert is all too common. According to the European Commission Eurostat statistics gathered on the average number of consultations per EU Member State inhabitant during 2017, most countries fall between 4 and 10. Germany weighs in at the upper end of the scale at an average of 10 consultations per person a year2. (Eurostat 2017) From the perspective of a parent, where any form of waiting with small children can feel like a form of punishment, this particular form within the context of healthcare facilities, comes with a unique and additional anxiety. More specifically, that it either involves a sick child, a routine check-up which could reveal new concerns, and or the exposure of a healthy child to a place where sick and potentially infectious children will be or have been. From a study taken in an Italian hospital which investigated the experience of families waiting for treatment in day hospitals, ethnographic data gathered from the patients and their parents revealed that it was the parents and not the child patients who were dealing with feeling anxiety and concern. (Corsano, 2015) Boredom is often used synonymously with waiting (Hedges, 2018, 99), likely a common sentiment shared even more so with children who are asked to sit and wait. If not unwell this will be the main challenge for the waiting child, and prolonged boredom can lead to agitation and feelings of negativity. (Holinger, 2020)