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Item 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 Stimulation