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Item Restricted 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 SciencesAUTHOR-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, emotionsItem Restricted Qualities of Immersive Spaces & Their Potential Application in Spa Design for a More Impactful Experience(2022) Hazel Jane Neithercut; Martín, Javier; Starck, Adrian von; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This thesis explores the potential of immersive experiences in spa environments, focusing on the impact of sensory elements and architectural design on the overall experience. The term "spa" refers to facilities offering therapeutic treatments such as thermal baths and saunas. The research aims to understand the role of immersion in creating powerful experiences and escapism for visitors. Immersive experiences, such as virtual reality environments and immersive art installations, provide a sense of being transported to another world and offer a break from reality. The thesis investigates how incorporating immersive elements into spa environments can enhance the visitor's experience. The methodology involves analyzing various immersive experiences, studying the cognitive processes of perception, and exploring the concepts of phenomenology and atmospheres in architectural design. The case study of Therme Vals is examined to understand how architectural form and atmosphere contribute to the immersive spa experience. The findings will inform the interior architecture of spa environments, focusing on creating impactful and atmospheric experiences. Keywords: immersion, spa environments, sensory elements, architectural design, escapism, virtual reality, phenomenology, atmospheres, Therme Vals, interior architecture