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Publication Restricted Dementia Day Care Centres(2025) Nicola Hengstmann; John Tubles; Interior Architecture/Interior Design (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesWith the rise of the ageing population and the increasing prevalence of dementia, day care centres play an essential role in supporting those affected during the day. This thesis examines the importance of establishing atmospheric permanency in dementia day care centres, which are naturally temporary in their spatial nature. By framing domesticity as an anchor for stability and comfort, it is explored how spatial familiarity, memorabilia objects, comfort, and orientation cues are essential to contributing to a feeling of belonging. Specifically, the key domestic zones of transition areas, gardens, living rooms, kitchens, and dining areas are analysed to understand the significance of fostering a “homelike” environment within dementia day care centres.Item Restricted Design for Dementia : Key Design Principles for Dementia Assisted Living Spaces and Appliances : Introducing Dementia Village Concept(2021) Bekiyeva, Amina; bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior DesignResearch Question: - What are the main key design principles to consider while designing an assisted living facility for people with Dementia and what are the applications? - What to consider for the sufficient implementation of those key design principles and what are the other important aspects? Aims - to analyse and classify key design principles that provide dementia-friendly design - to offer ways in which design of assisted living spaces for people with dementia can be improvedItem Restricted Multisensory Design Strategies for Dementia-sensitive Architecture(2023) Tihana Milošević; Anwandter, Juan Almarza; Starck, Adrian von; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The human experience, intricately linked to the brain's complex processes, encompasses intelligence, self-determination, and thoughts. While scientific exploration has unraveled aspects of this complexity, the full potential remains unrealized. Some individuals, grappling with diseases impacting cognitive function and the adverse effects of medication, find their ability to express and engage in daily activities curtailed. This reality fuels disputes over dignity within healthcare, exacerbating the challenges faced by affected individuals (WHO 2015). Dementia, an incurable and pervasive ailment affecting 55 million globally (WHO 2023), poses a significant threat. In Germany alone, 1.8 million individuals contend with dementia, with over 100,000 below the age of 65, and these numbers are on the rise (DAlzG 2022). Recognizing dementia as a "public health priority," organizations like the World Health Organization and Alzheimer's Disease International advocate for systemic adjustments. Initiatives such as the National Dementia Strategy (2020) and its predecessor, 'Die Allianz für Menschen mit Demenz,' focus on countering stigmatization and social isolation. These efforts aim to foster dementia-sensitive spaces, fostering research and social interactions (Federal Government 2021). This research addresses the revolutionary potential of multisensory interior design strategies catering to the sensory needs of those with dementia. By creating life-enhancing spaces, the goal is to contribute to designing principles that prioritize multisensory stimulation. This approach seeks to adapt to individual patient needs, fostering suitable atmospheres that support relationships between affected individuals, their families, friends, and caregivers. Keywords: Human Perception, Cognitive Dysfunction, Dementia, Healthcare, Multisensory Design, National Dementia Strategy, Social Isolation, Life-enhancing Spaces, Interior Design, Sensory StimulationPublication Restricted Towards a New Housing Model for Dementia Care(2025) Puerto Cardenas, Danniela Alejandra; Goodwin, Amara; Interior Design (MA) (Two-Year); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThe rapid growth of dementia cases worldwide has urged the need for a more human-centered approach in regard to the living environments. As the number of cases is expected to rise, so does the necessity of developing new therapeutic spaces that support both individuals with cognitive decline and their caretakers. Co-living, a contemporary housing model term rooted in the principles of cohousing, offers a solution by fostering communal living and meaningful social interaction. This research explores the benefits of adapting a co-living housing model for those in the early stages of dementia while also taking into consideration design elements such as wayfinding, color, materiality, and access to nature. Co-living is introduced as an adaptive housing model that offers an alternative to traditional institutional care center designs. The findings are then implemented in an interior design context: the adaptive reuse of the Eternithaus, located in Berlin’s Hansaviertel. The proposal transforms the building into a co-living environment designed for a wide group of users, making the most of the thoughtful original design and adapting its use to a more familiar and supportive environment. In conclusion, the work here presented is a framework towards a more inclusive and empathetic housing model for dementia care. By evaluating collaborative, therapeutic, and non-institutional design approaches. The research offers valuable insight into how interior environments can support well-being through spatial clarity, emotional comfort, and aesthetic sensitivity.