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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 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