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Publication Restricted After abandonment(2025) Galović Simonida; Goodwin, Amara; Ebert, Carola; Interior Design (MA) (Two-Year); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis investigates the adaptive reuse of abandoned building stock that evades traditional conceptions of heritage buildings, examining their potential as catalysts for social cohesion and urban regeneration. While early adaptive reuse theory primarily focused on the adaptation of historic heritage, through the research, new light is shed on other categories of the built environment that would otherwise not have aligned with the traditional established framework of traditional conservation practice. Drawing on design theories of community-led “vernacular” interventions, ephemeral design approaches and building life cycles, new prospects emerge regarding counteracting abandonment and the redundancy of already existing building stock. Furthermore, attention is drawn to the unique opportunities of temporary occupation and how experimental interior architecture interventions can substantially contribute to this goal. Critically assessing the existing relevant literature on the topic, such as Camocini and Nosova’s Framework for designing with temporality and duration as well as Kohler and Yangs assessment models of building stock management, it connects contemporary ruins to overarching themes of sustainability, cultural value, community and urban regeneration. Case studies of occupied community led instances within the context of countercultural movements are analyzed to assess their effectiveness to counteracting negative connotations of abandoned buildings, fostering community engagement, and extending the effective life of buildings. The research conducted points to the effectiveness of shorter-term interventions, on the scale between events and intermittent use, counteract societal preconceptions and aversions towards disused infrastructure, mitigating rates of demolition. Inquiry into this topic effectively contributes to the further development of adaptive reuse discourse by shifting the notions of interior interventions further towards flexibility and responsiveness to the broader urban landscape, actively including the built environment left to be forgotten and erased.Publication Restricted BiodiverCity: Urban Typology Informed by Coral Morphology for Ecological Integration in Urbanism(2025) Domanski, Markus; Berkhoff, Esther; Anwandter, Juan; Architecture (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis project reimagines the role of urban architecture within its local urban ecosystem aiming to shift its purpose from a purely anthropocentric serving object into a living organism that functions in participation with its human and non-human inhabitants. The research dives into the roles of corals within their respective ecosystem, the coral reef, and analyses how their forms and functions are beneficial to the biodiverse and resilient ecosystem that they support. The design project aims to translate these findings in order to transform a human-centric object that disrupts natural environments into a structure that breathes life into the urban ecosystem through the physical, as well as ecological accommodation of local biodiversity.Publication Restricted Light in the Shade: A Study on the Impact of Lighting on Mood Perception in Polish Hotel Interiors(2025) Pendrasik Zuzanna; Martin Javier; Interior Architecture/Interior Design (MA) (Two-Year); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis explores the impact of architectural lighting on mood creation within hotel interiors in Poland. It examines how light functions as both a psychological and spatial tool, shaping human experience. Drawing on environmental psychology and lighting design theory, the study highlights the potential of light to create emotionally resonant and atmospheric spaces in contemporary hotel design. Methodologically, the thesis employs a combination of systematic literature review and case study analysis of selected Polish hotels. The case studies demonstrate that lighting is not merely a technical component but also a medium for narrative and emotion that can enhance spatial legibility and reinforce brand identity. The design component focuses on the adaptive reuse of a post-industrial building located in the historic center of Częstochowa, transforming it into a hotel. The project investigates the broader social potential of introducing hospitality functions into a heritage structure, aiming not only to preserve the architectural identity of the site but also to revitalize its urban context and engage the local community. By reinterpreting an underutilized industrial structure, the adaptation project aims to create a hotel that not only ensures a comfortable stay but also allows guests to experience the architectural qualities and embedded narrative of the existing structure. Ultimately, the thesis advocates for a holistic design approach that integrates lighting strategies as a core element. It positions light as a crucial factor in shaping atmosphere and user well-being in modern hotel interiors.