Merged Interior of Residential and Studio Spaces for Artists: the Spatial Relationship Between Merging Housing and Ateliers

Abstract

This thesis aims to explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in the design and availability of combined studio-residential spaces for artists. In the backdrop of global housing crises, and specifically within vibrant metropolitan cities, artists often face unique barriers when it comes to finding suitable living and working spaces. While artists contribute significantly to the revitalization of underdeveloped areas and enrich the cultural diversity of cities, they often work under conditions that are not conducive to their creative process. The thesis, therefore, seeks to examine various studio-housing formats that successfully merge both residential and artistic work zones within a single unit. Informed by the author's personal experiences growing up in Berlin's creative communities, the study stresses the need for designing interiors that suit the specific lifestyle requirements of artists, balancing both their work and leisure needs. By focusing on these specific architectural and interior design challenges, the thesis aims to contribute to a greater understanding of how urban development can better support the arts and, by extension, enrich the entire community. Keywords: Artists, Studio-Residential Spaces, Housing Crisis, Metropolitan Cities, Urban Development, Interior Design, Work-Life Balance, Creative Communities, Berlin, Urban Enrichment