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Item Restricted Interior Adaptation Within the Existing Built Environment : A Comparative Study of Restoration, Preservation and Adaptive Reuse(2022) Teresa Żywotkiewicz; Goodwin, Amara; Köknar, Sait Ali; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This thesis explores the fundamental aspects of interior architecture regarding the existing built environment. It focuses on the necessity of restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse as possible solutions when approaching a new project concerning an existing building. Through the study of books, current journals, and relevant projects, a universal understanding is formed about approaches that can be used to react to the existing built environment. Also discussed are the more challenging situations that can arise, such as how to deal with heritage, contentious places, or the concept of memory of place. Examples and case studies are worldwide to appeal to a greater audience. The thesis outlines and defines possibilities for repairing, restoring, and protecting the existing built environment while keeping them practical in the current time. Before concluding the thesis, a design project, done in conjunction with the thesis, is discussed and explores how the different approaches and interventions discussed can be used to react to a site based on the specific site's history, value, and intangible qualities. Keywords: interior architecture, built environment, restoration, preservation, adaptive reuse, heritage, contentious places, memory of place, design project, interventionsItem Restricted 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 SciencesAUTHOR-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, atmospherePublication Restricted Reviving Yutopia(2025) Dusica Mitrovic; Dr. Sally Stone; Interior Architecture/Interior Design (MA) (Two-Year); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis explores the cultural and architectural significance of abandoned socialist-era hotels in the former Yugoslav region through the frameworks of vernacular architecture and critical regionalism. These buildings, once symbols of modernity and collective ambition, now stand as contested sites where memory, identity, and material decay intersect. By analyzing their layered histories and examining selected case studies, the research investigates how architectural identity in Yugoslavia was shaped by the tension between international modernist ideals and regional vernacular traditions. Vernacular architecture, rooted in local material practices and cultural rituals, provides a lens to reconsider how interiors embody place and community. Critical regionalism offers a complementary perspective, advocating for designs that resist placeless globalization by grounding themselves in tectonic and cultural specificity. Together, these concepts highlight the importance of materiality and symbolism in shaping spatial experiences that are both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition. The study introduces the notion of Yutopia as a critical lens to reinterpret Yugoslav architectural monuments, utopian aspirations that have become fragmented through abandonment, yet still hold potential for renewal. Through comparative analysis of regional and global precedents, this thesis argues for an approach to interior architecture that honors vernacular heritage while engaging critically with modernity. The findings contribute to broader discussions on cultural continuity, architectural identity, and the role of design in negotiating between history and the present.Item Restricted The History Behind Abandoned Albanian Bunkers, Build During the Communist Regime and Their Possible Future Purposes(2022) Emanuel Tushi; Goodwin, Amara; Starck, Adrian von; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This bachelor thesis focuses on the preservation and repurposing of bunkers built during Enver Hoxha's communist regime in Albania. The bunkers, which symbolize Albania's dark past, are a significant part of the country's history. The aim of this thesis is to investigate the importance of preserving these bunkers and explore potential ways to give them a new purpose that benefits both the country and tourists. The methodology involves examining the origin and impact of the bunkers, exploring their architectural heritage, analyzing their typology, and assessing their current situation and utilization. Real-life case studies are examined to gain a better understanding of these structures. The thesis concludes with a research project proposing new functions for the bunkers in specific locations, supported by illustrations and plans. Keywords: Albania, bunkers, preservation, repurposing, communist regime, heritage